OAVS teacher recruitment 2026: apply for 815 principal, teacher posts by November 11

The Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS) has issued an indicative advertisement, reference number 01/2026, for the direct recruitment of Principals and Teachers across various disciplines. The advertisement, signed by the State Project Director, OAVS, was released on September 23, 2026, outlining plans to fill a total of 815 vacancies.

This recruitment drive targets Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas (OAVs) and Odisha Mining Adarsha Vidyalayas (OMAVs) within the state. The online application window for interested candidates will open on October 12, 2026, and will remain active until November 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

Application Process and Key Dates

The application process for the OAVS recruitment will be exclusively online, accessible through the official website, www.oav.edu.in. No offline or alternative modes of application will be accepted. The indicative advertisement, numbered 01/2026 and carrying reference number 27001/178/2627, provides initial details, with a thorough notification expected to follow.

Candidates are advised to prepare for the application process, which begins on October 12, 2026. The deadline for submission is firm, closing on November 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The detailed notification, once released, will provide complete post-wise eligibility criteria, reservation details, and the full selection process.

Vacancy Details and Tentative Post-Wise Split

A total of 815 vacancies have been announced for Principal and Teacher positions. The indicative advertisement includes a tentative post-wise distribution of these vacancies. This includes 105 Principal posts, 140 TGT English teachers, 87 Art Teachers, and 70 Computer Teachers, among others.

The detailed notification is expected to provide a complete subject-wise and category-wise breakup of these vacancies. The job location for all selected candidates will be within Odisha, specifically in OAVs and OMAVs.

Selection Process, Eligibility, and Salary Structure

The selection process for the OAVS recruitment will comprise a Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by an Interview, and a Performance Test. While the detailed eligibility criteria will be confirmed in the full notification, the OAVS has indicated that the criteria will largely follow the pattern of previous recruitment cycles.

The salary structure for the various posts has also been outlined. Principals are expected to receive ₹67,700 per month, while PGTs will be paid ₹47,600 per month. Art Teachers will receive ₹44,900 per month, and P.E.T. and Computer Teachers will both receive ₹35,400 per month.

Regarding application fees, the indicative advertisement specifies a fee of Rs. 2000/- for UR & SEBC Principal candidates and Rs. 1500/- for UR & SEBC Teacher candidates. For SC, ST & PwD categories, the fee is Rs. 1250/- for Principal and Rs. 1000/- for Teacher posts. Age limits are generally set at 32 to 50 years for Principal and 21 to 38 years for Teacher posts, with relaxations for reserved categories as per Odisha Government norms.

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Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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