OAVS Recruitment 2026 – 815 Principal and Teacher Posts in Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas
OAVS is recruiting 815 Principals, PGTs, TGTs and Art, PE and Computer teachers for Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas through a CBT and interview. Apply online by 11 Nov 2026, 5 PM.
Important dates
- Notice date
- 12 Oct 2026
- Application starts
- 12 Oct 2026
- Last date to apply
- 11 Nov 2026
- Indicative advertisement
- 23 Sep 2026
Applications closed
Job details
- Total posts
- 815
- Qualification
- Principal: Master's (45%) + B.Ed + teaching experience as set out in the modalities. PGT: Master's in the subject (50%; 45% SC/ST/SEBC/PwD) + B.Ed (PGT Computer Science: M.Sc CS/IT, MCA or M.E./M.Tech, no B.Ed needed to apply). TGT: Bachelor's in the subject (50%/45%) + B.Ed, plus OSSTET/OTET Paper-II or CTET Paper-II. Art: BFA/BVA. PET: B.P.Ed/M.P.Ed. Computer Teacher: B.E./B.Tech CS/IT, MCA, M.Sc IT/CS, NIELIT 'B' level, BCA or B.Sc CS. All: Odia up to ME standard (or pass within 3 years of joining); able to teach in Odia and English; Special B.Ed/D.Ed not eligible.
- Age limit
- Principal 32–50, other posts 21–42 years, as on 01 Jan 2026; +5 yrs SC/ST/SEBC/women, +10 PwD; in-service teachers up to +5 (not Principal)
- Application fee
- Principal ₹2,000 (SC/ST/PwD ₹1,250); teacher posts ₹1,500 (SC/ST/PwD ₹1,000); plus bank charges; online via SBI e-Pay only
- Pay scale
- ORSP Rules 2017: Principal Level 13; PGT Level 11; TGT and Art Teacher Level 10; PET and Computer Teacher Level 9
Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS), under the School & Mass Education Department, has invited online applications for 815 regular posts of Principals and teachers in the Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas (OAVs) and Odisha Mining Adarsha Vidyalayas (OMAVs), under Advertisement No. 1/2026. Selection is through a computer-based test (CBT), followed by an interview, and a performance test for Art and Computer Teachers.
Post-wise vacancies and pay level
Post | Pay level (ORSP Rules 2017) | Posts |
|---|---|---|
Principal | Level 13 | 109 |
PGT English | Level 11 | 8 |
PGT Physics | Level 11 | 19 |
PGT Chemistry | Level 11 | 21 |
PGT Biology | Level 11 | 9 |
PGT Mathematics | Level 11 | 30 |
PGT Computer Science | Level 11 | 14 |
TGT English | Level 10 | 150 |
TGT Odia | Level 10 | 21 |
TGT Hindi | Level 10 | 4 |
TGT Sanskrit | Level 10 | 2 |
TGT Mathematics | Level 10 | 72 |
TGT Science | Level 10 | 40 |
TGT Social Studies | Level 10 | 73 |
Art Teacher | Level 10 | 88 |
Physical Education Teacher (PET) | Level 9 | 83 |
Computer Teacher | Level 9 | 72 |
Total | 815 |
By category: UR 179 (50 for women), SEBC 65 (20 for women), SC 150 (48 for women) and ST 421 (136 for women). Within these, 15 posts are for ex-servicemen, 6 for sports persons and 32 for persons with disabilities. The post-wise split is in the official modalities.
Eligibility
For all posts
You must have passed Odia (MIL) up to ME standard. If not, you can still apply, but you must pass BSE Odisha's ME-standard Odia examination within 3 years of joining.
You must be able to teach in both English and Odia medium. Computer knowledge is desirable.
Candidates with a Special B.Ed or D.Ed are not eligible.
Percentages are not rounded up: 49.99% counts as less than 50%. If your university gives CGPA, convert it using the university's own formula and keep its certificate.
A degree from a university outside Odisha needs proof of equivalence from a university in Odisha at document verification.
