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Vacancy Details
- Warden: 1 vacancies
Qualification: B.A. or B.Sc; at least 2 years’ experience in hostel management - Head Cook: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Trained in cookery (training preferred) - Assistant Cook: 2 vacancies
Qualification: Experience in cooking - Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper: 1 vacancies
Qualification: HSC Pass
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 62 years
Selection Process
- Preference to local candidates: Preference will be given to local candidates for the posts. For Warden the preference is for candidates from the block area or adjacent block of the district; retired teachers within age limit may also be considered for Warden.
- Head Cook practical cooking test: For the Head Cook the committee will conduct practical cooking of some items and evaluate taste, time taken, and hygiene; training in cookery will be given preference and weightage.
- Assistant Cook preference: Assistant Cooks will be preferred based on prior cooking experience and possession of other required characteristics.
- No written test/interview date mentioned: The notice does not mention a written test or interview date; specific final selection procedures beyond the above are not detailed in the notice.
How to Apply
- Get the application form (Annexure-A) from the District website or use pages 4 and 5 of the notice.
- Fill the form with required details including post applied for, name, parent/spouse name, addresses, contact, DOB, age as on advertisement date, sex, marital status, employment exchange number, educational qualifications and experience.
- Affix one recent self-attested passport-size photograph in the form and sign the declaration.
- Attach all required self-attested enclosures as listed (certificates, experience proof, caste/residence/registration card, ID proof, photos, stamped envelopes).
- Send the complete application by Speed Post or Registered Post so it reaches the Principal, Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Papadahandi (At/Po-Papadahandi, Ps-Papadahandi, Dist-Nabarangpur, Pin-764071) on or before 25-11-2026. Direct submission or email will not be entertained.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum qualification requirements for the posts?
Qualifications vary by post. The Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper requires HSC pass; the Warden requires B.A. or B.Sc plus at least 2 years’ hostel-management experience; Head Cook should be trained in cookery; Assistant Cooks should have cooking experience.
How do I apply for these posts?
Download or use Annexure-A from the District website or the notice, fill it, attach required self-attested documents and photos, and send the complete application by Speed Post or Registered Post to the Principal, OAV Papadahandi so it reaches by 25-11-2026. Direct submission or email will not be accepted.
What is the last date to apply?
The application must be received by post on or before 25-11-2026.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Preference will be given to local candidates. The Head Cook will face a practical cooking test evaluated on taste, time and hygiene; Assistant Cooks will be preferred based on cooking experience. No written test or interview date is mentioned in the notice.
What is the salary or pay scale for these positions?
Pay is consolidated and includes EPF share. The range is Rs. 6,750 to Rs. 21,175 per month. Specifics: Warden Rs.21,175; Head Cook Rs.9,000; Assistant Cook Rs.6,750; Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper Rs.7,500 per month.
