OAVS Teacher Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 815 Posts

The Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS), under the School & Mass Education Department, Government of Odisha, has released the detailed notification Advertisement No. 1/2026 for the recruitment of 815 Principals and Teaching Staff.

📌 Key Recruitment Highlights

🗓️ Important Dates

• Online Application Start Date: October 12, 2026

• Last Date to Apply Online: November 11, 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)

• CBT Examination Date: To be notified

📊 Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Level Breakdown

🎯 Eligibility Criteria (As on 01/01/2026)

1. Age Limit

• Principal: 32 to 50 years

• Other Posts (PGT, TGT, PET, Art, Computer): 21 to 42 years

• Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/SEBC/Women candidates; 10 years for PwD candidates.

2. Qualification & Requirements

• Principal: Master’s Degree with at least 45% aggregate marks + B.Ed. + relevant teaching/administrative experience.

• PGT (Post Graduate Teacher): Master’s Degree in the relevant subject with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/SEBC/PwD) + B.Ed.

• TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher): Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant subject (50% aggregate / 45% for reserved categories) + B.Ed. + OSSTET / OTET / CTET Paper II qualification.

• Computer Teacher / PGT CS: B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT), MCA, M.Sc (IT/CS), BCA, B.Sc (CS), or DOEACC/NIELIT 'B' level.

• Art Teacher: Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts / Visual Arts.

• PET: Degree in Physical Education (B.P.Ed / M.P.Ed).

• Language Proficiency: Ability to teach in both English and Odia medium.

💳 Application Fee

Payment Mode: Online via Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card.

📝 Selection Process & Exam Pattern

1. Computer-Based Test (CBT):

   • Total Questions: 200 Questions (200 Marks)

   • Duration: 200 Minutes

   • Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer.

   • Parts: Part I (English & Odia), Part II (Current Affairs & Reasoning), Part III (Subject Knowledge).

2. Performance Test / Practical Test: For Art, PET, and Computer Teachers (20 Marks).

3. Interview: 40 Marks for PGT/TGT (20 Marks for Art/PET/Computer Teachers).

4. Document Verification: Final merit verification.

📌 Common Rules & Scoring Rules

• Question Type: Objective-Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

• Marking Scheme: +1 mark for every correct response; -0.25 marks negative marking for every incorrect answer.

• Qualifying Criterion (Part I): Part I (Language Proficiency) is strictly qualifying in nature. Candidates must score a minimum of 5 marks each in General English and Odia, with at least 13 marks in aggregate out of 40 to have Part II and Part III evaluated.

📑 1. Mark Distribution & Pattern for PGT, TGT, & Miscellaneous Posts

• Total Questions / Marks: 200 Questions / 200 Marks

• Exam Duration: 200 Minutes (3 hours 20 minutes)

📑 2. Mark Distribution & Pattern for Principal Post

• Total Questions / Marks: 180 Questions / 180 Marks

• Exam Duration: 180 Minutes (3 hours)

📚 Topic-Wise Detailed Syllabus

1. Part I: Language Proficiency (Qualifying — 40 Marks)

• General English (20 Marks): Reading Comprehension, Tenses & Subject-Verb Agreement, Active & Passive Voice, Direct & Indirect Speech, Vocabulary, Synonyms & Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases, Error Spotting, One-Word Substitution, Sentence Completion & Rearrangement.

• Odia Language (20 Marks): Odia Grammar & Sentence Structure, Vocabulary & Word Usage, Reading Comprehension, Synonyms & Antonyms, Sentence Correction, Spelling & Idioms/Expressions.

2. Part II: General Aptitude & Awareness

• Current Affairs & GK (30 Marks for PGT/TGT; 10 Marks for Principal): National & International Current Events, Education Initiatives & Govt Policies, Odisha History, Geography & Schemes, Awards, Sports, Science & Tech developments, Books & Authors.

• Logical Reasoning (30 Marks for PGT/TGT; 10 Marks for Principal): Number & Alphabet Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Syllogisms, Ranking & Order, Statement & Assumptions/Conclusions, Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Venn Diagrams.

• Computer Literacy & Quantitative Aptitude (Principal Only - 10 Marks Each):

  • Computer: Computer Fundamentals, OS, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet & Networking Basics, Hardware/Software, Cybersecurity Basics.

  • Quantitative Aptitude: Number System, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion, Averages, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Basic Algebra & Data Interpretation.

3. Part III: Subject Content & Methodology (100 Marks for PGT/TGT)

The subject-specific paper carries 100 marks and aligns with graduation/post-graduation syllabi (up to NCERT/CBSE level) along with subject pedagogy:

• TGT/PGT English, Odia, Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology: Core domain topics specified per post + subject-specific teaching methodology, lesson planning, and assessment techniques.

• Computer Teacher / PGT CS: Programming Concepts (Python/C++), Data Structures, DBMS & SQL, Computer Networks, Operating Systems, Web Technologies.

• Pedagogy / Educational Methodology: Learning processes, student assessment, classroom management, remedial teaching, instructional strategies, and learning outcomes.

4. Part IV: Administration & Finance (Principal Only — 70 Marks)

• School Administration: Office Management, Service Rules, Leave Rules, Conduct & Disciplinary Rules, Odisha Education Act & Rules, School Safety & Infrastructure Guidelines.

• Financial Management: Budget Preparation, Cash Book Maintenance, Audit Procedures, GFR (General Financial Rules), Procurement Procedures, Treasury Rules, PF/NPS management.

💻 How to Apply Online

Go to the official website oav.edu.in and navigate to the Recruitment tab for Advertisement No. 1/2026.

Click on "Apply Online" and complete basic registration with your name, mobile number, and email address to get user login credentials.

Log in and enter your personal details, educational qualifications, post preferences, and eligibility test status.

Upload your recent passport-size photograph, signature, Class 10 certificate, degree marksheets, B.Ed/TET certificates, and category documents.

Pay the required fee online, double-check all details, click Submit, and save the final application printout for future reference.