Office Assistant
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Key facts
- Role
- Office Assistant
- School
- Theerar Sathyamurthy Government Higher Secondary School
- City
- Puducherry
- State
- Puducherry
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹2.0L – ₹5.4L per year
- Experience
- 1–5 years
- Posted
- 27 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 1 Sept 2026
Office Assistant salary in Puducherry — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
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Office Assistant
at Theerar Sathyamurthy Government Higher Secondary School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 56+ years.
Job description
Overview
Applications are invited for a Office Assistant at Theerar Sathyamurthy Government Higher Secondary School in Puducherry, Puducherry. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. School profile: Theerar Sathyamurthy Government Higher Secondary School in Puducherry, Puducherry — a senior secondary setup, established 1970, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Context: the Office Assistant reports into the Administrator/Operations Head and works with other functional leads. Critical to keeping academic delivery free from operational friction. Day to day, you will:
- Process the assigned transactions, approvals, and documentation on time.
- Maintain digital and physical records per school policy.
- Respond to internal and external queries clearly and professionally.
- Coordinate with other departments to keep the operational rhythm intact.
- Escalate exceptions to the right authority early. Ideal candidate — you have:
- Prior experience in a school or service-oriented organisation.
- A neat, systematic style with paperwork and records.
- Good interpersonal skills with parents and staff.
- Discipline to maintain registers, logs, and trackers accurately.
- A learning mindset for new tools the school adopts. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹2.0 LPA – ₹5.4 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Theerar Sathyamurthy Government Higher Secondary School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
What questions are asked in a Office Assistant interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Office Assistant roles in Puducherry.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Theerar Sathyamurthy Government Higher Secondary School
Key facts about Theerar Sathyamurthy Government Higher Secondary School
- Founded
- 1970
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- S SRI SEETHA
- Affiliation #
- 2920130
Theerar Sathyamurthy Government Higher Secondary School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1970, located in Puducherry, Puducherry.
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