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Odisha Secondary School Teachers Eligibility Test (OSSTET) is a mandatory examination in which all the people who are aspiring for the job of a secondary school teacher in Odisha are required to qualify to be eligible for the post.

The candidates are required to score 60% to qualify for the examination. The qualifying marks for candidates belonging to reserved categories such as SC/ ST/ PH/ SEBC need 50% marks to qualify for the examination. OSSTET is conducted only once a year. However, the candidates can take the examination as many times as they wish to.

Latest Notification

The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSEO) has not yet announced the dates for the OSSTET Recruitment 2022. The candidates can refer to the OSSTET official notification for the complete information about the exam process, its selection process, exam dates, syllabus and exam pattern.

Registration

The application process for OSSTET Recruitment is completely online. The candidates can apply for the OSSTET Recruitment 2022 once the application dates are announced by the board. The candidates need to apply online on the official website of BSE, Odisha.

How to Apply for OSSTET Recruitment 2022?

Visit the official website of BSE, Odisha.
Click on New Registration to create a new Login ID.
On successful registration, login ID and Password will be sent on the registered mail of the candidate.
Fill the application form with the required details.
Upload all the required documents in the prescribed format.
Proceed to pay the application fees.
Submit the Application Form.
Take the printout of the Application Form for future references.

Syllabus

The syllabus of OSSTET generally contains 4 sections. Section-1 focuses on Odia while Section-2 focuses on English. Section 3 consists of the subjects that a candidate is interested in teaching, while Section-4 focuses on Child Pedagogy. The syllabus for OSSTET Exam is as follows:

OSSTET Paper-1 Syllabus

OSSTET Paper-1 mainly includes English, Odia and the subject which a candidate is willing to teach, Child Pedagogy. The syllabus for OSSTET Paper-1 is as follows-:

Subject	Syllabus
English	Comprehension from Unseen Passage. Comprehension from Poem. Grammar and Usage (Prepositions, Direct and Indirect Speech, Passives, etc). Speaking Commonly Mispronounced Words. Pedagogy
Mathematics	Set Theory & its application. Probability. Sequence and series. Determinant and matrix. Mensuration. Analytical Solid Geometry. Trigonometry. Number System. Calculus of one variable. Quadratic Equations. Group. Statistics. Coordinate Geometry.
Chemistry	Basic Concepts. Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry. The states of Matter. General Principles of Extraction of Metals. Chemical reactions. Chemical Equilibria & Ionic Equilibria Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure. Hydrocarbons. Structure of Atom. Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry. Classification and Elements & Periodicity in properties.
Physics	Sound. Electromagnetic Induction. Electrostatics. Gravitation. Current Electricity. Motion. Optics. Properties of Matter.
Botany	Plant Diversity & Conservation. Plant Diseases and Control Measures. Growth Regulators in Plants. Reproduction in Plants. Tissue System. Mendelism. Photosynthesis.
Zoology	Taxonomy. Cytology. Genetics. Excretion. Nutrition. Evolution. Ecology. Circulation. Respiration. Control and Coordination.
History and Political Science	Great Rulers of Ancient India Local Governance Development of Art & Architecture during Mourya, Gupta, and Kushana ages. Development of literature & Science in Ancient India. Electoral Process and Election Commission. The growth of Indian nationalism. The rise of British Power in India from 1757 to 1856. Union Government. Indian National Movement. First world war and Russian Revolution. Second world war Causes and Consequences. Salient features of the Indian Constitution. Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Duties. Chief Secretary and District Collector India’s Foreign Policy and its relation with neighbours, etc.
Geography and Economics	The physical geography of India. Resources with special reference to India. Emerging concerns of the Indian Economy. Indian Economy and current challenges. Economic Development. Money and banking. Globe and maps. Economic development. Emerging Concerns of Indian Economy.
Urdu	Grammar Novel/ short story Poetry Drama Pedagogy Prose
Telugu	Language. Contributions of famous literates for development of Telugu language. Teaching methods and aids. Unseen poetry passage. Grammatical items. Assessment of learning. Education.
Sanskrit	Language Items. Comprehension. Grammar and sutra method. Learning Sanskrit. The contribution of famous Poets & Authors. Method of assessment learning Sanskrit language & literature, Planning of assessment of teaching prose & poetry.
Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management & Evaluation	Growth & Development. Addressing Classroom diversity. Understanding the learning process Educational Management. Assessment and Evaluation, LearningSchool Development Plan. Addressing problems of adolescence Recent developments in assessment Approaches to understanding the nature of intelligence. Organizing learning. Factors affecting different developmental aspects. Critical Pedagogy

OSSTET Paper-2 Syllabus

OSSTET Paper-2 consists of English, Physical Education and Child Pedagogy. The syllabus for Paper-2 is as follows-:

Subject	Syllabus
English	Comprehension from Unseen Passage. Comprehension from Poem. Grammar and Usage (Prepositions, Direct and Indirect Speech, Passives, etc). Speaking Commonly Mispronounced Words. Pedagogy
C.P.Ed & B.P.Ed.	Principle and History of Physical Education. Methods of Physical Education. Officiating and Coaching. Organization, Administration & Recreation. Anatomy Physiology & Health Education. Sports Psychology.
Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management & Evaluation	Child Development. Pedagogy. School Management & Evaluation.

Eligibility Criteria

The candidates need to fulfil minimum criteria to be eligible for the OSSTET Recruitment 2022. The eligibility criteria which a candidate needs to satisfy for OSSTET Recruitment 2022 is-:

The candidate should be a Citizen of India.
The candidate should have passed his/her Higher Secondary Examination from BSE Odisha. If the candidate is from CBSE/ICE board, then they must have studied and passed Odia as one of their subjects.
The candidate should be a permanent resident of Odisha and should be fluent in Odia. candidates from other states are not eligible.
The candidates should have passed their Bachelor's Degree in the respective discipline with at least 50% from a recognized university. The candidates should also hold a B.Ed Degree from a university recognized by NCTE.

Application Fee

The candidates are required to pay the application fees at the time of filling the application form. The payments can be made through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or, Bank Challan. The payment can be made online as well as offline mode. The application fees paid by the candidates is as follows:

Category	Application Fees
General/ OBC/ SEBC	INR 500
SC/ ST	INR 300

Exam Pattern

The OSSTET Exam contains two papers. Paper-1 is for the candidates who wish to apply for the post of TGT in an academic subject. Paper-2 is for the candidates who wish to apply for the post of sports teacher. The language of the question paper is English except for the language paper.

OSSTET Paper-1 Exam Pattern

OSSTET Paper-1 has different sections depending upon the subject which a candidate is willing to teach. The OSSTET Paper-1 Exam Pattern is given below:

Part	Subject	Marks	Duration
Section-1	Odia	20	2 hours and 30 Minutes
Section-2	English	20
Section-3	Mathematics and Science for TGT Science. Social Studies for TGT Arts. Hindi/Sanskrit/Telugu/Urdu for TGT in a language subject	60
Section-4	Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management, and Evaluation	50
Total		150 Marks

OSSTET Paper-2 Exam Pattern

Paper-2 is conducted for the candidates who are willing to take up the job of a physical education teacher. The OSSTET Paper-2 Exam Pattern is as follows:

Part	Subject	Marks	Duration
Section-1	Odia	20	2 hours and 30 Minutes
Section-2	English	20
Section-3	C.P.Ed & B.P.Ed.	60
Section-4	Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management, and Evaluation	50
Total		150 Marks

Eligibilty Criteria