OAVS Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 815 Posts, Eligibility, Dates & Selection Process

The OAVS Teacher Recruitment 2026 notification is out, and it is one of the biggest teacher hiring announcements in Odisha this year. The Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS) has invited online applications for 815 regular posts of Principal, Post Graduate Teacher (PGT), Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT), Art Teacher, Physical Education Teacher and Computer Teacher across Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas (OAVs) and Odisha Mining Adarsha Vidyalayas (OMAVs). If you are a trained teaching professional dreaming of a government school career in Odisha, this is a major opportunity worth acting on quickly.

As per the published information, the online application window is open from 12 October 2026 to 11 November 2026 (5:00 PM) on the official website www.oav.edu.in. Below you will find the complete details: vacancy break-up, important dates, eligibility rules, age limit, application fee, exam pattern, selection process, salary and the steps to apply online. Candidates are advised to verify every detail from the official notification on the OAVS website before applying.

OAVS Teacher Recruitment 2026 Overview

OAVS Teacher Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

OAVS Vacancy 2026

A total of 815 vacancies have been announced across 17 post categories. Principals account for 109 posts, while the bulk of the hiring is for TGT and PGT teachers. The detailed post-wise break-up is given below.

OAVS Teacher Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria

Principal

• Master’s degree with at least 45% aggregate marks plus B.Ed. or equivalent teaching degree (NCTE-prescribed).
• Relevant experience through one of the prescribed routes: holding an analogous post, serving as Vice-Principal, serving as PGT with 7 years of experience, or a combined 10 years of teaching experience with at least 3 years as PGT.

PGT (Post Graduate Teacher)

• Two-year integrated post-graduate course or a Master’s degree in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks (45% for SC, ST, SEBC and PwD candidates), plus B.Ed. or an equivalent teaching qualification.
• For PGT Computer Science: 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) in M.Sc. Computer Science / IT, MCA, ME / M.Tech in Computer Science / IT, or equivalent qualifications.

TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher)

• Four-year integrated degree of the Regional College of Education (NCERT) or a Bachelor’s degree in the concerned subjects with the prescribed marks, plus B.Ed. or an integrated BA B.Ed. programme.
• Must have qualified OSSTET / OTET Paper-II or CTET Paper-II.

Art Teacher, PET and Computer Teacher

• Art Teacher: Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts / Visual Arts.
• Physical Education Teacher: B.P.Ed. or M.P.Ed.
• Computer Teacher: B.E. / B.Tech in Computer Science / IT, MCA, M.Sc. IT / Computer Science, BCA, B.Sc. Computer Science, or NIELIT ‘B’ level qualification.

General Conditions for All Posts

• The candidate must be an Indian citizen of sound mind.
• Candidates should have passed MIL (Odia) up to the Middle English standard. Those who have not may still apply but must qualify in MIL Odia within three years of joining.

OAVS Teacher Recruitment 2026: Application Fee

The application fee must be paid online through SBI e-Pay. The fee is non-refundable and bank charges apply separately. Category-wise fee details are as follows.

OAVS Teacher Recruitment 2026: Age Limit

Age is counted as on 1 January 2026. The post-wise limits and available relaxations are summarised below.

• 5 years of upper-age relaxation for SC, ST, Women and SEBC candidates.
• 10 years of upper-age relaxation for PwD candidates.
• Ex-servicemen are eligible for relaxation as per the rules of the Government of Odisha.

OAVS Teacher Recruitment 2026: Salary

All 815 posts are regular posts carrying pay as per the Odisha Revised Scales of Pay (ORSP) 2017, along with Dearness Allowance and NPS (2005) benefits. The pay level for each post group is given below.

OAVS Teacher Recruitment 2026: Selection Process & Exam Pattern

Selection is through a Computer Based Test (CBT) conducted in bilingual mode (English and Odia), followed by an interview and, for some posts, a performance test. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer in the CBT. Aspirants preparing for other state-level teaching exams may also find our coverage of the BPSC TRE 4.0 recruitment, which offers 33,320 teacher posts, and the TNPSC Group IV recruitment 2026 useful for comparing exam patterns and timelines.

• Principal CBT: 180 questions for 180 marks, 180 minutes. Part I is qualifying in nature; the interview carries 60 marks. Final merit is 70% weightage to CBT (Parts II to IV) plus 30% to the interview.
• TGT / PGT / PET / Art / Computer Teacher CBT: 200 questions for 200 marks, 200 minutes. The paper covers English (20), Odia (20), Current Affairs (30), Reasoning (30), and Subject Content & Methodology (100).
• TGT / PGT Interview: 40 marks; final merit is 70% CBT plus 30% interview.
• Art Teacher and Computer Teacher: performance test of 20 marks plus interview of 20 marks; final merit is 50% CBT, 30% performance test and 20% interview.

How to Apply Online for OAVS Teacher Recruitment 2026

Applications are accepted only through the online mode. Follow these steps to submit your form:

1. Visit the official OAVS website at oav.edu.in.
2. Look for the “Recruitment” section and open the link for Advertisement No. 1/2026 (OAVS Teacher Recruitment 2026).
3. Register with your name, mobile number and a valid email address, then log in with the generated credentials.
4. Fill in the online application form carefully, choosing the correct post and subject.
5. Upload your photograph, signature and the required certificates in the prescribed format.
6. Pay the application fee online through SBI e-Pay (fee varies by post and category).
7. Submit the form and take a printout of the final submitted application for your records.

Documents to Keep Ready

• Recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature
• Educational certificates and mark sheets (10th onwards, plus B.Ed. / professional degrees)
• OSSTET / OTET / CTET qualification certificate (for TGT applicants)
• Caste / category certificate (if applicable)
• PwD / ex-serviceman certificate (if applicable)
• Experience certificates (for Principal applicants)
• Valid photo ID and active mobile number / email address

Important Links

• Official Website – oav.edu.in
• Apply Online / Download Notification – the application link and Advertisement No. 1/2026 are available on the official OAVS website from 12 October 2026

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Disclaimer: This article is based on the information available in the published notification at the time of writing. Candidates should verify all details, including dates, fees, eligibility conditions and vacancy numbers, from the official OAVS website (oav.edu.in) or the official advertisement before applying.