# Odisha opens 815 principal and teacher posts 2026-10-16T16:01:49+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS) has invited online applications to fill 815 vacancies for principals and teachers in Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas (OAVs) and Odisha Mining Adarsha Vidyalayas (OMAVs). The posts include 105 principals, 101 postgraduate teachers, 381 trained graduate teachers, 87 art teachers, 60 physical education teachers, and 70 computer teachers. The application process began on 12 October and runs until 11 November 2026. Applications will be accepted only through the official website at oav.edu.in. Candidates must meet educational qualifications and age limits as of 1 January 2026. Principals must have a master's degree with at least 45% marks and a B.Ed., with an age limit of 32 to 50 years. PGT and TGT applicants need a master's or integrated degree with 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) and a B.Ed., with ages from 21 to 42 years. Art teachers require a bachelor's in fine arts, and physical education teachers need a relevant degree with a B.P.Ed. or M.P.Ed. Selection will be based on a Computer-Based Test, interview, and performance test. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The 815 vacancies cover principals, PGTs, TGTs, art teachers, physical education teachers, and computer teachers across Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas and Odisha Mining Adarsha Vidyalayas. Candidates must meet educational qualifications and age limits as of 1 January 2026, with age ranges varying by post from 21 to 50 years. The selection process includes a Computer-Based Test, interview, and performance test. Applications close on 11 November 2026, and interested candidates should refer to the official notification for detailed post-specific eligibility criteria. ## Coverage - careerpower.in Straight recruitment announcement, no political slant This brief was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: OAVS Recruitment 2026, Odisha, Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan, School and Mass Education Department Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/odisha-opens-815-principal-and-teacher-posts/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/odisha-opens-815-principal-and-teacher-posts/#story-in-brief How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/