OAV Gunduriguda Malkangiri Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (OAV), Gunduriguda, Malkangiri for the recruitment of Hostel Support Staff in the Boys’ Hostel. Eligible candidates can apply offline for Warden, Head Cook, Assistant Cook and Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper posts through Speed Post before 30 July 2026.
This recruitment offers a good opportunity for candidates seeking Odisha Government hostel jobs, especially in the education sector. Interested applicants should carefully check the post-wise eligibility, age limit, salary, experience requirements, selection guidelines, and application process before submitting their application. Complete details of the OAV Gunduriguda Hostel Staff Recruitment 2026 are provided below.
OAV Gunduriguda Malkangiri Recruitment 2026 Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya (OAV), Gunduriguda |
| District | Malkangiri |
| Notification Date | 14.07.2026 |
| Posts Name | Warden, Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper, Head Cook, Assistant Cook |
| Total Vacancies | 05 |
| Job Type | Contractual |
| Job Location | Boys’ Hostel, OAV Gunduriguda, Malkangiri |
| Application Mode | Speed Post only |
| Last Date to Apply | 30.07.2026 |
| Application Form | https://malkangiri.odisha.gov.in OR https://oav.edu.in/OAVGGA |
| Authority | Collector and DM cum Chairman OAV, Gunduriguda |
OAV Gunduriguda Malkangiri Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies | Remuneration (incl. EPF) |
|---|---|---|
| Warden | 01 | ₹21,175/- per month |
| Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper | 01 | ₹7,500/- per month |
| Head Cook | 01 | ₹9,000/- per month |
| Assistant Cook | 02 | ₹6,750/- per month |
| Total | 05 | |
Notes:
- Remuneration figures are inclusive of EPF share of both Employee and Employer.
- Since this is a Boys’ Hostel, all posts are for Male candidates as per OAV hostel guidelines.
- No category-wise (SC/ST/SEBC/UR) reservation breakup mentioned in the notification.
- Vacancies are for one 100-seated hostel.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on date of advertisement — 14.07.2026)
| Post | Age |
|---|---|
| Warden | 30 to 60 years |
| Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper | 21 to 32 years |
| Head Cook | 30 to 40 years |
| Assistant Cook | 21 to 32 years |
Post-wise Qualification & Conditions
1. Warden (01 Post — Male)
- BA/BSc from any recognized University
- Minimum 2 years of experience in hostel management
- Must stay in the hostel 24×7
- Preference to local candidate from the block area; if not available, from adjacent block of the district
- Retired teachers who are physically and mentally sound within age limit of 62 years may also be considered
- If an in-service OAV teacher takes on Warden duty in addition to regular duties, additional remuneration of ₹3,000/- per month will be paid — but must stay in hostel even during night hours
2. Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper (01 Post — Male)
- Must have passed HSC (10th) Examination
- Age: 21 to 32 years
3. Head Cook (01 Post — Male)
- Minimum educational qualification not specified in the notification
- Must stay in the hostel 24×7
- Preference will be given to candidates trained in cookery
- Must be well conversant with LPG use
- Must maintain personal hygiene in dress and cooking habits
- Selection committee will conduct a physical cooking test evaluating deliciousness, time taken, and hygienic condition
- Age: 30 to 40 years
4. Assistant Cook (02 Posts — Male)
- Minimum educational qualification not specified in the notification
- Must stay in the hostel 24×7
- Experience in cooking and other characteristics as specified for Head Cook
- Maximum 2 Assistant Cooks can be engaged in one hostel
- Age: 21 to 32 years
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 14.07.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30.07.2026 |
| Selection/Interview Date | Not mentioned — will be communicated separately |
How to Apply
- Download the application form from:
- Fill the application form completely in CAPITAL LETTERS and sign it in full.
- Affix a passport-size photograph on the application form.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of all required documents.
