Mayurbhanj DWO Guest Teacher (PGT) Recruitment 2026 – 13 Posts

Mayurbhanj DWO Guest Teacher (PGT) Recruitment 2026

The Office of the Collector & District Magistrate, Mayurbhanj, Baripada has invited applications for engagement of Guest Teachers, on a purely contractual honorarium basis, under the ST & SC Development Department schools of Mayurbhanj district. This article covers the vacancy details, honorarium, selection process and how to apply.

Important – This Is a Contractual, Honorarium-Based Role

This is not a regular salaried government teaching job. Guest Teachers are hired only against a sanctioned vacant post, till a regular teacher joins or for a particular academic year, whichever is earlier, and they have no claim or right to appointment on a regular or contractual basis, nor do they become part of the SSD Department teacher cadre.

Mayurbhanj Guest Teacher Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Subject-wise Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

For Class XI and XII: Post Graduation (Master’s Degree) in the subject concerned, with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate, and passing in B.Ed. In case B.Ed. candidates are not available, non-B.Ed. candidates can also be considered.

Preference is given to services of retired teachers (not exceeding 65 years of age) who are physically fit, hired at the appropriate level. In case of non-availability of retired teachers, persons (not exceeding 62 years of age) meeting the eligibility criteria may also be hired.

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Application Fee

No application fee is mentioned in this notice.

Honorarium

• A Guest Teacher is paid Rs. 400/- per class/period at Higher Secondary (XI & XII) level, not exceeding Rs. 16,000/- in a month.
• A Guest Teacher is allowed to take a maximum of 40 classes/periods of minimum 45 minutes each, in a month.
• The Honorarium is paid by the District Welfare Office (DWO), based on the honorarium claim sheet submitted by the Principal.

How to Apply

1. Fill in the prescribed application form as per Annexure-A of the notice, with your detailed biodata and qualification.
2. Attach self-attested copies of your certificates, mark sheets of all examinations passed, and a colour passport-size photograph pasted on the front page.
3. Superscribe the envelope with “Application for the Post of Guest Teacher.”
4. Send the application by Registered Post or Speed Post only, addressed to the District Welfare Office (DWO), Mayurbhanj, Odisha, 757002.
5. Ensure the application reaches the office on or before 30 September 2026. Applications received after this date, or by courier/by hand, will not be accepted.

Duties and Responsibilities of Guest Teachers

• Teaching students in the classroom in the concerned subject as per syllabus.
• Timely correction of assignments, test papers and projects.
• Guest teachers shall not be entrusted with any other work, such as hostel responsibility or official work of the Headmaster/Principal’s office.

Mode of Selection

• A walk-in interview date is fixed and communicated through the notice board, and candidates who have submitted applications at least 2 days before the fixed date can attend.
• A District Level Selection Committee is constituted, including the DWO, CI of Schools, DI of Schools, Principal of the Higher Secondary School, and a subject teacher.
• Selection is based on: 50% career weightage (50 marks) based on Post Graduation division, 30% teaching experience (30 marks, up to a maximum of 3 years), and 20% interview (20 marks), for a total of 100 marks.
• Weightage for Academic Performance is calculated up to a maximum of 70 marks based on PG percentage, and Weightage for Training (B.Ed.) up to a maximum of 30 marks.
• A list of selected candidates is empanelled for hiring as Guest Teachers, subject to approval by the District Collector.

Important Terms and Conditions

• No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for attending the interview.
• Guest Teachers shall have no claim or right for appointment on a regular or contractual basis at any point of time.
• The hiring of a Guest Teacher’s services will automatically end once a regular or contractual teacher is appointed against the vacant post.
• A Guest Teacher’s performance is reviewed monthly by the Principal; unsatisfactory performance can lead to immediate disallowance.
• Services automatically end if the Guest Teacher remains unauthorizedly absent for 7 continuous days.
• Guest Teachers are not allowed to stay in school premises after official working hours, and no accommodation is provided.

About This Recruitment

This recruitment is conducted under the ST & SC Development (SSD) Department, Mayurbhanj district, to fill teaching gaps at the Higher Secondary (Class XI-XII) level in schools run under this department. Since these schools often serve tribal and other disadvantaged communities in Mayurbhanj, ensuring subject teachers are available for core science and language subjects like English, Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology is essential for students preparing for their board exams and future studies. The Guest Teacher system allows the district to quickly plug vacant sanctioned posts without waiting for a lengthy regular recruitment process.

Why Retired Teachers Get First Preference

This notice specifically states that retired teachers, up to 65 years of age and physically fit, are preferred as Guest Teachers before considering other eligible candidates, who face a lower age cap of 62 years. This reflects the practical advantage of hiring someone who has already spent years teaching the subject at the appropriate level, since they can step into a classroom with minimal orientation and immediately deliver quality instruction, which matters given that Guest Teacher engagements are often short-term and tied closely to a single academic year or until a regular teacher is appointed.

Understanding the Weightage-Based Merit System

Since this recruitment is decided through a marks-based merit calculation rather than a written exam, candidates should understand exactly how the 100-mark total breaks down. Academic performance, based on Post Graduation percentage, carries up to 70 marks, training (B.Ed.) percentage carries up to 30 marks under the eligibility criteria table, while the actual selection formula combines 50% career weightage, 30% teaching experience, and 20% interview. Candidates with higher PG marks and completed B.Ed. training therefore start with a real advantage before the interview stage even begins, so accurately reporting exact percentages on the application form matters for a fair assessment.

Important Links

• Notification PDF
• Official Website
• NaukriPatra App
• WhatsApp Channel
• Telegram Channel

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many Guest Teacher posts are advertised in Mayurbhanj?

13 posts, across 5 subjects: English, Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology.

2. What is the last date to apply?

30 September 2026, up to 5:00 PM.

3. Is this a permanent teaching job?

No, it is a purely contractual, honorarium-based engagement, with no claim to regular appointment.

4. What is the qualification required?

A Master’s Degree in the concerned subject with minimum 50% marks, and B.Ed. (non-B.Ed. candidates considered if B.Ed. candidates are unavailable).

5. What is the honorarium?

Rs. 400/- per class/period, not exceeding Rs. 16,000/- per month.

6. How many classes can a Guest Teacher take in a month?

A maximum of 40 classes/periods of at least 45 minutes each.

7. Who gets preference for these posts?

Retired teachers, up to 65 years of age, who are physically fit.

8. Is there an application fee?

No fee is mentioned in this notice.

9. How should the application be sent?

By Registered Post or Speed Post only, to the District Welfare Office (DWO), Mayurbhanj.

10. What is the selection process?

A walk-in interview after document verification, with marks based on 50% career weightage, 30% teaching experience, and 20% interview.

11. Will TA/DA be paid for the interview?

No, no TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.

12. What happens if a Guest Teacher is absent for 7 days without authorization?

Their services automatically come to an end.

13. Is accommodation provided to Guest Teachers?

No, Guest Teachers are not allowed to stay in school premises after working hours and are not provided accommodation.

14. Can a non-B.Ed. candidate apply?

Yes, if B.Ed. candidates are not available for the post.

15. Who issues this notice?

The Collector & District Magistrate, Mayurbhanj.