OSSSC Teacher Recruitment 2024: Apply for 2629 Vacancies by October 10

The Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) invites applications for Teacher positions. Candidates should review the eligibility criteria, including educational qualifications, age limit, and experience, before applying. The application deadline is 5th October 2024. For more details and to apply online, visit the official OSSSC recruitment page at www.osssc.gov.in.

Recruitment Organization	Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) Odisha
Post Name	TGT Arts, TGT Science (PCM), TGT Science (CBZ), Hindi, Sanskrit, Telegu, Physical Education Teacher, Tribal Language Teacher and Sevak/Sevika for Government Schools under ST & SC Development, M & BCW Department
Total Vacancies	2629
Application Mode	Online
Job Location	Odisha
Job Period	Full-time

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1. OSSSC Teacher Recruitment 2024 : Important Dates

2. OSSSC Teacher Recruitment 2024 : Vacancy Details and Pay Scale

3. OSSSC Teacher Recruitment 2024 : Eligibility Criteria

Detailed Eligibility Criteria

A) Age & Educational Qualification:

Age Requirement:
- Minimum Age: 21 years as of 1st January 2024.
- Maximum Age: 38 years as of 1st January 2024.
- The date of birth must be as recorded in the HSC certificate issued by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, or an equivalent certificate from any recognized Board/Council/Indian University.
Educational Qualification:
- Candidates must possess the prescribed minimum educational qualification as of 1st January 2024.
Relaxation of Upper Age Limit:
- SC/ST/SEBC/Women Candidates: 5 years relaxation.
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 10 years relaxation.
- Ex-Servicemen: The upper age limit is relaxable by the total period of service rendered in defense services. However, those with more than six months to retire or be discharged from service as of the last date of submission of the online application are not eligible. Ex-Servicemen who have already secured regular employment under the State Government will get the benefit of age relaxation but will not be eligible for reservation in the State Government.
- Multiple Categories: Candidates belonging to more than one category can only avail of one relaxation, whichever is most beneficial.
- PwD with SC/ST/SEBC: Cumulative age relaxation of 10 years over the normal relaxation available to SC/ST/SEBC candidates.
Language Proficiency in Odia:
- Candidates must be able to speak, read, and write Odia and must have:
  - Passed the Middle School Examination with Odia as a language subject; or
  - Passed Matriculation or equivalent examination with Odia as the medium of examination in non-language subjects; or
  - Passed in Odia as a language subject in the final examination of Class VII or above from a school recognized by the Government of Odisha or the Central Government; or
  - Passed a test in Odia in M.E. School Standard conducted by the School & Mass Education Department.

B) Other Eligibility Criteria:

Nationality: Must be a citizen of India.
Character: Must be of good character.
Marital Status: If married, must not have more than one spouse living, unless exempted by the Government under permissible personal law.
Sports Reservation: Candidates claiming reservation as Sportspersons must possess a Sports Identity Card issued by the Sports & Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha, as on the date of submission of the application and must upload a scanned copy of the original (not photocopy) Sports ID card online.
PwD Reservation: Candidates claiming reservation under the PwD category must possess a Permanent Disability Certificate with at least 40% disability. They must belong to the appropriate category and sub-category of disability. Candidates must upload a scanned copy of the original Unique Disability Identity (UDID) card issued by the competent authority. Temporary disability is not accepted, and such applications will be rejected. To use a scribe during the examination, candidates must obtain written permission from the ADM-cum-District Superintendent concerned at least three days before the exam date.
Ex-Servicemen Reservation: Ex-Servicemen must possess a Discharge Certificate or documents in support of service rendered in defense services. They must also provide an undertaking that they have not availed of any re-employment under the Government of Odisha or India till the date of application.
Debarment: Candidates debarred from recruitment examinations for a certain period by the Commission are not eligible to appear during that period.
Fulfillment of Conditions: All eligibility conditions must be fulfilled as of the date of the advertisement.

