Government organizations like information centres or labs or research establishments are in need of receptionist. Candidate will be placed according to requirement in this category. These front end executives have responsibility of handling queries by clients for information and must be able to handle phones and computer with efficiency. Generally candidate should be aged in between 18 to 25 years of age, if there is scope for elder people their age limit is notified as 56 years. Applying for these jobs must be taken up through online means only.
Pay scale for receptionist is generally in the range of Rs 5,200 to Rs 20,200, grade pay is Rs 2,400. Certain establishments may also present different pay scales depending upon experience and expertise an establishment is looking for. A candidate must read advertisement thoroughly before proceeding to apply online at a given link. Experience in this field is welcomed by certain establishments while a few of them may want to hire fresher for this job. It is solely dependent on establishment placing this advertisement.
Educational qualifications may require a graduation certificate from a recognized university, along with good communication skills and language speaking ability. Qualities expected from a person applying for receptionist include good stress tolerating capacity, efficient data management, satisfactory customer orientation, reliability factor of a person, written skills etc. Whether candidates are chosen through a test or interview is decided by the establishment recruiting receptionists. Computer knowledge is also an important eligibility qualification.
Location of job is not a choice of candidate and he or she must accept to join at located centre at earliest if selected. Certain government organizations test writing skills and communication skills of a person in written examination followed by interview if he or she gets through written test. Certain institutes do not even stress for a graduation degree. Educational qualifications depend on establishment that notifies vacancies.
Compensation packages or allowances for a receptionist are decided as per norms of this organization. Government organizations offer training when hiring fresher for an information critical job like receptionist. Candidate should apply with relevant personal details so that during verification stage after passing the test, there are no discrepancies observed.
