OAVS Recruitment 2026: 815 Principal and Teacher Vacancies in Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas
Good news for teachers in Odisha! The Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS) has released Indicative Advertisement No. 01/2026 for 815 posts of Principals and Teachers. These posts are in the Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas (OAVs) and Odisha Mining Adarsha Vidyalayas (OMAVs), and they will be filled by direct recruitment. OAVS works under the School & Mass Education Department, Government of Odisha. If you are planning a teaching career in Odisha government jobs, this is a big opening you should not miss.
Online registration opens on 12 October 2026 and closes on 11 November 2026 at 5:00 PM. Please note, this is a short indicative notice. It gives the total posts and the dates, but the full details like qualification, age limit, salary, fee and selection method will come in the detailed advertisement on the OAVS website. In this article we explain everything the notice says, and what you can do right now. Keep checking GovtJobsAlert.in, because we will update this page as soon as the full advertisement is out.
Key Highlights — OAVS Principal & Teacher Recruitment 2026
The Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan works under the School & Mass Education Department, Government of Odisha, and looks after the Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas and the Odisha Mining Adarsha Vidyalayas. Its office is at Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar. This recruitment is for school leaders and subject teachers of different disciplines. The notice is signed by the State Project Director, OAVS.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS) |
| Department | School & Mass Education Department, Govt of Odisha |
| Advertisement No. | Indicative Advertisement No. 01/2026 |
| Post Names | Principals and Teachers (different disciplines) |
| Total Vacancies | 815 |
| Schools | OAVs and OMAVs across Odisha |
| Recruitment Type | Direct recruitment |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
| Registration Starts | 12 October 2026 |
| Last Date | 11 November 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Salary / Pay Level | To be given in the detailed advertisement |
OAVS Vacancy Breakdown 2026 — How Many Principal and Teacher Posts?
The indicative notice gives one combined figure. It does not yet split the posts between Principal and Teacher, or by subject, or by category.
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Principals and Teachers (different disciplines) | 815 (combined) |
| Post-wise split | In the detailed advertisement |
| Subject-wise split | In the detailed advertisement |
| Category-wise reservation | In the detailed advertisement |
So please do not trust any website that shows a subject-wise or category-wise table right now. That breakdown has not been published by OAVS yet. When the detailed advertisement comes, it will show how many Principal posts there are, how many Teacher posts there are in each subject, and how the seats are reserved.
What is the Eligibility for OAVS Principal & Teacher Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
The indicative notice does not list the qualification for any post. It clearly says that candidates should ensure they fulfil the eligibility criteria and other terms and conditions stipulated in the advertisement before applying online. That means you must read the detailed advertisement first, check your own degree and training against your post, and only then apply.
For now, collect your mark sheets, degree certificates and any teaching-related certificates in one folder. Once the detailed advertisement is out, you can match them quickly. You can also browse other teaching and faculty government jobs while you wait.
Age Limit
The age limit, the cut-off date for counting age, and any age relaxation are not given in the indicative notice. We will add them here as soon as the detailed advertisement is published.
What is the Salary for OAVS Principal and Teacher Posts 2026?
The indicative notice does not mention the pay scale, pay level or monthly salary for Principal or Teacher posts. We are not going to guess a figure for you, because a wrong salary figure only creates confusion.
The salary for each post will be announced in the detailed OAVS advertisement. This section will be updated with the exact pay figures as soon as they are published.
Check this page again after the detailed advertisement is released.
What is the Selection Process for OAVS Recruitment 2026?
The indicative notice only says the posts will be filled by direct recruitment. It does not describe the selection stages, exam pattern or syllabus.
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Recruitment type | Direct recruitment |
| Selection stages | To be given in the detailed advertisement |
| Exam pattern and syllabus | To be given in the detailed advertisement |
The best use of your time right now is steady preparation in your own subject. Keep an eye on our exam calendar for dates of other teaching exams too, so that two exams do not clash for you.
How to Apply Online for OAVS Principal & Teacher Recruitment 2026?
OAVS will accept applications online only. The notice says it plainly: no other means or modes of submission of applications will be accepted. So a form sent by post or submitted by hand will not count. Apply only through the link on the OAVS website.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit the official OAVS application portal (link in Essential Links below) on or after 12 October 2026 |
| 2 | Read the detailed advertisement and ensure you fulfil the eligibility criteria before applying |
| 3 | Fill the online application form as the detailed advertisement directs |
| 4 | Pay the application fee, if any, in the modes the detailed advertisement allows |
| 5 | Complete online registration before 5:00 PM on 11 November 2026 |
OAVS advises candidates to visit the website regularly for further instructions, notices and updates, so make it a habit to check it once or twice a week.
What are the Important Dates for OAVS Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration opens | 12 October 2026 |
| Last date for completion of online registration | 11 November 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Detailed advertisement | On the OAVS website (date not given) |
| Exam or selection dates | Not announced yet |
Do not wait for the last day. The portal closes at 5:00 PM on 11 November 2026, not at midnight.
What is the Application Fee for OAVS Principal & Teacher Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | To be given in the detailed advertisement |
The indicative notice does not mention any application fee or payment mode. If a fee is charged, the detailed advertisement will give the amount and how to pay it.
Essential Links — OAVS Principal & Teacher Recruitment 2026
- OAVS Indicative Advertisement No. 01/2026 PDF
- Apply Online for OAVS Recruitment 2026 – 815 Principal & Teacher Posts
- Visit OAVS Official Website for the Detailed Advertisement
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Odisha Government Jobs Telegram Channel
With 815 Principal and Teacher posts, this is a big chance for teachers who want to work in the OAVs and OMAVs of Odisha. Registration opens on 12 October 2026 and the last date is 11 November 2026 (5:00 PM). Read the detailed advertisement carefully when it comes, and apply only if you meet every condition. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for the full details and more Odisha government job updates.