DSE Odisha Teacher Exam Guide 2026
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📊 DSE Odisha Recruitment Overview
| Recruiting Body | Directorate of Secondary Education, Odisha |
|---|---|
| Official Website | https://dseodisha.in |
| Post | Hindi Teacher, Sanskrit Teacher, Physical Education Teacher, etc. |
| Number of Vacancies | 11403 |
| Application Start Date | 3rd January 2022 |
| Last Date to Apply | 31st January 2022 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 21 February 2022 |
| CBT Test | 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12 March 2022 |
| Result | 21st April 2022 |
| DV Date | To be Notified |
| State | Government Jobs In Odisha |
| Qualification | Government Teacher Jobs |
📊 Exam Information 2
| Posts | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| TGT Arts | 3308 |
| TGT Science (PCM) | 2370 |
| TGT Science (CBZ) | 1544 |
| Hindi Teacher | 1753 |
| Sanskrit Teacher | 1188 |
| Telugu Teacher | 22 |
| Physical Education Teacher | 1218 |
| Total | 11403 |
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- Others
- INR 600
- Category
- Application Fee
- ST/SC/PWD
- INR 400
📊 Application Fee
- PWD
- 10 years
- Category
- Age Relaxation
- SC/ST/SEBC/Women
- 5 years
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Posts | Qualification |
|---|---|
| TGT Arts | Bachelor Degree in Arts/Commace or a Shastri (Sanskrit) Degree from a recognised university with two school subjects (school subjects as defined in the proviso here under) from a recognized university having 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PWD/SEBC candidates) and Bachelor in Education (B. Ed)/3-year integrated B.Ed.- M.Ed .from a NCTE recognized Institution OR Four-year Integrated B.A, B.Ed. from a NCTE recognized Institution with two school subjects (school subjects as defined in the proviso here under) having 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PwD/SEBC candidates) |
| TGT Science | Bachelor Degree in Science/B. Tech/ B.E. with two school subjects (school subjects as defined in the provi here under) from a recognized university having 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PWD/SEBC candidates) and Bachelor in Education (B. Ed)/3-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. from a NCTE recognized Institution OR Four-year Integrated B. Sc. B.Ed. from a NCTE recognized Institution with two school subjects (school subjects as defined in the proviso here under) having 50% marks in aggregate (45%for SC/ST/PWD/SEBC candidates) Provided that: In any case the candidate must have passed the Bachelor Degree with any two school subjects offered as Pass/Hons/Elective/optional subject out of the following: a) For Trained Graduate Teacher-Science (PCM): Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, b)For Trained Graduate Teacher-Science (CBZ): Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Biology, Biotechnology |
| Hindi Teacher | Bachelor's degree from a recognized University with Hindi as one of the electives /Optional/Pass/ Honours subject with minimum 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PWD/ SEBC candidates) AND one of the following Training qualifications a) Hindi Shikshan Parangat from Kendriya Hindi Sansthan, Agra b) B.H.Ed., a course prescribed by NCTE, from a recognized University/ Institution c) B. Ed in Hindi, a course prescribed by NCTE, from Dakshin Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha, Madras. d)B. Ed from an NCTE recognized institution. OR Bachelor's degree from a recognized University with minimum 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PwD /SEBC candidates) with one of the following qualifications; a) Rastrabhasa Ratna from Rastrabhasa Prachar Samiti, Wardha b) Shastri (Hindi) from Orissa Rastrabhasa Parishad, Puri c) Snataka (Acquired by June-2005, the date up to which the temporary recognition has been granted) from Hindi Shiksha Samiti, Orissa, Cuttack one of the following Training qualifications: AND a) Hindi Shikshan Parangat from Kendriya Hindi Sansthan, Agra b) B.H.Ed a course prescribed by NCTE, from a recognized University/Institution c) B. Ed in Hindi, a course prescribed by NCTE, from Dakshin Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha, Madras. d) B. Ed from an NCTE recognized institution. |
