Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (OAV) Papadahandi Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline for 5 Warden & Support Staff Vacancies
Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Papadahandi (Nabarangpur District) has officially released the recruitment notification (Letter No. 517/2026) for the engagement of 5 support staff positions (Warden, Head Cook, Assistant Cook, and Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper) on a contractual basis for the Boys’ Hostel. Eligible and interested male candidates can submit their offline applications through Speed Post or Registered Post.
Warden, Head Cook, Assistant Cook, and Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper
Total Vacancies
5 Posts (Exclusively for male candidates)
Job Location
Papadahandi, Nabarangpur District, Odisha
Mode of Application
Offline (Speed Post / Registered Post only)
Selection Process
Merit Basis / Practical Cooking Test / Interview
🗓️ Important Dates
Notification Release Date: November 5, 2026
Last Date for Receipt of Applications: November 25, 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
💰 Salary & Monthly Remuneration
Warden: ₹21,175/- per month
Head Cook: ₹9,000/- per month
Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper: ₹7,500/- per month
Assistant Cook: ₹6,750/- per month
(Note: Remuneration includes the EPF share of both employee and employer; selected candidates are required to stay in the hostel 24×7).
🎓 Vacancy Breakdown & Eligibility Criteria
All positions are open strictly for male candidates only. Age is calculated as of the date of the advertisement (November 5, 2026).
Sl. No.
Post Name
No. of Posts
Age Limit
Essential Qualifications
1
Warden
01
30 to 60 Years
Graduate (B.A / B.Sc) from a recognized University with at least 2 years of experience in hostel management. (Retired teachers up to 62 years of age may also apply).
2
Head Cook
01
30 to 40 Years
Trained in cookery with good knowledge of hygiene and proficiency in using LPG.
3
Assistant Cook
02
21 to 32 Years
Prior experience in cooking.
4
Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper
01
21 to 32 Years
Must have passed the HSC (Class 10th) Examination.
💳 Application Fee
All Categories: Nil (No application fee required)
📝 How to Apply Offline
Download the prescribed application form and notification details from the official district website or authorized portals.
Fill out the application form neatly with accurate details.
Affix one recent self-attested passport-size photograph in the designated box on the form.
Attach self-attested photocopies of the following mandatory documents:
Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
Experience certificates (if applicable)
Self-attested photo identity proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, or Driving License)
Two self-addressed stamped envelopes
Pack the application and documents inside a sealed envelope clearly stating the name of the post applied for.
Dispatch the application via Speed Post or Registered Post only so that it reaches the designated address on or before November 25, 2026: To the Principal,Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Papadahandi,District – Nabarangpur, PIN – [District Zip], Odisha
