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  4. Telephone switchboard operators

Telephone switchboard operators

Telephone switchboard operators operate telephone communications switchboards and consoles to establish telephone connections, receive caller inquiries and service problem reports, and record and relay messages to staff or clients.

Skill level: Semi-skilled

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  • Salary range for the majority of workers in Telephone switchboard operators - from ₹24,239 to ₹78,628 per month - 2025.
  • A Telephone switchboard operators typically earns between ₹24,239 and ₹59,785 net per month at the start of the job.
  • After 5 years of service, this is between ₹32,818 and ₹1,00,652 per month for a working week of 48 hours.

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Job Responsibilities

  • Operating switchboards and consoles to connect, hold, transfer, and disconnect telephone calls
  • Making connections for outgoing calls
  • Dealing with telephone inquiries and recording messages
  • Forwarding messages to staff or clients
  • Investigating operating system problems and informing repair services

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  • Nursing call cente operator
  • Telephone switchboard operator
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