KGBV Recruitment 2026 has been announced for engagement of staff in Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya Type-III hostels across 17 KGBVs in Ganjam district, Odisha. The official advertisement invites applications for 57 vacancies covering Warden, Accountant, Part-Time Teacher for Mathematics and Science, Part-Time Teacher for English, and Part-Time Teacher for Sanskrit. The engagement is under Samagra Shiksha and is purely contractual and temporary in nature for the 2026-27 session.
The application process is offline. Candidates need to download or use the prescribed form, attach self-attested documents, and send the completed application by Registered Post or Speed Post so that it reaches the District Project Coordinator, Samagra Shiksha, Ganjam, Chatrapur on or before 27 April 2026. The advertisement also makes it clear that applications received after the deadline or submitted without required documents will not be entertained.
For candidates checking eligibility first, this recruitment is meant for female candidates, with post-wise age limits and qualifications. Warden posts require graduation with B.Ed and experience, Accountant requires B.Com with computer knowledge, and the teacher posts have separate subject-wise qualification conditions. The official notice also includes local preference rules, document list, application form, and KGBV-wise vacancy distribution.
KGBV Recruitment 2026 overview
The recruitment is for different categories of staff in KGBV Type-III hostels in Ganjam district under Samagra Shiksha. The official advertisement was issued on 10 April 2026 and applications are being accepted up to 27 April 2026. The posts are purely contractual and temporary, and continuation in service is linked to satisfactory performance and execution of the required agreement.
The notification is specifically for 17 KGBVs in Ganjam district. The official notice states that the selection will be made through the prescribed process for each post and that the Collector-cum-Chairman, Samagra Shiksha, Ganjam reserves the right to cancel the advertisement fully or partly without assigning reasons.
Post-wise vacancy details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Warden | 7 |
| Part-Time Teacher (Mathematics and Science) | 12 |
| Part-Time Teacher (English) | 12 |
| Part-Time Teacher (Sanskrit) | 15 |
| Accountant | 11 |
| Total | 57 |
The vacancies are spread across 17 KGBVs in Ganjam district. Candidates should apply carefully for the exact post and the KGBV hostel mentioned in the envelope and application form.
Eligibility and age limit
| Post | Qualification | Age as on 01.04.2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Warden | BA or B.Sc with B.Ed and 2 years experience in management of an educational institution. If trained candidates are not available, untrained candidates with BA or B.Sc may be considered. | 30 to 50 years |
| Part-Time Teacher (Mathematics and Science) | B.Sc with B.Ed. If trained science graduates are not available, untrained science graduates may be considered. | 18 to 35 years |
| Part-Time Teacher (English) | BA with B.Ed. If trained arts graduates are not available, untrained arts graduates having English as Honours or BA with minimum 50% marks in English as a subject may be considered. | 18 to 35 years |
| Part-Time Teacher (Sanskrit) | BA with Sanskrit or Sahityacharya. | 18 to 35 years |
| Accountant | B.Com with computer knowledge. | 18 to 35 years |
The advertisement is for eligible female candidates. The notice also states that candidates must have studied Odia as MIL up to Class 10 or have passed an Odia language test equivalent to 10th standard declared by B.S.E., Odisha.
Salary and nature of engagement
| Post | Monthly remuneration |
|---|---|
| Warden | Rs. 25,621.75 |
| Part-Time Teachers | Rs. 9,075 |
| Accountant | Rs. 16,637.50 |
The remuneration figures in the official advertisement include the employee and employer share of EPF. The engagement is not permanent. It is purely contractual and temporary, and the continuation of service depends on satisfactory performance and the terms of the agreement executed by the selected candidate.
Selection process
The official notice prescribes different selection methods depending on the post.
- For Warden and Part-Time Teacher posts, selection is based on career marking and age-related criteria as mentioned in the advertisement.
- For Accountant, selection includes career marking, a written test on accounting, and an interview.
The advertisement does not provide a detailed written syllabus or exam pattern for the Accountant written test. Candidates applying for the Accountant post should therefore stay ready with basic accounting and academic fundamentals relevant to the post.
