OAV Pakidi Hill Recruitment 2026 — 5 Hostel Staff Posts, Apply by 01 Oct

Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Pakidi Hill (OAV Pakidi Hill), Sheragada Block, Ganjam district, has released a notification under Advertisement No. 389/OAVPHS/2026 for engagement of 5 Hostel Staff posts — Warden, Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper, Head Cook, and 2 Assistant Cook — in the boys' hostel (non-KGBV) of the school. OAV Pakidi Hill Recruitment 2026 supports the residential facility's day-to-day hostel management and food service. Candidates holding qualifications ranging from HSC (Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper) to a BA/B.Sc. with 2 years' hostel experience (Warden), or relevant cooking experience (Head Cook, Assistant Cook), can apply offline from 18 September 2026 to 1 October 2026. Selected candidates will manage hostel discipline and administration (Warden), security and cleanliness (Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper), and meal preparation for resident students (Head Cook, Assistant Cook) at the OAV Pakidi Hill boys' hostel. The selection process is based on merit/experience and an interview, factoring in career marking percentage, relevant experience, and Matric/HSC (or equivalent) marks. Salary for OAV Pakidi Hill Hostel Staff 2026 ranges from ₹6,750 (Assistant Cook) to ₹21,175 (Warden) per month, inclusive of EPF share for both employee and employer, on a contractual basis with no application fee mentioned. Candidates for OAV Pakidi Hill Recruitment 2026 must download the application form from ganjam.nic.in, fill it carefully, attach self-attested photograph and certificate copies, and send it to the address specified in the notification through Speed Post/Registered Post so that it reaches on or before 1 October 2026. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF before applying, since age limits differ meaningfully across the four post types. The Adarsha Vidyalaya scheme, run across most Indian states under different names, provides residential secondary education with a mix of academic and vocational streams to students from rural and often disadvantaged backgrounds, which is why hostel-support recruitment of this kind recurs regularly across individual school units.

Warden: BA/B.Sc. + 2 years' hostel experience. Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper: HSC pass. Head Cook & Assistant Cook: Cooking experience (higher qualification not a bar).

Warden: 30-60 years | Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper: 21-32 years | Head Cook: 30-40 years | Assistant Cook: 21-32 years

Warden (1 post) — BA/B.Sc. with at least 2 years' experience in a hostel Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper (1 post) — HSC pass Head Cook (1 post) — Cooking experience required; higher qualification is no bar Assistant Cook (2 posts) — Cooking experience required; higher qualification is no bar Age Limit — Warden: 30 to 60 years; Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper: 21 to 32 years; Head Cook: 30 to 40 years; Assistant Cook: 21 to 32 years No application fee mentioned in the official notification Job Type — Contractual engagement in the OAV Pakidi Hill boys' hostel (non-KGBV) Selection Process — Merit/experience basis and Interview, factoring in career marking percentage and Matric/HSC (or equivalent) marks OAV Pakidi Hill is one of Odisha's Adarsha Vidyalaya (model school) network institutions, which run residential facilities to give rural students access to quality education, making the smooth running of hostel support staff roles like these central to the school's core mission

Warden: ₹21,175/month | Head Cook: ₹9,000/month | Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper: ₹7,500/month | Assistant Cook: ₹6,750/month (all inclusive of EPF share)

1. Read the official OAV Pakidi Hill notification carefully before applying.
2. Download the application form from the official website, ganjam.nic.in.
3. Fill the application form carefully with correct personal, educational and experience details.
4. Attach self-attested copies of required documents — photograph, signature, ID proof, and certificates.
5. Check all details carefully before submission.
6. Send the completed application form to the address mentioned in the notification through Speed Post/Registered Post or as instructed.
7. Ensure the application reaches before the last date: 1 October 2026.
8. Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference.