Job seekers targeting teaching and non-teaching positions in Odisha state schools have received major official updates! The Directorate of Secondary Education (DSE), Odisha, Bhubaneswar has issued an official communication (Letter No. 17587/DSEO) to the School and Mass Education Department regarding the recruitment of 2,968 Teaching and Non-Teaching posts in Fully Aided High Schools across the state.
This mega recruitment drive encompasses Group-B and Group-C positions, including Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT Arts, PCM, CBZ), Hindi Teachers, Sanskrit Classical Teachers, Junior Clerks, and Peons.
Below is the complete, post-wise breakdown of vacancies, expected eligibility criteria, selection process, and official details from the government proposal.
DSE Odisha High School Recruitment 2026: Key Overview
| Feature Parameter | Official Details |
| Issuing Authority | Directorate of Secondary Education, Odisha, Bhubaneswar |
| Department | School & Mass Education Department, Govt. of Odisha |
| Letter No. & Date | Letter No. 17587 // Date: 06.07.2026 |
| School Type | Fully Aided High Schools of Odisha |
| Total Proposed Posts | 2,968 Vacancies |
| Post Categories | Teaching (TGT, Hindi, Sanskrit) & Non-Teaching (Clerk, Peon) |
| Expected Mode of Apply | Online (via State Selection Board – SSB Odisha) |
(Preparing for state-level eligibility benchmark tests? Review our complete guide on the OSSTET 2026 Official Notification & Master Overview Guide).
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown (2,968 Posts)
The official letter submitted by the Deputy Director of Secondary Education provides a clear post-wise distribution of all 2,968 proposed vacancies:
Odisha High School Recruitment 2026
The Department of School & Mass Education, Odisha has released the vacancy distribution for the Odisha High School Recruitment 2026. Candidates seeking Teaching and Non-Teaching positions across government high schools in Odisha can check the detailed post-wise breakdown below.
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| TGT Arts | 407 |
| TGT PCM | 256 |
| TGT CBZ | 219 |
| Hindi Teacher | 229 |
| Sanskrit Teacher | 291 |
| Total Teaching Posts | 1,402 |
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Junior Clerk | 439 |
| Peon | 1,127 |
| Total Non-Teaching Posts | 1,566 |
Detailed Vacancy Table
| Sl. No. | Post Name / Designation | Cadre / Group | Vacancies PDF |
| 1 | TGT Arts | Group-B | 407 Posts |
| 2 | TGT Science (PCM) | Group-B | 256 Posts |
| 3 | TGT Science (CBZ) | Group-B | 256 Posts (CBZ: 219) |
| 4 | Hindi Teacher | Group-B | 229 Posts |
| 5 | Sanskrit Teacher (Classical) | Group-B | 291 Posts |
| 6 | Junior Clerk | Group-C | 439 Posts |
| 7 | Peon | Group-C | 1,127 Posts |
| TOTAL | Teaching & Non-Teaching | 2,968 Posts |
📌 Note on PET Posts: As specified in the official proposal, Physical Education Teacher (PET) posts are excluded from this specific notification and will be filled under a separate schedule.
Expected Eligibility Criteria
1. Teaching Posts (TGT Arts, PCM, CBZ, Hindi, Sanskrit)
- Academic Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant stream (Arts, Science, Hindi, or Sanskrit Shastri) with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST/SEBC/PH) from a recognized university.
- Professional Qualification: Bachelor in Education (B.Ed) or equivalent NCTE-recognized degree.
- Eligibility Benchmark: Must have passed OSSTET (Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test) or equivalent. (Check your eligibility status in our OSSTET Eligibility & Final Year Rules).
2. Non-Teaching Posts (Junior Clerk & Peon)
- Junior Clerk: Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree (+3) in any discipline along with a Diploma in Computer Application (DCA) from a recognized institute.
- Peon: Must have passed at least 10th Standard (Matriculation) or equivalent from BSE Odisha or any recognized board.
3. Age Limit & Language Rules
- Age Limit: Candidates must be between 21 and 38 years of age (standard upper age relaxation applies for SC, ST, SEBC, Women, and PwD candidates).
- Odia Requirement: Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak Odia fluently and have passed Class 10/ME standard in Odia.
(Are you interested in other high-paying non-teaching administrative roles? Read our article on the Odisha Non-Teaching Recruitment Details).
Selection Process & Recruitment Agency
The recruitment process for Fully Aided High Schools is generally executed through the State Selection Board (SSB), Odisha under the School & Mass Education Department.
- Written Examination: A competitive objective test (MCQ-based) assessing general knowledge, reasoning, computer literacy, pedagogy, and core subject knowledge.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates based on merit will be called for physical certificate verification.
(To prepare effectively for the upcoming subject test, download previous papers via our SSB TGT Previous Year Question Papers & Answer Keys Guide).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: How many total posts are proposed in the DSE Odisha Fully Aided High School notification?
A total of 2,968 vacant posts (1,402 Teaching posts and 1,566 Non-Teaching posts) have been proposed.
Q2: What are the non-teaching posts included in this vacancy list?
The non-teaching cadre includes 439 Junior Clerk posts and 1,127 Peon posts.
Q3: Are PET (Physical Education Teacher) posts included in this proposal?
No. As per the official DSE letter, PET posts are excluded from this specific list.
Q4: Which body will conduct the recruitment for Aided High Schools in Odisha?
The recruitment is expected to be conducted online by the State Selection Board (SSB), Odisha on behalf of the School & Mass Education Department.
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