Keyword

Newspaper Delivery

Newspaper Boy

Paperwala

Minimum ?Basic literacy to be able to read, write and communicate

Freshers may apply

The tasks a Newspaper Boy is expected to perform include:

Delivering newspapers, periodicals, etc. from door to door to regular customers

Selling them to casual customers on footpaths, railway platform, bus stand, etc.

Estimating the requirements of different types of newspapers and periodicals

Purchasing required number of copies on cash payment or on credit from agencies or printers

Announcing important and sensational news to boost up sales

Keeping day-to-day record of copies delivered and collecting money from customers on a weekly or monthly basis

Returning unsold copies to agents or printers

Basic knowledge of which papers need to be delivered to which customer

Basic knowledge of the cost of the newspaper

Knowledge of record-keeping

Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations

Not applicable

Good communication skills

Planning and organising skills

Relationship management skills

Time management skills

It is not a desk job

The role does not involve team handling

Local travelling is required for the job

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available

Work from home option is not available
Working hours

Work is generally 7 days a week with fixed working hours in during early morning

There is no shift system for this job

Working on weekends and holidays is part of this job

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL), One Arm (OL), Blind (B) and those who have Low Vision (LB) and those who are Hearing Impaired (HH)

This job is not considered hazardous or dangerous as per The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)

Will be updated

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Organised Retail Sector Projections

Organised retail is projected to grow at29 CAGR with an increase in penetration of organized players from 7.7 to 11 percent of total retail sector. Employment base of the

industry is expected to reach`56 million by 2022 across conventional and specialized retail segments. With such exceptional growth in the market, it will lead to higher job

opportunities for a Newspaper Boy.

Newspaper Seller

Newspaper printing agencies

Across India