Odisha TGT Recruitment 2025 Notification for 1652 Vacancies to Be Announced Soon

The School and Mass Education Department of Odisha is gearing up to release the official notification for Odisha TGT Recruitment 2025. A total of 1652 teaching vacancies across Fully Aided High Schools are expected to be filled. Hence, the School and Mass Education Department of Odisha has raised an official requisition to fast-track the release of the recruitment. If you’re aspiring to join the government education sector in Odisha, now’s the time to start preparing. Here’s a complete overview of the upcoming Odisha TGT Recruitment, including expected vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, and more.

Odisha TGT Recruitment 2025: Overview

Odisha TGT Vacancy 2025: Category-Wise Distribution

As per the tentative data, a total of 1823 teaching vacancies have been identified across various categories in Fully Aided High Schools. These include 411 vacancies for ST, 296 for SC, 204 for SEBC, and 912 for UR candidates. However, after excluding 170 posts from Minority Managed Schools and 1 Urdu Teacher post under court stay, the final number of vacancies for which the government will raise requisition stands at 1652.

Odisha TGT Eligibility Criteria 2025

While the official notification is awaited, based on previous recruitment norms, the following eligibility conditions are expected:

Educational Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks.
• B.Ed. from a recognized institution is mandatory.
• Proficiency in Odia (must have passed Odia as a language subject in school or equivalent).

Age Limit:

• Minimum: 21 years
• Maximum: 38 years (as per previous norms)
• Age relaxation for SC/ST/SEBC/Women/Ex-Servicemen/PwD as per Odisha Govt. rules.

Odisha TGT Application Process 2025

Once the notification is out, candidates will need to apply online via the official portal. Here’s a quick rundown of the steps.

• Visit the official website: www.sme.odisha.gov.in
• Go to the “Recruitment” section.
• Find and click on the Odisha TGT Recruitment 2025 notification.
• Register yourself and fill in the application form.
• Upload documents: photograph, signature, and qualification certificates.
• Pay the application fee (as applicable).
• Submit the application and download a copy for your records.

Odisha TGT Application Fee

The official notification will confirm the exact application fee, but based on previous recruitment trends, candidates from the General and OBC categories are likely to pay around ₹500. For applicants belonging to SC, ST, PwD, and Women categories, the fee is expected to be ₹200 or may be fully exempted. The fee will likely be payable online through debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.

Odisha TGT Salary 2025

The Trained Graduate Teachers are expected to receive salary under the 7th Pay Commission guidelines:

• Pay Scale: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 (Level 10)
• Other Benefits: DA, HRA, medical allowance, and pension (as per government norms)

Odisha TGT Selection Process 2025

The selection process is likely to follow the standard procedure adopted in earlier TGT recruitments:

• Written Examination:  Objective-type questions on subject knowledge, general awareness, teaching aptitude, and reasoning.
• Document Verification:  Candidates shortlisted based on written test will be called for verification of educational and eligibility documents.
• Merit List Preparation: Final selection based on written exam performance and document scrutiny.

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