OAVS Teacher Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 815 Principal & Teacher Posts

OAVS Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 815 Principal and Teacher Posts

Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS), under the School and Mass Education Department, Government of Odisha, has announced recruitment for 815 Principal and Teacher vacancies in Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas (OAVs) and Odisha Mining Adarsha Vidyalayas (OMAVs).

The recruitment includes Principal, Post Graduate Teacher (PGT), Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT), Art Teacher, Physical Education Teacher and Computer Teacher positions. Online registration is scheduled to begin on 12 October 2026, with the last date set for 11 November 2026, up to 5:00 PM.

Candidates should check the official recruitment documents for post-specific eligibility, age limits, fees and selection conditions before applying.

OAVS Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates

Candidates should follow the official OAVS website for updates regarding the examination schedule and subsequent recruitment stages.

OAVS Vacancy Details 2026

A total of 815 vacancies have been reported across the following posts.

Note: This post-wise distribution is based on the available recruitment report. Candidates should cross-check the official post-wise documents before applying.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational and professional qualifications differ according to the post. Applicants must meet the conditions prescribed for the position they select.

Principal

The reported requirements include a relevant Master's Degree, B.Ed. qualification and prescribed teaching or administrative experience. Candidates should verify the accepted experience categories in the official Principal document.

Post Graduate Teacher (PGT)

Applicants generally need a relevant postgraduate qualification or an accepted integrated postgraduate course, along with the prescribed B.Ed. and subject-specific requirements where applicable.

Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT)

Candidates must possess the prescribed graduation or integrated degree qualification, teacher-training qualification and applicable teacher eligibility test certificate, such as OSSTET, OTET or CTET Paper-II, as specified for the post.

Art Teacher, Physical Education Teacher and Computer Teacher

The required qualifications vary by discipline and may include Fine Arts/Visual Arts degrees, Physical Education qualifications or approved Computer Science and IT qualifications.

Important: The above is a general guide, not a substitute for the official eligibility rules. Check the relevant post-specific document before submitting your application.

Age Limit

The recruitment report lists the following age criteria as of 1 January 2026:

Age relaxation may apply to eligible reserved categories and other candidates under the applicable rules. Confirm the exact calculation method, relaxations and conditions in the official notification.

Application Fee

The available recruitment report lists the following application fees:

Applicable bank charges and taxes may be additional. Verify the fee amount and payment instructions in the official recruitment documents before making payment.

Salary

The reported pay levels under the Odisha Revised Scales of Pay Rules, 2017 are:

The exact salary in hand will depend on the applicable pay rules, allowances and deductions. Refer to the official notification for the conditions attached to each post.

Selection Process

The reported selection process may include the following stages, depending on the post:

• Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Interview
• Performance Test, wherever applicable
• Document verification and other prescribed formalities

The examination date and detailed schedule should be checked through official OAVS announcements.

How to Apply for OAVS Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates should follow these steps once the official application portal becomes available:

1. Visit the official OAVS website: https://oav.edu.in/
2. Open the recruitment section and select the 2026 Principal and Teacher recruitment.
3. Read the detailed notification and post-specific eligibility document.
4. Register using the required contact details.
5. Complete the application form with accurate personal and educational information.
6. Upload the documents, photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
7. Pay the applicable application fee through the permitted payment method.
8. Review all entered details before submitting the application.
9. Download and save the submitted application form and payment receipt.

Application status: The official application page was displaying a “Coming Soon” message during verification. Check the portal before attempting to register, and do not rely on unofficial application links.

Important Links

Official-link note: The OAVS website lists the recruitment announcement and post-wise documents, but the PDFs could not be independently opened during verification. The online application page also displayed a “Coming Soon” message. Recheck the official website for accessible documents and the live application form.