OAV Khordha Support Staff Recruitment 2026 — 5 Posts, Apply by 21 Aug (Odisha)

Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (OAV), Khordha, under the School & Mass Education Department, Government of Odisha, has released Support Staff Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 425/Sia/2026 for 5 contractual posts — Warden, Head Cook, Assistant Cook, and Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper. This is an Odisha state govt jobs 2026 opportunity for hostel and support staff at the residential school. Candidates holding a B.A/B.Sc. degree (Warden) or HSC pass (Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper), with post-wise qualifications for cooking roles, are eligible to apply offline. Selected candidates will manage hostel operations, kitchen duties, and campus security at OAV Khordha. The selection process consists of Document Verification, an Interview, a Practical Cooking Test for culinary posts, and a Merit List. Monthly salary ranges from ₹6,750 for Assistant Cook to ₹21,175 for Warden, on a contractual basis. The OAV Khordha 2026 application form must be downloaded from khordha.odisha.gov.in, filled offline, and sent via Speed Post or Registered Post to the address mentioned in the notification. The last date to apply is 21 August 2026. There is no application fee for any category. Candidates must read the complete official OAV Khordha notification PDF before applying, since eligibility differs by post.

• Warden: B.A/B.Sc. only
• Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper: HSC (10th) Examination passed
• Head Cook and Assistant Cook: As detailed in the official notification

• Warden: B.A/B.Sc. degree
• Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper: HSC (10th) pass
• Head Cook and Assistant Cook: as per official notification
• Selection includes Document Verification, Interview, Practical Cooking Test, and Merit List

• Nil for General/OBC
• Nil for SC/ST

• Warden: ₹21,175 per month
• Head Cook: ₹9,000 per month
• Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper: ₹7,500 per month
• Assistant Cook: ₹6,750 per month

1. Read the official OAV Khordha notification carefully before applying
2. Download the application form from khordha.odisha.gov.in
3. Fill the application form carefully with correct personal and educational details
4. Attach self-attested copies of photograph, signature, ID proof, and relevant certificates
5. Check all details carefully before submission
6. Send the completed application form via Speed Post/Registered Post to the address mentioned in the notification
7. Ensure the application reaches before the last date: 21 August 2026
8. Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference
9. Await communication regarding Document Verification
10. Attend the Interview and, for cooking posts, the Practical Cooking Test if shortlisted