4. OSSSC Teacher Recruitment 2024 : Examination Fee

NO EXAMINATION FEE IS PAYABLE FOR APPLYING FOR THE POSTS.

5. OSSSC Teacher Recruitment 2024 : How to apply

Follow these steps to apply for the OSSSC Teacher Recruitment 2024:

1. Registration/Re-registration Process:

Step 1: Access the Website
- Visit the official website of the Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) at www.osssc.gov.in.
Step 2: Viewing Instructions
- On the homepage, click on “How do I register/re-register/apply” to view detailed instructions.
- Instructions will appear on the screen by clicking “Registered User” or “New User” based on your status.
Step 3: Registration (For New Users)
- If you are applying for the first time, click on “Apply Online” on the homepage.
- Fill in the Registration Form with the necessary details to create a new account.
Step 4: Re-registration (For Registered Users)
- If you have registered previously, login with your User ID.
- Select the “Re-registration” option under the Applicant Menu to apply for this post.
Step 5: Online Application Submission
- After completing the Registration/Re-registration process, login to your account.
- Fill out the Online Application Form with accurate information as per your documents.
- Ensure that all fields are completed as guided by the system.
- Incomplete applications will be rejected.

2. Pre-Requisites for Registration/Re-registration and Online Application:

Specimen Signature:
- Prepare a scanned copy of your full specimen signature in “jpg/jpeg/png” format, ranging between 20KB to 50KB, for uploading.
Certificates and Mark Sheets:
- Keep all educational certificates and mark sheets ready for filling in the details during the Online Application process.
Photograph:
- Prepare a recent passport-size colored photograph, scanned in “jpg/jpeg/png” format, ranging between 20KB to 100KB, for uploading.
Clarity of Scanned Documents:
- Ensure that the photograph and signature are clear and identifiable; otherwise, the application may be rejected.
Email ID and Mobile Number:
- Use a valid personal email ID and mobile number, which should remain active throughout the recruitment process.
- Do not share your email ID or mobile number with others. If you do not have a valid email ID, create a new one.

3. Submission of Original Certificates/Documents during Verification:

Candidates need to produce the following original certificates/documents during the verification process:

Caste/Disability Certificate:
- For SC/ST/SEBC/PwD candidates, submit the relevant certificate issued by a competent authority.
Educational Certificates:
- Submit your HSC pass certificate, 10+2 pass certificate, or equivalent, along with +3 pass certificate and mark sheets.
Training Certificates:
- Submit the training pass certificate and mark sheet (as per the post) from an NCTE recognized institution.
Out-of-State Qualifications:
- If your qualifications are from outside Odisha, submit the required documents as mentioned in the advertisement.
B.Ed./C.T./OSSTET/OTET Certificates:
- Submit certificates related to B.Ed., C.T., OSSTET, or OTET as per the required educational qualifications.
Odia Language Certificate:
- Submit a certificate proving your proficiency in Odia as a language subject in the final examination of Class VII or a test conducted by the School & Mass Education Department, Odisha.
Ex-Servicemen Documents:
- Submit a discharge certificate, identity card, and documents proving service in the defense services. Also, provide an undertaking that no other employment benefit under Ex-Servicemen has been availed.
Sports ID Card:
- If claiming reservation as a sportsperson, submit the ID card issued by the Sports & Youth Services Department of Odisha.
Residence Certificate:
- Submit a residence certificate issued by the competent authority.

6. OSSSC Teacher Recruitment 2024 : Plan of Examinations

The recruitment process for the OSSSC Teacher positions involves multiple stages as outlined below:

A) Written Test (MCQ Type in OMR/CBRT Mode)

Paper-I:
- Compulsory for All Posts:
  - The level of questions will be up to the +2 standard.
  - This paper is mandatory for all candidates, regardless of the post they are applying for.
Paper-II:
- Subject-Specific Questions:
  - This paper will consist of questions relevant to the specific posts.
  - Standard of Questions:
    - For TGT Arts, TGT Science (PCM), TGT Science (CBZ), Hindi Teacher, and Sanskrit Teacher positions, the questions will be up to the graduation level.
    - For PET, Sevak/Sevika, and Tribal Language Teacher positions, the questions will be up to the +2 standard.
- Mode of Examination: The exact mode of the Written Test (whether OMR or CBRT) will be notified later.

