OAVS Recruitment 2026: 815 Principal & Teacher Vacancies, Eligibility, Pay Levels and Apply Online

OAVS Recruitment 2026 is open for 815 regular Principal and Teacher vacancies in Odisha. Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS) is accepting online applications under Advertisement No. 1/2026 until 11 November 2026 at 5:00 PM. The vacancies cover Principal, Post Graduate Teacher (PGT), Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT), Art Teacher, Physical Education Teacher (PET) and Computer Teacher posts in Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas and Odisha Mining Adarsha Vidyalayas.

Candidates should read the detailed modalities before choosing a post. The subject combinations, experience requirements, teacher-eligibility tests, age limits and pay levels are not interchangeable across posts. OAVS also published a revised PwD vacancy distribution on 6 November; the total remains 815.

OAVS Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

No official extension was identified in the notices reviewed as of 9 November. Treat 11 November at 5:00 PM as the deadline unless OAVS publishes a corrigendum.

OAVS Vacancy 2026: Post-Wise Breakup

Subject-wise PGT vacancies

Subject-wise TGT vacancies

TGT English is the largest single subject group, with 150 posts. Candidates should check the exact graduation subject combination and category roster for the subject they select.

The detailed modalities state that the number of posts may increase or decrease and that OAVS may decide not to fill some posts. The pay information is provided by pay level; candidates should not assume a fixed in-hand salary without accounting for the applicable pay matrix, allowances and deductions.

Important 6 November Update: Revised PwD Vacancy Distribution

OAVS posted a revised category-wise table for candidates with benchmark disabilities on 6 November 2026. The total PwD reservation remains 32 posts, but the revised table distributes them equally across four disability categories, with 8 posts in each category. Candidates can open the revised OAVS PwD vacancy table dated 6 November 2026 (PDF) directly.

The original detailed modalities still show the earlier 9, 9, 7 and 7 distribution. Candidates applying under PwD reservation should use the separate revised table available from the OAVS recruitment page rather than relying only on the older table printed in the main modalities. The overall 815 vacancies and post totals are unchanged.

The broader category-wise vacancy totals shown in the notification are ST 421, UR 179, SC 150 and SEBC 65. Reservation within each post and the revised PwD distribution should be checked in the official documents before selecting the category in the application.

OAVS Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Principal

• Master’s degree with at least 45% marks and a B.Ed. qualification.
• Relevant regular service experience in government or autonomous educational institutions is required.
• The modalities specify qualifying experience routes such as Principal/analogous Level 12 service; Vice-Principal or Assistant Education Officer service with prescribed PGT and Vice-Principal experience; at least seven years as PGT/Lecturer at Level 11; or ten years of combined TGT and PGT service with at least three years as PGT.

Post Graduate Teacher (PGT)

• Master’s degree or two-year integrated postgraduate qualification in the relevant subject with 50% aggregate marks; the notification provides a 45% threshold for SC, ST, SEBC and PwD candidates.
• B.Ed. is required for the regular PGT subjects.
• PGT Computer Science has separate accepted qualifications, including M.Sc. in Computer Science/IT, MCA, M.E. or M.Tech. in the relevant area. Check the detailed subject-specific rule before applying.

Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT)

• Relevant bachelor’s degree with the prescribed subject combination and 50% aggregate marks, or an accepted integrated teacher-education qualification; the notification provides a 45% threshold for SC, ST, SEBC and PwD candidates.
• B.Ed. or the specified integrated degree route is required.
• Applicants must have qualified OSSTET, OTET Paper II or CTET Paper II, as accepted under the notification.
• Subject combinations are strict. For example, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies require particular graduation subjects; a general degree alone may not satisfy the subject rule.

Art Teacher, PET and Computer Teacher

• Art Teacher: BFA or BVA in the prescribed discipline with the required marks.
• PET: B.P.Ed. or M.P.Ed. with the required marks.
• Computer Teacher: accepted qualifications include B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science or IT, MCA, M.Sc. in Computer Science/IT, NIELIT B level, BCA or B.Sc. Computer Science, subject to the detailed modalities.

For the above subject-specific posts, the detailed notice generally prescribes 50% marks, with 45% for the listed reserved and PwD categories. Do not rely on a broad summary if your degree title or subject combination is unusual.

Odia Language Requirement

Applicants are required to meet the prescribed Odia-language condition, including passing Modern Indian Language (MIL) Odia up to the Middle English (ME) standard. The modalities provide a route for candidates who have not yet passed that Odia examination to do so within three years of joining. Candidates should also be able to teach in English and Odia medium. Check the exact clause in the detailed modalities before submitting the form.

