This recruitment is postponed until further order. Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) is recruiting for 2629 regular vacancies for various teaching posts. This recruitment drive is aimed at filling district cadre posts under the Scheduled Tribes & Scheduled Castes Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare Department of the Government of Odisha. The advertisement was released on 31/08/2024, with the online application process starting on 10/09/2024 and ending on 10/10/2024. The selected teachers will be posted in different districts across Odisha.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) |
| Post Name | Trained Graduate Teachers, Hindi Teacher, Sanskrit Teacher, Physical Education Teacher, Sevak/Sevika, Tribal Language Teachers |
| Advt No. | IIE-40/2024/1449/OSSSC |
| Nature of Job | Regular |
| Vacancies | 2629 |
| Salary | Pay Matrix Level-06 to Level-09 |
| Job Location | Various districts in Odisha |
| Category | UR, ST, SC, SEBC, EX-SERV, SPO, *VI, *HI, *OI, *MI, *MD |
Post Details
| S.No. | Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT)-Arts | UR – 22, ST- 21, SC – 8, SEBC – 12, EX-SERV – 1 |
| 2 | Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT)-Science (PCM) | UR – 6, ST – 3, SC – 11, SEBC – 4 |
| 3 | Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT)-Science (CBZ) | UR – 10, ST – 3, SC – 10, SEBC – 4 |
| 4 | Hindi Teacher | UR – 22, ST – 11, SC – 21, SEBC – 8, EX-SERV – 1 |
| 5 | Sanskrit Teacher | UR – 16, ST – 24, SC – 7, SEBC – 11, EX-SERV – 3 |
| 6 | Physical Education Teacher (PET) | UR – 27, ST – 35, SC – 11, SEBC – 15, EX-SERV – 2 |
| 7 | Sevak/Sevika | UR – 844, ST – 423, SC – 284, SEBC – 204, EX-SERV – 32 |
| 8 | Tribal Language Teacher – Soura | UR – 11, ST – 5, SC – 5, SEBC – 3, EX-SERV – 1 |
| 9 | Tribal Language Teacher – Kuvi | UR – 12, ST – 6, SC – 5, SEBC – 4, EX-SERV – 1 |
| 10 | Tribal Language Teacher – Kui | UR – 13, ST – 7, SC – 5, SEBC – 4, EX-SERV – 1 |
| 11 | Tribal Language Teacher – Oram | UR – 2, ST – 1, SC – 1, SEBC – 1 |
| 12 | Tribal Language Teacher – Munda/Mundari | UR – 5, ST – 3, SC – 1, SEBC – 1, EX-SERV – 1 |
| 13 | Tribal Language Teacher – Sadri | UR – 1, ST – 1 |
| 14 | Tribal Language Teacher – Bhuyan | UR – 2, ST – 1, SC – 1 |
| 15 | Tribal Language Teacher – Ho | UR – 3, ST – 2, SC – 2, SEBC – 1, EX-SERV – 1 |
| 16 | Tribal Language Teacher – Santali | UR – 8, ST – 5, SC – 4, SEBC – 4, EX-SERV – 1 |
| 17 | Tribal Language Teacher – Juang | UR – 3, ST – 1, SC – 1, SEBC – 1, EX-SERV – 1 |
| 18 | Tribal Language Teacher – Desia | UR – 12, ST – 6, SC – 5, SEBC – 4, EX-SERV – 1 |
| 19 | Tribal Language Teacher – Gadaba | UR – 3, ST – 1, SC – 1, SEBC – 1, EX-SERV – 1 |
| 20 | Tribal Language Teacher – Kisan | UR – 2, ST – 1, SC – 2 |
| 21 | Tribal Language Teacher – Koya | UR – 4, ST – 3, SC – 1, SEBC – 1, EX-SERV – 1 |
| 22 | Tribal Language Teacher – Bonda | UR – 1, ST – 1, SC – 1 |
Age Eligibility
Age Eligibility: Candidates must be between 21 and 38 years of age as of 01/01/2024. The date of birth recorded in the HSC certificate or equivalent will be considered.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST/SEBC/Women | 5 years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PWD) | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Total period of service rendered in defense |
Exam Fee
| Category | Fee |
| All Candidates | No Exam Fee |
Essential Qualification
| Post Name | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT)-Arts | Bachelor’s degree in Arts/Commerce/Shastri(Sanskrit) with two school subjects from a recognized university, minimum 45% marks in aggregate for SEBC/SC/ST/PwD/Sportsperson/Ex-Servicemen candidates and minimum 50% for others, B.Ed/Integrated B.Ed-M.Ed from NCTE recognized institute, OR Four-year integrated B.A. B.Ed. from an NCTE recognized institution with two school subjects, minimum 45% marks in aggregate for SEBC/SC/ST/PwD/Sportsperson/Ex-Servicemen candidates and minimum 50% for others. Must have passed OSSTET. |
| Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT)-Science (PCM) & Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT)-Science (CBZ) | Bachelor’s degree in Science/B.Tech/BE with two school subjects from a recognized university, minimum 45% marks in aggregate for SEBC/SC/ST/PwD/Sportsperson/Ex-Servicemen candidates and minimum 50% for others, B.Ed/Integrated B.Ed-M.Ed from NCTE recognized institute, OR Four year integrated B.Sc. B.Ed. from a NCTE recognized institution with two school subjects, minimum 45% marks in aggregate for SEBC/SC/ST/PwD/Sportsperson/Ex-Servicemen candidates and minimum 50% for others. Must have passed OSSTET. |
