NEW OAVS Recruitment 2026: 815 Principal & Teacher Vacancies, Eligibility, Salary, Exam Pattern & Last Date

OAVS Recruitment 2026 notification released for 815 Principal and Teacher posts. Check eligibility, vacancy details, salary, application fees, exam pattern and apply online before 11 November 2026.

OAVS Teacher Recruitment 2026

Advertising no. :- Advt. No. 1/2026

Introduction:

Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS) has released a recruitment notification to fill 815 regular vacancies for the posts of Principal, PGT, TGT, Art Teacher, PET, and Computer Teacher[cite: 1, 2]. Eligible candidates who hold the required qualification can submit their application online through the official website

OAVS Recruitment 2026 - Overview:

organization name

Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS)

Post Name

Principal, PGT (English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science), TGT (English, Odia, Hindi, Sanskrit, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies), Art Teacher, PET, and Computer Teacher

Post Type

Regular

application mode

Online

application fees

A. For Principal Post: Rs. 2000/- for UR & SEBC; Rs. 1250/- for SC, ST & PwD

B. For Teaching Posts: Rs. 1500/- for UR & SEBC; Rs. 1000/- for SC, ST & PwD

No Of Vacancy

Total 815 vacancies

education qualification

A. Master Degree / Bachelor Degree in relevant subjects with B.Ed. from a recognized University.

B. For TGT posts, candidates must have passed OSSTET / OTET Paper-II / CTET Paper-II.

C. Must have passed MIL Odia up to ME standard (or pass within 3 years of joining).

selection process

Computer Based Test (CBT), Interview, and Performance Test (where applicable)

age limit( As On 01.01.2026)

A. Principal: 32 to 50 years

B. Other Posts: 21 to 42 years

C. Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/SEBC/Women, 10 years for PwD

salary

A. Principal: Pay Level-13

B. PGT Posts: Pay Level-11

C. TGT & Art Teacher Posts: Pay Level-10

D. PET & Computer Teacher Posts: Pay Level-9

OAVS Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates:

EventDate
Official AdvertisementAdvertisement No. 1/2026
Online Application Starts12 October 2026
Online Application Last Date11 November 2026
Application Closing Time5:00 PM
CBT Exam DateTo be announced
Admit CardTo be announced

Candidates should regularly visit the official website for updates regarding the examination schedule, admit card and further selection stages.

OAVS Recruitment 2026 - Qualification with Vacancy Details:

Post Name

No. of Vacancies

Educational Qualification

Principal

109

Master’s Degree with at least 45% marks, B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognized institution, and prescribed teaching/administrative experience.

PGT English

8

Relevant Master’s Degree or prescribed integrated postgraduate qualification in English, with B.Ed. as applicable.

PGT Physics

19

Relevant Master’s Degree or prescribed integrated postgraduate qualification in Physics, with B.Ed. as applicable.

PGT Chemistry

21

Relevant Master’s Degree or prescribed integrated postgraduate qualification in Chemistry, with B.Ed. as applicable.

PGT Biology

9

Relevant Master’s Degree or prescribed integrated postgraduate qualification in Biology, with B.Ed. as applicable.

PGT Mathematics

30

Relevant Master’s Degree or prescribed integrated postgraduate qualification in Mathematics, with B.Ed. as applicable.

PGT Computer Science

14

Prescribed Computer Science qualifications, such as relevant postgraduate/integrated qualifications or other eligible qualifications specified in the official notification.

TGT English

150

Relevant Bachelor’s Degree with B.Ed. or prescribed integrated degree, along with applicable teacher eligibility requirements.

TGT Odia

21

Relevant Bachelor’s Degree with Odia as prescribed, plus B.Ed. or an eligible integrated degree and applicable teacher eligibility requirements.

TGT Hindi

4

Relevant Bachelor’s Degree with Hindi as prescribed, plus B.Ed. or an eligible integrated degree and applicable teacher eligibility requirements.

TGT Sanskrit

2

Relevant Bachelor’s Degree with Sanskrit as prescribed, plus B.Ed. or an eligible integrated degree and applicable teacher eligibility requirements.

TGT Mathematics

72

Relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics and prescribed subject combinations, with B.Ed. or an eligible integrated degree.

TGT Science

40

Relevant Bachelor’s Degree in the prescribed Science subjects, with B.Ed. or an eligible integrated degree.

TGT Social Studies

73

Relevant Bachelor’s Degree with prescribed Social Studies subjects, with B.Ed. or an eligible integrated degree.

Art Teacher

88

Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts/Visual Arts or another qualification specifically prescribed for the post.

PET (Physical Education Teacher)

83

Prescribed degree in Physical Education, as specified in the official notification.

Computer Teacher

72

Prescribed qualification in Computer Science/IT, such as eligible B.E./B.Tech, MCA, M.Sc., BCA, B.Sc. Computer Science, or specified DOEACC/NIELIT qualifications.

Total

815

Post-wise eligibility conditions apply.

Note: The above qualifications are summarized for the blog post. Candidates should check the official OAVS Recruitment 2026 notification for exact degree combinations, minimum marks, B.Ed. requirements, experience, and category-wise relaxations before applying.

OAVS Recruitment 2026 - Exam Pattern:

1. Principal

  • Written Exam (CBT): 180 questions, 180 marks
  • Duration: 180 minutes
  • Subjects: English (20), Odia (20), General Awareness & Computer (40), Academic (30), Administration & Finance (70)
  • Interview: 60 marks
  • Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer

2. PGT & TGT Teachers

  • Written Exam (CBT): 200 questions, 200 marks
  • Duration: 200 minutes
  • Subjects: English (20), Odia (20), Current Affairs (30), Reasoning (30), Subject Content & Methodology (100)
  • Interview: 40 marks
  • Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer

– Final Merit: CBT and Interview (70:30 ratio).

 

OAVS Recruitment 2026 - Important Direct Link:

OAVS Recruitment 2026- Exam Tips Preparation:

A. Review the subject syllabus thoroughly as Part-III carries the highest weightage.
B. Focus on basic Odia and English language skills to ensure clearing the qualifying Part-I cutoff.
C. Practice numerical and logical reasoning problems regularly to build speed and accuracy for CBT.
D. Keep track of current affairs and contemporary education issues.

OAVS Recruitment 2026 - How To Apply?

A. Visit the official website at https://www.oav.edu.in.
B. Complete Step-1 registration by providing a valid Email ID and Mobile Number.
C. Re-login using the credentials sent to your email or mobile.
D. Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and upload scanned copies of your photo and signature.
E. Pay the prescribed application fee through online payment mode and submit the form.

OAVS Recruitment 2026- FAQs?

Q1. Question: What is the official website to apply online for OAVS recruitment?
👉Answer: Candidates can apply online through the official portal at https://www.oav.edu.in.

Q2. Question: Is there any negative marking in the Computer Based Test (CBT)?
👉Answer: Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect response.

Q3. Question: Can candidates outside Odisha apply if they haven’t passed Odia in school?
👉Answer: Yes, candidates who have not passed Odia up to M.E standard can apply, but they must pass the required Odia exam conducted by BSE Odisha within three years of joining.

Q4. Question: What is the age limit for applying to TGT and PGT posts?
👉Answer: The age of the candidate should be between 21 and 42 years as on 01.01.2026, with applicable category relaxations.

Q5. Question: What is the payment mode accepted for application fee?
👉Answer: The fee can only be paid online via SBI e-Pay using Debit Card or Net Banking.

 

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