Exam Conducted by : State Selection Board, Odisha

TBW SSB TGT Recruitment Exam Guide 2026

👉🏻 For Recruitment to the posts of TGT (Trained Graduate Teachers) in Non-Govt. Fully Aided High Schools of Odisha


STREAMS:
📌 TGT- Arts
📌 TGT-PCM
📌 TGT-CBZ

Specialties:
👉🏻 2024 Board Question Paper Solved
👉🏻 As per the Latest Syllabus
👉🏻 Covers ALL Sections
👉🏻 Important Points to Remember
👉🏻 Probable MCQs with Answers and Hints
👉🏻 100% coverage of the Latest Syllabus

TBW (The Book World) guides are widely considered essential study materials for aspirants of the SSB TGT (Trained Graduate Teachers) recruitment in Odisha. Their significance lies in their localized approach and alignment with the specific requirements of the State Selection Board.

Key Significance of TBW SSB TGT Guides

• One of the most valuable updates in the latest TBW SSB TGT Guides is the inclusion of the 2024 Board Question Papers along with detailed answers.
• Syllabus Alignment: TBW guides are specifically designed to follow the latest SSB Odisha syllabus. This ensures that candidates do not waste time on topics that are irrelevant to the state-level examination.
• Odisha-Specific Content: Unlike national-level preparation books, TBW guides include specific details relevant to Odisha's education system, local history, geography, and current affairs, which are often tested in the "Arts" and "General" sections.
• Comprehensive Pedagogy Coverage: A major portion of the SSB TGT exam (24 marks) is dedicated to Pedagogy and Evaluation. TBW provides a consolidated section for this, making it easier for students to study the complex theories and classroom management techniques in one place.
• Probable MCQs and Practice Sets: These guides typically feature a large bank of "Probable MCQs" with answers and hints. Practicing these helps candidates understand the high-weightage areas and the pattern of questions often asked by the SSB.
• Dual Utility (SSB & LTR): The 2024-2026 editions of TBW guides are structured to be useful not just for the SSB TGT exams, but also for the LTR (Leave Training Reserve) and other secondary school teacher recruitment exams in Odisha.

Why Aspirants Prefer TBW?

Candidates often prefer TBW because the content is usually presented in a point-wise format (Important Points to Remember), which aids in quick revision. Since the SSB TGT exam has a significant negative marking penalty (0.5 marks), the detailed hints and explanations in these guides help in developing the accuracy needed to clear the cutoff.

Details of SSB TGT Exams in Odisha

The State Selection Board (SSB), Odisha, is responsible for recruiting Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT) for Non-Government Aided High Schools. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the exam structure, eligibility, and selection process.

1. Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the SSB TGT recruitment, candidates must satisfy the following conditions:

• Nationality: Must be a citizen of India.
• Language Proficiency: Must be able to read, write, and speak Odia. Candidates should have passed Middle School/HSC with Odia as a language subject.
• Age Limit: Minimum 21 years and maximum 38 years. (Age relaxations apply for SC, ST, SEBC, Women, and PwD candidates as per government rules).

• Educational Qualifications:

  • TGT Arts: Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Commerce or a Shastri (Sanskrit) Degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD/SEBC) from a recognized university and a B.Ed. degree.
  • TGT Science (PCM/CBZ): Bachelor’s Degree in Science/B.Tech/B.E. with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) and a B.Ed. degree.
  • Mandatory Requirement: You must have passed the Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) in the relevant category.

2. Exam Pattern

The selection is based on a written test conducted via OMR (offline) mode.

• Total Marks : 150 Marks
• Total Questions : 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Marks per Question : 1.5 Marks
• Negative Marking : 0.5 Marks deducted for every wrong answer
• Duration : 2 Hours

3. Syllabus Overview

The 150-mark paper is split into two main segments:

• Pedagogy and Evaluation (24 Marks):

  • Learning Process and Motivation.
  • Organizing Learning.
  • Addressing Diversity in Classroom.
  • Assessment and Evaluation techniques.

• Content Knowledge (126 Marks):

  • TGT Arts: History & Political Science, Geography & Economics, English, and Odia.
  • TGT Science (PCM): Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
  • TGT Science (CBZ): Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology.

4. Selection Process

The final merit list is prepared based on the following:

• Written Examination: This carries the most weightage.
• Career Marks: In some recruitment cycles, marks from HSC, +2, +3, and B.Ed. results are factored into the final score.
• Verification: Shortlisted candidates undergo a certificate verification process to validate their OSSTET qualification and category claims.

5. Preparation Strategy

• Subject Focus: Deep knowledge of your graduation subjects is vital.
• Practice Negative Marking: Because the penalty for wrong answers is high (0.5 marks), accuracy is more important than the number of attempts.

Stay Updated: Monitor the official State Selection Board (SSB) Odisha website regularly for notification releases and application deadlines.