OAV Balipatna Head Cook & Assistant Cook Recruitment 2026

Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (OAV), Balipatna is hiring 2 support staff for its Girls' Hostel in Khordha district — 1 Head Cook and 1 Assistant Cook. There is no formal educational qualification required for either post, but cooking experience is preferred. You must apply offline by registered post before 21 August 2026. The monthly remuneration ranges from Rs. 6,750 to Rs. 9,000, inclusive of EPF.

Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (OAV) Balipatna Head Cook & Assistant Cook Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Bhakarsahi, Balipatna is a residential, CBSE-affiliated school (Affiliation No. 1520433, School Code 17546) under the Department of School & Mass Education, Government of Odisha, managed by the Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan. It has released an advertisement for 2 support staff posts in its Girls' Hostel. It is one of several such residential schools the Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan runs across Khordha district to give quality education to students from rural areas, and its hostel depends on support staff like the Head Cook and Assistant Cook to run smoothly. Both posts are open only to women candidates, since this is a Girls' Hostel, and selected candidates will need to stay in the hostel round the clock. This is a good opportunity for local women with cooking skills who do not hold a college degree, since no formal qualification is required.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Head Cook: 1 post (Age 30-40 years, Rs. 9,000/month)
• Assistant Cook: 1 post (Age 21-32 years, Rs. 6,750/month)

Who Can Apply?

• You must be a female candidate, since this recruitment is for the Girls' Hostel.
• Qualification: No formal educational qualification is prescribed for either post.
• Experience: Candidates trained in cookery or with cooking experience will get preference and extra weightage during selection.
• You must be well conversant with using LPG for cooking and maintain personal and kitchen hygiene.
• You will need to stay in the hostel 24x7 while on duty.
• A maximum of 2 Assistant Cooks can be engaged per hostel — here only 1 vacancy is open.
• This is a 1-year engagement, renewed every year based on your performance.
• Preference is given to local candidates from Balipatna block; if not available, candidates from adjacent blocks in Khordha district will be considered.

Age Limit

• Head Cook: You should be between 30 and 40 years old as on the date of advertisement (05 August 2026).
• Assistant Cook: You should be between 21 and 32 years old as on the date of advertisement.

Salary

• Head Cook: Rs. 9,000 per month (inclusive of EPF share of employee and employer).
• Assistant Cook: Rs. 6,750 per month (inclusive of EPF share of employee and employer).
• No separate DA, HRA or TA is mentioned — this is a fixed consolidated remuneration.

Application Fee

No application fee is mentioned in the notification for these posts.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection for both posts happens in 2 stages:

1. Document Verification: A sub-committee checks your original certificates at the time of the practical test.
2. Practical Cooking Test (100 marks): You will be evaluated on the taste, hygiene and preparation time of the dishes you cook. This is the only basis for final selection — there is no interview for the Head Cook and Assistant Cook posts.

The shortlist and rejection list for each post will be published on the district website and the notice board of the school and the office of the District Education Officer, Khordha. If you are shortlisted, the Principal will inform you about the exact date, time and venue of the practical test through registered post and the notice board — so keep checking the district website regularly.

How to Apply

1. Download the application form and guidelines from khordha.odisha.gov.in.
2. Fill the form in block letters and mention the post you are applying for.
3. Attach a passport size photograph and self-attested copies of your certificates (HSC mark sheet, caste certificate, Aadhar card, residence certificate, and cooking experience certificate if any).
4. Send the completed form only by registered post to Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Balipatna, At- Gada Charipada, PO- Bhakarsahi, PS- Balipatna, Dist.- Khordha, Pin-752103.
5. Do not submit the form by hand at the school or by e-mail — only registered post applications are accepted.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 05 August 2026
• Last Date to Apply (by Registered Post): 21 August 2026

• Cook and prepare daily meals for hostel students following the prescribed menu
• Maintain high hygiene standards while cooking and handling food
• Operate the LPG stove and kitchen equipment safely
• Store ration, vegetables and other kitchen supplies properly
• Assist with food preparation and serving during meal times
• Keep the kitchen and dining area clean at all times
• Report any shortage of ration or equipment issues to the hostel warden
• Follow the instructions of the Principal and hostel management committee