DSE Odisha TGT Exam Guide 2026
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📊 DSE Odisha TGT Recruitment 2023 Overview
| Hiring Organization | Directorate of Secondary Education Odisha | |
|---|---|---|
| Post Name | Trained Graduate Trainee | |
| Exam Cycle | 2021 | 2023 |
| Vacancy | 6720 | To be announced |
| Starting for online applications | 4th September 2021 (11.00 AM) | To be announced |
| Deadline for online applications | 30th September 2021 (6.00 PM) | To be announced |
| Exam Date | 25th. 26th, 27th, & 28th October 2021 | To be announced |
📊 Exam Information 2
| Posts | Vacancy 2021 | Vacancy 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| TGT Arts | 3136 | To be announced |
| TGT Science (PCM) | 1842 | To be announced |
| TGT Science (CBZ) | 1717 | To be announced |
| Telugu Teacher | 25 | To be announced |
| Total | 6720 | To be announced |
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- Category
- Application Fee
- All Others
- Rs. 600/-
- SC, ST, and PWD
- Rs. 400/-
📊 Application Fee
- Category
- Age Relaxation
- SC/ST/SEBC/Women
- 5 years
- Persons with Disabilities
- 10 years
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Posts | Qualification |
|---|---|
| TGT Arts | Bachelor Degree in Arts / Commerce or a Shastri (Sanskrit) Degree with 2 school subjects having 50% (45% for SC/ST/PWD/SEBC candidates) marks in aggregate and Bachelor in Education (B. Ed)/3-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. from an NCTE recognized Institution OR 4-year Integrated B.A. B.Ed. from an NCTE recognized Institution with two school subjects having 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PWD/SEBC candidates). *Note: Candidate must have passed the Bachelor Degree with any two school subjects offered as Pass/Hons/Elective/optional/Compulsory subject out of the following: Odia, Hindi, Sanskrit, English, History, Geography, Economics, Political Science, Indian Economy, Landmarks in Indian History, Indian Geography, Indian Polity |
| TGT Science (PCM/ CBZ) | Bachelor Degree in Science / B. Tech/ B.E. with two school subjects (school subjects as defined in the provision hereunder) 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 an NCTE recognized Institution OR 4-year Integrated B. Sc. B.Ed. from an NCTE recognized Institution with two school subjects. *Note: 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 TGT Science (PCM): Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, b)For TGT Science (CBZ): Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Biology, Biotechnology |
| Classical Teacher (Telugu) | Bachelor's degree in Arts having Telugu as a subject with minimum 50% (45% for SC/ST/PWD/SEBC candidates) aggregate and Telugu B.Ed. from a University/Institution recognized by NCTE. |
📊 Post Name & Classification Details
| Posts | Sections | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| TGT Science: (PCM) | Section I - Physics | Motion Gravitation Properties of Matter Sound Optics Electrostatics Current Electricity Electromagnetic induction |
| Section II - Chemistry | Basic Concepts States of Matter Structure of Atom Classification and elements and periodicity in properties Chemical bonding and molecular Structure Chemical reactions Chemical Equilibria and Ionic Equilibria General Principles of extraction of metals Some basic principles of organic chemistry Hydrocarbons | |
| Section III - Mathematics | Set Theory and its Application Relations and Functions Number Systems Quadratic & Linear Equations Calculus of One Variable Sequence and Series Coordinate geometry Analytical Solid Geometry Statistics Trigonometry Mensuration | |
| TGT Science: (CBZ) | Section I - Chemistry | Basic Concepts States of Matter Structure of Atom Classification and elements and periodicity in properties Chemical bonding and molecular Structure Chemical reactions Chemical Equilibria and Ionic Equilibria General Principles of extraction of metals Some basic principles of organic chemistry Hydrocarbons |
| Section II - Botany | Plant Diversity and Conservation Tissue System Photosynthesis Growth Regulators in Plants Reproduction in plants Mendelism Plant Diseases and Control Measures | |
| Section III - Zoology | Taxonomy Cytology Genetics Evolution Ecology Nutrition Respiration Circulation Excretion Control and Coordination Reproduction and Development | |
