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Office Boy/Support Staff Job Description

This office boy / support staff job description lists the routine support duties that keep an office clean, supplied and running. It suits offices, clinics, CA firms and small businesses hiring office assistants or peons.

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JOB DESCRIPTION – OFFICE BOY/SUPPORT STAFF

Job Title:
Office Boy / Support Staff
Department:
Administration
Reports To:
Admin Executive / Office Manager
Location:
[Work Location]
Employment Type:
Full-time, Permanent
Experience:
No minimum experience; 0–3 years preferred
Job Code:
[Reference Number]

About [Company Name]

[Company Name] is [one-line description of your business, products/services and team size]. Office address: [Company Address].

Job Summary

The Office Support Staff will keep the [Company Name] office at [Work Location] clean, stocked and running smoothly by providing pantry, cleaning, document handling and errand support to employees and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Open and close the office at the scheduled times
  2. Serve tea, coffee and water to staff and visitors
  3. Keep desks, meeting rooms and pantry clean and tidy
  4. Photocopy, scan and file documents as instructed
  5. Deliver and collect documents, cheques and couriers locally
  6. Purchase small office items and submit bills
  7. Refill stationery and pantry supplies and inform admin when low
  8. Assist in shifting files and arranging meeting rooms
  9. Report repairs or maintenance issues to the admin executive

Required Skills

  • Punctuality and honesty
  • Cleanliness and hygiene
  • Basic reading of Hindi / English / local language
  • Polite behaviour with visitors
  • Basic photocopier and scanner use

Qualifications & Experience

  • 8th / 10th / 12th pass
  • Freshers welcome; prior office support experience preferred
  • Two-wheeler with valid licence (if errands required)

Preferred Skills (Good to Have)

  • Previous office or hotel pantry experience
  • Basic smartphone use for UPI and maps

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

KPITargetReview Frequency
Office open on time100% daysMonthly
Errands completed same day[Percentage]%Monthly
Cleanliness checklist adherence100%Weekly

Salary Range

₹[Minimum CTC] – ₹[Maximum CTC] per annum (CTC), depending on experience and skills. Salary will be paid monthly by bank transfer as per applicable minimum wages for [State].

Benefits

  • Provident Fund (EPF) and ESI as applicable, gratuity as per law
  • [Number] days of paid leave plus public holidays as per company policy
  • [Health insurance / group mediclaim cover]
  • Uniform provided
  • Conveyance for official errands

How to Apply

Visit the office with your CV or bio-data, a photo ID and a recent photograph, or ask a reference to share your details. Send your application to [HR Email] with the subject line "Application – Office Boy/Support Staff – [Your Name]" or apply through [Application Link]. Last date to apply: [Date].

Prepared by
[HR Name]
Human Resources
Date: [Date]
Approved by
[Reporting Manager]
Administration
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • A job summary that explains why the office boy/support staff role exists and where it sits in Administration
  • 9 role-specific responsibilities, starting with open and close the office at the scheduled times
  • Required skills such as punctuality and honesty and cleanliness and hygiene, so screening criteria are clear
  • Qualifications and experience (No minimum experience; 0–3 years preferred) stated up front to filter applications
  • A KPI table, e.g. office open on time, that later becomes the appraisal yardstick
  • Salary range, benefits and how-to-apply sections with placeholders ready to fill

When to use it

  • Hiring a peon or office assistant for a small office
  • Clarifying duties to avoid disputes
  • Replacing support staff
  • Setting standard duties across branches

How to customise this template

  1. 1Replace [Company Name], [Work Location] and the reporting line (Admin Executive / Office Manager) with your actual details
  2. 2Trim or reorder the responsibilities so the top three reflect what the office boy/support staff will spend most time on
  3. 3Write duty timings, weekly off and errands that need a two-wheeler
  4. 4Fill in the salary range as annual CTC in ₹ and decide whether to show it publicly or only on request
  5. 5Set realistic targets in the KPI table with the hiring manager before the role goes live

HR tips

  • Write duties in simple language and share a translated copy in the local language if needed
  • State working hours and weekly off clearly
  • Ensure statutory benefits such as PF and ESI where applicable

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Frequently asked questions

What are the duties of an office boy?+

Office boys handle pantry service, cleanliness, photocopying and scanning, delivering documents and couriers, local errands and opening or closing the office.

What qualification is needed for an office boy?+

Usually 8th, 10th or 12th pass with basic reading ability; no prior experience is mandatory.

Is ESI applicable to office support staff?+

ESI applies where the establishment is covered and the employee earns up to ₹21,000 a month; PF applies as per EPF rules.

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