OSSSC TGT Arts Recruitment 2025
The Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has released a notification for the recruitment of Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) – Arts under the ST & SC Development, M & BCW Department. This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring teachers to secure a government job. Read on to get complete details about the application process, eligibility, important dates, and selection criteria.
Important Dates
- Online Registration Begins: 30th December 2024
- Last Date for Online Registration: 22nd January 2025
- Last Date for Submission of Online Application: 31st January 2025
Vacancy Details
- Total Vacancies: 29
- District-wise and category-wise vacancy details are available in the official notification.
Educational Qualification:
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- Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Commerce or Shastri (Sanskrit) from a recognized university with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/SEBC/PwD candidates).
- B.Ed. or an equivalent teacher training qualification recognized by NCTE.
- Must have passed the Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET).
Age Limit:
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- Minimum: 21 years
- Maximum: 38 years (as of 1st January 2024)
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST/SEBC/Women: 5 years
- PwD Candidates: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
Selection Process
The selection process for OSSSC Trained Graduate Teacher Arts 2024 includes:
- Preliminary Examination (100 Marks, MCQ-based, 1 hour 30 minutes)
- Main Examination (100 Marks, MCQ-based, 1 hour 30 minutes)
- Document Verification
- Negative Marking: 0.33 marks deduction for each wrong answer.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen/Sportsperson: 30%
- Others: 35%
How to Apply?
Applying for OSSSC TGT Arts 2024 is simple and completely online. Follow these steps:
- Visit the official website: www.osssc.gov.in
- Click on ‘Apply Online’.
- New Users: Register by providing basic details.
- Existing Users: Log in and complete the re-registration process.
- Fill in the application form with accurate details and upload necessary documents.
- Submit the form before the deadline to complete your application.