The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has officially released the syllabus and test pattern for the online preliminary and mains examinations for the recruitment of Leave Training Reserve (LTR) Teachers. This recruitment will fill 6025 vacancies in Government Secondary Schools under the School and Mass Education Department of Odisha. Eligible candidates can download the complete syllabus and exam schemes in PDF format from the OSSC website. It is essential to read the full notification carefully before applying online.
Preliminary Exam Pattern
The Preliminary Exam for the OSSC LTR Teacher recruitment consists of objective-type questions. Here are the key details:- Format: Online test
- Total Questions: 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Marks Per Question: 1 mark
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer
Breakdown of Sections:
| Section | Marks | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Arithmetic | 20 | 20 |
| Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability | 20 | 20 |
| Computer/Internet Awareness | 20 | 20 |
| Current Events of National/International Importance | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Mains Exam Pattern
The Mains Exam varies based on the specific teaching post applied for. Each post has a different subject combination. Below are the exam patterns for various posts:
| Post | Total Questions | Total Marks | Subjects |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGT Science (PCM) | 150 | 150 | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Pedagogy & Evaluation |
| TGT Science (CBZ) | 150 | 150 | Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Pedagogy & Evaluation |
| TGT Arts | 150 | 150 | History + Political Science, Geography + Economics, English, Pedagogy & Evaluation, Odia |
| Hindi Teacher | 150 | 150 | Hindi, Pedagogy & Evaluation |
| Sanskrit Teacher | 150 | 150 | Sanskrit, Pedagogy & Evaluation |
| Telugu Teacher | 100 | 100 | Telugu, Pedagogy & Evaluation |
| Physical Education Teacher | 150 | 150 | Physical Education, Pedagogy & Evaluation |
| Urdu Teacher | 150 | 150 | Urdu, Pedagogy & Evaluation |
OSSC LTR Teacher Syllabus
Prelims Syllabus
The Prelims syllabus covers various topics across different sections: General Studies:- Indian Constitution
- Indian Economy
- Indian and World Geography
- History of India and Odisha
- General Issues of Environment or Climate Change
Reasoning Ability:
- General Mental Ability
- Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
- Decision-Making and Problem-Solving
- Basic Numeracy
- Data Interpretation
Computer Awareness:
- Basic Computer Literacy Skills for ICT Use in the Classroom
- Concepts, Terminology, and Operations Related to General Computer Usage
- Basic Hardware of Computers
- Common Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Networking and Internet Usage
- Social Networking Awareness
Current Affairs:
- Current Events of National and International Importance
- News & Current Events in Odisha
- Awards & Honors
- Sports
- Latest Policies in the State