| Classical Teacher (Sanskrit) | Bachelor's Degree with Sanskrit as one of the electives /optional/Honours /pass subjects from a recognized university with minimum 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PwD/SEBC candidates) and Shiksha Shastri (Sanskrit) a course prescribed by NCTE, from a recognized University/Institution OR Shastri (Sanskrit) with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PwD/SEBC candidates) from a recognized university and Shiksha Shastri (Sanskrit), a course prescribed by NCTE, from a recognized University institution. |
| Physical Education Teacher | +2 or its equivalent examination from a recognized institution and C.P.Ed./ B.P.Ed./ M.P. Ed from a recognized Board/University. |
| Classical Teacher (Telugu) | Bachelor degree in Arts having Telugu as a subject with minimum 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PwD/SEBC candidates) and Telugu) Telugu B.Ed. from a University/Institution recognized by NCTE. |
📊 Recommended Books & Authors
| Paper I | |
|---|---|
| Sections | Topics |
| Section I - General Knowledge and Current Affairs | Current events of State (Odisha) of National and International Importance History of Odisha/ India and Indian National Movement Indian and World Geography Indian Polity Economic and Social Development Everyday Science |
| Section II - Reasoning Ability | General mental ability, Logical reasoning and analytical ability Decision making and problem solving Basic numeracy Data interpretation |
| Section III - Computer Literacy | Basic computer literacy skills for use of ICT in classrooms - Concepts, terminology and operations that relate to general computer usage. Basic Hardware Of Computer Common Applications, Networking and Internet Social Networking Digital Citizenship |
| Section-IV - Child Development, Pedagogy, Educational Management, Policies & Evaluation (For the posts of Hindi Teacher & Sanskrit Teacher) | Child Development (Process of Growing Up) Growth and Development Concept Difference & Principles of Development Growth and development during Adolescence Counseling services for Adolescents Factors Affecting Different Developmental Aspects Cognitive Social(Erikson’s Theory) Emotional Moral(Kohlberg theory) Language Development Needs and problems at childhood and Adolescence Learning Process / Pedagogy Understanding the Learning Process Learning as a process and an outcome Approaches – Humanistic (Karl Rogers) Constructivist (Piaget and Vygotsky) Basic conditions of learning: Readiness, Maturation,Motivation, Task and Methods Organizing Learning Teacher-Centric, Learner -Centric, Learning-Centric Characteristics and Process Addressing Classroom Diversity Using varieties of TLMs and AV Aids Using context of the learner Using variety of activities while group learning,small group learning and self learning Learner in the context of Inclusive Education Educational Management Educational Management: Concept, Importance and Scope, Types of Management, Democratic and Autocratic, Centralized and Decentralized Management Structure at different levels, National/State/District/Sub district(BRCs,CRCs,SMCs,SMDC) School Development Plan (SOP): Concept,purpose, Key action by Headmaster, students, Parents and SMDC E. Educational Policies and Programmes National Educational Policy 2020 RTE Act, 2009 National Curriculum Framework,2005 SSA, RMSA and Samagra Shiksha F. ASSESSING THE LEARNER/ PERFORMANCE (EVALUATION) Assessment and Evaluation Assessment and evaluation in constructive perspective Concept, Continuous andComprehensive Evaluation, Formative, Summative and Diagnostic Assessment Assessment and Learning Assessment of Learnin,gAssessment for learning,Assessment As Learning Subject-based learning in a constructivist perspective Assessment tools and techniques -Projects, Assignments, Observatio,n Teacher made Tests Self-assessment, Peer-assessment Portfolios, rubrics 3.Test Construction Steps and Principles of Test Construction Preparation of test items Standardized and Teacher made Test Recent Developments in Assessment Grading Assessment in co-scholastic area Implementation strategy of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation |
| Section-IV - Pedagogy, Educational Management, Policies & Evaluation- 30 Marks (For the post of PET) | A. Child Development (Process of Growing Up) Growth and Development Meaning of Growth & Development Different Stages of Development Physical, Mental, Emotional and Social Development of a child General Characteristics of various stages of growth and development of a child B.Pedagogy Teaching Techniques{Lecture method, Demonstration Method, Discussion method and Project method etc) Important devices and methods of teaching Teaching Procedure-Whole method, Part method, Whole and Part method Difference between teaching methods and Teaching Aids C. School Management & Evaluation School Management Programme planning, principles of programme planning in Physical Education Function of planning-organisation of school sports, coordination and contracting of Physical Education activities Evaluation of School Physical Education activities and School Health Education Programme |
| For Paper – II (For Hindi Teacher) | UNIT-I (हिन्दी गद्य साहित्य) (i) निबंध – निम्नलिखित पाठ्य विषयों से प्रश्न किए जायेंगे । – बालमुकुंद गुप्त – बनाम लार्ड कर्जन – रामचन्द्र शुक्ल- क्रोध – हजारी प्रसाद द्विवेदी – अशोक के फूल -हरिशंकर परसाई – भोलाराम का जीव (ii) उपन्यास – – प्रेमचन्द – कर्मभूमि – भगवती चरण वर्मा – चित्रलेखा – मन्नू भण्डारी – आपका बंटी (iii) कहानी – – प्रेमचन्द – कफन, पूस की रात – प्रसाद – पुरस्कार, आकाशदीप – अज्ञेय – तत्सत् – भगवती चरण वर्मा – प्रायश्चित्त – कमलेश्वर – गर्मी के दिन – जैनेन्द्र कुमार – पत्नी -उषा पियम्बदा – वापसी – भीष्म साहनी – चीक की दावत (iv) नाटक – – जय शंकर प्रसाद – चन्द्रगुप्त – लक्ष्मीनारायण मिश्र – सिंदूर की होली – मोहन राकेश – आषाढ़ का एक दिन (v) संस्मरण / रेखाचित्र – महादेवी वर्मा – गौरा – रामवृक्ष बेनीपुरी – रज़िया – विष्णु प्रभाकर – अष्टावक्र UNIT- II (पद्य विभाग) (i) कवीर दास – दोहे – गुरु गोविन्द दोउ खड़े, पानी केरा बुद बुदा, माटी कहै – कुम्भारसे, जलमें कुंभ, कस्तूरी कुंडल बसै, माली आपन, कल करै सो आज कर, साधु ऐसा चाहिए… । पद – माया महा ठमिनी । (ii) सूरदास – बाल वर्णन – मैया में नहीं माखन, मैया मोहि दाऊ बहुत खिझायौ, जसुमति हरि पालनै, मैया कबहुँ बढ़ेगी चोटी । भ्रमर गीत – अंधो मन मानेकी बात, ऊधो मन जहिं दस बीस, निर्गुन कौन देसको, अधा मोहि ब्रज विसरत नहिं । (iii) तुलसी दास – केवट प्रसंग, भरत-महिमा (iv) बिहारी – मेरी सव बाधा हरौ, कनक कनक तैं, बतरस लालच, कहत नटत रीझत.. । (v) मैथिलीशरण गुप्त – यशोधरा (vi) दिनकर – कुरुक्षेत्र (प्रथम तीन वर्ष) (vii) बच्चन – पथकी पहचान, जुगनू (viii) सुभद्राकुमारी – झाँसी की रानी (ix) प्रसाद – भारतवर्ष, हिमाद्रि तुंग… (x) पंत – प्रथम रश्मि, ताज (xi) निराला – संध्यासुंदरी, तोड़ती पत्थर (xii) केदारनाथ सिंह – अकाल में दूब (xii) नागार्जुन – बहुत दिनों के बाद UNIT- III (प्रत्येक पाठ्य – बिन्दु से दो प्रश्न) भाषा अध्ययन : i) हिन्दी और ओड़िआ ध्वनियाँ (व्यतिरेकी ज्ञान) ii) शब्द निर्माण – प्रचलित उपसर्ग और प्रत्यय iii) संधि तथा समास iv) विलोम और पर्यायवाची शब्द v) शब्दों की सही वर्तनी और उच्चारण vi) संज्ञा : लिंग, वचन कारक विभक्ति और विशेषण के मुख्य प्रकार vii) क्रिया : (क) भेद (सकर्मक, अकर्मक, सरल, मिश्र, यौगिक, प्रेरणार्थक) (ख) काल- तीन कालों का मुख्य भेद वाक्य : मुख्य भेद और परिवर्तन अति प्रचलित मुहावरे और कहाबतें vii)कारक UNIT-IV (भाषा प्रयोग) i) गद्य पाठ विधि – परिचयात्मक प्रश्न, बाचन, लेखन, बोध प्रश्न, ज्ञान, और चिंतामूलक प्रश्न । ii) पद्य पाठ विधि – सामान्य परिचयात्मक प्रश्न, व्याख्या की पद्धति, आत्मीकरण, काव्यानन्दका स्वाद । व्याकरण पाठ विधि – आगमन / निगमन प्रणाली iv) अनुवाद – ओडिआ से हिंन्दी पाँच सरल वाक्य या वाक्यांश v) अपठित गद्य /पद्यांश – (छोटे-छोटे दो अंश) उसमें से बोध / ज्ञान मूलक प्रश्न होंगे |
