OAVS Recruitment 2026: 815 Principal & Teacher Posts — Apply Online from 12 October
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The Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS) has opened one of the biggest teaching recruitment drives in the state this year. Under OAVS Recruitment 2026, a total of 815 Principal and Teacher posts will be filled across Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas (OAVs) and Odisha Mining Adarsha Vidyalayas (OMAVs). The short notification (Advertisement No. 01/2026) was released on 23 September 2026, and online applications open on 12 October 2026 on the official website.
If you are a teaching aspirant in Odisha — whether a fresh B.Ed graduate or an experienced educator eyeing a Principal’s chair — this is a rare, large-scale opportunity. Below you will find the complete vacancy breakup, eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, important dates and the step-by-step application process.
⚠️ Fake Letter Alert: A viral letter dated 5 Oct 2026 claiming revised OAVS TGT eligibility criteria (Social Science / Maths / Science / Odia / English / Computer) is FAKE — the Odisha School & Mass Education Department declared it fake on 9 Oct 2026 (reported by Argus News English, Pragativadi and Odisha Bytes). Rely only on official notifications at oav.edu.in.
OAVS Recruitment 2026 — Overview
| Organization | Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS), School & Mass Education Department, Govt. of Odisha |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026 |
| Post Names | Principal, PGT, TGT, Art Teacher, Computer Teacher, PET |
| Total Vacancies | 815 Posts |
| Job Location | Odisha (OAVs & OMAVs across the state) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | oav.edu.in |
Important Dates
| Short Notification Released | 23 September 2026 |
| Detailed Notification | October 2026 (expected) |
| Online Application Starts | 12 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 November 2026 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 11 November 2026 |
| Exam Date | To be notified |
OAVS Vacancy Details — Post-wise Breakup
The 815 vacancies under OAVS Recruitment 2026 are distributed as follows:
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
| Principal | 105 |
| Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) | 101 |
| Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) | 321 |
| Art Teacher | 87 |
| Computer Teacher | 70 |
| Physical Education Teacher (PET) | 60 |
| Total | 815 |
Eligibility Criteria for OAVS Recruitment 2026
- Principal: Master’s degree with at least 45% aggregate marks from a recognized university, plus a B.Ed degree and relevant teaching/administrative experience.
- PGT: Master’s degree in the concerned subject with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD/SEBC candidates), plus B.Ed.
- TGT: Bachelor’s degree in Arts or Science with 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved categories), plus B.Ed and OTET/CTET Paper-II qualification.
- Art Teacher: Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts or Visual Arts from a recognized university.
- Computer Teacher: B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science or IT, MCA, M.Sc (IT/Computer Science), or BCA/B.Sc in Computer Science.
- PET: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physical Education (B.P.Ed/M.P.Ed) from an NCTE-recognized institution.
Candidates are advised to confirm the exact qualification and experience requirements from the detailed notification once it is published on the official website.
Age Limit
- Principal: 32 to 50 years
- All Teacher posts (PGT/TGT/Art/Computer/PET): 21 to 38 years
- Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/SEBC/Women/PwD candidates as per Odisha Government rules.
Application Fee
| Post | UR & SEBC | SC/ST/PwD |
| Principal | ₹2,000 | ₹1,250 |
| All Teacher posts | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 |
The fee can be paid online through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
OAVS Selection Process 2026
The selection process for OAVS Recruitment 2026 has three stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT) — the written examination
- Interview
- Performance Test
As per the exam pattern shared by leading job portals, there is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in the CBT. The detailed notification will confirm the final exam scheme and syllabus.
Salary Details
- Principal: ₹67,700 per month
- Teachers (PGT/TGT/Art/Computer/PET): ₹44,900 per month (Pay Matrix Level 10)
How to Apply Online for OAVS Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website oav.edu.in.
- Go to the Recruitment section and open Advertisement No. 01/2026.
- Complete the one-time registration with your name, mobile number and email ID.
- Fill in the application form carefully and upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.
- Submit the form and take a printout of the final application for future reference.
The application link will be activated on 12 October 2026. Do not wait for the last date — heavy traffic on the portal near the deadline often causes payment failures.
FAQs — OAVS Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many posts are announced under OAVS Recruitment 2026?
A total of 815 posts — Principal (105), PGT (101), TGT (321), Art Teacher (87), Computer Teacher (70) and PET (60).
Q2. When does the OAVS 2026 application process start?
Online applications open on 12 October 2026, and the last date to apply is 11 November 2026 (up to 5:00 PM).
Q3. What is the application fee for OAVS Recruitment 2026?
Principal: ₹2,000 for UR/SEBC and ₹1,250 for SC/ST/PwD. Teachers: ₹1,500 for UR/SEBC and ₹1,000 for SC/ST/PwD.
Q4. What is the age limit for OAVS posts?
Principal: 32–50 years; all Teacher posts: 21–38 years, with relaxation for reserved categories as per Odisha Government rules.
Q5. What is the selection process?
Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by an Interview and a Performance Test.
Q6. When will the OAVS exam 2026 be held?
The exam date has not been announced yet. It will be notified on oav.edu.in after the application window closes.
Q7. What is the fake OAVS letter going around?
A viral letter dated 5 October 2026 claimed revised TGT eligibility criteria (Social Science / Maths / Science / Odia / English / Computer). The School & Mass Education Department declared it fake on 9 October 2026 — it is not an official notification.
Q8. How do I check whether an OAVS notice is genuine?
Only trust notices published at oav.edu.in. Anything arriving through social media forwards or messaging apps should be cross-checked against the official website before you act on it.
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