If you have been waiting to apply for a teaching job in Odisha, the clock is almost out. The Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan, or OAVS, will close online applications for 815 Principal and Teacher posts tomorrow, 11 November 2026, at 5 PM. The window opened on 12 October, and there will be no extension of the deadline, so candidates who have not yet applied should finish their forms today itself.
The recruitment, under Advertisement No. 01/2026, is for regular posts in Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas (OAVs) and Odisha Mining Adarsha Vidyalayas (OMAVs) across the state. Applications are accepted online only, through the official website oav.edu.in. The 815 posts cover Principals, Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs), Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs), Art Teachers, Physical Education Teachers and Computer Teachers.
815 posts at a glance
- Organisation: Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS)
- Advertisement No.: 01/2026
- Total vacancies: 815
- Last date to apply: 11 November 2026, 5 PM
- Fee payment last date: 11 November 2026
- Mode of application: Online only, at oav.edu.in
- Selection: Computer Based Test, performance test where applicable, and interview
Post-wise vacancies
TGT English has the most posts at 150, followed by TGT Social Studies (73) and TGT Mathematics (72). There are 109 Principal posts.
- Principal: 109 posts
- PGT: 101 posts, including Mathematics (30), Chemistry (21), Physics (19), Computer Science (14), Biology (9) and English (8)
- TGT: 362 posts, including English (150), Social Studies (73), Mathematics (72), Science (40), Odia (21), Hindi (4) and Sanskrit (2)
- Art Teacher: 88 posts
- Physical Education Teacher: 83 posts
- Computer Teacher: 72 posts
All 815 posts are regular appointments on Pay Levels 9 to 13 under the Odisha Revised Scales of Pay Rules, 2017, with dearness allowance and coverage under the New Pension Scheme, 2005.
Who can apply
Eligibility varies by post, and candidates should check the detailed notification before applying. For Principal, applicants need a Master’s degree, a B.Ed. and relevant administrative or teaching experience. The age limit for Principal is 32 to 50 years.
For PGT and TGT posts, the age limit is 21 to 38 years. PGT applicants need a Master’s degree in the subject with 50% marks, 45% for reserved categories, along with a B.Ed. TGT applicants need a relevant Bachelor’s or integrated degree with a B.Ed., and must have qualified OSSTET, OTET Paper II or CTET Paper II. Teachers are expected to teach in both Odia and English medium, and knowledge of computer applications is desirable.
Age is counted as on 1 January 2026. Relaxation of 5 years applies to SC, ST, SEBC, women and ex-servicemen candidates, and 10 years to persons with disabilities. Candidates with a Special B.Ed or D.Ed are not eligible for the Principal, PGT and TGT posts.
Selection process and exam pattern
Selection runs through a Computer Based Test, a performance test where applicable, and an interview. The CBT is bilingual, in English and Odia, and carries negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. The Principal CBT has 180 questions for 180 marks over 180 minutes, while the TGT and PGT papers have 200 questions over 200 minutes.
Art and Computer Teacher candidates also face a 20-mark performance test. Interviews carry 60 marks for Principal, 40 for PGT, TGT and Physical Education Teacher, and 20 for Art and Computer Teacher posts, and final merit follows the prescribed weightage. CBT and interview dates have not been announced yet.
Application fee
For the Principal post, the fee is Rs 2,000 for UR and SEBC candidates and Rs 1,250 for SC, ST and PwD candidates. For teaching posts, the fee is Rs 1,500 for UR and SEBC candidates and Rs 1,000 for SC, ST and PwD candidates. The fee must be paid online through SBI e-Pay, and the last date for payment is also 11 November 2026.
How to apply
- Visit the official website, oav.edu.in, and open the Principal and Teacher recruitment link for Advertisement No. 01/2026.
- Register with your name, mobile number and email ID, then log in with the credentials sent to you.
- Fill in your personal and educational details, and upload your photograph and signature in JPG or JPEG format, each not exceeding 100 KB.
- Pay the applicable fee online through SBI e-Pay and submit the form.
- Download the system-generated application form with your unique registration number and keep the fee receipt safe. Do not send the form or documents to OAVS by post or by hand.
With the deadline a day away, the portal is likely to see heavy traffic in the final hours, so keep your documents ready and submit well before 5 PM tomorrow.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for OAVS Recruitment 2026?
The online application window closes on 11 November 2026 at 5 PM. The fee must also be paid by the same date.
How many posts are on offer in OAVS Recruitment 2026?
There are 815 regular posts, including 109 Principals, 101 PGTs, 362 TGTs, 88 Art Teachers, 83 Physical Education Teachers and 72 Computer Teachers.
Where do I apply for OAVS Principal and Teacher posts?
Applications are accepted online only, through the official website oav.edu.in, under Advertisement No. 01/2026.
What is the selection process for OAVS Recruitment 2026?
Selection includes a Computer Based Test, a performance test for Art and Computer Teacher posts, and an interview. The CBT is bilingual and has negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer.
What is the age limit for OAVS Teacher posts?
For PGT and TGT posts the age limit is 21 to 38 years, and for Principal it is 32 to 50 years, counted as on 1 January 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories.
Candidates should verify every detail in the official notification on oav.edu.in before applying, since the notification remains the final word on eligibility, fees and the selection process.
