OAV Patharchepa Hostel Staff Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (OAV) Patharchepa, Balangir is hiring 5 support staff for its 100-seated Boys' Hostel. The posts are Warden, Head Cook, Assistant Cook, and Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper. Only male candidates who are residents of the concerned block or Balangir district can apply. Salary ranges from Rs. 6,750 to Rs. 21,175 per month, and the extended last date is 10 June 2026.

Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Patharchepa Hostel Staff Recruitment 2026 - 5 Posts

Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Patharchepa has issued an addendum dated 27 May 2026 to its earlier Advertisement No. 001 dated 13 April 2026. The addendum extends the application deadline for contractual support staff in the Boys' Hostel. This is a local, temporary hostel engagement, so it is best suited for eligible male candidates from Balangir who can work in hostel management, cooking, security, and cleaning duties.

Vacancy Breakdown

Note: The monthly pay includes the EPF share of both employee and employer.

Who Can Apply?

General Requirements for All Posts

• Gender: Only male candidates can apply because the recruitment is for a Boys' Hostel.
• Local residence: You must be a resident of the concerned block or Balangir district. Candidates from other districts are not eligible.
• Fitness: You must be physically and mentally fit for hostel duty.
• Preference: Experience in hostel management, cooking, or security duty will be preferred.

Warden

• Qualification: You need a B.A. or B.Sc. degree from any recognised university.
• Role fit: Hostel management experience will help because the Warden handles daily hostel discipline, safety, and student support.

Head Cook and Assistant Cook

• Qualification: The notice does not mention a fixed educational qualification for cook posts.
• Experience: Cooking experience, kitchen hygiene, and ability to prepare meals for hostel students will be useful.

Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper

• Qualification: You must have passed HSC.
• Role fit: Security duty and cleaning experience will be preferred.

Age Limit

• Age reference date: Age is calculated as on 31 March 2026.
• Warden: 30 to 60 years.
• Head Cook: 30 to 40 years.
• Assistant Cook: 21 to 32 years.
• Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper: 21 to 32 years.

Salary

• Warden: Rs. 21,175 per month.
• Head Cook: Rs. 9,000 per month.
• Assistant Cook: Rs. 6,750 per month.
• Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper: Rs. 7,500 per month.
• EPF note: The amounts include both employee and employer EPF share.

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the OAV Patharchepa support staff notice.

Selection Process (No Written Exam Mentioned)

OAV Patharchepa will select support staff after checking whether the application is complete and whether the applicant meets the local residence, age, qualification, and fitness conditions.

1. Application Screening: The school checks your form and attached documents for eligibility.
2. Experience Review: Hostel management, cooking, or security duty experience may get preference depending on the post.
3. Interview / Committee Evaluation: Shortlisted applicants may be called for evaluation by the competent authority.
4. Document Verification: You must produce original certificates at the time of verification or interview.

Selection note: Experience in hostel management, cooking, or security duty can help, but it does not guarantee selection. Any canvassing or hiding of facts can lead to cancellation of the application.

How to Apply

1. Download the prescribed application form and guidelines from balangir.odisha.gov.in or oav.edu.in/OAVPAT.
2. You can also collect the form from the Office of the Principal, OAV Patharchepa between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM on working days.
3. Fill in the application form with your personal details, educational details, work experience, and post applied for.
4. Attach self-attested photocopies of educational qualification, age proof, residence certificate, and experience certificates.
5. Put the form and documents in a sealed envelope and write Application for engagement of support staff for Boys' Hostel, OAV Patharchepa with the post name.
6. Send it by Speed Post / Registered Post or submit it by hand to: The Principal, Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Patharchepa, At-Dhumamarai, PO-Sadaipali, Via-Chandanbhati, Dist-Balangir, Pin-767065, Odisha.
7. Make sure the application reaches the school by 10 June 2026. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Application timing: If you collect or submit the form by hand, use the working-day timing of 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM. If you send the form by post, dispatch it early so it reaches OAV Patharchepa before 10 June 2026.

Important Dates

• Original Advertisement Date: 13 April 2026
• Addendum Date: 27 May 2026
• Application Start Date: 15 April 2026
• Extended Last Date to Apply: 10 June 2026
• Submission Time: 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on working days
• Interview / Verification Date: To be announced

• Handle daily hostel routines, attendance, discipline, and student support as Warden
• Keep the hostel environment safe, clean, and orderly for resident students
• Prepare and serve meals as per hostel needs for Head Cook and Assistant Cook duties
• Follow kitchen hygiene, food safety, and proper storage practices during cooking work
• Monitor hostel premises during assigned duty hours and report security concerns
• Clean hostel areas, toilets, surroundings, and common spaces as assigned
• Assist the Principal and hostel authority with records, student needs, and day-to-day support work