OAV Papadahandi Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 5 Assistant Cook, Warden and More Posts
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Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Papadahandi (Under the Department of S&ME, Govt. of Odisha) has released the OAV Papadahandi Recruitment 2026 notification for 5 posts. The last date to apply is 25 November 2026. Apply only through the official website (nabarangpur.odisha.gov.in).
Last checked: 05 Nov 2026, 11:50 pm
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Important details
| Name of post | OAV Papadahandi Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 5 Assistant Cook, Warden and More Posts |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Papadahandi (Under the Department of S&ME, Govt. of Odisha) |
| Job location | All India |
| Total vacancies | 5 posts |
| Last date to apply | 25 November 2026 |
| Pay / salary | Consolidated pay per month is Rs. 21,175 for Warden, Rs. 9,000 for Head Cook, Rs. 6,750 for Assistant Cook and Rs. 7,500 for Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper, including EPF share of Employee & Employer. |
| Selection process | Preference shall be given to local candidates. For the Warden post, preference goes to the local candidate preferably from the block area, and if not available, from the other adjacent block of the district. → Head Cook: the committee will conduct physical cooking of some items and evaluate the taste of the dishes, the time taken to prepare them and the hygienic condition of cooking, and select the best. Training in cookery gets preference and due weightage. → Assistant Cook: candidates with cooking experience and other required characteristics shall be preferred. → The notice describes the following for selection: → The notice does not mention a written test or interview date. |
| Posted on | 05 Nov 2026 |
| Last updated | 05 Nov 2026 |
Read from the official notice. Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the official website.
Important Dates
- Date of Advertisement05 November 2026
- Last date to apply25 November 2026
Age Limit
- As on the date of advertisement, Warden 30-60 years, Head Cook 30 to 40 years, and Assistant Cook and Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper 21 to 32 years.
Total Post
5 Posts
About this notice
Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Papadahandi (Under the Department of S&ME, Govt. of Odisha) has published the OAV Papadahandi Recruitment 2026 recruitment notice for 5 posts. The largest are Total (5), Assistant Cook (Asst. Cook) (2) and Warden (1).
Candidates need Warden: B.A/B.Sc; at least 02 years' experience in Hostel Management, Head Cook: Trained in Cookery and Assistant Cook (Asst. Cook): Experience in Cooking. Age: As on the date of advertisement, Warden 30-60 years, Head Cook 30 to 40 years, and Assistant Cook and Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper 21 to 32 years. Check the official notification for category-wise relaxation and the exact cut-off date.
Pay: Consolidated pay per month is Rs. 21,175 for Warden, Rs. 9,000 for Head Cook, Rs. 6,750 for Assistant Cook and Rs. 7,500 for Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper, including EPF share of Employee & Employer.
The last date to apply is 25 November 2026.
Selection is made through preference shall be given to local candidates. for the warden post, preference goes to the local candidate preferably from the block area, and if not available, from the other adjacent block of the district, head cook: the committee will conduct physical cooking of some items and evaluate the taste of the dishes, the time taken to prepare them and the hygienic condition of cooking, and select the best. training in cookery gets preference and due weightage, assistant cook: candidates with cooking experience and other required characteristics shall be preferred, the notice describes the following for selection: and the notice does not mention a written test or interview date.
हिंदी में जानकारी
Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Papadahandi (Under the Department of S&ME, Govt. of Odisha) ने OAV Papadahandi Recruitment 2026 5 पदों के लिए अधिसूचना जारी की है। आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि 25 November 2026 है। आवेदन केवल आधिकारिक वेबसाइट से करें।
Vacancy Details
| Post name | No. of posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Warden | 1 | Rs.21,175.00 |
| Head Cook | 1 | Rs.9,000.00 |
| Assistant Cook (Asst. Cook) | 2 | Rs.6,750.00 |
| Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper | 1 | Rs.7,500.00 |
| Total | 5 | See the official notice |
| Total | 5 |
Salary / Pay Scale
- Consolidated pay per month is Rs. 21,175 for Warden, Rs. 9,000 for Head Cook, Rs. 6,750 for Assistant Cook and Rs. 7,500 for Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper, including EPF share of Employee & Employer.
OAV Papadahandi Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Papadahandi (Under the Department of S&ME, Govt. of Odisha) |
| Advertisement No. | Letter No: 517/2026, dated 05.11.2026 |
| Post(s) | Warden, Head Cook, Assistant Cook, Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper |
| Vacancies | 5 |
| Who Can Apply | Male candidates only |
| Pay | Rs. 6,750 to Rs. 21,175 per month, consolidated (including EPF share of Employee & Employer) |
| Qualification | Varies by post: from HSC Pass to B.A/B.Sc with hostel management experience |
| Age Limit | Varies by post (as on date of advertisement) |
| Nature of Engagement | Purely contractual and temporary |
| Job Location | Boy's Hostel, Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Papadahandi, Nabarangpur District |
| Apply By | Speed Post or Registered Post only |
| Last Date | 25.11.2026 (application must be received on or before this date) |
- The official notification does not specify the application fee.
