Rayagada OAV Hostel Staff Recruitment 2026
The Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (OAV), Kolnara, Rayagada has announced the Rayagada OAV Hostel Staff Recruitment 2026 to fill 05 contractual vacancies for different Girls' Hostel support staff positions. The recruitment includes the posts of Warden, Head Cook, Assistant Cook, and Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper. The engagement will be purely temporary, and the selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly remuneration as per Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS) norms. Candidates are advised to check the educational qualification, age limit, salary, eligibility conditions, and application process carefully before submitting the offline application form.
Rayagada OAV Hostel Staff Notification 2026
Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (OAV), Kolnara, Rayagada District has invited offline applications from eligible candidates for engagement of support staff for the 100-Seated Girls' Hostel. The OAV Rayagada Support Staff Notification 2026 has been published by the Principal of OAV Kolnara, Rayagada. Interested applicants are advised to download the official notification from the official website- www.rayagada.odisha.gov.in or through the download link provided below and carefully read all the eligibility conditions, application procedure, and important instructions before applying.
Rayagada OAV Hostel Staff Recruitment 2026 - Overview
*Organization Name: Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (OAV), Kolnara
*Post Name: Warden, Head Cook, Assistant Cook & Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper
*Total Vacancies: 05 Posts
*Job Type: Contractual
*Category: School Jobs
*Application Mode: Offline
*Notification Release Date: July 2026
*Last Date to Apply: 25th July 2026
*Selection Process: Shortlisting, Interview & Document Verification
*Job Location: Rayagada, Odisha
*Official Website: www.rayagada.odisha.gov.in
Rayagada OAV Support Staff Vacancy 2026
The Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Rayagada Recruitment 2026 aims to fill 05 contractual vacancies for Girls' Hostel support staff. Candidates will be engaged against different posts to ensure the smooth functioning of the hostel.
Post-wise Vacancy Details
- Warden (Female) – 01 Post
- Head Cook (Female) – 01 Post
- Assistant Cook (Female) – 02 Posts
- Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper (Male) – 01 Post
Rayagada OAV Hostel Staff Salary 2026
Candidates selected under Rayagada OAV Recruitment 2026 will receive a fixed monthly remuneration as prescribed under the Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS) guidelines. The salary includes both employer's and employee's EPF contribution wherever applicable.
Post-wise Salary Details
- Warden – ₹21,175 per month
- Head Cook – ₹9,000 per month
- Assistant Cook – ₹6,750 per month
- Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper – ₹7,500 per month
Rayagada OAV Hostel Staff Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates applying for the Rayagada OAV Support Staff Recruitment 2026 must satisfy the prescribed educational qualifications, age limit, and other eligibility conditions. Preference will be given to local candidates of Kolnara Block, followed by candidates from other blocks of Rayagada district. Candidates from outside the district are generally not eligible.
Educational Qualification
Warden (Female)
- Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.Sc.) from a recognized University.
- Minimum 02 years of experience in Hostel Management.
Head Cook (Female)
- Passed HSC (10th) from a recognized Board.
- Candidates having cookery training or cooking experience will be given preference.
Assistant Cook (Female)
- Passed HSC (10th) from a recognized Board.
- Preference will be given to candidates having cooking experience.
Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper (Male)
- Passed HSC (10th) from a recognized Board.
Age Limit
- Warden: 30 to 60 Years
- Head Cook: 30 to 40 Years
- Assistant Cook: 21 to 32 Years
- Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper: 21 to 32 Years
OAV Rayagada Hostel Staff Selection Process 2026
The selection process for Rayagada OAV Hostel Staff Recruitment 2026 will be conducted by the Vidyalaya Level Committee as per Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS) guidelines. Applications will first be scrutinized, after which shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. Final selection will be made after successful verification of original documents.
Selection Stages
- Scrutiny of Applications
- Shortlisting of Eligible Candidates
- Interview
- Document Verification
How to Apply for Rayagada OAV Hostel Staff Recruitment 2026?
The Rayagada OAV application process is completely offline. Interested candidates must download the prescribed application form, fill it carefully, attach all necessary documents, and send it through Registered Post or Speed Post only before the last date.
Steps to Apply Offline
Step 1: Download the prescribed application form from the official district website.
Step 2: Fill in all personal, educational, and experience details correctly.
Step 3: Attach self-attested copies of all required documents along with a recent passport-size photograph.
Step 4: Place the completed application form in a sealed envelope and superscribe:
"APPLICATION FOR ENGAGEMENT OF SUPPORT STAFF FOR GIRLS' HOSTEL, OAV KOLNARA" along with the post applied for.
"APPLICATION FOR ENGAGEMENT OF SUPPORT STAFF FOR GIRLS' HOSTEL, OAV KOLNARA" along with the post applied for.
Step 5: Send the application through Registered Post or Speed Post to:
The Principal
Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Kolnara
At/PO – Kolnara
District – Rayagada, Odisha – 765017
Step 6: Ensure that the application reaches the office on or before 25th July 2026. Applications submitted by hand, courier, or any other mode will not be accepted.
Rayagada OAV Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
The official notification has not prescribed any application fee for this recruitment. Therefore, all eligible candidates can submit their offline applications free of cost.
Required Documents
Candidates should submit the following self-attested documents along with the application form:
- HSC Certificate and Mark Sheet
- Higher Educational Certificates (if applicable)
- Educational Qualification Certificates
- Proof of Date of Birth
- Aadhaar Card
- Residence Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Experience Certificate (for Warden and other experienced candidates)
- Recent Passport-size Photograph
- Any other supporting documents mentioned in the notification

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