OAVS Jharmunda Support Staff Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (OAV) Jharmunda in Loisingha, Balangir is hiring 5 support staff for its 100-seated Boys' Hostel. The posts include Warden, Head Cook, Assistant Cook, and Chowkidar cum Sweeper. Monthly salary goes up to Rs. 21,175 for the Warden post. The last date to apply is 21 April 2026. This is a contractual/temporary engagement, and only male candidates from Balangir district can apply.

OAVS Jharmunda Support Staff Recruitment 2026 — 5 Posts

Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS) runs a network of CBSE-affiliated English medium schools across all 314 blocks of Odisha, set up by the Government of Odisha to give quality education to rural students. OAV Jharmunda, located in Loisingha block of Balangir district, needs support staff to manage its boys' hostel. These are purely temporary posts and do not lead to regular government appointment.

Vacancy Breakdown

Note: The salary amounts above include EPF contributions (both employee and employer share).

Who Can Apply?

Warden

• Qualification: B.A or B.Sc. degree from any recognised university
• Gender: Male only
• Domicile: Must be a resident of Loisingha Block or Balangir District
• Experience: Hostel management experience is preferred

Head Cook

• Qualification: No specific educational qualification mentioned
• Gender: Male only
• Domicile: Must be a resident of Loisingha Block or Balangir District
• Experience: Cooking experience is preferred

Assistant Cook

• Qualification: No specific educational qualification mentioned
• Gender: Male only
• Domicile: Must be a resident of Loisingha Block or Balangir District
• Experience: Cooking experience is preferred

Chowkidar cum Sweeper

• Qualification: HSC (10th class) Passed
• Gender: Male only
• Domicile: Must be a resident of Loisingha Block or Balangir District
• Experience: Security duty experience is preferred

Important: Candidates from other districts are not eligible and should not apply. You must be physically and mentally fit.

Age Limit

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 (inclusive of EPF)
• Head Cook: Rs. 9,000 per month (inclusive of EPF)
• Assistant Cook: Rs. 6,750 per month (inclusive of EPF)
• Chowkidar cum Sweeper: Rs. 7,500 per month (inclusive of EPF)

The salary amounts include both employee and employer EPF contributions.

Application Fee

• No application fee has been mentioned in the notification.

Selection Process

1. Screening of applications — Your application form and documents will be checked for completeness and eligibility
2. Document verification — Selected candidates must bring original certificates for verification at the time of interview
3. Interview — Based on your qualifications and experience

Note: Experience in hostel management, cooking, or security duty will be given preference during selection. Any canvassing or hiding of facts will lead to cancellation.

How to Apply

1. Download the application form from the district website balangir.odisha.gov.in or the OAV Jharmunda website oav.edu.in/OAVJRM
2. Fill in the application form completely with all your personal and educational details
3. Attach self-attested photocopies of: educational qualification certificates, age proof, residence certificate, and experience certificates (if any)
4. Put everything in a sealed envelope and write on it: "APPLICATION FOR ENGAGEMENT OF SUPPORT STAFF FOR BOYS' HOSTEL, OAV JHARMUNDA" along with the name of the post you are applying for
5. Send the envelope by Speed Post or Registered Post, or submit by hand to: The Principal, Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Jharmunda, Po-Pardhiapali, Ps/Block-Loisingha, Dist-Balangir, Pin-767020 (Odisha)
6. Submit your application between 4 April 2026 and 21 April 2026, during 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM only

Warning: Incomplete applications or applications received after the last date will be rejected. The authority can cancel the process at any stage without giving any reason.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 2 April 2026
• Application Start Date: 4 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 21 April 2026
• Application Timing: 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

• Handle day-to-day hostel operations including student check-in, attendance, and discipline (Warden)
• Manage the safety and security of hostel students and property (Warden)
• Prepare nutritious meals for hostel students as per the prescribed menu and schedule (Head Cook, Assistant Cook)
• Keep the kitchen and dining area clean, hygienic, and well-organised (Head Cook, Assistant Cook)
• Assist the Head Cook in food preparation, serving, and washing up (Assistant Cook)
• Monitor the hostel premises at night and during non-school hours to prevent unauthorised entry (Chowkidar cum Sweeper)
• Follow cleaning schedules to keep the hostel building, toilets, and campus clean (Chowkidar cum Sweeper)
• Work under the direction of the Principal and follow all OAVS guidelines for hostel management