How to apply offline
- Download the official advertisement and application form from the Ganjam district website or OSEPA website.
- Fill in the prescribed application form clearly for the specific post and KGBV hostel.
- Attach all required self-attested documents.
- Write on the closed envelope in the prescribed format: Application for the post of the relevant vacancy for the KGBV hostel under the concerned block.
- Send the completed application only through Registered Post or Speed Post.
- Ensure the application reaches the office before 27 April 2026.
If a candidate wants to apply for more than one post, a separate application has to be submitted for each post.
Documents required with the application
The advertisement asks for self-attested Xerox copies of supporting documents. The main documents mentioned are:
- Three recent colour passport size photographs
- Voter ID, PAN, Aadhaar or another authenticated identity proof
- Matric certificate and mark sheet
- Intermediate or +2 certificate and mark sheet
- Graduation certificate and mark sheet
- B.Ed certificate and mark sheet, where applicable
- Computer certificate in support of computer knowledge, where applicable
- Caste certificate, if applicable
- Residential or nativity certificate
- Experience certificate for Warden post
- Widow or destitute certificate, where applicable
- Equivalent certificate for qualifications obtained outside Odisha, where applicable
- NCTE recognition certificate for B.Ed course, where applicable
Incomplete applications or applications without relevant enclosures are liable to be rejected.
Postal address and last date
The completed application form along with all enclosures has to be submitted to the following address:
District Project Coordinator, Samagra Shiksha, Ganjam, Chatrapur, Pin-761020
The last date for receiving application forms is 27 April 2026. The advertisement makes it clear that applications received after the due date will not be entertained. Since the mode is offline and the form must reach the office by the deadline, candidates should send it well in advance.
Block-wise vacancy distribution
The official KGBV-wise vacancy position as shown in the advertisement is as follows:
| Block | Total vacancies |
|---|---|
| Beguniapada | 3 |
| Chatrapur | 3 |
| Chikiti | 5 |
| Dharakote | 4 |
| Digapahandi | 3 |
| Ganjam | 4 |
| Hinjilicut | 3 |
| Kabisuryanagar | 2 |
| Khalikote | 2 |
| Kukudakhandi | 4 |
| Patrapur | 3 |
| Polasara | 4 |
| Purusottampur | 3 |
| Rangeilunda | 3 |
| Sanakhemundi | 3 |
| Sheragada | 4 |
| Surada | 4 |
| Total | 57 |
Candidates should read the official PDF if they want the exact KGBV-wise subject and post mapping for each block.
Important instructions and preference rules
- Only eligible female candidates are invited to apply.
- Preference will be given to candidates from the same block where the KGBV is located.
- If eligible candidates are not available from the same block, candidates from other blocks of the district may be considered.
- The advertisement also provides preference for widow and destitute candidates in the Warden category.
- Applications for more than one post must be submitted separately.
- The date of birth will be considered as per the Matric certificate.
- Age will be calculated as on 01 April 2026.
- The official notice reserves the right to cancel the advertisement as a whole or for any category of post.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for KGBV Recruitment 2026?
The last date for receiving the offline application form is 27 April 2026.
How many vacancies are announced in KGBV Recruitment 2026?
A total of 57 vacancies have been announced.
Which posts are included in this KGBV recruitment?
The posts are Warden, Accountant, Part-Time Teacher for Mathematics and Science, Part-Time Teacher for English, and Part-Time Teacher for Sanskrit.
Who can apply for these KGBV posts?
The advertisement invites applications from eligible female candidates only, subject to the post-wise age and qualification conditions.
What is the application mode for KGBV Recruitment 2026?
The application mode is offline through Registered Post or Speed Post.
Is there a written test in this recruitment?
A written test on accounting is mentioned only for the Accountant post. Other posts are based on the prescribed career marking and related criteria.
Can I apply for more than one post?
Yes, but a separate application has to be submitted for each post.
Is any application fee mentioned in the official notification?
No application fee is mentioned in the official advertisement.