OVERVIEW
The Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Tikira, Ghatagaon, Keonjhar has released an advertisement for the recruitment of Assistant Cook for the Boys’ Hostel. According to the advertisement, applications are invited from eligible candidates for 2 Assistant Cook vacancies at Boys’ Hostel OAV Tikira, Ghatagaon, Keonjhar.
The school is affiliated with CBSE, New Delhi, and operates under the Department of School and Mass Education, Government of Odisha.
IMPORTANT DATES
Candidates who want to apply must carefully note the timeline mentioned in the notification. Applications must be submitted within the specified period. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Submission Starts | 05.09.2026 |
| Last Date of Submission | 25.09.2026 |
CATEGORY WISE VACANCY DETAILS
The notification provides details of the available posts along with the number of vacancies for each role. The recruitment is intended to fill multiple support staff positions in the hostel.
| Post | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Assistant Cook | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
AGE LIMIT
The age limits for each post are clearly defined in the notification.
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Assistant Cook | 21 to 32 years |
Candidates are advised to check whether they satisfy the prescribed age limit before applying. Use our Online Age Calculator to calculate your exact age instantly.
SALARY
The selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly remuneration according to the post they hold. The payment includes the EPF share of both the employee and employer.
| Post | Monthly Remuneration |
|---|---|
| Assistant Cook | ₹6,750 |
The remuneration will be paid as per the norms prescribed for hostel staff engagement.
DURATION OF ENGAGEMENT
- The engagement is for a period of one year.
- The guidelines state that after the expiry of the one year engagement period, fresh engagement will be made with a gap of at least one working day, based on the satisfactory performance of the employee.
- This means that continuation after the initial engagement period is linked to satisfactory performance and a fresh engagement process.
SELECTION PROCESS
- A detailed selection process is not specified in the uploaded recruitment document.
- The guidelines only explain the engagement conditions and the preference for local candidates, candidates from the block and then nearby blocks when local candidates are unavailable
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates who meet the eligibility conditions can apply through the prescribed offline process.
- The advertisement states that the Application (Bio Data) and other details can be downloaded from the district website. Interested candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria can apply by Registered Post only to OAV Tikira, Ghatagaon.
- The advertisement specifically says:
- Applications should not be submitted by hand at the Vidyalaya office and should not be submitted by email.
- Candidates should therefore prepare the application and required documents and send them through Registered Post to the ddress given in the advertisement.
- The application should reach the concerned address by 25 September 2026.
- The authority has also made it clear that incomplete applications and applications received after the due date will be rejected. The authority will not be responsible for postal delay.
Application Form
The PDF contains an application form titled “Application for the Post Head Cook/Asst. Cook in Boys Hostel of Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Tikira, Ghatagaon, Keonjhar.” The form asks candidates to fill in their details in block letters.The application form includes fields for:
Educational qualification details
- Post applied for
- Name of the applicant
- Father’s name
- Permanent address
- Present address
- Date of birth
- Aadhaar Card number
- Category applied under, such as UR, SEBC, SC or ST
- Gender
- Marital status
Postal Address
The advertisement provides the following address for submitting applications:
OAV Tikira, Ghatagaon
At: Tikira
PO: Dhenkikote
Block: Ghatagaon
District: Kendujhar
PIN: 758029
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| District Official Website | https://kendujhar.odisha.gov.in/ |
| Application Mode | Offline (Speed Post / Registered Post / By Hand) |
| Application Start Date | 29 August 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 15 September 2026 |
How many Assistant Cook vacancies are available?
There are 2 Assistant Cook vacancies.
What is the qualification for the Warden post?
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What is the salary of the Warden?
The monthly remuneration for the Warden is u003cstrongu003eRs. 21,175u003c/strongu003e, including the EPF share of the Employee and Employer.