This opportunity is ideal for both aspiring freshers and experienced, including retired, teachers who hold relevant Post Graduate or Bachelor's degrees with B.Ed. (or equivalent qualifications for PGT Computer Science) and possess proficiency in Odia and English. Candidates must meet the specific subject combination criteria for PGTs and TGTs and TGTs must have qualified OSSTET/OTET/CTET-Paper-II. It suits individuals seeking contractual employment in the education sector within Odisha, particularly in the Kalahandi district, who are open to working in normal or potentially hard/very hard stations with corresponding remuneration.

Important Considerations

Individuals with Special B.Ed or D.Ed degrees are explicitly ineligible. Candidates who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, subject combination requirements, or the mandatory teacher eligibility test (OSSTET/OTET/CTET-Paper-II for TGTs) should not apply, unless they qualify for specific relaxations for hard/very hard stations. Those seeking permanent government employment with long-term security should note that these are contractual positions, offering no claim to regular appointment.

Career Impact

Working with Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS), an initiative by the Government of Odisha, offers a chance to contribute to state-level education. While these are contractual roles, they provide valuable experience within a government-affiliated educational framework. For freshers, it's an entry point into teaching; for retired professionals, it's an opportunity to continue contributing. The scope for long-term growth as a permanent employee within OAVS is limited, as the positions are explicitly temporary, but they can serve as a stepping stone or a fulfilling engagement.

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About Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, Kalahandi North Forest Division

Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas (OAVs) are established in all blocks of the state under the Department of School & Mass Education, Government of Odisha. The organization aims to provide quality education and addresses teacher shortages by empanelling contractual teachers, including retired professionals and freshers, for various posts to manage regular engagements, leave vacancies, and other urgent requirements.

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Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

For PGTs: Candidates must hold a Post Graduate Degree (or a 2-year Integrated Post Graduate Course) with at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PH/SEBC candidates) in the relevant subject, AND a Bachelor Degree in Education (B.Ed.) from an NCTE recognized institution affiliated to a recognized university. Specific subject requirements apply (e.g., PGT Biology requires Botany and Zoology at Graduation Level).
For PGT Computer Science: Essential qualifications include at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% for reserved categories) in B.E. or B.Tech (Computer Science/IT), OR B.E./B.Tech (any stream) with a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science, OR M.Sc (Computer Science/Information Technology)/MCA, OR 'B' Level from DOEACC/NIELIT with a Post Graduate degree in any subject, OR 'C' Level from DOEACC/NIELIT with Graduation. Proficiency in teaching in Odia and English medium is also required.
For TGTs: Candidates must possess a four-year integrated Degree course in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% for reserved categories), OR a Bachelor Degree in Arts & Science in the concerned subjects with 50% in aggregate (45% for reserved categories) along with a Bachelor in Education (B.Ed.) or a 3-year integrated B.A. B.Ed. with 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories) from an NCTE recognized institution. Proficiency in teaching in both Odia and English medium is mandatory, with knowledge of Computer Application being desirable. Specific subject combinations are detailed for TGT English, Odia, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Hindi, and Sanskrit.
Mandatory for TGTs: All candidates for TGT posts must have passed OSSTET/OTET-Paper-II (conducted by BSE) or CTET-Paper-II (conducted by CBSE).
Exclusion: Candidates with Special B.Ed or D.Ed are not eligible for any PGT or TGT posts.
Relaxations (for Hard/Very Hard stations): In the absence of suitable B.Ed. qualified candidates, Post Graduates with 60% (Science) or 55% (Humanities) marks may be considered for PGTs without B.Ed. Similarly, B.Sc. with 60% or B.A. with 55% marks may be considered for TGTs without B.Ed. if B.Ed. candidates are unavailable. Additionally, candidates without CTET qualification may be considered if CTET qualified candidates are unavailable.

Age Limit Details

The minimum age limit is 18 years and the maximum age limit is 65 years as on 13.03.2026. For retired teachers, the maximum age limit shall not exceed 65 years; however, in exceptional cases, the selection committee may relax the upper age limit by one additional year.

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Salary & Pay Scale

For PGTs (Normal Station): Rs. 25,000/- per month
For PGTs (Hard/Very Hard Station): Rs. 30,000/- per month
For TGTs (Normal Station): Rs. 20,000/- per month
For TGTs (Hard/Very Hard Station): Rs. 25,000/- per month

Consolidated payment will be made on a monthly basis. Payment for short engagements will be on a pro-rata basis. Teachers will not be entitled to vacation pay or pay for working day absences.

How to Apply

Eligible and desirous candidates are invited to attend a WALK-IN-INTERVIEW (DOCUMENT VERIFICATION ONLY) for empanelment of teachers on a part-time contractual basis. The interviews will be held for the academic session 2026-27 or until vacancies are filled, whichever is earlier.

Date of Interview: 31.03.2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Venue: Office of the Nodal Principal, OAV Masanimunda, At: Masanimunda, PO: Kesinga, District: Kalahandi (Odisha) PIN:766012.
Candidates must attend the walk-in interview with all original certificates and testimonials for document verification.
Photocopies of all supporting documents along with a passport-size photograph are to be submitted.
For the application form and detailed guidelines, candidates are advised to visit the District Website: www.kalahandi.odisha.gov.in.

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