OAVS Odisha Teacher & Principal Recruitment 2026 Apply Online, 815 Posts

The Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS), under the School & Mass Education Department, Government of Odisha, has released Indicative Advertisement No. 01 / 2026 for the recruitment of 815 Principals and Teachers. These positions are available for direct recruitment across Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas (OAVs) and Odisha Mining Adarsha Vidyalayas (OMAVs). Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official portal starting October 12, 2026.

OAVS Teacher Recruitment 2026 Overview

Organization Name	Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS)
Advertisement No.	Indicative Advt. No. 01 / 2026
Post Name	Principals and Teachers (TGT, PGT, PET, Art, Computer Teacher)
Total Vacancies	815 Posts
Job Category	Odisha Government Teaching Jobs
Job Location	Odisha (OAVs & OMAVs)
Application Mode	Online Only
Official Website	oav.edu.in

OAVS Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Opening Date for Online Registration	October 12, 2026
Last Date for Online Registration & Application	November 11, 2026 (17:00 Hrs)
Exam Date	To be announced

OAVS 815 Teacher & Principal Vacancy Details

OAVS has notified a total of 815 vacancies for various teaching and administrative roles in OAVs and OMAVs. The openings cover Principal positions alongside multiple subject-specific slots for Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT), Post Graduate Teachers (PGT), and specialized instructors.

Post Name	Total Vacancies
Principal	105
PGT (English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, CS)	101
TGT (English, Odia, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies)	321
Art Teacher	87
Computer Teacher	70
Physical Education Teacher (PET)	60
Total Vacancies	815 Posts

OAVS Odisha Teacher Eligibility Criteria & Education Details

Post Name	Educational Qualification & Eligibility Criteria
Principal	• Master’s Degree with at least 45% aggregate marks from a recognized university. • Mandatory B.Ed. degree and relevant teaching/administrative experience, as per the OAVS Eligibility Guide. • Age Limit: 32 to 50 years.
Post Graduate Teacher (PGT)	• Master’s Degree in the relevant concerned subject with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PH/SEBC). • Mandatory B.Ed. qualification. • Age Limit: 21 to 32 years (up to 37 years for reserved categories).
Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT)	• Four-year integrated Degree course or a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Science with 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved categories), detailed on the Odisha Govt Exam Portal. • Valid B.Ed. degree and OTET/CTET Paper-II qualification. • Age Limit: 21 to 32 years (up to 37 years for reserved categories).
Physical Education Teacher (PET)	• Degree or Post Graduate Degree in Physical Education (B.P.Ed./M.P.Ed.) prescribed by NCTE. • Age Limit: 21 to 32 years (up to 37 years for reserved categories).
Computer Teacher	• B.E. / B.Tech. in Computer Science or IT / MCA / M.Sc. IT / M.Sc. Computer Science OR BCA / B.Sc. in Computer Science. • Age Limit: 21 to 32 years (up to 37 years for reserved categories).
Art Teacher	• Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts or Visual Arts from a recognized University. • Age Limit: 21 to 32 years (up to 37 years for reserved categories).

OAVS TGT, PGT & Principal Salary Structure 2026

Post Name	Pay Matrix Level	Basic Pay
Principal	Level-13	₹67,700/- per month
Post Graduate Teacher (PGT)	Level-11	₹47,600/- per month
Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) & Art Teacher	Level-10	₹44,900/- per month
Physical Education Teacher (PET) & Computer Teacher	Level-9	₹35,400/- per month

(Note: The actual in-hand salary will be higher, inclusive of Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other standard government benefits applicable under the ORSP Rules / 7th Pay Commission, minus statutory deductions like NPS and professional tax.)

OAVS Teacher Age Limit

Post-Wise Age Limit

Post Name	Minimum Age	Maximum Age (General/UR)
Principal	32 Years	50 Years
Post Graduate Teacher (PGT)	21 Years	38 Years
Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT)	21 Years	38 Years
Art Teacher	21 Years	38 Years
Computer Teacher	21 Years	38 Years
Physical Education Teacher (PET)	21 Years	38 Years

Category-Wise Upper Age Relaxation

Category	Age Relaxation	Maximum Age for Teachers	Maximum Age for Principal
General / Unreserved	None	38 Years	50 Years
SC / ST Candidates	5 Years	43 Years	55 Years
SEBC Candidates	5 Years	43 Years	55 Years
Women Candidates (All Categories)	5 Years	43 Years	55 Years
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)	10 Years	48 Years	60 Years
PwD + SC / ST / SEBC	15 Years	53 Years	65 Years
Ex-Servicemen	Service period + 3 Years	As per Govt. Rules	As per Govt. Rules

OAVS Teaching Posts Selection Process

Computer Based Test (CBT): An online objective examination of 200 marks (200 questions) carrying a negative marking of 0.25 for incorrect answers.
Interview: An oral assessment round testing communication skills and teaching aptitude. Final merit is derived using a 70% (CBT) and 30% (Interview) weightage formula.
Performance Test: A practical skill assessment applicable only to specific roles like Art Teachers and PETs.

OAVS Odisha Application Fee Details

Principal Post: ₹2,000/- for General/SEBC candidates and ₹1,250/- for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
Teaching Posts (TGT, PGT, etc.): ₹1,500/- for General/SEBC candidates and ₹1,000/- for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
Payment Mode: The fee must be paid via the online payment gateway (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking) through State Bank Collect.

How to Apply Online for OAVS Recruitment 2026

Visit the official Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan website at oav.edu.in.
Navigate to the latest “Recruitment” section on the homepage.
Click on the active link for “Apply Online for Advt No. 01/2026” (Link available from October 12, 2026).
Complete the initial registration step by providing a valid email ID and contact number to generate login credentials.
Log in and carefully fill out the application form with your personal, educational, and experience details.
Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-sized photograph, signature, and mandatory educational certificates in the specified dimensions.
Pay the category-specific application fee through the online payment gateway.
Submit the online application before 17:00 Hrs on November 11, 2026.
Download and print the finalized application form and fee receipt for future reference.