About OAV Papadahandi
- Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Papadahandi is a school at At/Po/Block-Papadahandi, Dist-Nabarangapur, PIN: 764071, working under the Department of S&ME, Govt. of Odisha. Its letterhead gives CBSE Affiliation No: 1520140, School Code: 17226 and UDISE: 21280705914. This recruitment is for support staff of the school's Boy's Hostel and is issued by the Principal by order of the Collector-cum-Chairman; the post guidelines are those of the Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan for engagement of support staff for Boy's Hostel.
Where and How to Send
- Get the application form (Annexure-A, "Application Format for Engagement of Support Staff in Boy's Hostel"). The notice says the form and other details can be downloaded from the District website; the form is also printed as pages 4 and 5 of the notice.
- Affix one recent self-attested passport size photograph in the box on the form and sign the declaration.
- Attach the documents listed under Enclosures below.
- Send the complete application by Speed Post or Registered Post so that it reaches the Principal on or before 25 November 2026.
- Applications go by Speed Post or Registered Post only to this address:
- The Principal, Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Papadahandi, At/Po-Papadahandi, Ps-Papadahandi, Dist-Nabarangpur, Pin- 764071
- Direct submission of the application form at the school or through e-mail will not be entertained. The notice does not mention what to write on the envelope.
Posts, Eligibility and Pay
| Post | Vacancies | Essential Qualification | Age | Pay per Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warden | 01 | B.A/B.Sc; at least 02 years' experience in Hostel Management | 30-60 Yrs | Rs.21,175.00 |
| Head Cook | 01 | Trained in Cookery | 30-40 Yrs | Rs.9,000.00 |
| Assistant Cook (Asst. Cook) | 02 | Experience in Cooking | 21-32 Yrs | Rs.6,750.00 |
| Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper | 01 | HSC Pass | 21-32 Yrs | Rs.7,500.00 |
| Total | 5 |
- All four posts are for male candidates only. The pay is a consolidated monthly remuneration that includes the EPF share of the employee and the employer. Age is counted as on the date of advertisement (05.11.2026).
Warden
- Qualification: B.A/B.Sc from any recognized University.
- Experience: at least 02 years in hostel management.
- Age: 30-60 years as on the date of advertisement.
- Remuneration: Rs. 21,175 per month (including EPF share of Employee & Employer).
- He has to stay in the hostel 24 x 7.
- Preference shall be given to the local candidate, preferably from the block area; if not available, from the other adjacent block of the respective district.
- If an in-service teacher of OAV is willing to discharge the duties of a warden in addition to his/her own duties, he/she may be paid Rs. 3000 per month in addition to his/her own salary, but must stay in the hostel even during the night hours and take all responsibilities.
- Retired teachers, if willing and physically and mentally sound, within the age limit of 62 years as on the date of the engagement, may be engaged as Warden.
Head Cook
- Qualification in the post table: Trained in Cookery. The guidelines add that a candidate trained in cookery will be given preference and due weightage.
- Age: 30 to 40 years as on the date of advertisement.
- Remuneration: Rs. 9,000 per month (including EPF share of Employee & Employer).
- He has to stay in the hostel 24 x 7.
- The cook must be perfectly hygienic in his dress and cooking habits.
- The cook must be well conversant to use LPG.
Assistant Cook
- Qualification in the post table: Experience in Cooking. The guidelines say candidates having experience in cooking and possessing other required characteristics shall be preferred.
- Age: 21 to 32 years as on the date of advertisement.
- Remuneration: Rs. 6,750 per month (including EPF share of Employee & Employer).
- He has to stay in the hostel 24 x 7.
- A maximum of 02 Assistant Cooks can be engaged in one hostel.
Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper
- Qualification: he must have passed the HSC Examination.
- Age: 21 to 32 years as on the date of advertisement.
- Remuneration: Rs. 7,500 per month (including EPF share of Employee & Employer).
- Candidates should check the official notification for the full eligibility conditions of each post.
Nature and Duration of Engagement
- The engagement is purely contractual and temporary, with consolidated remuneration.
- It is renewable after one year of service subject to satisfactory performance.
- On expiry of a one-year period, a fresh engagement shall be made with a gap of at least one working day, based on the satisfactory performance of the employee.
