OAV Duduka Hostel Staff Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (OAV) Duduka has released notification for 5 support staff posts for its 100-Bedded Girls' Hostel in Balangir district. Posts include Warden, Head Cook, Assistant Cook, and Chowkidar. Monthly pay ranges from Rs. 6,750 to Rs. 21,175. Last date to apply is 21 April 2026. You need to apply offline by post or by hand.

Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (OAV) Duduka Hostel Staff Recruitment 2026 — 5 Posts

Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (OAV) Duduka, located in Agalpur Block, Balangir District, has issued Advertisement No. 001 dated 02 April 2026 for engaging support staff on a contractual basis for its Girls' Hostel (Non-KGBV). Warden, Head Cook, and Assistant Cook posts are open to female candidates only, while the Chowkidar post is for male candidates. You must be a resident of Balangir district to apply.

Vacancy Breakdown

Note: All salary amounts include EPF share of both Employee and Employer.

Who Can Apply?

General Requirements

• Warden, Head Cook, and Assistant Cook: Only female candidates can apply (Girls' Hostel).
• Chowkidar: Only male candidates can apply.
• You must be a resident of Balangir district or the concerned block. Candidates from other districts are not eligible.
• You must be physically and mentally fit for duty.
• Experience in hostel management, cooking, or security duty will be preferred.

Warden

• Qualification: B.A. or B.Sc. from any recognized university.

Head Cook / Assistant Cook

• No specific educational qualification mentioned in the notification.

Chowkidar

• Qualification: Must have passed HSC (10+2) Examination.

Age Limit

• Warden: 30 to 60 years
• Head Cook: 30 to 40 years
• Assistant Cook: 21 to 32 years
• Chowkidar: 21 to 32 years
• Age as on: 23 February 2026

Salary

• Warden: Rs. 21,175 per month (including EPF)
• Head Cook: Rs. 9,000 per month (including EPF)
• Assistant Cook: Rs. 6,750 per month (including EPF)
• Chowkidar: Rs. 7,500 per month (including EPF)

All salary amounts mentioned above are inclusive of EPF contributions from both the employee and employer side.

Application Fee

• No application fee has been mentioned in the notification.

Selection Process

There is no written exam for these posts. Selection will be based on merit and committee evaluation.

1. Application Screening: Your application and documents will be checked for completeness and eligibility.
2. Interview / Committee Evaluation: Selected candidates must appear before the selection committee for evaluation.
3. Document Verification: You must produce original certificates and documents for verification at the time of interview.

How to Apply

1. Download the application form from balangir.odisha.gov.in or oav.edu.in/OAVDUD. You can also collect the form from the Office of the Principal, OAV Duduka between 7 AM and 10:30 AM on working days.
2. Fill in the application form with your personal details, educational qualifications, and work experience.
3. Attach self-attested photocopies of all relevant documents: educational qualification certificates, age proof, residence certificate, and experience certificates (if any).
4. Put everything in a sealed envelope and write "APPLICATION FOR ENGAGEMENT OF SUPPORT STAFF FOR GIRLS' HOSTEL, OAV DUDUKA" along with the name of the post on top.
5. Submit by Speed Post, Registered Post, or by hand to: The Principal, Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Duduka, At/Po-Duduka, Dist-Balangir, Odisha-767061.
6. Submit your application between 4 April 2026 and 21 April 2026, on working days between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.

Important: Incomplete applications or those received after 21 April 2026 will be rejected. The authority reserves the right to cancel the engagement process at any stage.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 02 April 2026
• Application Start Date: 04 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 21 April 2026

• Handle day-to-day supervision and management of the girls' hostel, ensuring a safe and disciplined environment for students
• Prepare nutritious and hygienic meals for hostel students according to the prescribed menu and schedule
• Assist the Head Cook in food preparation, kitchen cleaning, and maintaining hygiene standards in the cooking area
• Monitor entry and exit of visitors and maintain security of the hostel premises during day and night hours
• Keep the hostel premises clean, including dormitories, common areas, washrooms, and surrounding campus
• Follow all guidelines issued by the Principal and OAVS administration regarding hostel operations
• Manage inventory of kitchen supplies and cleaning materials and report shortages to the Principal promptly