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OSSSC Sevak Sevika Syllabus 2025 & Exam Pattern PDF - Download Official Syllabus

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Jun 13, 2026 10:46 AM IST
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Candidates applying for the OSSSC Sevak/Sevika and Tribal Language Teacher recruitment must prioritize the official syllabus and exam pattern. Understanding these requirements is essential for a structured and effective OSSSC exam preparation strategy.

The Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has announced 2,629 vacancies for TGT teachers, including specialized roles for Sevak/Sevika and Tribal Language Teachers within the ST & SC Development, M& BCW Department. To ensure candidates rely solely on authentic information, the OSSSC has released a detailed curriculum. Below, we provide the official syllabus and exam pattern to streamline your study plan.

OSSSC Sevak Sevika Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025

Before diving into your studies for the 2025 recruitment cycle, it is crucial to thoroughly review the exam pattern and subject-wise syllabus officially released by the Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) in their recruitment notification.

OSSSC Sevak Sevika Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025
Organization Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC)
Posts OSSSC Sevak Sevika and Tribal Language Teacher
Category Syllabus and Exam Pattern
Mode of Exam CBRE/ OMR
OSSSC Sevak Sevika Mains Exam Date 2025 Sevak/ Sevika & Tribal Language Teacher- 14th November 2025
TGT & CBZ- 14th & 15th November 2025
Duration Prelims – 90 minutes
Mains – 90 minutes
No. of Questions Prelims – 100
Negative Marking 0.33 marks
Selection Process
  • Written Exam
  • Skill Test
  • Provisional Merit List
  • Document Verification
  • Counselling
Official Website www.osssc.gov.in

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OSSSC Sevak Sevika Selection Process  2025

Aspiring candidates aiming for the Sevak/Sevika and Regional Language Teacher positions should familiarize themselves with the official OSSSC selection process, which is outlined below:

  1. Preliminary Examination – This is stage 1 of the OSSSC Selection Process. More than 5 times the number of candidates are shortlisted for the prelims exam
  2. Mains Examination – Those who successfully clear the OSSSC prelims will be called for the exam finishing
  3. Certificate Verification – Once the above stages are cleared, the candidates are called for the certificate verification.

OSSSC Sevak Sevika Exam Pattern 2025

The OSSSC Sevak/Sevika exam follows a precise syllabus. With a focused strategy, candidates can successfully clear the examination on their first attempt. We have provided a detailed breakdown of both the Prelims and Mains exam patterns.

OSSSC Sevak/Sevika Prelims Exam Pattern 2025

The Preliminary examination consists of two papers, featuring objective-type questions for a total of 100 marks.

Paper Subjects No. of Questions  Marks Duration
1 GK & Current Affairs
Arithmetic
Reasoning
English
Computer
Pedagogy, Educational Management, Policies & Evaluation (for TGT- Arts, Science, Hindi & Sanskrit).		 100 100 90 minutes

OSSSC Sevak/Sevika Mains Exam Pattern 2025

The OSSSC Mains exam also follows an objective-type format. Please note that there is a negative marking scheme where 0.33 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer, with a total duration of 90 minutes.

Paper Subjects No. of questions Marks Duration
Paper Concerned subject 100 100 90 minutes.

OSSSC Sevak Sevika Syllabus 2025

There are slight variations between the Prelims and Mains syllabus for the OSSSC Sevak Sevika and Tribal Language Teacher posts. We have categorized the detailed syllabus for both stages below for your convenience.

OSSSC Sevak Sevika Prelims Syllabus 2025 (Paper 1)

The OSSSC Preliminary exam is designated as Paper 1. The comprehensive syllabus for Paper 1 (Prelims) is provided below:

Topics Sub-Topics
General Knowledge and Current Affairs (Section 1)
  1. Current Events of State (Odisha), National and International Importance
  2. History of Odisha/India and Indian National Movement
  3. Indian and World Geography
  4. Indian Polity
  5. Economic and Social Development
  6. Everyday science
Arithmetic (Section 2)
  1. Number System
  2. HCF and LCM
  3. Squares and Square Roots
  4. Cube and Cube Roots
  5. Percentage and Averages
  6. Simple Interest and Compound Interest
  7. Profit, Loss and Discount
  8. Partnership
  9. Ratio and Proportion
Reasoning Ability (Section 3)
  1. General Mental Ability
  2. Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
  3. Decision Making and Problem Solving
  4. Basic Numeracy
  5. Data Interpretation
English (Section 4)
  1. Verbs, Tenses, Modal, Active and Passive Voice, Subject-verb Agreement
  2. Connectors, Types of Sentences, Direct and Indirect  Speech, Comparison
  3. Articles, Noun, Pronouns, Prepositions
  4. Unseen Passage (400-450 words in length) with a variety of comprehension questions
Computer Literacy (Section 5)
  1. Basic Computer Literacy Skill for use of ICT in classrooms
  2. Concepts, Terminology and operations that relate to general computer usage
  3. Basic Hardware of computer
  4. Common Application
  5. Networking and Internet
  6. Social Networking
  7. Digital Citizenship
Part-2: Pedagogy, Educational Management, Policies & Evaluation (for Sevak/Sevika and Tribal Language Teachers)
A. Understanding Child Development during Childhood (focus on children at primary level)
  • Concept, Principles and stages of child development
  • Characteristics of physical, cognitive, social, emotional and moral development in childhood
  • Influence of heredity and environment in understanding the child
B. Understanding Learning Process and Learners
  • Learning – concept, nature and individual differences in learning
  • Understanding how child learns – Learning through observation, limitation
  • Understanding how child learns – various methods of learning
  • Basic conditions of learning and promotion of learning through motivation, classroom learning environment and teachers behaviour
  • Development of creative thinking
C. Concept of Inclusive Education and Understanding Children with Special Needs
  • Concept of Inclusive Education
  • Addressing the needs of diverse group of learners in inclusive classroom (CWSN, girls, SC & ST)
  • Addressing the talented, creative learning
D. Approaches to teaching and learning
  • Teacher-centered, learner-centered and learning-centred approach
  • Competency-based and activity based approach
  • TLM: its importance, use and preparation for classroom transaction
  • Teaching competence to handle mono-grade and multi-grade situations
E. Assessment
  • Continuous and comprehensive assessment
  • Purpose of Assessment
  • Assessing scholastic and other scholastic areas
  • Sharing of Assessment outcomes and follow-up

OSSSC Sevak Sevika Mains Syllabus 2025 (Paper 2)

The OSSSC Mains syllabus (Paper 2) is essential for advanced preparation. Please download the PDF provided below to study the curriculum in detail.

OSSSC Sevak Sevika Syllabus 2025 - FAQs

Is there any negative marking in OSSSC Sevak Sevika exam?

Yes, as per the official OSSSC exam guidelines, a negative marking of 0.33 marks applies to each incorrect answer.

What is the total number of questions in the OSSSC exam?

The OSSSC examination paper comprises a total of 100 objective-type questions.

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