OAV Rajapur Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline
OAV Rajapur Recruitment 2026: Hostel Staff Vacancies Announced
Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (OAV) Rajapur has released a recruitment notice for various hostel staff positions. These roles are for the Boys' Hostel (Non-KGBV) at OAV Rajapur, Block-Beguniapada, Ganjam. The engagement will be on a contractual basis for one year.
Job Highlights
The recruitment aims to fill positions for Warden, Head Cook, Assistant Cook, and Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper. These positions are crucial for the smooth running of the hostel facilities.
Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Date for Submission of Application Form | 20 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application Form | 03 October 2026 (up to 4:00 PM) |
Vacancy Details
The official notification details the following posts:
- Warden
- Head Cook
- Assistant Cook
- Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper
Specific numbers for each post are not detailed in the provided source material, but the advertisement is issued to fill up these posts.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the educational qualifications and age limits specified for each post.
Educational Qualification- Warden: Bachelor of Arts (BA) / Bachelor of Science (B.Sc). Retired male teachers who are physically and mentally sound and within the age limit of 62 years may also be engaged. Minimum 02 years of experience in hostel management is required.
- Head Cook: Persons having cooking experience. Higher qualifications are acceptable.
- Assistant Cook: Persons having cooking experience. Higher qualifications are acceptable.
- Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper: Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) or equivalent.
The age limit is calculated as of 20 September 2026:
- Warden: 30 to 60 years. Retired male teachers up to 62 years are also eligible.
- Head Cook: 30 to 40 years.
- Assistant Cook: 21 to 32 years.
- Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper: 21 to 32 years.
Salary / Pay Scale
Consolidated monthly remuneration for the posts is as follows (includes EPF share of Employee & Employer):
| Post Name | Consolidated Monthly Remuneration |
|---|---|
| Warden | Rs. 21,175/- |
| Head Cook | Rs. 9,000/- |
| Assistant Cook | Rs. 6,750/- |
| Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper | Rs. 7,500/- |
Selection Process
The selection process will be based on merit/experience and interview, as indicated against each post. For Warden, selection involves career marking and interview. For Head Cook and Assistant Cook, selection is based on experience and interview. For Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper, selection is based on the percentage of marks in Matric/HSC or equivalent examination.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates need to apply offline. The application form can be downloaded from the district website.
Completed application forms, along with all required self-attested photocopies of documents, must be submitted to the following address:
"PRINCIPAL, OAV RAJAPUR, BEGUNIAPADA, AT-RAGAPUR, PO-S.CHACHINA DIST- GANJAM PIN-761031"
The envelope should be superscribed as "Application for the post of WARDEN/HEAD COOK/ASST. COOK/CHOWKIDAR-CUM-SWEEPER for the Boys' Hostel of OAV Rajapur of Beguniapada Block".
Applications must be sent only through Registered Post or Speed Post. Applications received through other modes will not be considered.
Documents Required
Candidates must attach self-attested photocopies of the following documents with their application:
- Three copies of recent passport-size photographs
- Voter ID/PAN Card/Aadhaar Card/Any other authenticated ID Proof
- Matric Certificate & Mark Sheet
- Intermediate (+2/12th) Certificate & Mark Sheet
- Graduation (+3/BA/B.Sc) Certificate & Mark Sheet (for Warden)
- Residential/Nativity Certificate issued by a competent authority
- Any authenticated age proof certificate (for Head Cook & Asst. Cook only)
- Experience certificate (as per post requirement)
Candidates with qualifications from institutions outside Odisha must submit an equivalency certificate from an Odisha university and a conversion formula if marks are not in percentage.
Important Instructions
- Preference will be given to local candidates, preferably from the block area where the hostel is located. If not available, candidates from other blocks of the district will be considered.
- Ensure that the mobile number and email ID provided in the application form are active until the recruitment process is complete.
- Any false or incorrect information provided in the application may lead to cancellation of candidature.
- The authority reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any stage without assigning any reason.
FAQs
- What is the last date to apply for OAV Rajapur recruitment?
- The last date to submit applications is 03 October 2026.
- What are the posts available in OAV Rajapur recruitment?
- The available posts are Warden, Head Cook, Assistant Cook, and Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper.
- What is the application mode for these posts?
- Applications must be submitted offline via Registered Post or Speed Post.
- What is the educational qualification for the Warden post?
- A Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) degree is required. Retired male teachers within the age limit of 62 years with at least 2 years of hostel management experience are also eligible.
- What is the salary for the Head Cook post?
- The consolidated monthly remuneration for the Head Cook post is Rs. 9,000/-.
Important Links
Official Website → Click Here
Notification PDF → Click Here
Job Summary
| Board | Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Rajapur (OAV Rajapur) |
| State | Odisha |
| Qualification | BA/B.Sc, HSC, Persons having cooking experience |
| Salary | Rs. 6750 - 21175 Per Month |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 03 Oct 2026 |
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Note: While every effort is made to provide accurate and up-to-date information, candidates are strongly advised to verify all details, including eligibility criteria, important dates, application procedures, and official notifications, from the respective official government websites before applying.