OAV Papadahandi Recruitment 2026: Warden, Head Cook, Assistant Cook & Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper – Pay and How to Apply by Post
Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (OAV), Papadahandi in Nabarangpur district has invited applications for 5 contractual posts in its Boy’s Hostel: Warden, Head Cook, Assistant Cook and Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper. The school works under the Department of S&ME, Government of Odisha. If you live near Papadahandi and want a contractual local engagement, read this carefully, because the posts are open to male candidates only.
There is no online form here. You must send a filled application by Speed Post or Registered Post so that it reaches the school on or before 25 November 2026. This article lists post-wise qualification, age and pay, and the conditions that can get your form rejected. Keep following GovtJobsAlert.in for more Odisha government jobs.
Key Highlights of OAV Papadahandi Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Papadahandi (Dist. Nabarangpur, Odisha) |
| Advertisement | Letter No. 517/2026, dated 05.11.2026 |
| Posts | Warden, Head Cook, Assistant Cook, Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper |
| Total Vacancies | 5 |
| Nature of Engagement | Contractual and temporary, consolidated remuneration |
| Who Can Apply | Male candidates only |
| Application Mode | Offline, by Speed Post or Registered Post only |
| Last Date | 25 November 2026 |
The engagement is purely contractual and temporary. The remuneration is consolidated and includes the EPF share of both employee and employer. It is renewable after one year of service, subject to satisfactory performance.
How Many Vacancies Are There in OAV Papadahandi Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Warden | 1 |
| Head Cook | 1 |
| Assistant Cook | 2 |
| Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
The notification gives no category-wise reservation split. It also says that a maximum of 2 Assistant Cooks can be engaged in one hostel.
What Is the Eligibility for OAV Papadahandi Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Warden | B.A / B.Sc from any recognised university, plus at least 2 years of experience in hostel management |
| Head Cook | Trained in cookery (a candidate trained in cookery gets preference and due weightage) |
| Assistant Cook | Experience in cooking (candidates with cooking experience and other required characteristics are preferred) |
| Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper | Must have passed the HSC examination |
All four posts are for male candidates only. For the Warden, Head Cook and Assistant Cook posts the notification also says the person has to stay in the hostel 24 x 7. For the Warden post, the graduate degree and hostel experience are both essential.
Warden: three extra points. First, preference goes to a local candidate, preferably from the block area, and if none is available then from another adjacent block of the district. Second, an in-service OAV teacher who is willing to work as warden along with his own duties may be paid Rs. 3,000 per month on top of his salary, and must stay in the hostel at night. Third, retired teachers who are physically and mentally sound may be engaged if they are within 62 years on the date of engagement.
What Is the Age Limit for OAV Papadahandi Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Age (as on date of advertisement) |
|---|---|
| Warden | 30 to 60 years |
| Head Cook | 30 to 40 years |
| Assistant Cook | 21 to 32 years |
| Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper | 21 to 32 years |
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Age is counted as on the date of the advertisement, 05.11.2026, not on the day you post your form. Note that there is a minimum age too, so being too young rules you out. The notification mentions no age relaxation for any category, so treat these limits as fixed. The only exception is the retired-teacher route for the Warden post, up to 62 years.
What Is the Salary for OAV Papadahandi Hostel Staff 2026?
| Post | Remuneration per Month |
|---|---|
| Warden | Rs. 21,175 |
| Head Cook | Rs. 9,000 |
| Assistant Cook | Rs. 6,750 |
| Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper | Rs. 7,500 |
The Warden post pays the most at Rs. 21,175, while the Assistant Cook post pays Rs. 6,750. Compare the pay with the stay-in condition before you apply, because three of the four posts need you to live in the hostel all the time. Every figure is consolidated and includes the EPF share of the employee and the employer. After one year, a fresh engagement is made with a gap of at least one working day, based on satisfactory performance.
What Is the Selection Process for OAV Papadahandi Recruitment 2026?
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Local preference | Preference is given to local candidates |
| Warden | Local candidate preferably from the block area, else from an adjacent block of the district |
| Head Cook | The committee staff conduct a physical cooking test of some items and judge taste, time taken and hygiene, then select the best |
| Assistant Cook | Candidates with cooking experience and other required characteristics are preferred |
The notification does not describe any other selection stage, such as a written test or interview. For the Head Cook, the notification also expects a perfectly hygienic person, well conversant with the use of LPG. Study the Odisha jobs page for similar local openings if you want a backup plan.
What Are the Important Dates for OAV Papadahandi Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement dated | 05 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 25 November 2026 (on or before) |
No separate start date is printed. The form must reach the school by 25 November 2026, and the authorities say they will not be responsible for any postal delay. Post it early. Because direct submission at the school is not accepted, there is no way to fix a late form by walking in.
Conditions That Can Get Your Application Rejected
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Mode of submission | Direct submission at the school point or through e-mail will not be entertained |
| Incomplete form | Incomplete application forms shall be summarily rejected |
| Late form | Forms received after the due date shall be summarily rejected |
| Postal delay | The authorities will not be responsible for any postal delay |
| Cancellation | The authorities reserve the right to cancel any or all applications without any reason |
| Gender | Only male candidates are eligible |
How to Apply for OAV Papadahandi Recruitment 2026 by Post?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download the application form (Annexure-A) and other details from the Nabarangpur district website (link in Essential Links below), or use the format printed in the notification PDF |
| 2 | Fill the form completely and paste one recent self-attested passport size photograph in the box on the form |
| 3 | Attach the documents listed in the notification |
| 4 | Put the application in an envelope addressed to The Principal, Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Papadahandi, At/Po-Papadahandi, Ps-Papadahandi, Dist-Nabarangpur, Pin-764071 |
| 5 | Send it by Speed Post or Registered Post only, so that it reaches on or before 25 November 2026 |
Keep these ready before you start: self-attested photocopies of all certificates and mark sheets from HSC onwards, your experience certificate, caste certificate, residence certificate and valid employment registration card, along with 2 recent self-attested passport size photographs, a self-attested photo identity card (Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN card or DL) and 2 self-addressed stamped envelopes. Check every page of the form before you seal the envelope, since an incomplete form is rejected without a second chance. The form also asks for your Employment Exchange Registration No., so keep it handy. No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
OAV Papadahandi Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Visit Nabarangpur District Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Odisha Government Jobs Telegram Channel
If you are a male candidate who fits one of these four posts and lives close to Papadahandi, do not wait for the last week, because a postal delay is your risk and not the school’s. Fill the form carefully, attach every document, and post it by 25 November 2026. For more local openings, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in and the other government jobs section.