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Odisha Public Service Commission conducts this recruitment test for checking the eligibility of the candidates to fill in vacancies for the post of Post Graduate Teacher. The exam is conducted in two parts: A and B. Part A is compulsory and the total marks is 50 for this part. The total marks Part B carries a total of 100 marks. Part A will contain a total of 50 questions. The duration of the exam is 180 minutes.

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Registration

OPSC PGT Registration Process

The candidates have to follow the following steps in order to register for the OPSC PGT exam:

Go to the official website of OPSC: www.opsc.gov.in
Then the candidates have to go to the homepage and look for the ‘OPSC PGT Recruitment Notice’.
Click on the link for online application form.
Now the candidates will have to enter details such as name, address, date of birth, etc.
Then they will have to upload recent photographs and the required educational documents.
The next step is the payment of the application fees.
Click on ‘Submit’ after all the steps have been completed.
Download and take a printout of the form for future use.

Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for the PGT exam, the aspirants must check if they successfully the requirements such as the age limit, educational qualifications, nationality, experience, etc. The requirements are listed in the following table in detail:

Particulars	Details
Age Limit	Candidates must not be below the age of 21. Candidates must not be above the age of 21.
Educational Qualification	Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in the subject concerned with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. Or Candidates must have a two years integrated M.Sc from Regional College of Education NCERT in the concerned subject with a minimum of 50% aggregate. Must have a B.Ed or equivalent degree that is recognized by the National Council for Teacher’s Education, New Delhi. Desired Qualification: Diploma or degree in Computer Application.
Nationality	Must be citizens of India (Must know Odia)
Previous Experience	Not required

Application Fee

Candidates belonging to the General or OBC categories will have to pay a registration fee of INR 400 and those who belong to the SC?ST/PwD categories do not need to pay any fee for registration.

Exam Pattern

The written test will include General English, General Knowledge, and the subject involved for which the vacancies have been released.
The exam will be Objective Type, Multiple Choice Questions and will be taken in one paper which will carry 150 marks and 150 questions. The duration of the exam is three hours.
The exam will have two parts: Part A which will be compulsory and Part B which will be taken on the subject concerned.
The mandatory Part A will have 50 questions with a total of 50 marks.

Part B which will contain the subject concerned will contain 100 questions and will carry a total of 100 marks which will include the syllabus directed for postgraduate degree in the concerned subject.The pattern of the OPSC PGT exam is given in the table below:

Name of the subject	Marks
General English	50 marks
Computer Aptitude	50 marks
Pedagogy	50 marks
General Knowledge	50 marks
Subject concerned in Postgraduate	100 marks

The duration of the exam is 180 minutes. The total marks for the exam including Part A and Part B is 150.

Exam Highlight

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) 2025 exams will be held to recruit candidates for various administrative, technical, and other posts in the state government of Odisha. The exams will include popular recruitment drives like OPSC Civil Services (Group A & B), Medical Officers, Lecturers, and Assistant Professors, among others.

Key Highlights of the OPSC 2025 Exam:

Application Process: Candidates can apply online through the official OPSC website. The application form will require basic personal details, educational qualifications, and scanned copies of documents.
Exam Pattern: The selection process usually includes Prelims, Mains, and an Interview. The Prelims will have objective-type questions, while the Mains will consist of descriptive papers and optional subjects based on the post.
Syllabus: The syllabus will cover subjects like General Studies, Indian Polity, Geography, Current Affairs, and Odisha-specific topics.
Eligibility: Eligibility criteria vary depending on the post but generally require a graduate degree and certain age limits (usually 21-32 years for most posts).
Admit Card and Exam Date: The OPSC 2025 exam schedule will be available on the official website, with admit cards released closer to the exam date.

Reservation

The details of the relaxation are in the following data:

Category	Upper Age Limit Relaxation
SC and ST and Socio-Economic backward classes (SEBC), Women and Ex-Servicemen	5 years
PwD (with at least 40% permanent disability)	10 years
PwD belonging to SC/ ST/ SEBC	15 years

Counselling

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) 2025 counseling process is conducted after the declaration of the final results for various recruitment exams, such as the OPSC Civil Services (Group A & B), Medical Officers, Lecturers, and other posts. Counseling is an important step for selected candidates, where they undergo document verification, post allocation, and may be required to fill preferences for job postings.

Key Highlights of OPSC 2025 Counseling Process:

Eligibility for Counseling:

Only candidates who qualify the Prelims, Mains, and Interview (if applicable) are eligible for the counseling process. The final merit list will determine the candidates who are selected.