OAVS Age Limit 2026

Age is calculated as on 1 January 2026.

Upper-age relaxation under the notification includes 5 years for SC/ST/SEBC and women, 10 years for PwD candidates, and up to 5 years for eligible in-service teachers for teaching posts other than Principal. Ex-servicemen receive relaxation under the applicable Odisha rules. The Matriculation certificate is used for date-of-birth verification.

OAVS Application Fee 2026

Bank charges and applicable taxes are extra. The fee is non-refundable and is paid through SBI e-Pay as specified by OAVS. The notification does not list a separate reduced fee for women.

OAVS Selection Process and Exam Pattern

Selection is based on a Computer Based Test (CBT), interview and, for specified posts, a performance test. The CBT includes an English and Odia language qualifying part before the remaining paper is evaluated.

• Part I – Language test: 40 questions, comprising 20 English and 20 Odia questions. Candidates must score at least 5 in English, 5 in Odia and 13 overall. These marks are qualifying only and do not count towards merit.
• Negative marking: 0.25 mark is deducted for each wrong answer in the CBT.
• Principal: The CBT has 180 questions and 180 minutes, covering general awareness/computer literacy, academic matters, and administration and finance. The final weight is 70% CBT and 30% interview.
• PGT, TGT and PET: The CBT is 200 minutes, with current affairs, reasoning and subject content/methodology as applicable. Final weight is 70% CBT and 30% interview.
• Art and Computer Teacher: The CBT is 200 minutes, followed by a performance test and interview. The final weight is 50% CBT, 20% performance test and 30% interview.

The detailed syllabus is published separately for the different posts on the OAVS recruitment page. Do not use the Principal syllabus to prepare for TGT or Computer Teacher. The CBT date and interview/performance-test schedule were not specified in the modalities checked.

How to Apply for OAVS Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official OAVS recruitment page.
2. Open the link for Advertisement No. 1/2026 and read the detailed modalities and post-wise syllabus.
3. Register with an active email address and mobile number.
4. Select the post and enter personal, educational, experience and category details exactly as supported by your documents.
5. Upload the required photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed format.
6. Pay the applicable fee through SBI e-Pay and wait for payment confirmation.
7. Submit the form before 11 November 2026, 5:00 PM and save the final application and fee receipt.

The modalities specify a recent colour passport-size photograph, taken within three weeks of application, in the prescribed JPG size and dimensions. Use the exact upload specifications in the portal; an image that is too old or incorrectly sized may cause an application problem.

Important Conditions Before Applying

• Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in Odisha.
• The notification requires a service bond for at least two years from joining.
• Recruitment to TGT Social Studies, PET and Art Teacher posts is subject to the outcome of specified court cases mentioned in the modalities.
• Serving candidates should arrange the required No Objection Certificate for the stage at which OAVS asks for it.
• Do not round up marks: the detailed modalities state that 49.99% is below a 50% requirement.

Official OAVS Recruitment Links

• OAVS Recruitment 2026 – application and recruitment page
• Detailed modalities for Advertisement No. 1/2026 (PDF)
• Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan official website

Use the OAVS recruitment page for the revised PwD table and post-wise syllabus PDFs. If the PDF does not open, return to the official recruitment page and use the document links listed there.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date for OAVS Recruitment 2026?

The last date to complete online registration is 11 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.

How many vacancies are available?

There are 815 regular vacancies: 109 Principal, 101 PGT, 362 TGT, 88 Art Teacher, 83 PET and 72 Computer Teacher posts.

What is the OAVS age limit?

For Principal, candidates must be above 32 and below 50 years. For other posts, candidates must be above 21 and below 42 years, with category and service-based relaxations as specified in the notification.

Is B.Ed. compulsory for all OAVS posts?

No. Requirements vary by post. Principal, PGT and TGT have specified teacher-education and experience requirements, while Art, PET and Computer Teacher posts have their own professional qualifications. Check the relevant post section in the detailed modalities.

Has the OAVS CBT date been announced?

The detailed modalities checked for this article do not specify the CBT date. OAVS is expected to publish the examination schedule separately.

What changed in the OAVS PwD vacancy table on 6 November?

The total PwD reservation remains 32, but the revised table distributes eight posts to each of four disability categories. Candidates should use the revised table linked on the OAVS recruitment page.

Source note: The OAVS recruitment page links the official detailed modalities and the revised PwD table. Those PDF endpoints timed out during this check, so post-wise eligibility and selection details were cross-checked against current specialist coverage that references the official modalities. Candidates should verify the applicable clause in the official PDF before final submission.

Last updated: 9 November 2026. Check the official recruitment page for any further corrigendum before submitting the form.

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