🍎 Odisha Junior Teacher (JTS) Exam Latest Guidelines & Significance of TBW JTS Guides

The Odisha Junior Teacher (JTS) exam, conducted by the Odisha School Education Programme Authority (OSEPA), is for the recruitment of Junior Teachers (Schematic) for Category-1 (Classes I to V) and Category-2 (Classes VI to VIII).

📋 Odisha Junior Teacher (JTS) Exam:  Guidelines to be released soon!

Scheme and Syllabus for Computer Based Test (CBT), focus on eligibility, exam pattern, and selection procedure.

A. Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

B. Eligibility Criteria (Key Highlights)

• Age Limit: Generally between 18 to 38 years (with relaxations for reserved categories).

• Educational Qualification: Varies by category (I or II) but generally requires:

  • Category-1 (Classes I to V): Higher Secondary (+2) with specific percentage marks and a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) or 4-year B.El.Ed, etc.

  • Category-2 (Classes VI to VIII): Graduation or Post-Graduation with specific percentage marks and B.Ed or 4-year B.A./B.Sc. Ed, etc.

• OTET/Odia Language: Candidates must generally have Odia as MIL up to class-X or pass an equivalent Odia language test, and must be a Pass in OTET-I (for Cat-I) or OTET-II (for Cat-II).

C. Selection Procedure

The process typically involves the following steps:

• Online Application.
• Online Written Test (CBT Mode).
• Publication of District Wise & Category Wise Draft Merit List.
• Document Verification of candidates in the draft merit list.
• Publication of Provisional Merit List (with an opportunity for objections).
• Publication of Final Merit List.
• Counselling for school allocation.

📚 Significance of TBW JTS Guides Latest

TBW is a prominent publisher in Odisha for competitive exam guides, and their JTS Guides are significant for preparation due to the following reasons:

• Exam Focus & Alignment: TBW JTS Guides are specifically designed to cover the latest syllabus and exam pattern for the Odisha Junior Teacher (Schematic) recruitment, including both Category-1 and Category-2 content.

• Comprehensive Content: They typically offer a single-source solution covering all subjects in Part I (e.g., General English, Odia, GK & Current Affairs, Reasoning, Computer Literacy, Child Development, Learning, Curriculum & Assessment) and the relevant Part II subject contents and pedagogy.

• Targeted Preparation: For candidates preparing for a specific state-level exam like the Odisha JTS, guides from local publishers like TBW are often valued because they ensure the inclusion of Odisha-specific General Knowledge & Current Affairs and the nuances of the Odia language portion, which national-level books may miss.

• Practice and Review: The guides usually include practice question papers, model test papers, and question banks, which are essential for familiarizing candidates with the format and difficulty level of the CBT exam.

In summary, the latest TBW JTS Guides are considered a trusted and relevant resource by many aspirants in Odisha because they are usually updated to match the most recent official syllabus and exam structure released by OSEPA.