OAV Rajapur Ganjam Hostel Staff Recruitment 2026
OAV Rajapur Ganjam invites applications from eligible candidates for the following posts for engagement in different categories of post in other than KGBV Type-IV Boys Hostel of the Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Rajapur, Block-Beguniapada, Ganjam to start functioning in the academic year 2026-27. Posts will be filled up by eligible candidates through a selection process headed by the Collector-cum-Chairman, OAVs, Ganjam on the basis of merit/experience and interview as indicated against the posts.
- Type of engagement: Contractual
- Duration of the engagement: One year
- Renewal: On expiry of one year period of contractual engagement, fresh contractual engagement shall be made with a gap of at least one working day based on the satisfactory performance of the employee.
Vacancy Details (ଶୂନ୍ୟପଦ ବିବରଣୀ)
Educational Qualification/Selection Criteria for different posts in Non-KGBV Boys’ Hostel of Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Rajapur, Beguniapada:
| Sl. No | Name of the Post | No. of posts | Gender/Age as on 20/09/26 |
| 1 | Warden | 1 | Male / 30 to 60 years |
| 2 | Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper | 1 | Male / 21 to 32 years |
| 3 | Head Cook | 1 | Male / 30 to 40 years |
| 4 | Assistant Cook | 2 | Male / 21 to 32 years |
Eligibility Criteria (ଯୋଗ୍ୟତା ମାପଦଣ୍ଡ)
- Warden:
- Educational Qualification: BA/B.Sc
- Experience: At least 02 years in hostel management.
- Remarks:
- Preference shall be given to the local candidates preferably from the block area, where the Hostel of OAV is located. If not available then from the other block of this district will be considered.
- Retired male teacher, if willing & physically & mentally sound within the age limit of 62 years as on the date of the engagement may be engaged as warden.
- Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper:
- Educational Qualification: HSC
- Remarks: Preference shall be given to local candidates. If candidates are not available in that locality, then block will be taken as a unit. In case of non-availability of eligible Candidates, candidates from other blocks of this district will be considered.
- Head Cook:
- Educational Qualification: Persons having cooking experience. Higher qualification is no bar.
- Remarks: Well conversant with the use of LPG. Preference shall be given to local candidates, where Hostel is located. If candidates are not available in that locality, then blocks will be taken at a unit.
- Assistant Cook:
- Educational Qualification: Persons having cooking experience. Higher qualification is no bar.
- Remarks: Familiar with the use of LPG. Preference shall be given to local candidates, where Hostel is located. If candidates are not available in that locality, then blocks will be taken as a unit.
Salary Details (ଦରମାବିବରଣୀ)
- Warden: ₹21,175/- (including EPF share of Employee & Employer)
- Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper: ₹7,500/- (including the EPF share of Employee & Employer)
- Head Cook: ₹9,000/- (including the EPF share of Employee & Employer)
- Assistant Cook: ₹6,750/- (including the EPF share of Employee & Employer)
Job location (କାର୍ଯ୍ୟ ସ୍ଥାନ)
Boys’ Hostel (Non-KGBV) of Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Rajapur, Block-Beguniapada, Ganjam, PIN-761031, Odisha.
ଚୟନପ୍ରକ୍ରିୟା (Selection Process)
Selection process will be headed by the Collector-cum-Chairman, OAVs, Ganjam on the basis of merit/experience and interview as indicated against the posts:
- Warden: Career Marking percentage.
- Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper: Percentage of marks in Matric/ HSC or equivalent examination.
- Head Cook: Experience & Interview.
- Assistant Cook: Experience & Interview.
ଆବେଦନ କରିବାରପ୍ରଣାଳୀ (How to Apply)
The application form completed in all respect along with relevant enclosures may be submitted to the:
“PRINCIPAL, OAV RAJAPUR, BEGUNIAPADA, AT-RAGAPUR, PO-S.CHACHINA DIST- GANJAM PIN-761031”
- Envelope Super-scription: Closed envelope superscribed as
"Application for the post of WARDEN/HEAD COOK/ASST. COOK/CHOWKIDAR-CUM SWEEPER for the Boys' Hostel of OAV Rajapur of Beguniapada Block". - Mode of Submission: Through Registered / Speed post only. Application received other than Registered / Speed post shall not be entertained.
- Application Download: The Application form can be downloaded from the district website i.e
[https://ganjam.odisha.gov.in](https://ganjam.odisha.gov.in).
ଗୁରୁତ୍ୱପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ତାରିଖ (Important Dates)
| Event | Date |
| Start Date for Submission of Filled in Application Form | 20/09/2026 |
| End Date / Last Date for Receipt of Application Forms | 03/10/2026 (upto 4:00 PM) |
ଆବଶ୍ୟକୀୟ ଦଲିଲପତ୍ର (Required Documents)
(Self-attested photocopy only)
(a) Three copies of recent coloured passport size photograph
(b) Voter ID/PAN Card/Identity Proof
(c) Matric Certificate & Mark Sheet
(d) Intermediate (+2/12th) Certificate & Mark Sheet
(e) Graduation (+3/BA/B.Sc) Certificate & Mark Sheet
(f) Residential/Nativity Certificate by the competent authority
(g) Any authenticated age proof certificate (for Head cook & Asst. Cook only)
(h) Experience certificate
ଗୁରୁତ୍ୱପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ନିର୍ଦ୍ଦେଶାବଳୀ (Important instructions)
- The last date for the receipt of application forms is 03/10/2026 upto 4:00 PM. Applications received after due date shall not be considered under any circumstances.
ଗୁରୁତ୍ୱପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ଲିଙ୍କ୍ (Important Links)
- Official Website: https://ganjam.odisha.gov.in
- Notification