| TGT Arts (Social Studies) | Section I - History + Political Science (10 MARKS) | HISTORY (6 Marks) 1. Great Rulers of Ancient India 2. Development of Art and Architecture during Mauryan Age, Gupta Age, and Kushana Age 3. Development of Literature and Science in Ancient India 4. Administration during Delhi Sultanate with special reference to Balban, Alauddin Khilji, and Feroze Shah Tughlaq. 5. Mughal architecture and painting during the reign of Akbar, Jahangir, and Shahjahan 6. Rise of British power in India from 1757 to 1856 7. Growth of India Nationalism, 1857-1905 8. Indian National Movement, 1905-1947 9. First World War and Russian Revolution 10. Second World War- Causes and Consequences POLITICAL SCIENCE (4 Marks) 1. Salient features of the Indian Constitution 2. Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Duties 3. Union Government – President, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers, Parliament, and Supreme Court 4. State Government – Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers, Legislative Assembly, and High Court. 5. Local Governance – Urban and Rural 6. Electoral Process and Election Commission 7. India’s Foreign Policy and its relation with neighbors 8. United Nations – General Assembly, Security Council Human Rights 9. Socialism, Liberalism, Democracy, Authoritarianism, Welfare State, and Globalization 10. Kautilya, Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Swami Vivekananda, Mahatma Gandhi, Nehru, B.R. Ambedkar |
| Section II - Geography + Economics (10 MARKS) | GEOGRAPHY (6 Marks) 1. Physical Geography of India 2. Resources with Special Reference to India 3. Physical Geography 4. Globe and Maps ECONOMICS (4 Marks) 1. Indian Economy 2. Current Challenges of the Indian Economy 3. Economic Development 4. Money and Banking | |
| Section III - English (20 Marks) | 1. Comprehension: a) An unseen passage in about 150words. Questions testing factual, understanding, inferential, and interpretive aspects including vocabulary and usage. b) A poem (neither very old nor very absurd but a simple one). Questions testing factual, understanding, referential, appreciative aspects including vocabulary in context) 2. Grammar and usage - Testing of grammar and usage in the following areas: a. Prepositions b. Direct and indirect speech c. Passives d. Tense e. Identification of error in a sentence f. Phrasal verbs g. Clause patterns h. Punctuations i. Types of sentences j. Spelling k. Agreement of verbs with subjects 3. Speaking (Commonly mispronounced words) | |
| Section IV - Odia (20 MARKS) | Grammar and Language Knowledge | |
| Telugu Teacher | Telugu (60 MARKS) | 1. Language- Mother tongue, Alms of teaching through mother tongue, Language teaching skills, Language Methodology. 2. Teaching Methods, Teaching Practice; Teaching Aids, Literature works -Teaching Methods. 3. Education Technology Assessment of Learning, Planning and Designing Achievement Tests, Other Tools for Assessment, Utilization of Educational Sources, Evaluation. 4. Unseen poetry passage, unseen prose passage with test items, Vocabulary, opposite words, identification of parts of speech; identification of genders 5. Grammatical items Pronunciation voice words formation, words, pratyayamulu, Kalalu, Drutaprakrutikalu, Parusha, Saralalu, Parts of Speech sentences, ense, Genders, Figures of Speech, Punctuation marks, Meanings, Synonyms, Antonyms, Deviations, Clauses, Phrases, Subjective and non-subjective sentences; different types of sentences, active voice passive voices, direct indirect speech, formation of sentences, toreign, country and village words; sandhi Samas, idioms, Phrases and other meanings; Chandhassu, Alankara etc. 6. Contributions of famous literates for development of Telugu language Nannaya Mahabharat" Chapter 4 (120 165) Karivi / Goparaju Salivahana Vidyam. Chapter 1 (115-165) Garimella Satyanarayan- We do not want British ruling Shri shri - Mahaprastanam |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Category | Paper | Subjects | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Paper | I | General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 20 | 20 |
| Reasoning Ability | 20 | 20 | ||
| Computer Literacy | 10 | 10 | ||
| Pedagogy, Educational Management, Policies & Evaluation | 40 | 40 | ||
| TGT Science PCM | II | Physics | 60 | 60 |
| Chemistry | ||||
| Mathematics | ||||
| TGT Science CBZ | II | Chemistry | 60 | 60 |
| Botany | ||||
| Zoology | ||||
| TGT Arts | II | History + Political Science | 60 | 60 |
| Geography + Economics | ||||
| English | ||||
| Odia | ||||
| Telugu Teacher | II | Telugu | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
| Event | Date | Date 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 4th September 2021 (11.00 AM) | To be announced |
| Last Date to Apply | 30th September 2021 (6.00 PM) | To be announced |
| Admit Card Release Date | 16th October 2021 | To be announced |