| For Paper – II (For Sanskrit Teacher) : | UNIT-1: Learning Sanskrit – संस्कृतशिक्षणस्य सामौन्यम् उद्देश्यं महत्वं च – माध्यमिकस्तरे संस्कृत शिक्षायाः महत्त्वम् – संस्कृतशिक्षायाः मुगम कौशलम् – श्रवणम् पाठनम्, वाचना, पठनकौशलम् लेखनकौशलम् UNIT 2: भाषाप्रशिक्ष – व्याकरणानुवाद पद्धति : (Formal Grammar, Functional Grammar) – प्रत्यक्षपद्गतिः (Preparation, Presentation, Comparison, Assimilation, (Direct Method) Application) – परोक्षपद्धति : (Indirect Method) – अन्वय पद्धति Teaching Poetry, . आरोह पद्धति : अस्या पद्धते: गजा: दोषा: च Indirective Method – From Example to approach the sutra method in grammar. -अवरोह पद्धति: (deductive method) Interpretation of the sutra and justification through the examples. UNIT-3 : भाषासाहित्यशिक्षण पद्धति : Method of assessment learning sanskrit language and literature. गद्य-पद्य प्रशिक्षण परीक्षण योजना Planning of assessment of teaching prose and poetry. परीक्षजस्य योजना साफल्यं च परीक्षणस्य अवान्तर साधनानि श्रवणम्, भाषणम् पठन, वाचनम्, लेखनम् UNIT-4: Elements of Sanskrit Language संस्कृतभाषायाः मौलिकं ज्ञानम् (अदृष्ट सन्दर्भगिताः प्रश्वाः (comprehension to unseen passage) One Passage from Prose (within 150 words) गद्यभागस्य एकः सन्दर्भः (१५० शब्दमध्ये) पञ्चतन्त्रतः हितोपदेशतः From Panchatantra and Hitopadesha) One verse from Purva Megha or Abhijnana shakuntalam Word meaning, Sandhi, Karaka Vibhakti Samasa, Prakriti Pratyaya. UNIT-5: Language tem, भाषागता विष्याः Parts of Speech – 9791 fym शब्दरूपम्, धातुरूपा, विशेषणम्, सर्वनाम, संख्यावाचक विशेषणम् शब्दरूपम् – बालक, फल, लता, मुनि, पति, मति, वारि, नदी, भानु, धेनु, मधु, वधू, पितृ, नातृ, गो, गुणिन् राजन्, गच्छत् विशेषण सर्वनाम – सर्व, तद्, यद्, किम्, इदम्, अस्मद्, युष्मद संख्यावाचक – एक, द्वित्रि, चतुर, पञ्च, षड् पूरणवाचक – प्रथम, द्वितीय इत्यादि शब्द निर्माणम् – उपसर्गः, कृदन्तः स्त्रीप्रत्ययः शब्दज्ञानम् – व्याकरणगताः पारिभाषिकाः श्ब्दाः सन्धिः, णत्वविधिः, षत्वविधिः शब्दरुपधातुरुपगतवर्णशुद्धि : Unt-6: Contributions of famous poets and authors to Sanskrit literature (Prose, Poetry, Drama and composition. Bhasa, Kalidas, Shababiti, Dandin : Banabhatta Bhartrihari – Jayadev Trivikrambhatta Sriharsa |
| For Paper – II (For Physical Education Teacher) : | 1. Principle and History of Physical Education Meaning, Objectives, Aims of Physical Education Relationship of Physical Education to General Education, Health Education and Recreation Importance of Physical Exercise, Physical Training and Physical Culture Physical Education as a Socializing agencies Leadership and its importance, qualification and qualities of a Physical Education Teacher Contribution of Physical Education Teachers to General Education Scout and Guides, NCC, JRC, SGFI, NFC and its contributions Contribution of Yoga in modern civilization Olympics and Asian Games Teachers Training and Professional preparation in Physical Education 2. Sports Psychology Meaning and importance in Physical Education Mental Process – Body, Minc, Relationship and Nero-muscular coordination Transfer of training, Theories of Play, Learning processes and play way in Education Individual differences as personality, manta hygiene and child guidance Discipline and behaviour : Nature and Development 3. Organization, Administration and Recreation Importance, objectives and guiding principles Construction and care of gymnasium and swimming pools Preparation of different playground Need, purchase and maintenance of sports equipments and maintenance of different registers and records Preparing time table and factor affecting time table in Physical Education and Sports Scheduling school sports, Problem in school sports, Intramural and extramural competitions Preparation of Budget, accounting and auditing Importance of Recreation in Human life 4. Anatomy Physiology and Health Education Joints structure, Types and Movements of the Joints, Importance of Good Posture and Remedies of Bad Posture Effect of regular activities on muscles, heart and respiratory system Fatigue, Its causes and remedies Blood pressure, oxygen debt, second wird Importance of health education and the role of Physical Education Teachers in School Health Programme Medical Examination, effects of narcotics and drugs Nutrition and importance of diet for players and athle-es Different diseases and their symptoms, detection care and