Published On: 31-07-2024 , Updated On: 31-07-2024
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced the OPSC PGT Recruitment 2024, offering 1375 vacancies for Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs). While the exact exam date for 2024 is yet to be disclosed, it will be published on the official OPSC website https://www.opsc.gov.in/ soon. The selection process will include a Written Test, a Personality Test, and an Interview. For detailed information on the exam pattern and selection criteria, continue reading.
OPSC has rolled out a significant recruitment drive for 1375 Post Graduate Teacher positions. These vacancies are distributed across 50 Government Higher Secondary Schools and 106 Upgraded Higher Secondary Schools under the Department of School and Mass Education in Odisha. Selected candidates will be employed temporarily, with a salary as per Pay Level 10 under ORSP Rules 2017, potentially leading to permanent status.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Body | Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) |
| Post Name | Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1375 |
| Department | Department of School and Mass Education |
| Job Location | Odisha |
| Application Fee | None |
| Selection Process | Written Test (Paper I, II, III), Personality Test, Interview |
| Salary | Pay Level 10 |
| Job Type | Temporary (likely to be made permanent) |
| Official Website | https://www.opsc.gov.in/ |
The specific date for the OPSC PGT Exam 2024 has not been announced yet. The Odisha Public Service Commission will release the exam date on their official website https://www.opsc.gov.in/. The exact details regarding the exam schedule, timing, and venue will be provided along with the admit card.
The application period for OPSC PGT Recruitment 2024 has concluded. Upcoming important dates are as follows:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 30th December 2023 |
| Online Application Start Date | 31st January 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 2nd March 2024 |
| OPSC PGT Admit Card 2024 | To be announced |
| OPSC PGT Exam Date 2024 | To be announced |
The OPSC PGT Notification 2024 (Advertisement No. 25/2023-24) was released on 30th December 2023. The notification provides comprehensive details about subject-specific vacancies, educational qualifications, age limits, selection process, exam patterns, and salary information. Candidates are advised to download and review the notification PDF from the official website to ensure they meet all requirements before applying.
The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced a total of 1375 vacancies for Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) across various disciplines in its 2024 recruitment drive. Out of these, 461 vacancies are reserved specifically for women. The following table provides a detailed breakdown of the subject-wise vacancies as outlined in the OPSC PGT Notification 2024:
| Discipline | Total Vacancies | Reserved for Women |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | 05 | 01 |
| Botany | 50 | 18 |
| Commerce | 48 | 17 |
| Chemistry | 69 | 24 |
| Education | 28 | 10 |
| English | 193 | 63 |
| Economics | 151 | 50 |
| Geography | 07 | 02 |
| Geology | 02 | — |
| Hindi | 14 | 05 |
| History | 141 | 46 |
| Home Science | 16 | 06 |
| Logic/Philosophy | 51 | 17 |
| Mathematics | 40 | 13 |
| Odia | 223 | 75 |
| Physics | 63 | 21 |
| Political Science | 142 | 47 |
| Psychology | 16 | 06 |
| Sanskrit | 21 | 08 |
| Sociology | 35 | 12 |
| Statistics | 09 | 03 |
| Zoology | 50 | 17 |
| Urdu | 01 | — |
| Total | 1375 | 461 |
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria specified in the OPSC PGT Notification 2024 can apply online. The application process must be completed through the official OPSC website: https://www.opsc.gov.in/. Only online applications are accepted; no other application methods will be considered.
The selection process consists of two main stages:
The OPSC Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) Recruitment 2024 examination will be divided into three distinct papers:
Paper I: This paper will cover General English and General Knowledge. It includes 100 questions, each worth 1 mark, for a total of 100 marks. The duration for Paper I is 2 hours.
Paper II: This paper will focus on the first part of the concerned optional subject. It also consists of 100 questions with a total of 100 marks. Candidates will have 2 hours to complete this paper.
Paper III: This paper will address the second part of the concerned optional subject. It is structured similarly to Paper II, with 100 questions and 100 marks, and will be completed within 2 hours.
Each paper is designed to assess both general knowledge and specific subject expertise, with a total of 300 questions across the three papers.
| OPSC PGT Recruitment 2024 PDF |