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OSSC declares TGT Arts prelims result 2024: Over 7,500 candidates shortlisted for main exam, download here

The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has announced the TGT Arts prelims result for 2024. Over 7,500 candidates have been shortlisted for the main exam, which will take place in June or July 2025. The preliminary exam, held on March 23, 2025, had negative marking, and the results are based on candidates’ performance. The OSSC has provided category-wise cut-off marks and advised candidates to visit the official website for further updates on the main exam.
OSSC declares TGT Arts prelims result 2024: Over 7,500 candidates shortlisted for main exam, download here
OSSC announces TGT Arts prelims result 2024: Over 7,500 candidates shortlisted for main exam
OSSC declares TGT Arts prelims result 2024: The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has declared the preliminary examination result for the Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) Arts posts under Leave Training Reserve (LTR) 2024. The results were made available on April 8, 2025, on the official OSSC website, ossc.gov.in. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now check their results and download the official merit list.
The preliminary exam, conducted on March 23, 2025, was held in Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) mode for four subjects: TGT Arts, TGT Odia, TGT Science (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics), and TGT Science (Botany, Zoology). The examination featured 100 questions, each carrying one mark, and was completed in a duration of two hours. Candidates should note that negative marking was implemented, with a deduction of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.
Details of the result and next steps
The OSSC has shortlisted a total of 7,562 candidates for the next stage of the selection process—the Main Written Examination. The main exam for TGT Arts posts under Leave Training Reserve will likely be held in the second fortnight of June or July 2025. Shortlisted candidates are advised to keep visiting the official OSSC website for updates regarding the main exam.
The provisional list of shortlisted candidates includes roll numbers, and the candidates who have been selected are encouraged to prepare for the next phase of the selection process. Importantly, candidates should note that the results are based on their performance in the preliminary examination conducted on March 23, 2025.
Here are the steps to download the OSSC TGT Arts prelims result online
Visit the official OSSC website: Open your web browser and go to the official website of the Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) at www.ossc.gov.in.
Navigate to the result section: On the homepage, look for the "Results" tab or section. Click on it to access the latest exam results.
Find the TGT Arts prelims result link: Look for the link titled "OSSC TGT Arts Prelims Result 2024" or similar. It should be prominently displayed on the results page.
Click on the result link: Once you find the correct link, click on it to open the result PDF or the candidate login page.
Enter required details (if prompted): Some results may require you to enter details like your roll number or other personal information. Fill in the necessary details and submit.
Download and save the result: After accessing the result, either download the PDF or take a screenshot of the displayed results. Save it for future reference and keep a copy for your records.
Cut-off marks for different categories
The last selection marks for various categories have been provided, indicating the minimum required marks for candidates to qualify for the main examination. Here is a summary of the cut-off marks for the different categories:
Category
Last selection marks
Unreserved (UR)
51
Unreserved Women (UR W)
51
Socially and Economically Backward Class (SEBC)
48.5
SEBC Women (SEBC W)
48.5
Scheduled Caste (SC)
37
SC Women (SC W)
37
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
13.5
ST Women (ST W)
13.5
Ex-Servicemen (Ex-SM)
8.75
Sports Person (SP)
45.5
SP Women (SP W)
9.75
PwD category-wise cut-off marks
For Persons with Disabilities (PwD) candidates, the cut-off marks have been provided based on their respective categories:
Category
PwD
PwD Women (PwD W)
Category-I
42
41.75
Category-II
4.25
5.25
Category-III
38
39
Category-IV
36
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Candidates who meet the required cut-off marks can now prepare for the forthcoming main examination, which is expected to be a crucial step toward securing a TGT Arts post under Leave Training Reserve in Odisha. Regular updates and detailed instructions will be available on the OSSC official website.
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