Enclosures
- Duly filled application form (Annexure-A).
- Self-attested photocopies of all certificates and mark sheets (HSC onwards) in support of educational qualification.
- Experience certificate (the advertisement asks for experience certificates, if available).
- Caste certificate, residence certificate and valid Employment Registration Card (self-attested copies).
- 02 recent self-attested passport size photographs; one must be affixed to the application form in the box specified.
- Self-attested photo identity card (Aadhaar/Voter Id/PAN-card/DL).
- 02 self-addressed stamped envelopes.
Important Instructions
- Incomplete application forms and forms received after the due date shall be summarily rejected.
- The authorities will not be responsible for any postal delay.
- The authorities reserve the right to cancel any or all of the applications without assigning any reason.
- For enquiries, the school's letterhead gives Tel: 06869-299988 and Email: [email protected] (applications by e-mail are not accepted).
More Details
- Selection Process
Mode of Selection
- Preference shall be given to local candidates. For the Warden post, preference goes to the local candidate preferably from the block area, and if not available, from the other adjacent block of the district.
- Head Cook: the committee will conduct physical cooking of some items and evaluate the taste of the dishes, the time taken to prepare them and the hygienic condition of cooking, and select the best. Training in cookery gets preference and due weightage.
- Assistant Cook: candidates with cooking experience and other required characteristics shall be preferred.
- The notice describes the following for selection:
- The notice does not mention a written test or interview date.
How to Apply Online
- Open the official notice using the link in Important Links and read it fully.
- Check eligibility: qualification, age limit (and relaxation), and the last date.
- Register on the official website of Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Papadahandi (Under the Department of S&ME, Govt. of Odisha) and fill the form carefully.
- Upload your photo and signature in the size asked (our Image Resizer can reduce them to the right KB).
- Pay the fee if one applies, submit, and keep a printout of the final form.
How to prepare
- Selection for this notice: Preference shall be given to local candidates. For the Warden post, preference goes to the local candidate preferably from the block area, and if not available, from the other adjacent block of the district → Head Cook: the committee will conduct physical cooking of some items and evaluate the taste of the dishes, the time taken to prepare them and the hygienic condition of cooking, and select the best. Training in cookery gets preference and due weightage → Assistant Cook: candidates with cooking experience and other required characteristics shall be preferred → The notice describes the following for selection: → The notice does not mention a written test or interview date.
- The written exam for government job exams usually covers General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English or Hindi and a section on the post's own subject.
- There is a physical test: start running practice now, it takes weeks to build up and it is pass or fail.
Full guide: How to prepare for Government job exams · Previous year papers
Important Links
| OAV Papadahandi Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Download nabarangpur.odisha.gov.in |
|---|---|
| Official Website | Click Here nabarangpur.odisha.gov.in |
| Link | Details |
| OAV Papadahandi Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Letter No: 517/2026 dated 05.11.2026 |
| Official Website | Official website of Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Papadahandi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for OAV Papadahandi Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply is 25 November 2026.
How many vacancies are there in OAV Papadahandi Recruitment 2026?
There are 5 posts in total.
What is the age limit for OAV Papadahandi Recruitment 2026?
As on the date of advertisement, Warden 30-60 years, Head Cook 30 to 40 years, and Assistant Cook and Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper 21 to 32 years.
What qualification is needed for OAV Papadahandi Recruitment 2026?
Warden: B.A/B.Sc; at least 02 years' experience in Hostel Management | Head Cook: Trained in Cookery | Assistant Cook (Asst. Cook): Experience in Cooking | Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper: HSC Pass | All four posts are for male candidates only. The pay is a consolidated monthly remuneration that includes the EPF share of the employee and the employer. Age is counted as on the date of advertisement (05.11.20…
What is the selection process for OAV Papadahandi Recruitment 2026?
Preference shall be given to local candidates. For the Warden post, preference goes to the local candidate preferably from the block area, and if not available, from the other adjacent block of the district, Head Cook: the committee will conduct physical cooking of some items and evaluate the taste of the dishes, the time taken to prepare them and the hygienic condition of cooking, and select the best. Training in cookery gets preference and due weightage, Assistant Cook: candidates with cooking experience and other required characteristics shall be preferred, The notice describes the following for selection:, The notice does not mention a written test or interview date.
What is the official website for OAV Papadahandi Recruitment 2026?
The official website is https://nabarangpur.odisha.gov.in.
Where do I apply for OAV Papadahandi Recruitment 2026?
Apply only on the official website (nabarangpur.odisha.gov.in). GovtPulse is a private information site and never takes applications or fees.