OAVS Teacher Recruitment 2026 — Principal, PGT & TGT Posts at oav.edu.in

Are you a graduate or postgraduate with a B.Ed degree looking for a stable teaching career in Odisha? The Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS) — which runs 316+ CBSE-pattern residential model schools across Odisha — regularly recruits teachers for Principal, Post Graduate Teacher (PGT), and Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) posts.

For 2026, OAVS has notified 321 TGT vacancies for subjects including English, Mathematics, Odia, Science and Social Studies, and 101 PGT vacancies for English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, and Computer Science. The detailed notification with exact application dates is expected in June 2026 at oav.edu.in.

This complete guide covers everything — eligibility, salary, age limit, selection process, CBT exam pattern, syllabus, and a step-by-step apply guide once the notification is released.

🔔 Detailed notification expected June 2026 — Bookmark this page! We will update with the direct apply link the moment it is released.

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What is OAVS?

Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS) operates under the School & Mass Education Department, Government of Odisha. It runs Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas (OAVs) — model residential schools following the CBSE curriculum, aimed at providing quality education to students from rural areas across all districts of Odisha.

With 316+ schools spread across the state, OAVS regularly recruits:

Principal — overall school administration
PGT (Post Graduate Teacher) — for senior secondary classes (11–12)
TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) — for secondary classes (6–10)
PET (Physical Education Teacher)
Computer Teacher
Librarian
Support staff — Cooks, Helpers, Chowkidars (separate contractual recruitment)

Why OAVS is a great career choice: Teaching in a CBSE-pattern residential school gives you exposure to a national curriculum, structured working hours, government pay scale, and the satisfaction of shaping rural students' futures.

OAVS Teacher Recruitment 2026 — Vacancy Details

Post	Vacancies	Subjects
TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher)	321 Posts	English, Mathematics, Odia, Science, Social Studies
PGT (Post Graduate Teacher)	101 Posts	English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science
Principal	As per requirement	Overall school administration
PET / Computer Teacher / Librarian	As per requirement	Specialised subjects

Note: The complete notification covering all posts including Principal and other specialised teachers is expected in June 2026. Exact subject-wise and district-wise vacancy breakdown will be available in the official PDF at oav.edu.in.

OAVS Teacher Recruitment 2026 — Eligibility Criteria

For Principal

Master's Degree with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PH/SEBC)
B.Ed degree (mandatory)
Significant teaching/administrative experience as per OAVS norms
Age limit: Up to 50 years

For PGT (Post Graduate Teacher)

Master's Degree in the relevant subject with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PH/SEBC)
B.Ed degree mandatory
Age limit: 21 to 38 years

For TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher)

Bachelor's Degree in the relevant subject with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PH/SEBC)
B.Ed degree mandatory
OTET / CTET Paper-II qualification required (or equivalent state TET)
Age limit: 21 to 38 years

Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation
SC / ST	As per Odisha Govt rules
Women	As per Odisha Govt rules
SEBC	As per Odisha Govt rules

CTET/OTET Tip: If you have already qualified OTET 2026 (exam on 21 June), you are well-placed to apply for TGT posts! Check our OTET 2026 guide for exam details.

OAVS Teacher Recruitment 2026 — Salary Structure

Post	Pay Matrix Level	Monthly Salary
Principal	Level 13, Cell 1	₹67,700
PGT (English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths, Computer Science)	Level 11, Cell 1	₹47,600
TGT (English, Maths, Odia, Science, Social Studies)	Level 10, Cell 1	₹44,900
Art Teacher	Level 10, Cell 1	₹44,900

Additional Benefits:

Dearness Allowance (DA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA) — depending on posting
Medical benefits
Residential school accommodation (at many OAVs)
Pension benefits (NPS)

OAVS vs Contractual OAV jobs: Note that some individual districts also run contractual teacher recruitment with lower consolidated salaries (₹20,000–₹25,000/month for TGT/PGT). The OAVS direct recruitment covered in this guide offers regular government pay scale — significantly higher and with long-term benefits.

OAVS Teacher Recruitment 2026 — Selection Process

Selection for Principal, PGT, and TGT posts is based on:

Stage 1 — Computer Based Test (CBT)

Total Questions: 200
Total Marks: 200
Duration: 3 hours 20 minutes
Marking: 1 mark for each correct answer
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
Mode: Online (Computer Based Test)

Stage 2 — Interview / Document Verification

Shortlisted candidates from CBT are called for interview
Original documents verified
Final merit based on CBT + Interview performance

OAVS Teacher Exam Syllabus 2026

General Section (Common for all posts)

General Knowledge & Current Affairs — national and Odisha-specific
General English — grammar, comprehension, vocabulary
General Odia — grammar, comprehension
Reasoning & Mental Ability
Basic Computer Knowledge

Subject-Specific Section (PGT/TGT)

Based on the subject applied for:

Subject	Key Topics
English (PGT/TGT)	Literature, grammar, language teaching pedagogy
Mathematics (PGT/TGT)	Algebra, geometry, calculus (PGT level), pedagogy
Physics / Chemistry / Biology (PGT)	Core concepts as per CBSE Class 11–12 syllabus
Science (TGT)	Physics, Chemistry, Biology basics as per CBSE Class 6–10
Social Studies (TGT)	History, Geography, Civics, Economics
Odia (PGT/TGT)	Odia literature, grammar, language pedagogy
Computer Science (PGT)	Programming basics, computer fundamentals

Teaching Aptitude Section

Child psychology and development
Teaching methods and pedagogy
Classroom management
Right to Education Act provisions

Documents Required (Start Collecting Now!)

