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Who is eligible to become a TGT teacher in Odisha?

To be a TGT in Odisha (OAVS 2026): graduation with 50% plus B.Ed, OSSTET or OTET/CTET Paper-II pass, age 21–42 as on 1 Jan 2026, Odia and English.

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Last Updated: October 2026
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Service / Topic: Odisha TGT teacher eligibility (OAVS)
Official Portal: OAVS recruitment page
Application Mode: Check the TGT subject document under Advt. No. 1/2026 on oav.edu.in
Estimated Timeline: As per Odisha Right to Public Services Act (ORTPSA)
Required Documents (Summary): Degree and B.Ed mark sheets, TET pass certificate
Prescribed Fees: Standard government statutory fee (or free as prescribed)

In the current OAVS recruitment (Advt. No. 1/2026), TGT teacher eligibility is a bachelor’s degree in the subject with 50% marks plus B.Ed (45% for SC/ST/SEBC/PwD), and a pass in OSSTET, OTET Paper-II or CTET Paper-II. You must also be able to teach in both Odia and English medium.

How to check your TGT teacher eligibility:

  1. Open the OAVS recruitment page and download the document for your TGT subject.
  2. Check that your degree has the required subject (for example, Odia or English studied for at least 3 years / 6 semesters).
  3. Confirm your age: above 21 and under 42 years as on 1 January 2026, with 5 years’ relaxation for SC, ST, SEBC and women, and 10 years for PwD.
  4. Keep your TET pass certificate and mark sheets with exact percentages ready.

Marks are not rounded off (49.99% counts as less than 50%), and candidates with Special B.Ed or D.Ed are not eligible for these posts.

Related guide: Odisha Teacher Recruitment 2026: Vacancies, Eligibility and How to Apply

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Department: OAVS

Official Portal: OAVS recruitment page

Information Verified: October 2026

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