Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (OAV) has issued an official notice for hiring 06 posts including Warden, Head Cook, and others. Eligible and interested applicants can apply offline via the official OAV website. The deadline to submit the application form is 05-01-2026.
Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (OAV) has published an official notification for the recruitment of 06 positions including Warden, Head Cook, and others. Eligible and interested candidates can submit their applications offline through the official OAV website. The closing date for submitting the application form is 05-01-2026. This article includes complete details about the OAV recruitment for Warden, Head Cook, and other posts such as eligibility requirements, age criteria, pay scale, selection procedure, application process, and direct links to the official notification and offline application form.
OAV Warden, Cook, Sweeper Recruitment 2025 Summary
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Organization Name |
Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Sutei, Remuna, Balasore (OAV) |
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Position Titles |
Warden, Head Cook, Assistant Cook, Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper |
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Notification No. |
01/2025-26 |
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Total Openings |
06 |
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Lower Age Limit |
21 years (Applicable for all positions) |
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Upper Age Limit |
60 years (Applicable for all positions) |
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Educational Requirement |
B.A./B.Sc. / 10th Pass / Relevant cooking experience |
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Application Start Date |
05.12.2025 (Date of Notification) |
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Application Closing Date |
05.01.2026 |
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Official Website |
balasore.odisha.gov.in |
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Lowest Pay |
₹6,750/- per month (for Assistant Cook) |
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Highest Pay |
₹21,175/- per month (for Warden) |
OAV Recruitment 2025 Post-wise Vacancy Information
There are 6 total vacancies available across four separate posts.
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Post Name |
Gender |
Number of
Vacancies |
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Warden |
Female |
01 |
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Head Cook |
Female |
01 |
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Assistant Cook |
Female |
02 |
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Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper |
Male/Female (2 Female, 1 Male as per ad) |
02 |
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Total Number
of Posts |
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06 |
Required Qualifications
- Educational Qualification (Warden): Must have completed B.A. or B.Sc from a recognized University.
- Educational Qualification (Head Cook / Assistant Cook): Should have good experience in cooking and be capable of using LPG.
- Educational Qualification (Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper): Must have cleared the HSC Exam (10th standard).
- Mandatory Requirement: Preference will be given to local candidates, first from the same block, then nearby blocks, and finally from the same district.
- Preferred: Candidates with formal training in cooking will have an advantage for cook positions. For the Warden post, candidates with at least 2 years of experience in hostel management will be preferred.
- Work Experience: For the Warden role, at least 2 years of hostel management experience is desirable. For cooking roles, prior experience in cooking is preferred.
Pay/Allowance
Monthly pay is fixed and includes both employee's and employer's EPF contribution.
- Warden: ₹21,175/- per month
- Head Cook: ₹9,000/- per month
- Assistant Cook: ₹6,750/- per month
- Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper: ₹7,500/- per month
Age Criteria (as on 05-12-2025)
Age will be determined as on the date of the advertisement.
- Warden: Between 30 and 60 years.
- Head Cook: Between 30 and 40 years.
- Assistant Cook: Between 21 and 32 years.
- Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper: Between 21 and 32 years.
- Retired teachers up to the age of 62 years can also be considered for the Warden post
Key Dates
- Notification Release Date: 05.12.2025
- Closing Date for Receiving Application by Registered/Speed Post: 05.01.2026
Selection Process
- The procedure includes reviewing applications based on educational qualifications and relevant documents.
- For cook roles, a practical cooking test will be organized by a committee to assess taste, preparation time, and cleanliness.
- Final selection will likely be made through an assessment/interview by a district-level committee following government norms.
General Guidelines/Instructions
- All positions are completely temporary and on a contract basis.
- The Warden, Head Cook, and Assistant Cooks are required to reside in the hostel full-time (24x7).
- Preference will be given to candidates from the local area.
- Applications that are incomplete or received after the deadline will not be accepted.
- Applications submitted through methods other than Registered Post or Speed Post will be rejected.
- The authorities hold the right to withdraw the advertisement at any time without providing any explanation.
Application Procedure
- Applicants should complete the specified application form (provided in the notification).
- Include self-attested copies of all necessary certificates (such as education, experience, birth date, and address proof), along with two recent passport-size color photos.
- Submit the filled application and attached documents only through Registered Post or Speed Post.
- The envelope should clearly state the name of the post being applied for on the front.
- Applications must be delivered to: Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Sutei, Remuna, Balasore - 756056 by 05-01-2026.
OAV Recruitment 2025 Key Links
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Official Notification PDF |
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Official Portal |
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