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Unlock Your Teaching Career: OSSSC Teacher Recruitment 2024 Guide

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Updated on July 4, 2024 1:16 pm

Are you looking for a teaching job in Odisha? The Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has announced an exciting opportunity with 2,629 vacancies for various teaching positions in government schools under the ST & SC Development, M & BCW Department.

In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the OSSSC Teacher Recruitment 2024, including key dates, eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, pay scale, and the selection process!

Key Details of OSSSC Teacher Recruitment 2024

The OSSSC Teacher Recruitment 2024 offers vacancies for the following teaching positions:

  • Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT) in Arts, Science (PCM & CBZ)
  • Sanskrit Teachers
  • Hindi Teachers
  • Telugu Teachers
  • Physical Education Teachers (PET)
  • Tribal Language Teachers
  • Sevak/Sevika

Important Dates

Mark your calendars with these important dates:

Age Limits (as of January 1, 2024)

Candidates must meet the following age criteria:

  • Minimum Age: 21 years
  • Maximum Age: 38 years
  • Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/SEBC/Women candidates, 10 years for Persons with Disabilities

Educational Qualifications

To qualify for the various teaching positions, candidates must meet the specified educational qualifications:

Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT)

For Arts Stream:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Humanities with at least 50% marks
  • Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree
  • OR 3-year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed from an NCTE-recognized institution
  • OR 4-year integrated B.A. B.Ed program with 50% marks

For Science Stream (PCM & CBZ):

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Science/Technology/Engineering with at least 50% marks
  • Bachelor’s degree must be in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM) or Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Biology (CBZ)
  • 3-year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed from an NCTE-recognized institution
  • OR 4-year integrated B.Sc-B.Ed with 50% marks

Sanskrit Teachers

  • Bachelor’s degree with Sanskrit as one of the subjects
  • Shiksha Shastri (Sanskrit) from a recognized university/institution
  • OR Shastri (Sanskrit) with 50% marks AND Shiksha Shastri (Sanskrit)

Hindi Teachers

  • Bachelor’s Degree with Hindi as one of the subjects with at least 50% marks
  • Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree

Telugu Teachers

  • Bachelor’s degree in Arts with Telugu as a subject with 50% marks
  • B.Ed degree in Telugu from a recognized university/institution

Physical Education Teachers (PET)

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education (B.P.Ed) from a recognized university

Tribal Language Teachers

  • Bachelor’s degree with the concerned Tribal Language as one of the subjects with at least 50% marks
  • B.Ed degree

Sevak/Sevika

  • Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks

Pay Scale

The pay scale for the various teaching positions is as follows:

  • TGT Arts, Science, Language Teachers: ₹35,400 per month (Level 9 as per 7th Pay Commission)
  • Physical Education Teachers: ₹29,200 per month (Level 8)

Selection Process

The selection process for OSSSC Teacher Recruitment 2024 involves two stages:

1. Written Examination

The main selection process is a Computer-Based Test (CBT) that will assess candidates’ subject knowledge and teaching aptitude.

2. Document Verification

Candidates who qualify in the written examination will be called for document verification. This stage involves verifying the original documents and certificates submitted by the candidates.

Key points to note:

  • The written examination is the primary mode of selection.
  • No interviews are mentioned in the selection process.
  • The exam pattern, syllabus, and other details will be notified by OSSSC at a later stage.
  • Successful candidates in the document verification round will be considered for final selection and appointment.

How to Apply

The OSSSC Teacher Recruitment 2024 is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring teachers in Odisha. Make sure you meet the eligibility criteria and educational qualifications before applying. Remember the important dates and prepare well for the selection process.

For more detailed information and updates, visit the official OSSSC website. Don’t miss this chance to secure a rewarding teaching position in government schools. Happy job hunting!


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