OAV Duduka has issued an official notice for engagement of support staff for its 100-bedded Girls' Hostel at Agalpur, Balangir. The recruitment is temporary and contractual, and the advertised posts are Warden, Head Cook, Assistant Cook and Chowkidar. Offline applications are invited from 04 April 2026 to 21 April 2026.
The official vacancy table totals 5 posts: 1 Warden, 1 Head Cook, 2 Assistant Cook and 1 Chowkidar. The official English notice and application form use the post name Chowkidar, even though some secondary listings describe it as Chowkidar cum Sweeper. Candidates should rely on the official Balangir district notification for the final post names, eligibility, pay, address and submission instructions.
OAV Duduka Recruitment 2026 Overview
This recruitment is for support staff engagement in the 100-bedded Girls' Hostel of Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Duduka. The engagement is clearly stated as purely temporary and contractual, and the notice also says it will not confer any right to regular appointment.
The official recruitment entry on the Balangir district website lists the notification under Advertisement No. 121/OAVD/2026 dated 02 April 2026. Applications are being accepted offline within the notified application window only.
Vacancy Details
The official notification carries 5 vacancies for hostel support staff. The post-wise breakup is as follows.
| Post | Category shown in notice | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Warden | Female | 1 |
| Head Cook | Female | 1 |
| Assistant Cook | Female | 2 |
| Chowkidar | Male | 1 |
| Total | - | 5 |
The official English notification table and the application form both print the fourth post as Chowkidar. That is the wording candidates should follow while filling the form.
Post-wise Eligibility
The notification gives post-wise age and qualification details as on 23-02-2026. The vacancy table is the primary source for eligibility.
| Post | Educational qualification | Age limit |
|---|---|---|
| Warden | B.A. or B.Sc. from any recognized university | 30 to 60 years |
| Head Cook | Not explicitly specified in the vacancy table | 30 to 40 years |
| Assistant Cook | Not explicitly specified in the vacancy table | 21 to 32 years |
| Chowkidar | HSC passed | 21 to 32 years |
The guidelines page says minimum qualification should be as per the respective post, but the English vacancy table does not print a separate educational requirement for Head Cook and Assistant Cook. Candidates for those posts should rely on the official form and notification wording.
Salary and Remuneration
The official notice provides post-wise monthly remuneration. It also states that the remuneration figure includes the EPF share of both employee and employer.
| Post | Monthly remuneration |
|---|---|
| Warden | Rs. 21,175.00 |
| Head Cook | Rs. 9,000.00 |
| Assistant Cook | Rs. 6,750.00 |
| Chowkidar | Rs. 7,500.00 |
No separate allowance structure, annual increment, or contract extension terms are described in the available notification.
Who Can Apply
The eligibility conditions in the notice are specific about local residence and fitness. Before applying, candidates should make sure they meet the following conditions.
- The applicant must be a resident of the concerned block or Balangir district.
- Candidates belonging to other districts are stated as not eligible.
- The applicant must be physically and mentally fit.
- Experience in hostel management, cooking or security duty will be given preference, depending on the post.
The notice does not mention any separate application fee for any category.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 02-04-2026 |
| Application start date | 04-04-2026 |
| Last date to submit application | 21-04-2026 |
The application window is short, so candidates using postal submission should leave enough time for delivery. The official recruitment entry also shows 21 April 2026 as the closing date for this advertisement.
How to Apply Offline
Candidates have to apply in offline mode only. The prescribed application form and guidelines can be downloaded from the Balangir district website or from the OAV Duduka website. The notice also says that the form may be obtained from the Office of the Principal between 7:00 am and 10:30 am on working days.
- Download or collect the prescribed application form.
- Fill in the post applied for and all personal, educational and experience details.
- Attach self-attested copies of the required certificates.
- Place the application in a sealed envelope.
- Write the superscription exactly as instructed in the notice: APPLICATION FOR ENGAGEMENT OF SUPPORT STAFF FOR GIRLS' HOSTEL, OAV DUDUKA, followed by the post name.
- Submit the form by Speed Post, Registered Post or by hand to the Principal, OAV Duduka.
Documents Required with the Form
The notice asks candidates to submit self-attested photocopies of relevant documents along with the application form.
- Educational qualification certificate
- Age proof
- Residence certificate
- Experience certificate, if available
- Photograph and personal details in the prescribed form
The guidelines also state that selected candidates must produce original certificates and documents for verification at the time of interview.
Submission Address and Mode
The official address for sending the application is given below.
| Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Principal, OAV Duduka | Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Duduka, At/Po-Duduka, Dist.-Balangir, Odisha - 767061 |
Mode of submission: Speed Post, Registered Post, or by hand to the office of the Principal, OAV Duduka.
The notification also says incomplete applications or applications received after the last date will be rejected. The authority reserves the right to cancel the engagement process at any stage without assigning any reason.
Selection Process and Unannounced Details
The available official documents do not publish a detailed stage-by-stage selection scheme such as written test marks, merit formula or interview schedule. What is clearly stated is that original documents will be checked at the time of interview for selected candidates.
Based on the released notice, candidates should treat the following as not yet clearly announced in the public notification: separate application fee, detailed reservation breakup, age relaxation rules beyond the printed age bands, and the final interview date. Until any further official update is issued, applicants should rely only on the currently available Balangir district recruitment notice and PDF.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are announced in OAV Duduka Recruitment 2026?
A total of 5 vacancies are announced: 1 Warden, 1 Head Cook, 2 Assistant Cook and 1 Chowkidar.
What is the last date to apply for OAV Duduka Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the offline application is 21 April 2026.
What is the mode of application for OAV Duduka support staff posts?
The application mode is offline. Candidates have to submit the prescribed form by Speed Post, Registered Post or by hand.
Who is eligible for the Warden and Chowkidar posts?
For Warden, the notification asks for B.A. or B.Sc. from a recognized university and an age of 30 to 60 years. For Chowkidar, the qualification is HSC passed with age 21 to 32 years.
Can candidates from other districts apply?
No. The official notice says candidates belonging to other districts are not eligible.
What salary is offered under OAV Duduka Recruitment 2026?
The monthly remuneration is Rs. 21,175 for Warden, Rs. 9,000 for Head Cook, Rs. 6,750 for Assistant Cook and Rs. 7,500 for Chowkidar.
Has the application fee or interview date been announced?
The currently available official notice does not clearly mention any application fee, and it does not publish a final interview date.