| Written Exam Date | 25th. 26th, 27th, & 28th October 2021 | To be announced |
| Result Date | 26th November 2021 | To be announced |
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
| Activity | Post | Date & Time | Date & Time (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download Admit Card | All Posts | 16.10.2021 Onwards | To be announced |
| Mock Test Release | All Posts | 18.10.2021 10:00 AM Onwards | To be announced |
| Date and Time of Computer Based Test | Trained Graduate Teacher Science (PCM) | 25.10.2021 Batch 1: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM Batch 2: 02:30 PM to 05:00 PM | To be announced |
| Trained Graduate Teacher Science (CBZ) | 26.10.2021 Batch 1: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM Batch 2: 02:30 PM to 05:00 PM | To be announced | |
| Telugu Teachers | 26.10.2021 02:30 PM to 05:00 PM | To be announced | |
| Trained Graduate Teacher ARTS | 27.10.2021 Batch 1: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM Batch 2: 02:30 PM to 05:00 PM | To be announced | |
| 28.10.2021 Batch 3: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM Batch 4: 02:30 PM to 05:00 PM | To be announced |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| For Paper I | |
| SC/ST/PWD category | 20% |
| Others | 25% |
| For Paper II | |
| SC/ST/PWD category | 30% |
| Others | 35% |
📊 Recommended Books & Authors
| Topics | Books |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | Lucent’s General Knowledge by Binary Karn General Knowledge by Arihant Publications |
| Reasoning Ability | Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Agarwal A New Approach to Reasoning by Arihant Publications. Analytical Reasoning by M.K. Pandey |
| Computer Literacy | Computer Literacy BASICS by Lisa Ruffolo Computers Made Easy: From Dummy to Geek by James Bernstein |
| Pedagogy, Educational Management, Policies & Evaluation | Educational Administration and Management by R.A. Sharma/ R Lall Publications |
| Physics | Concepts of Physics by H.C. Verma Comprehensive Objective Physics by Dr. J. K. Juneja and Narinder Kumar |
| Chemistry | Handbook of Chemistry by Arihant Experts Objective Chemistry by Dr. R.K. Gupta |
| Mathematics | Teach Yourself Quantitative Aptitude by Arun Sharma Quantitative Aptitude by R.S.Aggarwal |
| Botany | Objective Botany Books by Dr. Jaswinder Kaur A Text Book of Botany by Annie Ragland |
| Zoology | M.Sc Botany by Nidhi Puri Objective Zoology by RPH Editorial Board |
| Arts | Political Theory | An Introduction to Political science by Bhargav/Acharya Geography of India by Majid Husain Economic Geography by Sharmistha Bagchi-Sen |
| English | Descriptive English by S.P.Bakshi High School English Grammar by Wren & Martin |
| Odia | Odia Grammar For All Odisha Competitive Exam by P.K.Swain Learn Hindi through Odia by Vishalam Hari |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.For which post the recruitment will be taking place?
The recruitment will be taking place for the posts of Trained Graduate Trainees of Science (PCM & CBZ) and Arts as well as for Telugu Teachers.
Q2.How many vacancies are released for DSE Odisha TGT recruitment?
The vacancy for 2023 cycle is not out yet, the vacancy will be known soon after the release of the official notification.
Q3.What is the age limit to apply for the DSE Odisha TGT recruitment?
The candidates between the age of 21 to 32 years of age can apply for the recruitment according to the previous year.
Q4.What is the last date to apply for DSE Odisha TGT?
The dates for the DSE Odisha TGT 2023 cycle are not out yet. The last day of DSE Odisha TGT will be out once the official notification is out.
Q5.What is the selection process of DSE Odisha TGT?
The selection process for DSE Odisha TGT recruitment includes Written Examination (Computer Based Test) & Document Verification.
Q6.Is the DSE Odisha TGT Admit card out?
The DSE Odisha TGT admit card dates for the 2023 cycle are expected to be out a few days before the exam.
Q7.Where will I get mock tests for DSE Odisha TGT?
Candidates can get DSE Odisha TGT mock tests on CurrentAffairs360.
Q8.Is negative marking applicable for the DSE Odisha TGT Recruitment exam?
Yes. Negative marking of 0.25 is applicable for incorrect answer.
Q9.What are the educational criteria to apply for DSE Odisha TGT Recruitment?
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in concerned discipline along with two school subjects.
Q10.What is the salary of a DSE Odisha TGT?
Candidates selected under DSE Odisha TGT recruitment is expected to receive a salary of INR 16880/-.
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