| Hindi Teacher | Bachelor’s degree with Hindi as an elective/optional subject, minimum 45% marks in aggregate for SEBC/SC/ST/PwD/Sportsperson/Ex-Servicemen candidates and minimum 50% for others, and one of the specified training qualifications. |
| Sanskrit Teacher | Bachelor’s degree with Sanskrit as an elective/optional subject, minimum 45% marks in aggregate for SEBC/SC/ST/PwD/Sportsperson/Ex-Servicemen candidates and minimum 50% for others, and one of the specified training qualifications. Must have passed OSSTET. |
| Physical Education Teacher (PET) | +2 or equivalent with minimum 45% marks in aggregate for SEBC/SC/ST/PwD/Sportsperson/Ex-Servicemen candidates and minimum 50% for others, and C.P.Ed/B.P.Ed/M.P.Ed from a recognized university. Must have passed OSSTET. |
| Sevak/Sevika | +2 or equivalent with C.T/D.I.E.T training and OTET pass. |
| Tribal Language Teachers (All Tribes) | +2 Arts/Science/Commerce or equivalent with CT/D.I.E.T training and OTET pass, along with proficiency in the respective tribal language. |
Selection Process
| Selection Steps | Details |
|---|---|
| Written Test (Paper-I) (Common for All Posts) | Objective type (MCQ), 100 Marks, 1ý hours, Subjects: General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Arithmetic, Reasoning Ability, English, Computer Literacy, Pedagogy, Educational Management, Policy and Evaluation, The level of questions will be up to +2 standard. |
| Written Test (Paper-II) (Post-Specific) | Objective type (MCQ), 100 Marks, 1ý hours, Subject-specific questions based on the respective graduation level or +2 standard (for PET, Sevak/Sevika, and Tribal Language Teachers). |
| Tribal Language Skill Test (For Tribal Language Teachers Only) | Qualifying in nature, oral tribal language efficiency assessment, conducted within two months after the Written Test, Candidates will be screened at 2 times the number of vacancies based on Paper-I merit, Qualifying marks are 40% of the total marks (20 out of 50). |
| Document Verification | Candidates will be screened at 125% of the number of vacancies based on written test performance (and Tribal Language Skill Test for TLT posts) and will be called for document verification. |
| Counselling (Optional) | May be conducted for shortlisted candidates for choice of post and district (based on merit-cum-choice). |
How to Apply
- Visit the OSSSC official website: www.osssc.gov.in
- Click on the “Apply Online” button on the homepage.
- Register yourself if you are a new user (click “New User”) or re-register if you already have a User ID (click “Registered User”).
- Login and fill in the detailed information in the Online Application Form as per instructions.
- Upload the required documents like a scanned copy of your signature and photograph (follow size instructions).
- Submit the completed online application before the deadline.
Important Dates
| Online Registration Start Date | 10/09/2024 |
| Online Registration End Date | 10/10/2024 |
Important Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the selection process for these teaching posts?
A1: The selection process includes a written test (in two parts: Paper-I common for all, Paper-II subject-specific), followed by a Tribal Language Skill Test for Tribal Language Teacher posts. Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification, and there might be counseling for post and district allocation.
Q2: What is the age limit for these posts?
A2: Candidates must be between 21 and 38 years of age as of 01/01/2024. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/SEBC/Women, PWD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates as per government norms.
Q3: What are the essential qualifications for a Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT)-Arts post?
A3: A Bachelor’s degree in Arts/Commerce/Shastri(Sanskrit) with two school subjects from a recognized university with minimum specified marks, B.Ed/Integrated B.Ed-M.Ed, or a four-year integrated B.A. B.Ed. along with OSSTET qualification is required.
Q4: Is there any application fee for this recruitment?
A4: No, there is no examination fee payable for applying to these posts.
