
Announced on march 3, 2025, via notification No.SSB-(Ex)-25/2025, these marks reflect the minimum scores required for candidates under the school and mass education Department, following the advertisement dated january 1, 2024. The detailed chart, shared via a tweet from @Bhairaviyogi, outlines category-wise cut-offs, offering a clear benchmark for aspiring educators across the state.
The cut-off marks vary significantly across categories and subjects, with Unreserved (UR) female candidates needing 103 for TGT Arts and 96.5 for P.E.T, while UR males require slightly higher marks like 103.5 for TGT Arts and 102.5 for P.E.T. scheduled caste (SC) candidates face lower thresholds, with females scoring 72.5 for TGT Arts and males at 63 for TGT PCM, reflecting a tailored approach to inclusivity. Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, both male and female, see the lowest cut-offs, such as 30 for TGT Arts (female) and 36.5 for P.E.T (male), indicating a structured effort to diversify the teaching workforce in Odisha’s educational landscape.
This announcement, is poised to stir discussions among job seekers and educators on X, as it sets the stage for the next phase of recruitment. The variation in cut-offs highlights the state’s attempt to balance merit with reservation policies, though it may also spark debates about fairness and competitiveness. For now, the data serves as a critical guide for candidates preparing to meet these standards, marking a significant step in Odisha’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its educational framework.