OAV Recruitment 2026 Offline Application for Warden, Head Cook and More - 05 Posts

Age details

• Warden: 30 to 60 years (up to 62 years for retired teachers)
• Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper: 21 to 32 years
• Head Cook: 30 to 40 years
• Assistant Cook: 21 to 32 years

Eligibility details

• Warden (Male): B.A. or B.Sc from a recognized university. At least two years of hostel management experience.
• Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper (Male): Passed HSC from a recognized board.
• Head Cook (Male): No specific educational qualification; preference given to those trained in cookery.
• Assistant Cook (Male): No specific educational qualification; preference given to those trained in cookery.
• All posts are for Boys’ Hostel and only male candidates can apply.
• Local candidates from the block area will be given preference; if not available, candidates from adjacent blocks of Mayurbhanj district may be considered.
• Warden, Head Cook, and Assistant Cook must be available to stay in the hostel 24×7.
• Head Cook and Assistant Cook should be proficient in LPG usage, hygiene, cooking habits, and timely dish preparation.
• Retired teachers (if willing and physically & mentally fit, within age limit of 62 years) may apply for the Warden post.

Important dates

• Notification Date: 05 January 2026
• Last Date of Receiving Application: 22 January 2026 by 5 PM

Application fees

No application fee details are provided in the notice.

General information

• Engagement is for a fixed period with a possible fresh engagement after one year, based on performance.
• Preference will be given to local candidates; if not available, candidates from nearby blocks may be considered. No candidates outside the district will be recruited.
• The authorities reserve the right to cancel the advertisement partly or fully without giving reasons.
• For more details, contact the Vidyalaya Office from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on all working days.

How to apply

• The envelope should be superscribed with the post name (Warden / Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper / Head Cook / Assistant Cook for Boys Hostel).
• Send the filled application form with self-attested documents to: Principal, Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Jamirdiha, PO Kundulia, Block-Bisoi, District Mayurbhanj, PIN 757033, Odisha through Speed/Registered post only.
• Last date for receiving applications is 22 January 2026 by 5 PM.
• Applications received after the due date will be rejected. The authority is not responsible for postal delays.
• Required self-attested documents include: HSC certificate & mark sheet, +2 certificate & mark sheet (if applicable), B.A./B.Sc. certificate & mark sheet (if applicable), Caste certificate, Aadhar card, Residential certificate, and any experience certificates in hostel management (if applicable), along with 2 passport-size photographs.