Document Verification:

The counseling begins with document verification. Candidates must carry original documents along with photocopies for verification. Common documents include:
Admit Card and Result Sheet
Educational Qualifications Certificates
Caste/Category Certificates (if applicable)
Birth Certificate or Class 10th Mark Sheet for age proof
Domicile Certificate (if required)
Aadhaar Card or any Government-issued photo ID

Choice Filling and Post Allotment:

Based on the available vacancies and the merit list, candidates may be asked to fill in their preferences for posting locations (e.g., districts or departments). The postings are allocated based on the candidate’s rank, preferences, and availability of vacancies.

Medical Fitness Examination:

Some posts, like Medical Officer, may require candidates to undergo a medical examination before final selection.

Joining Instructions:

After the post allotment, candidates will receive joining instructions. This will include information about their joining date, location, and other formalities like induction or training.

Syllabus

The syllabus for OPSC PGT includes arithmetical ability, general intelligence, reasoning, general knowledge, etc.

OPSC PGT Syllabus: English

The syllabus for General English is:

Prefix
Sentence Pattern
Tag Questions
Plural Forms
Odd Words
Prepositions
Suffix
Idioms and Phrases
Completion of paragraphs
Correction of errors (Underlined Part)
Spelling Test
Completion of passages
Arrangement of sentences
Fill in the blanks
Tense
Synonyms
Prepositions
Active and Passive Voice
Spotting Errors
Substitution
Adjectives
Homophones
Identification of Sentences
Nouns
Synonyms
Identification of errors
Antonyms
Completion of sentences
Transformation
Sentence Improvement
Joining Sentences
Error Correction (Phrase in Bold)
Articles
Gerunds

OPSC PGT Syllabus: Group B

The syllabus for PGT Group B syllabus is:

Current Affairs – National and International
Indian National Movement
Sports
Abbreviations
General Policy
Countries and Capitals
International and National Organizations
Science and Technology
Science – Inventions & Discoveries
Important Days
Indian History
Books and Authors
Awards and Honors
Capitals of India
Indian Economy
Budget and Five Year Plans

OPSC PGT Syllabus: Computer Aptitude

The PGT syllabus for Computer Aptitude is:

Networking with LAN/ WAN
Novel
Window OS client & server & Linux OS-client & server.
Web Services
Window Services
JSON
The query will be an added plus
Java & JavaScript
Manageable switch/router & wireless LAN with the network security
Firewall & antivirus
UML
Object-Oriented designing
Proposing and creating architecture and re-usable libraries in.NET
JavaScript
OS
Image processing, Digital signal processing
Image processing
VLSI
Embedded System
Grid Computing, Distributed
Knowledge of C++
Operating Systems – DOS
PHP
MS SQL Server
Oracle PL_SQL Architecture
ASP.NET
ADO.NET

OPSC PGT Syllabus: Pedagogy

The OPSC syllabus for PGT exam for Pedagogy is:

How children think and learn and why they ‘fail’ to achieve success in school.
Basic process of teaching and learning; learning as a social activity; social context of learning.
Children as ‘problem solvers’ and ‘scientific investigators’.
Alternative representations of learning in children, understanding the ‘errors’ as important steps in the process of learning.
Cognition and emotions.
Motivation and learning.
Factors contributing to personal and environmental learning

Exam

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) 2025 exams will be held to recruit candidates for various administrative, technical, and other posts in the state government of Odisha. The exams will include popular recruitment drives like OPSC Civil Services (Group A & B), Medical Officers, Lecturers, and Assistant Professors, among others.

Key Highlights of the OPSC 2025 Exam:

Application Process: Candidates can apply online through the official OPSC website. The application form will require basic personal details, educational qualifications, and scanned copies of documents.
Exam Pattern: The selection process usually includes Prelims, Mains, and an Interview. The Prelims will have objective-type questions, while the Mains will consist of descriptive papers and optional subjects based on the post.
Syllabus: The syllabus will cover subjects like General Studies, Indian Polity, Geography, Current Affairs, and Odisha-specific topics.
Eligibility: Eligibility criteria vary depending on the post but generally require a graduate degree and certain age limits (usually 21-32 years for most posts).
Admit Card and Exam Date: The OPSC 2025 exam schedule will be available on the official website, with admit cards released closer to the exam date.

