OPSC PGT Recruitment 2024: Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) is recruiting 1375 Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) for 50 Government Higher Secondary Schools and 106 Upgraded Higher Secondary Schools in the state. Applications for this opportunity open on January 31, 2024, and the online submission deadline is March 18, 2024.
| Organization Name | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Post Name | Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) |
| Advertisement No. | 25 OF 2023-24 |
| Total Vacancy | 1375 Posts |
| Job Category | Odisha Govt Job |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Registration Start | 31/01/2024 |
| Registration End | |
| Last Date to Submit the Application | 18/03/2024 (11:59 PM) |
| Application Fee | NIL |
| Job Location | Job in Odisha |
| Official Website | https://www.opsc.gov.in/ |
Vacancy Details
Educational Qualifications
- Master’s Degree: You must have a Master’s degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university with at least 50% marks. Additionally, you should have successfully completed either:
- Two-year Post Graduate Master’s Course: This program should be in the same subject as your Master’s degree and offered by a Regional College of Education recognized by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCERT). Minimum required marks: 50% aggregate.
- Integrated Six-year Post Graduate Master’s Course: This program should also be in the relevant subject and offered by an NCERT-recognized Regional College of Education. Minimum required marks: 50% aggregate.
- B.Ed. or Equivalent: You must possess a B.Ed. degree or an equivalent qualification recognized by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCERT).
- Exception: B.Ed. is not mandatory for subjects where it is not offered as a course.
- Diploma/Degree in Computer Application: Although desirable, it is not mandatory. You must provide a certificate for this qualification from a recognized university, college, or institution affiliated with a recognized university.
Additional Note: B.Ed. is not a mandatory requirement for PGT positions in subjects other than Botany, Chemistry, English, Economics, Geography, History, Hindi, Mathematics, Odia, Physics, Political Science, and Sanskrit.
Age Criteria
- Fresh Candidates: 21 to 38 years
- In-service Candidates: Up to 45 years (as on 01.01.2023)
- Age Relaxation: Applicable as per government norms
Method of Selection
- Written Examination (MCQ pattern)
- Personality Test and Interview (Viva Voce test)
- Negative marking for wrong answers
- Minimum qualifying marks: 33% (aggregate of Paper-I, Paper-II, Paper-III)
How To Apply OPSC Post Graduate Teachers recruitment 2024
Here are the steps to apply for OPSC PGTs Recruitment 2024:
- Visit the official website of OPSC at https://www.opsc.gov.in/.
- Read the notification carefully to understand the eligibility criteria and application process.
- Click on the apply online link and register yourself.
- Fill in the online application form with all the necessary details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents.
- Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.
- Keep track of important dates related to the recruitment process.
Note: Applications open from January 31st, 2024.
