The State Selection Board, Odisha, has released a notification for the recruitment of Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) in non-government aided Higher Secondary schools on 7th March 2024. The application window for this recruitment drive is open from 18th March to 18th April 2024.
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 7th March 2024
- Application Period: 18th March to 18th April 2024
Vacancies
A total of 1061 vacancies are available for the position of PGT.
Post Name
PGT
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the PGT position, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Educational Qualification:
- Master’s Degree with at least 50% marks in the relevant subject.
- Alternatively, completion of a six-year integrated Master’s course from a recognized Regional College of Education.
- Possession of a B.Ed. degree recognized by NCTE. (Not mandatory for certain subjects)
- Age Limit:
- Minimum age: 21 years
- Maximum age: 38 years (with exceptions for specific groups)
Application Fee
- Unreserved and SEBC: ₹500
- SC, ST, PwD (40% or more disability): ₹200
For more details, candidates can refer to the PDF Notification or directly Apply Here.
Subject-wise Vacancy Details
Candidates may check the subject-wise position details below:
| S.No. | Subject | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Botany | 29 |
| 2 | Chemistry | 35 |
| 3 | Commerce | 21 |
| 4 | Economics | 141 |
| 5 | Education | 50 |
| 6 | English | 148 |
| 7 | Geography | 5 |
| 8 | Geology | 2 |
| 9 | Hindi | 1 |
| 10 | History | 146 |
| 11 | Home Science | 7 |
| 12 | IRPM | 2 |
| 13 | Logic | 38 |
| 14 | Mathematics | 39 |
| 15 | Odia | 130 |
| 16 | Physics | 35 |
| 17 | Pol. Science | 144 |
| 18 | Psychology | 7 |
| 19 | Sanskrit | 38 |
| 20 | Sociology | 15 |
| 21 | Telugu | 2 |
| 22 | Urdu | 1 |
| 23 | Zoology | 25 |
| Total | 1061 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Master’s Degree in the subject they want to teach from a recognized university with at least 50% marks.
- Alternatively, completion of a six-year integrated Master’s course from a Regional College of Education recognized by NCERT.
- Possession of a B.Ed. degree recognized by NCTE. (Not mandatory for certain subjects)
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 21 years
- Maximum age: 38 years (as of January 1, 2024)
- Exceptions for certain groups:
- Candidates from specific groups like SC, ST, SEBC, women, or ex-servicemen can be up to 5 years older.
- Candidates with a disability of 40% or more can be up to 10 years older.
- Persons with disabilities from SC/ST/SEBC categories can be up to 15 years older.
Application Fee
The application fee varies based on the candidate’s category:
- Unreserved and SEBC: ₹500
- SC, ST, and PwD (40% or more disability): ₹200
Candidates must ensure to pay the fee within the specified deadline to avoid any inconvenience.
For more information and updates, candidates are encouraged to visit the official website.