prevention of diseases like Cholera, Diarrhea, Chicken Pox, Measles, Tetanus, Diphtheria and Malaria 5. Methods of Physical Education Meaning, Scope and Importance of Methods in Physical Education Drill and Marching Commands, Teaching aids, various methods of teaching physical activities, Games, Sports and Indigenous activities. Various Tournaments and Competitions Test, Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education, National Physical Efficiency Test Layout of the track and field events and different playgrounds Demonstration and Exhibitions, Awards and Incentives Lesson Planning – General and Specific 6. Officiating and Coaching The qualities of good officials, relation of official with management, coaches, players and spectators Duties of the officials Promoting and maintaining different games, publicity, arrangement of training camps and schedules Conditioning of players and teams – General, Fundamental, Workload Warming up – Types and Values Various training methods – Isometric and Isotonic exercises, Circuit training, Weight Training, Fartlek Training and Internal Training Play of various positions in Games Officiating of different games and track and field events – its rules, signals and positional play Track and Field events, Major games like Kho-Kho, Kabaddi, Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Soft ball, Cricket, Hockey and Badminton. |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 15 | 15 | 150 mins |
| Reasoning Ability | 10 | 10 | ||
| Computer Literacy | 10 | 10 | ||
| Pedagogy, Educational Management, Policies and Evaluation | 15 | 15 | ||
| Paper 2 | Subject Knowledge | 100 | 100 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
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- 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12 March 2022
- Last Date to Apply
- 31st January 2022
- Application Start Date
- 3rd January 2022
- Admit Card Release Date
- To be Notified
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Sl. no. | Post | Remunerations per month (in Rs.) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | TGT Arts, TGT Science | Rs. 25,300 | Consolidated |
| 2. | Hindi, Sanskrit, Telugu | Rs. 25,300 | Consolidated |
| 3. | Physical Education Teacher | Rs. 15,000 | Consolidated |
📊 Cut Off Marks for Paper I & II
| For Paper I | |
|---|---|
| Category | Minimum Marks |
| Unreserved | 25% |
| SC/ ST/ PWD | 20% |
| For Paper II | |
| Unreserved | 35% |
| SC/ ST/ PWD | 30% |
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Q1.What is the full form of DSE?
DSE stands for Directorate of Secondary Education.
Q2.For which post the recruitment is taking place?
The recruitment process is taking place for the post of Odisha Teacher for Hindi, Sanskrit, Physical Education, TGT Science, etc.
Q3.How many vacancies are released for DSE Odisha Teacher recruitment?
A total number of 11403 vacancies are released for recruitment.
Q4.When is the last date to apply for DSE Odisha Teacher recruitment?
The last date to apply for the recruitment was 31st Jan 2022.
Q5.What is the selection process?
The candidates will undergo 2 stages of the selection process - Computer Based test & Document Verification.
Q6.What are the application fees for the DSE Odisha Teacher Recruitment Exam?
Application fee is INR 600/- for Unreserved candidates and INR 400/- for SC/ST / PWD candidates as per the DSE Odisha Teacher Notification.
Q7.When is the DSE Odisha Teacher Recruitment Written-test?
The DSE Odisha Teacher Written test is to be held in March 2022. The exact dates are yet to be notified.
Q8.What is the DSE Odisha Teacher Recruitment Exam age limit?
A Candidate between the age of 21 to 32 years can apply.
Q9.Is negative marking applicable for the DSE Odisha Teacher Recruitment exam?
Yes negative marking is applicable - 1/4th i.e., 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Q10.Can freshers apply for the DSE Odisha Teacher Recruitment?
As per the DSE Odisha Teacher notification, freshers can apply.
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