Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Pakidi Hill (OAV Pakidi Hill), under Advertisement Number 389/OAVPHS/2026, has released a notification inviting applications for 5 hostel staff posts covering Warden, Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper, Head Cook, and Assistant Cook. This is a good opportunity for candidates in Ganjam district, Odisha, to take up residential hostel support roles at a government school.
Candidates meeting the post-specific educational and experience criteria are encouraged to apply offline before the deadline. Selection is based on merit and experience evaluation combined with an interview.
OAV Pakidi Hill Recruitment 2026 Overview
Particulars
Details
Organisation
Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Pakidi Hill Block Sheragada, Ganjam
Posts
Warden (1), Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper (1), Head Cook (1), Assistant Cook (2)
Total Vacancies
5
Advertisement Number
389/OAVPHS/2026
Application Mode
Offline
Application Start Date
18 September 2026
Application End Date
1 October 2026
Official Website
ganjam.nic.in
Eligibility Criteria
Warden requires a BA/B.Sc. with at least 2 years of hostel experience; age 30-60 years. Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper requires an HSC qualification; age 21-32 years. Head Cook and Assistant Cook require cooking experience with no bar on higher qualification; age 30-40 years for Head Cook and 21-32 years for Assistant Cook.
Selection Process
Merit/experience-based evaluation incorporating career marking percentage and interview performance.
Application Fee
No application fee has been mentioned.
How to Apply for OAV Pakidi Hill Recruitment 2026
Prepare the offline application as per the official format
Attach self-attested document copies including educational and experience certificates
Submit via Registered or Speed Post to the address specified in the notification
Ensure delivery before 1 October 2026
Candidates seeking more hostel and residential school support staff roles can check Bharat Rozgar for regular updates.
Q1: How many posts are available in OAV Pakidi Hill Recruitment 2026?
A: A total of 5 posts are available: Warden, Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper, Head Cook, and Assistant Cook (2 posts).
Q2: What is the last date to apply for OAV Pakidi Hill Recruitment 2026?
A: The last date to apply offline is 1 October 2026.
Q3: What is the salary for the Warden post?
A: The Warden post carries a monthly compensation of Rs. 21,175, inclusive of EPF contributions.
Q4: What is the age limit for the Head Cook post?
A: The age limit for Head Cook is 30 to 40 years.
Q5: What is the selection process for this recruitment?
A: Selection is based on merit/experience evaluation combined with interview performance.
Practical Tip: For cooking-related posts, higher formal education is not a barrier, so candidates with strong practical cooking experience but limited schooling should still apply confidently as experience is the primary criterion.
