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.
OAV Sarifpur Puri Assistant Cook Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Girls Hostel Post
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Aug 24, 2026
Starts
Aug 24, 2026
Deadline
Sep 9, 2026
Exam Date
TBA
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Candidates must be between 21 to 32 years of age as on the date of advertisement (24.08.2026).
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Submission of Application Proforma with Self-Attested Documents via Speed Post / Registered Post (Deadline: 09.09.2026)
Scrutiny of Local Residence (Sarifpur GP / Astarang Block / Puri District) and Age Criteria
Practical Cooking Demonstration & Taste/Hygiene Evaluation Test
Medical Fitness Verification & 1-Year Residential Contractual Engagement
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
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| Evaluation Parameter / Component | Max Marks / Weightage | Assessment Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Skill, Taste & Timing in Cooking | ||
| Kitchen Hygiene, Cleanliness & Food Safety Standards | ||
| Local Domicile & 24x7 Residential Availability |
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- 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.
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Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- Assistant Cook (100-Seated Girls' Hostel, OAV Sarifpur)1
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?
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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.
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Deadline
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Exam Date
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Submission of Application Proforma with Self-Attested Documents via Speed Post / Registered Post (Deadline: 09.09.2026)
Scrutiny of Local Residence (Sarifpur GP / Astarang Block / Puri District) and Age Criteria
Practical Cooking Demonstration & Taste/Hygiene Evaluation Test
Medical Fitness Verification & 1-Year Residential Contractual Engagement
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.
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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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