Overview
Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Papadahandi (Under the Department of S&ME, Govt. of Odisha) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Warden, Head Cook, Assistant Cook, Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper (5 vacancies). Eligible candidates with Varies by post: from HSC Pass to B.A/B.Sc with hostel management experience can apply before 25.11.2026 (application must be received on or before this date).
Key Details
- Organization
- Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Papadahandi (Under the Department of S&ME, Govt. of Odisha)
- Qualification
- Varies by post: from HSC Pass to B.A/B.Sc with hostel management experience
- Vacancies
- 5
- Advertisement No
- Letter No: 517/2026, dated 05.11.2026
- Last date to apply
- 25.11.2026 (application must be received on or before this date)
Important Dates
| Last Date | 25.11.2026 (application must be received on or before this date) |
| Date of Advertisement | 05.11.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (receipt by post) | 25.11.2026 |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Warden | 01 |
| Head Cook | 01 |
| Assistant Cook (Asst. Cook) | 02 |
| Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper | 01 |
| Total | 5 |
Important Links
Eligibility
All four posts are for male candidates only. The pay is a consolidated monthly remuneration that includes the EPF share of the employee and the employer. Age is counted as on the date of advertisement (05.11.2026). Post: Vacancies | Essential Qualification | Age | Pay per Month Warden: 01 | B.A/B.Sc; at least 02 years' experience in Hostel Management | 30-60 Yrs | Rs.21,175.00 Head Cook: 01 | Trained in Cookery | 30-40 Yrs | Rs.9,000.00 Assistant Cook (Asst. Cook): 02 | Experience in Cooking | 21-32 Yrs | Rs.6,750.00 Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper: 01 | HSC Pass | 21-32 Yrs | Rs.7,500.00 Total: 5
Selection Process
The notice describes the following for selection: • Preference shall be given to local candidates. For the Warden post, preference goes to the local candidate preferably from the block area, and if not available, from the other adjacent block of the district. • Head Cook: the committee will conduct physical cooking of some items and evaluate the taste of the dishes, the time taken to prepare them and the hygienic condition of cooking, and select the best. Training in cookery gets preference and due weightage. • Assistant Cook: candidates with cooking experience and other required characteristics shall be preferred. The notice does not mention a written test or interview date.
Important Instructions
• Incomplete application forms and forms received after the due date shall be summarily rejected. • The authorities will not be responsible for any postal delay. • The authorities reserve the right to cancel any or all of the applications without assigning any reason. • For enquiries, the school's letterhead gives Tel: 06869-299988 and Email: [email protected] (applications by e-mail are not accepted).
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for OAV Papadahandi Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 5 Assistant Cook, Warden and More Posts?
Last Date: 25.11.2026 (application must be received on or before this date); Date of Advertisement: 05.11.2026; Last Date to Apply (receipt by post): 25.11.2026
What is the age limit?
Varies by post (as on date of advertisement)
What is the selection process?
The notice describes the following for selection: • Preference shall be given to local candidates. For the Warden post, preference goes to the local candidate preferably from the block area, and if not available, from the other adjacent block of the district. • Head Cook: the committee will conduct physical cooking of some items and evaluate the taste of the dishes, the time taken to prepare them and the hygienic condition of cooking, and select the best. Training in cookery gets preference and due weightage. • Assistant Cook: candidates with cooking experience and other required characteristics shall be preferred. The notice does not mention a written test or interview date.