Eligibilty Criteria

Before applying for the PGT exam, the aspirants must check if they successfully the requirements such as the age limit, educational qualifications, nationality, experience, etc. The requirements are listed in the following table in detail:

Particulars	Details
Age Limit	Candidates must not be below the age of 21. Candidates must not be above the age of 21.
Educational Qualification	Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in the subject concerned with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. Or Candidates must have a two years integrated M.Sc from Regional College of Education NCERT in the concerned subject with a minimum of 50% aggregate. Must have a B.Ed or equivalent degree that is recognized by the National Council for Teacher’s Education, New Delhi. Desired Qualification: Diploma or degree in Computer Application.
Nationality	Must be citizens of India (Must know Odia)
Previous Experience	Not required

Exam Pattern

The written test will include General English, General Knowledge, and the subject involved for which the vacancies have been released.
The exam will be Objective Type, Multiple Choice Questions and will be taken in one paper which will carry 150 marks and 150 questions. The duration of the exam is three hours.
The exam will have two parts: Part A which will be compulsory and Part B which will be taken on the subject concerned.
The mandatory Part A will have 50 questions with a total of 50 marks.

Part B which will contain the subject concerned will contain 100 questions and will carry a total of 100 marks which will include the syllabus directed for postgraduate degree in the concerned subject.The pattern of the OPSC PGT exam is given in the table below:

Name of the subject	Marks
General English	50 marks
Computer Aptitude	50 marks
Pedagogy	50 marks
General Knowledge	50 marks
Subject concerned in Postgraduate	100 marks

The duration of the exam is 180 minutes. The total marks for the exam including Part A and Part B is 150.

Syllabus

The syllabus for OPSC PGT includes arithmetical ability, general intelligence, reasoning, general knowledge, etc.

OPSC PGT Syllabus: English

The syllabus for General English is:

Prefix
Sentence Pattern
Tag Questions
Plural Forms
Odd Words
Prepositions
Suffix
Idioms and Phrases
Completion of paragraphs
Correction of errors (Underlined Part)
Spelling Test
Completion of passages
Arrangement of sentences
Fill in the blanks
Tense
Synonyms
Prepositions
Active and Passive Voice
Spotting Errors
Substitution
Adjectives
Homophones
Identification of Sentences
Nouns
Synonyms
Identification of errors
Antonyms
Completion of sentences
Transformation
Sentence Improvement
Joining Sentences
Error Correction (Phrase in Bold)
Articles
Gerunds

OPSC PGT Syllabus: Group B

The syllabus for PGT Group B syllabus is:

Current Affairs – National and International
Indian National Movement
Sports
Abbreviations
General Policy
Countries and Capitals
International and National Organizations
Science and Technology
Science – Inventions & Discoveries
Important Days
Indian History
Books and Authors
Awards and Honors
Capitals of India
Indian Economy
Budget and Five Year Plans

OPSC PGT Syllabus: Computer Aptitude

The PGT syllabus for Computer Aptitude is:

Networking with LAN/ WAN
Novel
Window OS client & server & Linux OS-client & server.
Web Services
Window Services
JSON
The query will be an added plus
Java & JavaScript
Manageable switch/router & wireless LAN with the network security
Firewall & antivirus
UML
Object-Oriented designing
Proposing and creating architecture and re-usable libraries in.NET
JavaScript
OS
Image processing, Digital signal processing
Image processing
VLSI
Embedded System
Grid Computing, Distributed
Knowledge of C++
Operating Systems – DOS
PHP
MS SQL Server
Oracle PL_SQL Architecture
ASP.NET
ADO.NET

OPSC PGT Syllabus: Pedagogy

The OPSC syllabus for PGT exam for Pedagogy is:

How children think and learn and why they ‘fail’ to achieve success in school.
Basic process of teaching and learning; learning as a social activity; social context of learning.
Children as ‘problem solvers’ and ‘scientific investigators’.
Alternative representations of learning in children, understanding the ‘errors’ as important steps in the process of learning.
Cognition and emotions.
Motivation and learning.
Factors contributing to personal and environmental learning

Counselling

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) 2025 counseling process is conducted after the declaration of the final results for various recruitment exams, such as the OPSC Civil Services (Group A & B), Medical Officers, Lecturers, and other posts. Counseling is an important step for selected candidates, where they undergo document verification, post allocation, and may be required to fill preferences for job postings.

Key Highlights of OPSC 2025 Counseling Process:

Eligibility for Counseling:

Only candidates who qualify the Prelims, Mains, and Interview (if applicable) are eligible for the counseling process. The final merit list will determine the candidates who are selected.

Document Verification:

The counseling begins with document verification. Candidates must carry original documents along with photocopies for verification. Common documents include:
Admit Card and Result Sheet
Educational Qualifications Certificates
Caste/Category Certificates (if applicable)
Birth Certificate or Class 10th Mark Sheet for age proof
Domicile Certificate (if required)
Aadhaar Card or any Government-issued photo ID

Choice Filling and Post Allotment:

Based on the available vacancies and the merit list, candidates may be asked to fill in their preferences for posting locations (e.g., districts or departments). The postings are allocated based on the candidate’s rank, preferences, and availability of vacancies.

