The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has released a detailed notification for the Combined Post Graduate Level Recruitment Examination for Group-B Specialist Posts/Services (CPGLRE-2025) under the Directorate of Teacher Education & SCERT, Odisha. This recruitment drive aims to fill 102 Group-B regular vacancies for various Teacher Educator and Instructor posts across multiple academic disciplines.
This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for postgraduate degree holders in education, arts, science, physical education, and fine arts to secure a stable government job in Odisha’s education sector. The appointments will be made on a regular basis with pay scales under the 7th Pay Commission, ensuring career stability, professional growth, and attractive remuneration.
Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria can apply through online mode only within the prescribed timeline. The recruitment process will be conducted transparently as per the CPGL Recruitment Examination Rules, 2022.
Important Dates
Applicants must be aware of the key dates related to the OSSC CPGLRE Recruitment 2026 to avoid missing any deadline.
- Start date of online registration: 12 January 2026
- Start date of online application submission: 12 January 2026
- Last date of online application submission: 11 February 2026
- Last date for final submission of application form: 14 February 2026
- Editing of online application form: 12 January 2026 to 17 February 2026
Candidates are advised to complete the application process well in advance to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Application Fees
The examination fee structure for OSSC CPGLRE Recruitment 2026 is category-specific and governed by Odisha Government rules.
- SC / ST / PwD candidates: No examination fee
- All other candidates: ₹500 examination fee
The examination fee is refundable to candidates who actually appear in the first stage of the recruitment examination. Applicants must provide valid bank account details in the application form to receive the refund.
Applications submitted without payment of the examination fee (where applicable) will be treated as incomplete and rejected.
Vacancy Details
A total of 102 vacancies have been announced for Group-B Specialist posts under TE & SCERT, Odisha. The vacancies include reservations for women, SC, ST, SEBC, PwD, and other special categories as per government norms.
Post-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- Teacher Educator (Foundation Course): 16 posts
- Teacher Educator (Science): 7 posts
- Teacher Educator (History): 2 posts
- Teacher Educator (Geography): 1 post
- Teacher Educator (Economics): 2 posts
- Teacher Educator (Political Science): 2 posts
- Teacher Educator (Mathematics): 10 posts
- Teacher Educator (Odia): 4 posts
- Teacher Educator (English): 9 posts
- Physical Education Instructor: 21 posts
- Art Education Instructor: 28 posts
Category-Wise Reservation
Vacancies are distributed among:
- Unreserved (UR)
- SEBC
- Scheduled Caste (SC)
- Scheduled Tribe (ST)
- Women candidates
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD)
- Ex-Servicemen and Sports Persons (where applicable)
The total number of vacancies may increase or decrease as per administrative requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill both general eligibility conditions and post-specific educational qualifications to apply for OSSC CPGLRE Recruitment 2026.
General Eligibility Conditions
- Must be a citizen of India
- Must be of good character and sound health
- Must not have more than one spouse living
- Must be able to read, write, and speak Odia fluently
- Must satisfy Odia language requirements through prescribed educational qualifications or tests
Minimum Educational Qualification (Post-Wise)
- Teacher Educator (Foundation Course):
Post-Graduation in Education / Philosophy / Sociology / Psychology with minimum 50% marks along with B.Ed / B.El.Ed / D.El.Ed or M.Phil / Ph.D in Education - Teacher Educator (Science):
Post-Graduation in Science subjects with minimum 50% marks and M.Ed with 50% marks - Teacher Educator (History):
M.A. in History with minimum 50% marks and M.Ed with 50% marks - Teacher Educator (Geography):
M.A. in Geography with minimum 50% marks and M.Ed with 50% marks - Teacher Educator (Economics):
M.A. in Economics with minimum 50% marks and M.Ed with 50% marks - Teacher Educator (Political Science):
M.A. in Political Science with minimum 50% marks and M.Ed with 50% marks - Teacher Educator (Mathematics):
M.A. / M.Sc in Mathematics with minimum 50% marks and M.Ed with 50% marks - Teacher Educator (Odia):
M.A. in Odia with minimum 50% marks and M.Ed with 50% marks - Teacher Educator (English):
M.A. in English with minimum 50% marks and M.Ed with 50% marks - Physical Education Instructor:
Master’s Degree in Physical Education (M.P.Ed) with minimum 50% marks - Art Education Instructor:
Master’s Degree in Fine Arts or Performing Arts with minimum 50% marks
Age Limit
The age of candidates will be calculated as on 01 January 2025.
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 42 years
Age Relaxation
- SEBC / SC / ST / Women candidates: 5 years
- PwD candidates: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Period of defence service rendered
- PwD candidates belonging to SC/ST categories receive cumulative relaxation as per rules
Candidates born between 02 January 1983 and 01 January 2004 are eligible if no relaxation is claimed.
Salary Scale
All selected candidates will be appointed on a regular basis under the 7th Pay Commission.
- Pay Scale: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
- Pay Level: Level-9, Cell-1 (as per ORSP Rules, 2017)
In addition to basic pay, candidates will be entitled to:
- Dearness Allowance
- House Rent Allowance
- Medical benefits
- Leave benefits
- Pension and retirement benefits
The salary structure ensures long-term financial security and professional stability.
Selection Process
The selection process for OSSC CPGLRE Recruitment 2026 consists of the following stages:
Written Examination
- Conducted through OMR or Computer-Based mode
- Subject-specific and postgraduate-level questions
- Normalization formula applied if examination is held in multiple batches
Merit List Preparation
- Based on normalized scores
- Category-wise cut-off marks applied
Document Verification
- Verification of educational qualifications, age, category, and eligibility documents
- Any discrepancy may lead to cancellation of candidature
No admission letter will be sent by post; candidates must rely on official updates.
How to Apply
Candidates must follow these steps carefully while applying online:
- Complete online registration using a valid mobile number and email ID.
- Fill in personal, educational, and communication details accurately.
- Select eligible post(s) and provide preference order carefully.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable examination fee through online mode.
- Review all entered information thoroughly before final submission.
- Submit the application form and retain a copy for future reference.
Candidates applying for multiple posts will be allotted a post based on merit-cum-preference. Once allotted, no change will be permitted.
