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.
Here is a complete snapshot of the OAVS Recruitment 2026 before you apply online:
| Important Terms | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducted By | Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS), Odisha |
| No. of Posts | 815 |
| Advertisement No. | Indicative Advertisement No. 01/2026 |
| Application Dates | 12 October 2026 to 11 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Basic Salary | 67,700/- (Principal) & 44,900/- (Other Teachers) |
| Exam Fee | UR & OBC/SEBC: 1500/- (Principal), 1000/- (Teachers); SC & ST: 1000/- (Principal), 700/- (Teachers) |
| Mode of Exam | Online CBT + Interview |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 for each wrong answer |
| Age (Principal) | 32-50 yrs (UR/OBC); 32-57 yrs (SC/ST/Women/PWD) |
| Age (Other Teachers) | 21-32 yrs (UR/OBC); 21-37 yrs (SC/ST/Women/PWD) |
| Apply Link / Admit Card | Click Here |
| Syllabus | Click Here |
| Previous Paper & Cut Off | Click Here |
| Documents for Verification | HSC, +2, Graduation certificates, Caste certificate (SC/ST/SEBC), NOC for Govt servants. |
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.
| Sl. | Teacher Post | UR | SEBC/OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Principal | 31 | 17 | 26 | 35 |
| 2 | PGT English | 37 | 8 | 13 | 19 |
| 3 | PGT Physics | 37 | 9 | 12 | 37 |
| 4 | PGT Chemistry | 37 | 9 | 14 | 37 |
| 5 | PGT Mathematics | 37 | 9 | 14 | 34 |
| 6 | PGT Biology | 37 | 9 | 12 | 34 |
| 7 | PGT Computer Science | 2 | — | — | — |
| 8 | PGT Commerce | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 |
| 9 | PGT Economics | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 |
| 10 | TGT English | 145 | 31 | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | TGT Mathematics | 139 | 33 | 47 | 63 |
| 12 | TGT Odia | 33 | 8 | 10 | 16 |
| 13 | TGT Science | 33 | 8 | 12 | 15 |
| 14 | TGT Social Studies | 48 | 11 | 15 | 21 |
| 15 | PET | 50 | 12 | 19 | 48 |
| 16 | Computer Teacher | 63 | 13 | 23 | 55 |
| 17 | Librarian | 1 | — | — | — |
Here is the post-wise educational qualification required for the OAVS Recruitment 2026:
| Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Principal | PG with at least 45% marks + B.Ed + relevant experience. |
| PGT (English/Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Maths/Commerce/Economics) | PG in the relevant subject + B.Ed. |
| TGT English / Odia / Social Studies | Bachelor’s degree with the relevant subject as Honours/Elective/Pass + B.Ed. |
| TGT Maths / Science | Bachelor of Science with relevant subject combinations + B.Ed. |
| PET | Degree / Post Graduate Degree in Physical Education. |
| Computer Teacher | B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT), MCA, M.Sc (IT/CS), ‘B’ Level DOEACC/NIELIT, or B.C.A/B.Sc (CS). |
The OAVS Recruitment selection is done through a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by an interview. Here is the post-wise breakup:
| Post | CBT Questions | CBT Marks | Interview | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | 180 | 180 | 60 | 180 Min |
| TGT | 200 | 200 | 40 | 200 Min |
| PGT | 200 | 200 | 40 | 200 Min |
| PET | 200 | 200 | 40 | 200 Min |
| Computer Teacher | 200 | 200 | 20 | 200 Min |
| Part | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part-I | General English | 20 |
| Odia | 20 | |
| Part-II | General Knowledge | 10 |
| Reasoning | 10 | |
| Computer Literacy | 10 | |
| Aptitude Test | 10 | |
| Part-III | Child Development & Pedagogy | 10 |
| Perspective in Education & School | 10 | |
| Teaching Methodology | 10 | |
| Part-IV | Administration & Finance | 70 |
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.
| Part | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-I | English | 20 | 20 |
| Odia | 30 | 30 | |
| Part-II | Current Affairs | 30 | 30 |
| Reasoning | 30 | 20 | |
| Part-III | Subject Content & Methodology | 100 | 100 |
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.
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You can apply online through the official website oav.edu.in from 12 October 2026 to 11 November 2026, 5:00 PM.
There are 815 Principal and Teacher posts under Indicative Advertisement No. 01/2026.
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.
Yes. There is 0.25 negative marking for each wrong answer.
The basic salary is 67,700/- for Principal and 44,900/- for other teaching posts, plus allowances.
For Principal it is 32-50 years and for other teachers 21-32 years (with relaxation for SC/ST/Women/PWD candidates).
PGT posts need PG + B.Ed, TGT posts need a relevant Bachelor’s degree + B.Ed, and Principal needs PG (45%) + B.Ed + experience.
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.
Exam centres are in Anugul, Balasore, Bargarh, Baripada, Behrampur, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Jharsuguda, Rourkela and Sambalpur.
You can download the OAVS previous year question papers from the table above on this page.
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!
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