OSSC Teacher Recruitment 2025: The Odisha Staff Selection Commission has set the date for the preliminary exam for LTR Teacher-2024 on March 23, 2025, to be conducted in offline format. Candidates will be able to download their admit cards from the official website 10-15 days prior to the exam.
Brief Details About OSSC Teacher Recruitment 2025
| Organization | Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | LTR (Leave Training Reserve) Teacher |
| Total Vacancies | 6025 |
| Exam Name | Preliminary Examination |
| Prelims Exam for | TGT (Arts, Odia, Science) |
| Exam Date | 23rd March 2025 |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (OMR Mode) |
| Admit Card Release Date | To be announced |
| Category | Exam |
| Official Website | www.ossc.gov.in |
Educational Qualification For OSSC Teacher Recruitment 2025
TGT (Arts)
- Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Commerce or Shastri (Sanskrit) with two school subjects from a recognized university.
- Minimum Marks: 50% (45% for SC/ST/SEBC).
- Additional Requirement: B.Ed. (as per NCTE norms) or a four-year integrated B.A. B.Ed. with two school subjects.
- Mandatory Exam: OSSTET qualification.
TGT (Odia)
- Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Arts with Odia as an elective (minimum 200 marks, excluding compulsory Odia).
- Minimum Marks: 50% (45% for SC/ST/SEBC).
- Additional Requirement: B.Ed./3-year Integrated B.Ed./M.Ed. from an NCTE-recognized institution.
- Special Condition: B.Ed. in special subjects like Hindi, Sanskrit, Telugu, Urdu, or Special B.Ed. is not accepted.
TGT (Science – PCM)
- Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Science (PCM) from a recognized university.
- Minimum Marks: 50% (45% for SC/ST/SEBC).
- Additional Requirement: B.Ed. (as per NCTE norms) or a four-year integrated B.Sc. B.Ed. with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
- Mandatory Exam: OSSTET qualification.
TGT (Science – CBZ)
- Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Science (CBZ) from a recognized university.
- Minimum Marks: 50% (45% for SC/ST/SEBC).
- Additional Requirement: B.Ed. (as per NCTE norms) or a four-year integrated B.Sc. B.Ed. with Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology.
- Mandatory Exam: OSSTET qualification.
Classical Teacher (Sanskrit)
- Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree with Sanskrit as an elective/optional/Hons/pass subject OR Shastri (Sanskrit) OR Acharya (except Jyotisha Acharya & Ayurvedaacharya) OR M.A. in Sanskrit.
- Minimum Marks: 50% (45% for SC/ST/SEBC).
- Additional Requirement: Sikshya Sastri (NCTE recognized).
- Mandatory Exam: OSSTET qualification.
Hindi Teacher
- Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree with Hindi as an elective/optional/Hons/pass subject OR equivalent qualifications like Rashtra Bhasha Ratna, Sastri, etc.
- Minimum Marks: 50% (45% for SC/ST/SEBC).
- Additional Requirement: Hindi Sikhya Parangat/B.H.Ed/B.Ed. in Hindi from a recognized institution.
- Mandatory Exam: OSSTET qualification.
Telugu Teacher
- Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Arts with Telugu as a subject.
- Minimum Marks: 50% (45% for SC/ST/SEBC).
- Additional Requirement: B.Ed. in Telugu from an NCTE-recognized institution.
Urdu Teacher
- Qualification: Alim/Fazil OR B.A. (Persian) with 50% marks.
- Additional Requirement: B.Ed./Urdu B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognized institution.
Physical Education Teacher (PET)
- Qualification: +2 (Intermediate) or equivalent.
- Additional Requirement: C.P.Ed./B.P.Ed./M.P.Ed. from a recognized board/university.
Vacancy Details About OSSC Teacher Recruitment 2025
- TGT Arts: 1,488 vacancies (Female: 491)
- TGT Odia: 496 vacancies (Female: 164)
- TGT Science (PCM): 1,020 vacancies (Female: 337)
- TGT Science (CBZ): 880 vacancies (Female: 290)
- Classical Teacher (Sanskrit): 729 vacancies (Female: 241)
- Hindi Teacher: 711 vacancies (Female: 235)
- Telugu Teacher: 14 vacancies (Female: 4)
- Urdu Teacher: 6 vacancies (Female: 1)
- Physical Education Teacher (PET): 681 vacancies (Female: 225)
Examination Pattern For OSSC Teacher Recruitment 2025
- Mode of Exam: Offline (OMR-based).
- Total Question Paper: 1.
- Question Type: Objective (OMR) format.
- Total Questions: 100.
- Total Marks: 100 (Each correct answer carries 1 mark).
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer.
Subjects & Marks Distribution
- General Studies (Indian Constitution, Economy, Geography, History of India & Odisha, Environmental & Climate Change Issues) – 30 questions (30 marks).
- Arithmetic – 20 questions (20 marks).
- Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability & General Mental Ability – 20 questions (20 marks).
- Computer & Internet Awareness – 20 questions (20 marks).
- Current Affairs (National & International) – 10 questions (10 marks).
Age Limit For OSSC Teacher Recruitment 2025
- Minimum Age Limit – 21 years.
- Maximum Age Limit – 38 years.