1. Paper-1

2. Paper-2

B) Tribal Language Skill Test

Screening for Skill Test:
- Candidates applying for the Tribal Language Teacher (TLT) position will be screened based on merit from the Written Test. The top candidates, at a ratio of 2 times the number of vacancies, will be invited for the Tribal Language Skill Test.
- Purpose: To assess the oral tribal language efficiency in pedagogic transactions.
- Nature: Qualifying in nature, with a passing mark of 40% (20 out of 50).

C) Negative Marking

Penalties for Incorrect Answers:
- For each incorrect answer, one-third (0.33) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted.
- If more than one answer is provided for a question, it will be considered incorrect, and the same penalty will apply.
- No penalty will be applied if a question is left unanswered.

D) Minimum Qualifying Marks

SEBC, ST, SC, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, and Sportsperson Candidates:
- Minimum qualifying marks: 30% in each paper.
Other Candidates:
- Minimum qualifying marks: 35% in each paper.

E) Provisional Master Merit List

Preparation:
- The Provisional Master Merit List will be prepared based on the sum total of marks secured in both Paper-I and Paper-II.
- The list will be published on the OSSSC web portal.
- Note: Candidates who fail to appear in the Written Test will not be considered further in the recruitment process.

F) Document Verification

Screening and Shortlisting:
- Candidates who secure the minimum qualifying marks will be screened at 125% of the number of vacancies, category-wise.
- These candidates will be shortlisted for Document Verification.
Verification Process:
- Original documents will not be verified for admission to the examination but will be verified later by the Collectors concerned before issuing the appointment order.
- Provisional Admission: The candidature remains provisional until validation by the appointing authority.

7. OSSSC Teacher Recruitment 2024 : Place and Date of Examination

1. Written Test:

Location: The Written Test will be conducted across all districts in Odisha.
Date: The specific date for the Written Test will be announced later.
Notification: The date, time, and venue for the Written Test will be communicated to eligible candidates through admission letters, which will be issued online.

2. Tribal Language Skill Test:

Eligibility: Applicants who qualify for the Written Test for the Tribal Language Teacher position will be required to take a Tribal Language Skill Test.
Purpose: This test will assess the candidate’s oral efficiency in the tribal language relevant to pedagogic transactions.
Nature of Test: The Tribal Language Skill Test is of qualifying nature only.
Date: The Tribal Language Skill Test will be conducted within two months after the Written Test.

3. Notifications:

Admission Letters: Admission letters with details of the examination will be issued online. The specific date for the release of these letters will be notified on the official website.
Regular Updates: Candidates are advised to regularly visit the OSSSC website to stay updated on examination schedules and other important notices.

8. OSSSC Teacher Recruitment 2024 : Selection Process

District-Wise Provisional Select List

Formation of the Select List:
- A provisional select list will be prepared for each district, based on the screening of eligible candidates.
- Category-Wise: The list will be drawn separately for each district and category, in line with the advertised vacancies for each post.
- Allocation Criteria: Allocations will be based on:
  - Merit: Candidates’ performance in the recruitment examinations.
  - Preferences: The choices/preferences of posts and districts as indicated by the candidates during the application process.

Results Publication

Provisional Results:
- The district-wise provisional results and select list will be published on the OSSSC Commission’s website: www.osssc.gov.in.
- Provisional Status: The results will remain provisional until the candidature is accepted by the requisitioning authority or the appointing authority.

Cancellation/Disqualification of Candidature

Grounds for Disqualification:
- Any misrepresentation, suppression, or furnishing of incorrect information, or manipulation by the candidate in the online application will lead to cancellation or disqualification.
- Impact: This disqualification can occur at any stage of the recruitment process, even after the appointment order has been issued.