The Odisha Staff Selection Commission Trained Graduate Teacher (OSSC TGT) plays a pivotal role in shaping the education landscape in the state of Odisha, India. As part of the state's recruitment process, OSSC selects qualified candidates to serve as Trained Graduate Teachers in various subjects.
To become an OSSC TGT, candidates typically need a Bachelor's degree in Education (B.Ed) along with a relevant subject degree from a recognized university. The recruitment process includes a written examination that assesses the candidate's proficiency in the subject, teaching aptitude, and general knowledge.
Aspect | Details (Based on past trends) |
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Exam Name | OSSC TGT Exam 2024 |
Conducted by | Odisha School Service Commission (OSSC) |
Notification Date | Expected in June-July 2023 |
Exam Date | Expected in February-March 2024 |
Eligibility | Graduation with B.Ed. degree in relevant subject |
Age Limit | 32 years (relaxations for reserved categories) |
Application Fee | General: ₹400 |
Exam Pattern | Offline Computer Based Test (CBT) |
Exam Duration | 150 minutes |
Number of Stages | Two stages (CBT followed by Interview) |
Stage | Tentative Period |
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Notification Release | June-July 2023 |
Application Window | July-August 2023 |
Admit Card Download | January-February 2024 |
Exam Date | February-March 2024 |
Result Announcement | April-May 2024 |
Notification Release: Keep an eye on the official notification released by the Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) for the OSSC TGT Exam 2024. The notification contains essential details, including eligibility criteria and application procedures.
Check Eligibility: Ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria specified in the notification. This typically includes educational qualifications, age limits, and other requirements.
Online Registration: Visit the official OSSC website and find the link for online registration. Complete the registration process by providing necessary details such as personal information, educational qualifications, and other required information.
Application Form: Fill out the application form accurately. Provide the required information, including details about educational qualifications, teaching experience (if applicable), and personal information.
Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of necessary documents, such as educational certificates, photographs, and signatures, as per the specifications mentioned in the application guidelines.
Application Fee Payment: Pay the application fee through the specified online payment methods. The amount and modes of payment will be mentioned in the official notification.
Submit Application: After completing the form and payment, submit the application online. Take note of the application number or confirmation details for future reference.
Print Application Form: Print a copy of the completed application form for your records. This may be needed during later stages of the recruitment process.
Educational Qualification Certificates: Copies of certificates and mark sheets proving the candidate's eligibility, typically a Bachelor's degree with B.Ed in a relevant subject.
Teaching Experience Certificate (if applicable): If the notification specifies teaching experience requirements, provide relevant experience certificates.
Date of Birth Proof: Birth certificate, SSLC/Class 10 certificate, or any other document verifying the candidate's date of birth.
Category Certificate (if applicable): Caste certificate for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC categories. Other categories may require relevant certificates.
Residence Certificate: Domicile certificate or any other document proving the candidate's residence in Odisha or as specified in the notification.
Photo ID Proof: Aadhar card, passport, voter ID, or any other government-issued identity card.
Photograph and Signature: Recent passport-sized photographs and the candidate's signature in the specified format and size.
Application Form Printout: A printed copy of the completed application form. This may be needed during later stages of the recruitment process.
Payment Confirmation: Proof of fee payment for the application. This could be a transaction receipt or confirmation generated during the online payment process.
Educational Qualifications:
Age Limit:
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Category | Application Fee (INR) |
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General | ₹400 |
SC/ST | ₹200 |
Section | Sub-sections | Description |
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General Hindi | Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary | Passage understanding, sentence completion, error correction, synonyms/antonyms, idioms/phrases |
General English | Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary | Passage understanding, error correction, sentence structure, verb tenses, synonyms/antonyms, common idioms |
General Awareness | Current Affairs, Odisha & India GK, History, Geography, Polity | Recent events, national/state symbols, historical landmarks, geographical features, political system, basic economic concepts |
Child Psychology & Development | Principles of Child Development, Learning Theories, Educational Psychology | Stages of child development, cognitive, social, emotional development, Piaget's theories, behaviorism, constructivism, classroom management techniques |
Pedagogy of the Concerned Subject | Teaching methods, Learning resources, Evaluation techniques | Specific strategies for teaching the chosen subject, using various resources like textbooks, technology, and assessments to measure student learning |
Subject Knowledge | In-depth understanding of the chosen subject | Varies depending on the chosen subject (Mathematics, Science, Social Science, etc.). Covers core concepts, theories, formulas, and applications. |
Section | Title | Author |
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General Hindi & English | - Arihant's Objective General Hindi | Arihant Experts |
- Lucent's Objective General English | R.S. Aggarwal | |
General Awareness | - Manohar Pandey's Rapid General Knowledge 2024 | Manohar Pandey |
- Pratiyogita Darpan's Current Affairs Yearly Magazine | Pratiyogita Darpan | |
Child Psychology & Development | - Child Development & Pedagogy for CTET & TETs | Ritu Sharma |
- Oswaal NTA CUET Child Development | Oswaal Publications | |
Pedagogy of the Concerned Subject | - Subject-specific pedagogy books or resources | Varies depending on chosen subject |
- NCERT textbooks | NCERT | |
Subject Knowledge | - Subject-specific reference books, textbooks, and study materials | Varies depending on chosen subject |
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