- Send by Speed Post only to:
Principal, Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Gunduriguda, At: Gunduriguda, PO: Kudumulugumma, Dist: Malkangiri, PIN: 764046, State: Odisha
- Application must reach on or before 30th July 2026.
- Applications received by any other mode will not be entertained.
- Incomplete applications received after the due date will be summarily rejected.
Document Checklist
- Filled and signed application form (in Capital Letters)
- Passport-size photograph (2 nos.)
- HSC Certificate (self-attested photocopy)
- HSC Mark Sheet (self-attested photocopy)
- +2 Certificate (self-attested photocopy)
- +2 Mark Sheet (self-attested photocopy)
- BA/BSc Certificate (self-attested photocopy — for Warden post)
- BA/BSc Mark Sheet (self-attested photocopy — for Warden post)
- Caste Certificate (self-attested photocopy)
- Aadhar Card (self-attested photocopy)
- Residence Certificate
- Certificate of Experience in Hostel Management (for Warden post)
Selection Process
The detailed selection process is not formally described in the notification. Based on the OAV hostel guidelines appended to this advertisement:
- For Head Cook and Assistant Cook: The selection committee will conduct a physical cooking test where candidates cook selected items. The committee evaluates deliciousness, time taken, hygienic condition of cooking, and selects the best candidate.
- For Warden: Local candidates from the block area will be given preference; retired teachers within age limit may also be considered.
- The authority reserves the right to cancel any or all applications without assigning any reason.
Key Rules & Disclaimers
- All posts are for Male candidates as this is a Boys’ Hostel recruitment.
- Warden, Head Cook, and Assistant Cook must reside in the hostel 24×7 — this is a mandatory residential requirement.
- Applications must be sent by Speed Post only — no other mode will be entertained.
- Incomplete applications and applications received after 30.07.2026 will be summarily rejected.
- The authority will not be responsible for postal delays.
- The authority reserves the right to cancel any or all applications without assigning any reason.
- Application fee is not mentioned in the notification.
- TA/DA is not mentioned in the notification.
- Selection/interview date is not announced — will be communicated separately.
- Minimum educational qualification is not specified for Head Cook and Assistant Cook posts.
- No category-wise reservation breakup is provided.
- Remuneration is inclusive of EPF share of both Employee and Employer.
Important Links
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| More Odisha Govt Jobs | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many vacancies are there in OAV Gunduriguda Boys’ Hostel Recruitment 2026? There are 5 vacancies — 1 Warden, 1 Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper, 1 Head Cook, and 2 Assistant Cooks.
2. What is the last date to apply? 30th July 2026. Applications must be sent by Speed Post only to reach the Principal, OAV Gunduriguda, Malkangiri by this date.
3. Can female candidates apply for these posts? No. Since this is a Boys’ Hostel recruitment, all posts are for Male candidates as per OAV hostel guidelines.
4. What is the qualification required for the Warden post? BA/BSc from any recognized University with minimum 2 years of experience in hostel management. Age must be between 30 and 60 years as on the date of advertisement.
5. What is the salary for these posts? Warden: ₹21,175/-, Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper: ₹7,500/-, Head Cook: ₹9,000/-, Assistant Cook: ₹6,750/- per month — all inclusive of EPF share of both Employee and Employer.
6. Is there any application fee? The official notification does not mention any application fee.
7. Do the selected candidates have to stay in the hostel? Yes. Warden, Head Cook, and Assistant Cook must compulsorily stay in the hostel 24×7. This is a mandatory residential requirement for these posts.
8. What is the minimum qualification for Head Cook and Assistant Cook? The official notification does not specify a minimum educational qualification for Head Cook and Assistant Cook posts. Preference will be given to candidates trained in cookery.
9. How will Head Cook and Assistant Cook be selected? The selection committee will conduct a physical cooking test where candidates cook selected items. The committee evaluates the deliciousness, time taken, and hygienic condition of cooking to select the best candidate.