A massive employment opportunity is officially on the horizon for thousands of teaching and non-teaching job aspirants in Odisha!
The Directorate of Secondary Education (DSE), Odisha, Bhubaneswar has officially submitted the revised vacancy statement to the School and Mass Education (S&ME) Department for the direct recruitment of 2,968 Teaching and Non-Teaching (Group-B & Group-C) posts in Fully Aided High Schools across the state.
According to the official communication (Letter No. 17587, dated 06.07.2026), the S&ME Department is now processing this requisition at the government level. This means the official advertisement and online application process for the Odisha Aided High School Recruitment 2026 will commence very soon.
In this post, we break down the exact category-wise vacancy distribution for both teaching (TGTs, Language Teachers) and non-teaching (Junior Clerk, Peon) staff as per the official letter.
Odisha Aided High School Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights
| Feature Parameter | Official Details |
| Department Name | School & Mass Education (S&ME) Department, Odisha |
| Recruitment Body | Directorate of Secondary Education (DSE), Odisha |
| Institution Type | Fully Aided High Schools |
| Job Category | Teaching & Non-Teaching (Group-B & Group-C) |
| Total Vacancies | 2,968 Posts |
| Letter Issue Date | 06th July 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online (To be announced soon) |
(Preparing for teaching exams? Check out our complete guide on the OPSC OES New Exam Pattern & Revised 675-Mark Scheme 2026).
Post-Wise Vacancy Breakdown (2,968 Posts)
The official letter clearly outlines the subject-wise and post-wise distribution of the 2,968 vacancies. The recruitment covers Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs), Language Teachers, and crucial administrative support staff like Clerks and Peons.
(Note: Physical Education Teacher (PET) posts are excluded from this specific recruitment drive).
Teaching Staff Vacancies (Group-B)
| Subject / Post Name | Total Approved Vacancies |
| TGT Arts | 407 Posts |
| TGT PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Math) | 256 Posts |
| TGT CBZ (Chemistry, Botany, Zoology) | 219 Posts |
| Hindi Teacher | 229 Posts |
| Sanskrit Teacher (Classical Teacher) | 291 Posts |
| Total Teaching Posts | 1,402 Posts |
Non-Teaching Staff Vacancies (Group-C & Group-D)
This recruitment brings a massive relief for non-teaching aspirants, especially with over 1,000 vacancies approved for the Peon post.
| Post Name | Total Approved Vacancies |
| Junior Clerk | 439 Posts |
| Peon (Group-D/Support Staff) | 1,127 Posts |
| Total Non-Teaching Posts | 1,566 Posts |
Total Vacancy Summary Matrix
Odisha High School Recruitment 2026 (Teaching & Non-Teaching Cadre)
- TGT (Arts, PCM, CBZ) Core Cadre
- Hindi & Sanskrit Teachers Language
- Junior Clerk 439 Posts
- Peon (Office Attendant) 1,127 Posts
Expected Eligibility Criteria
While the detailed official advertisement is yet to be published, based on standard Odisha Government recruitment rules for Fully Aided High Schools, candidates should anticipate the following minimum criteria:
For Teaching Posts (TGTs & Language Teachers)
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in the respective subject (Arts/Science) with at least 50% marks in aggregate.
- Professional Qualification: Bachelor in Education (B.Ed) from an NCTE-recognized institution.
- OSSTET Requirement: Must have passed the Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) in the concerned category.
For Non-Teaching Posts
- Junior Clerk: Must have passed at least +2 (Higher Secondary) or +3 (Graduation) with basic computer knowledge (PGDCA/DCA).
- Peon: Generally requires a minimum qualification of Matriculation (10th Pass) or 8th Pass with the ability to read and write Odia.
(Looking for other non-teaching opportunities? Check out the latest Odisha High Court Peon & Security Guard Vacancy 2026).
What’s Next for Aspirants?
The submission of this revised vacancy statement by the Deputy Director of Secondary Education to the Additional Secretary of the S&ME Department is the critical final administrative step before the financial nod and public notification.
Action Plan for Candidates:
- Teaching Aspirants: Ensure your OSSTET certificates are ready and begin revising the standard pedagogy and subject-specific syllabus.
- Clerk Aspirants: Start practicing computer typing and standard Odia/English grammar.
- Stay Updated: Keep a close watch on LearnOdisha! We will publish the detailed syllabus, age limits, and direct apply links the moment the official DSE Odisha advertisement goes live.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: How many total posts are approved for the Odisha Aided High School Recruitment 2026?
A total of 2,968 posts (Teaching and Non-Teaching combined) have been approved for Fully Aided High Schools.
Q2: How many Peon vacancies are available in this recruitment?
According to the official letter dated 06.07.2026, there are a massive 1,127 vacant posts for Peons.
Q3: Are Physical Education Teacher (PET) posts included in this drive?
No, the official communication explicitly states that the vacancy statement excludes PET posts.
Q4: When will the online application start?
The Directorate of Secondary Education has submitted the vacancy breakdown to the S&ME Department for further action. The official advertisement and online application dates are expected to be announced shortly.