Medical Fitness Examination:

Some posts, like Medical Officer, may require candidates to undergo a medical examination before final selection.

Joining Instructions:

After the post allotment, candidates will receive joining instructions. This will include information about their joining date, location, and other formalities like induction or training.

Old Question Papers

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) 2025 tests will comply with a comparable structure to previous years, and reviewing antique query papers is a precious part of education. Solving preceding years' question papers facilitates applicants recognize the examination pattern, the varieties of questions asked, and the level of issue throughout numerous topics.

Why Old Question Papers are Important:
Exam Pattern Familiarity: OPSC assessments typically include Prelims (goal kind) and Mains (descriptive kind). Reviewing antique papers lets in candidates to familiarize themselves with the sorts of questions asked in both ranges.
Identify Important Topics: By analyzing past papers, you may discover routine topics and attention your guidance on excessive-yield regions.
Time Management: Practicing with antique papers enables enhance time management skills, ensuring you could whole the examination in the given time body.
Improve Accuracy: Regular exercise with beyond papers enables you work on accuracy and reduces the chances of making errors all through the real exam.
Where to Find OPSC Old Question Papers:
-Official OPSC Website: The OPSC frequently gives preceding years' question papers below the "Examination" segment.
- Study Material Websites: Websites like GradeUp, Testbook, and Oliveboard may additionally provide collections of OPSC's preceding years' papers.
- Books: Some OPSC coaching books also consist of solved previous years’ papers.
Conclusion:
Using OPSC vintage question papers as a part of your education approach will give you an area in know-how the exam's needs and improving your probabilities of achievement.

Prep Materials

Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) 2025 exam requires a focused and structured study method for success. Whether you are preparing for Civil Service (Group A & B), Medical Professional, Teacher, or other exams, proper preparation materials are the key to cracking the exam. Below is a detailed guide to important grooming items to consider:

1. Understand the syllabus and structure of the OPSC exam
Before going into preparation, it is important to understand the curriculum and exam schedule. OPSC exams usually consist of Prelims, Mains and Interview stages. Here are some excerpts:

Prelims:
General Studies (GS) and Optional Subject (for elective paper candidates).
Prelims exams usually involve objective questions (MCQs).
The main method:
Academic Papers: These usually deal with Indian politics, economics, geography, science and technology, and ethics.
Paper Choice: Candidates can choose their topic based on their circumstances or preferences.
Language Sheet: Usually includes Odia or English for certain posts.
interview:
The final stage, which tests the candidate’s personality and decision-making ability.
2. NCERT Books (Class 6-12) .
Start building your basic foundation with NCERT books. This book will help you understand the basic concepts needed for the General Studies Department.

Indian Politics : "Indian Politics" M.Sc. Laxmikant (for understanding the Indian Constitution and Government).
History: Bipin Chandra's "Independence Struggle of India" and "History of Modern India" (if you want a thorough knowledge of modern history).
Geography: "A Certificate in Physical and Human Geography" by G.C. Leong (if you want a clear physical geography).

Admit card

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) 2025 admit card is an crucial file for candidates acting for various tests conducted through OPSC, inclusive of the OPSC Civil Services, Medical Officer, Lecturer, and different recruitment exams.

Key Information on OPSC 2025 Admit Card:
Release Date:

The OPSC admit card is normally launched 10-15 days before the examination date. For instance, if the OPSC 2025 exam is scheduled for June, the admit card will probably be available in early June.
How to Download:

Visit the legit OPSC website: www.Opsc.Gov.In
Go to the Admit Card phase, that's commonly listed beneath the What's New or Examination tabs.
Log in with your Registration Number and Date of Birth (or different credentials, relying at the examination).
Once logged in, discover and download your admit card.
Print a copy for exam day.

Details at the Admit Card: The OPSC admit card commonly carries:

Candidate’s Name and Photograph
Roll Number and Registration Number
Exam Date and Time
Venue/Location of the Exam Center
Instructions for the Exam Day (e.G., gadgets allowed, reporting time)
Important Instructions:

Identity Proof: Carry a valid picture ID in conjunction with your admit card.
Exam Center: Confirm the examination middle place and ensure you reach nicely earlier than the reporting time.
Items Not Allowed: Electronic gadgets like phones, calculators, or smartwatches are generally not allowed inside the examination corridor.
In Case of Discrepancy:

If there may be any issue with the admit card (which includes wrong info), at once touch the OPSC helpdesk for corrections earlier than the exam.