Post-wise qualification
Post | Minimum qualification |
|---|---|
Principal | Master's degree with 45% and B.Ed, plus experience: for example, 7 years' regular service as PGT/Lecturer (Level 11), or 10 years combined as TGT and PGT with 3 as PGT, or Principal/Vice-Principal service as set out in the modalities |
PGT (English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics) | Master's degree (or 2-year integrated PG) in the subject with 50% (45% for SC/ST/SEBC/PwD), plus B.Ed |
PGT Computer Science | M.Sc (Computer Science/IT), MCA, or M.E./M.Tech (Computer Science/IT) with 50% (45% reserved). B.Ed is needed later for promotion, not to apply |
TGT (English, Odia, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Hindi, Sanskrit) | Bachelor's degree in the subject with 50% (45% reserved) plus B.Ed, or a 4-year integrated degree or 3-year B.A. B.Ed; and OSSTET / OTET Paper-II or CTET Paper-II. Hindi and Sanskrit have their own training qualifications (BH Ed / Sikshya Shastri) |
Art Teacher | Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts or Visual Arts with 50% (45% reserved) |
PET | B.P.Ed or M.P.Ed with 50% (45% reserved) |
Computer Teacher | B.E./B.Tech (Computer Science or IT), MCA, M.Sc (IT or Computer Science), NIELIT 'B' level, BCA or B.Sc (Computer Science), with 50% (45% reserved) |
Age
As on 1 Jan 2026, by the date of birth on your Class 10 certificate:
Principal: above 32 and under 50 years. SC, ST, SEBC, women and ex-military persons get 5 more years; persons with disabilities get 10.
All other posts: above 21 and under 42 years. SC, ST, SEBC and women get 5 more years; persons with disabilities get 10. Ex-servicemen as per the Odisha rules of 1985.
Teachers already in service under the State or Central Government or their autonomous bodies get up to 5 more years (not for Principal).
For every TGT post you need OSSTET/OTET Paper-II or CTET Paper-II as well as your B.Ed. Also note that recruitment for TGT Social Studies, PET and Art Teacher depends on the final outcome of cases pending in the Orissa High Court.
Selection process
Post | Final merit |
|---|---|
Principal | CBT (Parts II, III and IV) 70% + interview (60 marks) 30% |
PGT, TGT, PET | CBT (Parts II and III) 70% + interview (40 marks) 30% |
Art Teacher, Computer Teacher | CBT 50% + performance test (20 marks) 20% + interview (20 marks) 30% |
The cut-off marks for the CBT, performance test and interview are fixed separately by a committee.
CBT exam pattern
PGT, TGT, PET, Art Teacher and Computer Teacher
Part | Subjects | Questions |
|---|---|---|
Part I (qualifying) | English 20, Odia 20 | 40 |
Part II | Current affairs 30, reasoning 30 | 60 |
Part III | Subject content and teaching methodology | 100 |
Total | 200 minutes | 200 |
Principal
Part | Subjects | Questions |
|---|---|---|
Part I (qualifying) | English 20, Odia 20 | 40 |
Part II | General knowledge, reasoning, computer literacy, quantitative aptitude (10 each) | 40 |
Part III | Child development and pedagogy, perspectives in education and school organisation, teaching methodology (10 each) | 30 |
Part IV | Administration and finance | 70 |
Total | 180 minutes | 180 |
Every question carries 1 mark, and 0.25 is cut for each wrong answer. Part I only decides whether the rest of your paper is marked: you need at least 5 in English, 5 in Odia and 13 in total. The question paper is in English and Odia. Report at the centre 90 minutes before the test.
Exam cities (choose three in order of preference): Balasore, Bargarh, Baripada, Berhampur, Bhadrak, Balangir, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Rourkela and Sambalpur.
Application fee
Post | UR and SEBC | SC, ST and PwD |
|---|---|---|
Principal | ₹2,000 | ₹1,250 |
All teacher posts | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 |
Plus bank charges. Pay online through SBI e-Pay (debit card or net banking) only. The fee is not refunded. Keep the system-generated fee receipt.
How to apply
Open the OAVS page below and click "Link for the online application".
Sign up with your email ID and mobile number (both must stay active for a year). Your password comes by email and SMS.
Log in again and fill in personal and qualification details, with percentages to two decimals.
Upload a colour photo (taken in the last 3 weeks, about 200×230 pixels, JPG up to 100 KB) and your signature in black or blue ink (about 140×60 pixels, JPG up to 100 KB).
Choose three exam cities, pay the fee and submit. Download the form with your registration number. Apply only once for each post.
Registration and submission close on 11 Nov 2026 at 5 PM. Payment confirmation can take up to 48 hours, so don't leave it to the last day.
Keep in mind
Admit cards come by email and on oav.edu.in. Bring the printed admit card and an original photo ID to the CBT.
Teachers already in government service need a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the interview.
The SEBC certificate must be issued within 1 year of the last date of application.
Selected candidates sign a bond to serve at least 2 years, and can be posted anywhere in Odisha. Posts are covered by the NPS pension scheme.
Candidates with 40% or more disability who need a scribe bring their own, and get 20 extra minutes per hour.
For problems with the online form (OTP, payment), email [email protected]. The OAVS office numbers are (0674) 2302329 and 2300336.
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