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OAVS Recruitment 2026 latest update: Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS), under the School & Mass Education Department, Government of Odisha, has issued Indicative Advertisement No. 01/2026 for 815 Principal and Teacher posts in Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas (OAVs) and Odisha Mining Adarsha Vidyalayas (OMAVs). Online registration opens on 12 October 2026 and closes on 11 November 2026 at 5:00 PM. Eligible candidates must apply online through oav.edu.in. The detailed advertisement will provide the complete post-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria and other terms and conditions.

OAVS Recruitment 2026 Details

Here is a complete snapshot of the OAVS Recruitment 2026 before you apply online:

OAVS Vacancy Details (Post-Wise)

Important: Indicative Advertisement No. 01/2026 confirms 815 total Principal and Teacher posts. The detailed 2026 post-wise and category-wise vacancy breakup is awaited. The table below is retained only as a reference to the previous recruitment cycle and should not be treated as the 2026 vacancy breakup.

OAVS Eligibility & Qualification 2026

Here is the post-wise educational qualification required for the OAVS Recruitment 2026:

OAVS Selection Procedure 2026

The OAVS Recruitment selection is done through a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by an interview. Here is the post-wise breakup:

OAVS Exam Pattern 2026

Principal Exam Pattern (Total 180)

For the Principal post, Parts II, III and IV are evaluated only if the candidate qualifies Part-I with a minimum of 5 marks each in English and Odia and 13 marks in aggregate. The final merit uses a weighted scheme of 70% test (Parts II, III, IV) and 30% interview.

TGT, PGT, PET & Computer Teacher Pattern (Total 200)

For these posts, Parts II and III are evaluated only if the candidate qualifies Part-I with a minimum of 5 marks each in English and Odia and 13 marks in aggregate. The final merit uses a weighted scheme of 70% test (Parts II, III) and 30% interview. There is 0.25 negative marking for each wrong answer. The exam centres are located in Anugul, Balasore, Bargarh, Baripada, Behrampur, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Jharsuguda, Rourkela and Sambalpur.

OAVS Previous Year Question Papers

Download the OAVS previous year question papers below to boost your OAVS Recruitment preparation:

👉 Download All Odisha 63,000 PYQ Combo

OAVS Recruitment: FAQs

1. How can I apply for OAVS Recruitment 2026?

You can apply online through the official website oav.edu.in from 12 October 2026 to 11 November 2026, 5:00 PM.

2. How many vacancies are there in OAVS Recruitment 2026?

There are 815 Principal and Teacher posts under Indicative Advertisement No. 01/2026.

3. What is the OAVS selection process?

The selection is through a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by an interview, with the final merit based on a 70:30 test-to-interview weightage.

4. Is there negative marking in the OAVS exam?

Yes. There is 0.25 negative marking for each wrong answer.

5. What is the salary for OAVS posts?

The basic salary is 67,700/- for Principal and 44,900/- for other teaching posts, plus allowances.

6. What is the age limit for OAVS Recruitment?

For Principal it is 32-50 years and for other teachers 21-32 years (with relaxation for SC/ST/Women/PWD candidates).

7. What is the qualification needed for OAVS teaching posts?

PGT posts need PG + B.Ed, TGT posts need a relevant Bachelor’s degree + B.Ed, and Principal needs PG (45%) + B.Ed + experience.

8. How is the OAVS exam qualified?

Candidates must secure a minimum of 5 marks each in English and Odia and 13 marks in aggregate in Part-I to have the remaining parts evaluated.

9. Where are the OAVS exam centres located?

Exam centres are in Anugul, Balasore, Bargarh, Baripada, Behrampur, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Jharsuguda, Rourkela and Sambalpur.

10. Where can I download OAVS previous year papers?

You can download the OAVS previous year question papers from the table above on this page.

Conclusion

This OAVS Recruitment 2026 resource now includes the latest Indicative Advertisement No. 01/2026 update for 815 Principal and Teacher posts. Apply online from 12 October 2026 to 11 November 2026, 5:00 PM through oav.edu.in, and use the syllabus and previous-year resources below for preparation. Keep visiting Techofworld for the latest OAVS Recruitment updates and take one step closer to your dream teaching job!