Contractual / Regular

OAV Sarifpur Puri Assistant Cook Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Girls Hostel Post

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Aug. 26, 2026
Assistant Cook (ସହାୟକ କୁକ୍)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
01 Post (Assistant Cook - 100-Seated Girls' Hostel)
Pay Scale
₹6.75K / mo
Age Limit
21 to 32 years as on 24-08-2026
Job Location
Odisha32Puri1+2 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 24, 2026

2

Starts

Aug 24, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 9, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window24 Aug – 9 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

Eligibility and qualifications criteria for Assistant Cook in Girls' Hostel:
Residency Requirement: Must be ready to stay inside the hostel 24x7.
Cooking Experience: Candidates trained in cookery or possessing practical cooking experience for student hostels will be given preference and due weightage.
Hygiene Standards: Must maintain high standards of personal hygiene, clean attire, and sanitary food preparation habits.
LPG Equipment: Must be well conversant with operating commercial LPG burners and kitchen appliances safely.
Domicile Priority: Preference is given to local candidates of Sarifpur; next unit is Astarang block; next is nearby blocks of Puri district. Candidates from outside Puri district are strictly ineligible.
Engagement Tenure: Contractual for one year, renewable with a one-day gap based on satisfactory performance.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates must be between 21 to 32 years of age as on the date of advertisement (24.08.2026).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Submission of Application Proforma with Self-Attested Documents via Speed Post / Registered Post (Deadline: 09.09.2026)

OfflineQualifying Only

Scrutiny of Local Residence (Sarifpur GP / Astarang Block / Puri District) and Age Criteria

OfflineQualifying Only

Practical Cooking Demonstration & Taste/Hygiene Evaluation Test

OfflineMerit Scored

Medical Fitness Verification & 1-Year Residential Contractual Engagement

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection is conducted through application scrutiny and cooking demonstration:
1. Application: Completed application form with self-attested documents (educational marksheets, residential certificate, caste certificate, Aadhar, hostel experience proof, 2 photos) must reach the Principal, OAV Sarifpur by Registered/Speed Post by 09.09.2026 (office hours). Hand delivery is rejected.
2. Scrutiny: Shortlisting prioritized by local proximity (locality > block > district).
3. Cooking Skill Test: The selection committee conducts a physical cooking test of select menu items to evaluate deliciousness, cooking time, and cleanliness.
4. Engagement: Selected candidate is engaged for 1 year with 24x7 hostel residence.

Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix

Verified Official Source

Multi-parameter scoring system used by the evaluation board for candidate screening.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria
Culinary Skill, Taste & Timing in Cooking
Kitchen Hygiene, Cleanliness & Food Safety Standards
Local Domicile & 24x7 Residential Availability

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) Sarifpur, located in Astarang block of coastal Puri district, operates a dedicated 100-seated residential hostel for female students under the Department of School & Mass Education, Government of Odisha. The Assistant Cook works directly with the Head Cook to prepare three fresh meals and evening snacks daily for 100 students according to the prescribed weekly nutrition menu. The position requires a mandatory 24x7 residential stay within the hostel quarters to manage early morning breakfast and dinner schedules. Disciplined, secure, and student-focused school environment with emphasis on clean LPG cooking and kitchen sanitation.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Purely contractual engagement for an initial duration of one year. Re-engagement is carried out with a mandatory gap of at least one working day based on satisfactory performance appraisal by the School Managing Committee (SMC).

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Contractual hostel support post. Does not lead to regular state government absorption. However, experienced assistant cooks gain precedence for Head Cook positions across Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya hostels and Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBV) throughout the district.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Postal Mode Only: Applications must be sent solely via Registered Post or Speed Post; submissions by hand, courier, email, or any other mode will be rejected.
  • Strict Deadline of 09.09.2026: Submissions must reach the Principal, OAV Sarifpur during office hours on or before 09 September 2026.
  • District Domicile Restriction: Candidates from outside Puri district are strictly ineligible; priority order is Sarifpur locality -> Astarang block -> adjacent blocks within Puri.
  • Mandatory 24x7 Residential Stay: Selected candidate must reside inside the girls' hostel 24x7; non-residential arrangements are not permitted.
  • LPG Conversance: Candidate must be skilled in safely handling commercial LPG stove systems.

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

  • Assistant Cook (100-Seated Girls' Hostel, OAV Sarifpur)1
Total Vacancies01 Post (Assistant Cook - 100-Seated Girls' Hostel)

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

A fixed consolidated remuneration of ₹6,750/- per month is paid, which includes both employee and employer shares of EPF. Lodging is provided free of cost inside the hostel.

Consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹6,750/- per month (inclusive of employee and employer EPF share). Free accommodation inside the girls' hostel premises as 24x7 residential stay is compulsory.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  • Candidates must download the application form and other details from the district website puri.odisha.gov.in or obtain them directly from the office of the Principal, OAV Sarifpur, Astarang.
  • Interested candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria should submit their applications to The Principal, OAV Sarifpur, Block-Astarang, District- Puri, Pin-752109.
  • Applications must be sent exclusively via Registered Post or Speed Post.
  • Applications submitted by hand, regular mail, courier, or any other method will not be considered.
  • Incomplete application forms or those received after the deadline of 09.09.2026 will be summarily rejected.
  • The authority is not responsible for any postal delays.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee is charged). Candidates apply offline by Speed Post / Registered Post.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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The monthly consolidated remuneration is ₹6,750/- per month, which includes both employee and employer contributions to EPF, with free hostel lodging.

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