Bachelor's / Master's Degree Certificate and Marksheets
B.Ed Certificate and Marksheet
OTET / CTET Paper-II Certificate (for TGT posts)
10th and 12th Certificates (Date of Birth proof)
Caste Certificate (SC/ST/SEBC candidates)
PwD Certificate (if applicable)
Recent passport size photograph (white background)
Signature on white paper
Aadhaar Card / Photo ID
Active Mobile Number and Email ID
Experience Certificate (for Principal post)

How to Apply — OAVS Teacher Recruitment 2026 (Once Notification Released)

Visit the official website — oav.edu.in
Look for "OAVS Teacher Recruitment 2026" notification link
Download and read the complete notification PDF
Click on "Apply Online"
Complete New Registration — name, mobile, email
Login and fill the application form — personal, educational, post preference
Upload photograph, signature, and required documents
Pay the application fee online (if applicable)
Submit and download the confirmation receipt

Brinto.in will update this page with the direct apply link, exact dates, and application fee the moment the notification is released in June 2026!

Preparation Tips for OAVS CBT Exam

Topic	How to Prepare
General Knowledge	Read Odisha-specific GK along with national current affairs
Subject Knowledge	Revise CBSE Class 6–12 syllabus thoroughly for your subject
Teaching Aptitude	Study child psychology, pedagogy, and RTE Act basics
Reasoning	Practice basic reasoning — analogies, series, coding
English & Odia	Strengthen grammar and comprehension skills
Mock Tests	Practice previous year OAVS papers for time management

Negative marking is 0.25 — attempt only those questions you are reasonably confident about, since wrong answers cost you marks.

Alternative — Contractual OAV Teacher Vacancies (Offline, District-Wise)

Apart from the centralised OAVS recruitment covered above, individual OAV schools in various districts (Jajpur, Sundargarh, Dhenkanal, Nabarangpur, Bhadrak, etc.) periodically announce contractual teacher positions for the academic session. These are:

Applied through offline mode — sending application by Registered/Speed Post to the Nodal Principal of the respective OAV
Salary is consolidated — typically ₹20,000–₹25,000/month for TGT/PGT contractual posts
Eligibility similar — Bachelor's/Master's degree with B.Ed, OTET/CTET preferred
Notifications released throughout the year on respective district OAV websites

Tip: If you need a teaching job urgently and don't want to wait for the centralised CBT-based recruitment, keep checking your district's OAV website for contractual openings — these have faster hiring timelines.

Important Links

Link	Details
Official OAVS Website	oav.edu.in
Apply Online (when released)	oav.edu.in → Recruitment
Notification PDF	oav.edu.in
School & Mass Education Dept	schooleducation.odisha.gov.in

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. When will the OAVS Teacher Recruitment 2026 notification be released? The detailed notification covering Principal, PGT, TGT and other posts is expected to be released in June 2026 at oav.edu.in. Bookmark this page for updates.

Q2. How many vacancies are there in OAVS Teacher Recruitment 2026? OAVS has notified 321 TGT vacancies for English, Mathematics, Odia, Science and Social Studies, and 101 PGT vacancies for English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and Computer Science.

Q3. What is the salary for OAVS PGT and TGT posts? PGT posts carry a salary of ₹47,600/month at Pay Level 11. TGT posts carry ₹44,900/month at Pay Level 10. Principal post carries ₹67,700/month at Pay Level 13.

Q4. What is the eligibility for OAVS TGT post? A Bachelor's Degree in the relevant subject with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PH/SEBC), a B.Ed degree, and OTET/CTET Paper-II qualification. Age limit is 21 to 38 years.

Q5. What is the eligibility for OAVS PGT post? A Master's Degree in the relevant subject with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PH/SEBC) and a B.Ed degree. Age limit is 21 to 38 years.

Q6. What is the OAVS exam pattern? The Computer Based Test (CBT) consists of 200 questions worth 200 marks to be completed in 3 hours 20 minutes, with 0.25 marks negative marking for each wrong answer.

Q7. Is there a faster way to get a teaching job at OAV without waiting for the centralised recruitment? Yes — individual OAV schools across districts periodically announce contractual teacher positions through offline applications sent by Speed Post to the respective Nodal Principal. These have faster hiring but offer lower consolidated salaries (₹20,000–₹25,000/month).

Conclusion

OAVS Teacher Recruitment 2026 is an excellent opportunity for B.Ed-qualified graduates and postgraduates to build a stable teaching career in Odisha's CBSE-pattern model schools. With 321 TGT and 101 PGT vacancies notified, and the detailed notification expected in June 2026, now is the time to ensure your OTET/CTET certification and documents are ready.

Bookmark Brinto.in — the moment the official notification is released, we will update this page with the direct apply link, exact dates, and application fee!

Last Updated: 10 June 2026 | Source: oav.edu.in — Official OAVS Website, School & Mass Education Department, Government of Odisha

OAVS Teacher Recruitment 2026 — Principal, PGT & TGT Posts, Apply Online at oav.edu.in