Principal: Master's Degree with minimum 45% marks, B.Ed. from recognized institution, and required administrative/teaching experience (Level 11 / Level 10 service).
PGTs: Master's Degree with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/SEBC/PwD) in relevant subject and B.Ed.
TGTs: Bachelor's Degree in relevant subject with 50% marks (45% for reserved) plus B.Ed. Mandatory qualification in OSSTET / OTET Paper-II / CTET Paper-II.
Art / PET / Computer Teachers: Respective Bachelor's Degree / Diploma (Fine Arts, B.P.Ed./M.P.Ed., B.Tech/MCA/BCA) with 50% marks.
Language Requirement: Must have passed Odia up to ME standard (or pass BSE Odisha Odia exam within 3 years of joining).
PermanentOct. 13, 2026
OAVS Principal & Teacher Recruitment 2026
Sourced from Official Government PDFVerified Government Notification • Sourced from Official PDF Notification
Oct. 13, 2026PrincipalPGT EnglishPGT PhysicsPGT ChemistryPGT BiologyPGT Mathematics
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot
Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply
Vacancies
815 Posts
Pay Scale
Pay Level 9 to Level 13 (Rs. 35,400 - Rs. 2,08,700)
Age Limit
21 to 50 Years as on 01.01.2026
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Oct 12, 2026
2
Starts
Oct 12, 2026
3
Deadline
Nov 11, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window12 Oct – 11 Nov 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
Age Limit & Relaxations
Principal: 32 to 50 years as on 01.01.2026. Relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST, Women, SEBC, Ex-servicemen, and 10 years for PwD candidates.
All Other Teaching Posts: 21 to 42 years as on 01.01.2026. Relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST, Women, SEBC, in-service teachers (up to 5 years), and 10 years for PwD candidates.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Online CBTMerit Scored
Performance Test (for Art & Computer Teachers)
OfflineMerit Scored
Personal Interview & Document Verification
OfflineMerit Scored
Selection is based on merit in Computer Based Test (CBT), Interview, and Performance Test (for Art & Computer Teachers). For Principal, TGTs, PGTs, and PET, the final merit weightage is 70% CBT and 30% Interview. For Art and Computer Teachers, the weightage is 50% CBT, 20% Performance Test, and 30% Interview. Part-I (Language Proficiency in English & Odia) is qualifying in nature (minimum 5 marks in each language and 13 aggregate required).
Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview
Verified Official SourceWhat is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.
Exam Tier / Mode
Principal CBT (180 Minutes, 180 Questions)
Total Duration
180 Minutes
Negative Marking
0.25 marks per wrong answer
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part-I: Language Proficiency (General English & Odia - Qualifying) | 40 | 40 |
| Part-II: General Awareness & Computer Literacy (GK, Reasoning, Computer, Quantitative Aptitude) | 40 | 40 |
| Part-III: Academic (Child Development & Pedagogy, Perspectives in Education, Teaching Methodology) | 30 | 30 |
| Part-IV: Administration and Finance | 70 | 70 |
| Total | 180 | 180 |
Exam Tier / Mode
PGT / TGT CBT (200 Minutes, 200 Questions)
Total Duration
200 Minutes
Negative Marking
0.25 marks per wrong answer
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part-I: Language Proficiency (English 20 & Odia 20 - Qualifying) | 40 | 40 |
| Part-II: Current Affairs (30) & Reasoning (30) | 60 | 60 |
| Part-III: Subject Content & Methodology | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Previous Recruitment Cutoff Benchmarks
Verified Official SourceHistorical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.
| Year / Cycle | Stage / Tier | UR (Gen) | OBC | EWS | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CBT / Shortlisting | 35.71 | 31.07 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | TGT English CBT | 48.93 | 45 | 0 | 40 | 32.5 |
| 2024 | PGT English CBT | 61.05 | 59.52 | 0 | 45 | 30.55 |
| 2024 | PGT Physics CBT | 51.56 | 48.36 | 0 | 33.87 | 31.18 |
| 2024 | TGT Social Studies CBT | 60.2 | 58.49 | 0 | 51.17 | 45.19 |
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
Verified Official SourcePractical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.
Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas (OAVs) and Odisha Mining Adarsha Vidyalayas (OMAVs) are flagship English-medium CBSE-affiliated model schools established by the School & Mass Education Department, Govt. of Odisha, to deliver quality secondary education across rural and mining blocks. Principals and teachers experience an academic and administrative campus culture focused on CBSE curriculum execution, continuous student mentorship, smart-classroom instruction, and co-curricular programs. While infrastructure in newly established adarsha vidyalayas is modern, postings are primarily situated in rural, semi-urban, and mining block areas across 314 blocks of Odisha, requiring dedication to rural education and proficiency in both English and Odia.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
Appointments are regular state-cadre positions under OAVS Recruitment Rules, 2023. Selected candidates are assigned to Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas across all 30 districts of Odisha. Transferees and new recruits are governed by the OAVS Online ERP transfer policy, where transfers are subject to minimum rural tenure completion (typically 3 to 5 years) and administrative availability of vacancies. Candidates have no vested right to claim posting in their home district or urban centers upon initial recruitment.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
Teachers and staff enter a structured state promotional ladder: TGTs with requisite qualifications and regular service become eligible for promotion to PGTs (Level 11); PGTs with 7 years of regular service (or 10 years combined TGT+PGT service) can advance to the cadre of Principal (Level 13). Career progression follows state Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) review under OAVS Recruitment Rules, accompanied by assured career progression and ORSP 7th CPC revisions.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
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- Mandatory 2-Year Service Bond: Selected candidates must execute a legal bond agreeing to remain in service with OAVS for a minimum mandatory period of 2 (Two) years from the date of joining.
- Odia Language Qualification Mandate: Candidates must have passed MIL Odia up to ME standard. Applicants who have not studied Odia up to ME standard may apply, but must pass the exam conducted by BSE Odisha within 3 years of joining.
- Negative Marking in CBT: There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect response across all parts of the online Computer Based Test (CBT).
- Qualifying Paper Gate (Part-I): Marks secured in Part-I (Language Proficiency: English & Odia) are strictly qualifying in nature. Parts II, III, and IV will NOT be evaluated if the candidate fails to secure a minimum of 5 marks each in English and Odia and 13 marks in aggregate.
- Strict Application Deadline: Online applications must be completed on the official portal (https://www.oav.edu.in) by 11.11.2026 (17:00 Hrs); offline submissions or late applications will be summarily rejected.
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
- UR129
- SEBC45
- SC102
- ST285
- Ex-Servicemen15
- Sports Person6
- PwD (Across 4 Categories)32
- Total Vacancies815
Total Vacancies815 Posts
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Regular pay scale as per ORSP Rules, 2017:
• Principal: Pay Level-13 (Rs. 67,700 - Rs. 2,08,700)
• PGTs: Pay Level-11 (Rs. 47,600 - Rs. 1,51,100)
• TGTs & Art Teacher: Pay Level-10 (Rs. 44,900 - Rs. 1,42,400)
• PET & Computer Teacher: Pay Level-9 (Rs. 35,400 - Rs. 1,12,400)
Regular appointments carrying Dearness Allowance (DA), HRA, medical benefits, and coverage under New Pension Scheme (NPS), 2005 as per ORSP Rules, 2017.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
- Visit the official OAVS website at https://www.oav.edu.in and access the recruitment portal link.
- Complete Step-1 Sign Up by registering with a valid Email ID and active Mobile Number to receive login credentials.
- Log in and complete Step-2 by entering personal, category, educational, and professional qualification details.
- Upload scanned digital copies of a recent passport-size photograph (up to 100 KB, jpg/jpeg) and signature (up to 100 KB, jpg/jpeg).
- Indicate preference for three Examination Cities from the available 11 CBT centres in Odisha.
- Complete Step-3 by paying the prescribed non-refundable application fee online via SBI e-Pay gateway.
- Submit the completed online application before the closing deadline (11.11.2026, 17:00 Hrs) and download the system-generated application form with e-receipt for future reference.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Principal: Rs. 2,000/- for UR & SEBC; Rs. 1,250/- for SC, ST & PwD candidates.
Teaching Posts (PGT, TGT, Art, PET, Computer Teacher): Rs. 1,500/- for UR & SEBC; Rs. 1,000/- for SC, ST & PwD candidates.
Payment must be remitted online through SBI e-Pay (Debit Card / Net Banking).
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Computer Based Test (CBT)
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Performance Test (for Art & Computer Teachers)
OfflineMerit Scored
Personal Interview & Document Verification
OfflineMerit Scored
Selection is based on merit in Computer Based Test (CBT), Interview, and Performance Test (for Art & Computer Teachers). For Principal, TGTs, PGTs, and PET, the final merit weightage is 70% CBT and 30% Interview. For Art and Computer Teachers, the weightage is 50% CBT, 20% Performance Test, and 30% Interview. Part-I (Language Proficiency in English & Odia) is qualifying in nature (minimum 5 marks in each language and 13 aggregate required).
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