Contractual / Regular

OAV Bhalubasa Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 5 Warden, Chowkidar & Cook Posts

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Aug. 25, 2026
Warden (Male)Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper (Male)Head Cook (Male)Assistant Cook (Male)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
5
Pay Scale
₹6.75K - ₹21.18K / mo
Age Limit
21-60 years as on 24-08-2026
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 24, 2026

2

Starts

Aug 24, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 12, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window24 Aug – 12 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Warden (Male) - 01 Post: B.A. / B.Sc. from a recognized university with minimum 2 years experience in hostel management. Age: 30 to 60 years (Retired teachers up to 62 years). Remuneration: ₹21,175/- p.m.
Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper (Male) - 01 Post: Must have passed HSC Examination (10th) from a recognized board. Age: 21 to 32 years. Remuneration: ₹7,500/- p.m.
Head Cook (Male) - 01 Post: Well conversant with LPG, hygienic cooking practices, and dishes. Preference to cookery-trained individuals. Age: 30 to 40 years. Remuneration: ₹9,000/- p.m.
Assistant Cook (Male) - 02 Posts: Well conversant with LPG and cooking. Age: 21 to 32 years. Remuneration: ₹6,750/- p.m.
Stay & Gender Mandate: Only male candidates eligible for 100-seated Boys' Hostel; appointees (Warden, Cooks) must stay 24x7 in the hostel.
Local Domicile Rule: Preference to local candidates from Kaptipada block, followed by adjacent blocks of Mayurbhanj district; candidates outside Mayurbhanj district are ineligible.
Tenure: 1-year contract, renewable with 1 day gap based on performance.

Age Limit & Relaxations

• Warden: 30 to 60 years (retired teachers up to 62 years)
• Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper: 21 to 32 years
• Head Cook: 30 to 40 years
• Assistant Cook: 21 to 32 years as on the date of advertisement (24.08.2026).

Check Your Age Eligibility

Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Scrutiny of Academic Certificates & Experience Credentials

OfflineQualifying Only

Preparation of Career Merit List with Local Block/District Preference

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection of support staff will be made based on educational career marks, experience in hostel management / cooking, and local residence status (Kaptipada Block > Mayurbhanj District). Eligible candidates must submit the completed application with all required self-attested documents by Speed Post or Registered Post to the Principal, OAV Bhalubasa on or before September 12, 2026, by 5:00 PM. No written examination will be conducted.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (OAV) Bhalubasa, located in Kaptipada block of Mayurbhanj district, is a flagship CBSE-affiliated English medium model school established under the School & Mass Education Department, Government of Odisha. The Non-KGBV 100-Seated Boys' Hostel provides residential facilities to rural meritorious students. Support staff (Warden, Cooks, Chowkidar) reside on-campus and maintain a disciplined, supportive environment. The Warden is responsible for student safety, roll-calls, hygiene, mess monitoring, and medical emergencies. The Cooks prepare timely nutritious meals using modern LPG kitchen setups under strict cleanliness protocols. The Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper maintains round-the-clock hostel security and premises cleanliness. The work offers a stable institutional setting within the school campus.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual engagement for a period of one (01) year, renewed with a break of at least one working day based on satisfactory performance. Posting is strictly at OAV Bhalubasa Boys' Hostel, Kaptipada, Mayurbhanj, Odisha.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

These are school-level contractual support positions without promotional cadres. However, continuous experience certificates from Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS) are recognized for future residential school tenders and district contractual recruitments.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Offline Application by Speed/Registered Post Only: Filled applications with testimonials must be sent by Speed Post or Registered Post only; courier or by-hand deliveries are not accepted.
  • Strict Deadline September 12, 2026: Applications must reach the Principal, OAV Bhalubasa by 12.09.2026 before 5:00 PM; postal delays will not be condoned.
  • Strict Domicile Restriction: Only candidates belonging to Mayurbhanj district are eligible; candidates from other districts will be rejected.
  • Male Candidates Only: All 5 advertised posts are for the 100-seated Boys' Hostel and are strictly restricted to male candidates.
  • 24x7 Hostel Residence Mandate: Warden and Cooks must be willing and in a position to stay 24x7 within the hostel premises.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Warden (Male)1
  • Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper (Male)1
  • Head Cook (Male)1
  • Assistant Cook (Male)2
Total Vacancies5

Pay Scale & 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

Monthly consolidated remuneration (including EPF share of employee & employer): Warden: ₹21,175/-, Head Cook: ₹9,000/-, Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper: ₹7,500/-, Assistant Cook: ₹6,750/- per month.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

Prospective candidates must apply in the prescribed Proforma, which is enclosed with the notification. The application should be sent through Speed Post or Registered Post only.

  • The application envelope must be super scribed with "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF WARDEN / CHOWKIDAR-CUM-SWEEPER/HEADCOOK/ ASSISTANTCOOK FOR BOYS HOSTEL" (strike out the posts not applicable).
  • The filled-in application, along with all required documents, must be sent to: PRINCIPAL ODISHA ADARSHA VIDYALAYA BHALUBASA, AT- BHALUBASA, PO-KALADAHI, BLOCK- KAPTIPADA, DIST-MAYURBHANJ, PIN-757040, ODISHA.
  • The last date for receiving applications is 12.09.2026 by 5 PM. Applications received after this date will be summarily rejected.
  • For further details, candidates can contact the Vidyalaya Office from 10 AM to 4 PM on all working days.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required to apply.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

5 Queries Resolved

Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

The completed application form along with self-attested documents must reach the Principal, Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Bhalubasa on or before September 12, 2026, by 5:00 PM via Speed Post or Registered Post.

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