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Key Facts: Odisha LTR Teacher Exam

100 MCQs

Odisha LTR Prelims has 100 one-mark objective questions

OSSC LTR exam pattern (CareerPower / Testbook / Mint coverage of 2025 Prelims)

2 hours

Prelims duration is 120 minutes

Mint report on OSSC LTR Teacher Exam 2025 Prelims

−0.25

Negative marking per incorrect answer on objective papers

OSSC LTR exam pattern summaries (Testbook, CareerPower)

30+20+20+20+10

Prelims marks: GS, Arithmetic, Reasoning, Computer, Current Affairs

OSSC LTR Prelims pattern

Fee exempted

Application fee exempted for all categories in the 2024–25 drive

JRFAdda / OSSC notification summaries

150 Mains

Most posts have a 150-mark objective Mains with Pedagogy & Evaluation

OSSC LTR Mains pattern

6,025 posts

Vacancies notified in the large LTR Teacher recruitment cycle

OSSC LTR Teacher Notification 2024–25

100

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OSSC Odisha LTR Prelims is a 100-MCQ, 100-mark, 2-hour objective test (GS 30, Arithmetic 20, Reasoning 20, Computer 20, Current Affairs 10) with −0.25 negative marking. Mains is post-specific (usually 150 marks) with Pedagogy & Evaluation. Fee was exempted for all categories in the recent drive. This free 100-question bank mirrors Prelims weightage with explanations.

Sample Odisha LTR Teacher Practice Questions

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1Which Part of the Constitution of India contains the Fundamental Rights?
A.Part I
B.Part II
C.Part III
D.Part IV
Explanation: Part III (Articles 12–35) guarantees Fundamental Rights. Part IV contains Directive Principles.
2The Odisha Legislative Assembly is a:
A.Bicameral legislature
B.Legislative Council without an Assembly
C.Union Territory legislature under Article 239A only
D.Unicameral legislature
Explanation: Odisha has a unicameral legislature — the Odisha Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha). There is no Legislative Council.
3Which Article of the Constitution deals with equality before the law?
A.Article 14
B.Article 19
C.Article 21
D.Article 32
Explanation: Article 14 guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws within India.
4The capital of Odisha is:
A.Cuttack
B.Rourkela
C.Puri
D.Bhubaneswar
Explanation: Bhubaneswar is the capital of Odisha. Cuttack is a major former capital; Puri is a pilgrimage city; Rourkela is an industrial steel city.
5Which river is often called the 'sorrow of Odisha' due to historic flooding?
A.Mahanadi
B.Brahmani
C.Baitarani
D.Subarnarekha
Explanation: The Mahanadi has historically caused severe floods in Odisha and is often called the 'sorrow of Odisha', though dams have moderated risk.
6The Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in which Part?
A.Part III
B.Part V
C.Part IVA
D.Part IV
Explanation: Part IV (Articles 36–51) contains the Directive Principles. Part IVA has Fundamental Duties.
7Who was the first Chief Minister of Odisha after independence?
A.Harekrushna Mahatab
B.Biju Patnaik
C.Nabakrushna Choudhury
D.Janaki Ballabh Patnaik
Explanation: Harekrushna Mahatab served as the first Chief Minister of Odisha after independence.
8Chilika Lake in Odisha is best described as:
A.India's largest freshwater lake
B.An artificial irrigation reservoir like Hirakud
C.A high-altitude glacial lake of the Himalayas
D.Asia's largest brackish water lagoon
Explanation: Chilika is Asia's largest brackish water lagoon and a Ramsar site on Odisha's coast.
9GST in India is best described as a:
A.Central sales tax only
B.Customs duty on imports only
C.State-only consumption tax
D.Dual GST levied by Centre and States
Explanation: India uses a dual GST model with CGST, SGST/UTGST and IGST on inter-state supplies.
10The Konark Sun Temple was built under which dynasty?
A.Maurya
B.Chola
C.Gupta
D.Eastern Ganga
Explanation: The 13th-century Konark Sun Temple was built under King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty.

About the Odisha LTR Teacher Exam

The Odisha Leave Training Reserve (LTR) Teacher recruitment, conducted by the Odisha Staff Selection Commission, fills trained graduate and specialised teacher posts in government secondary schools (including TGT Arts, TGT Odia, TGT Science PCM/CBZ, Hindi, Sanskrit, Telugu, Urdu and Physical Education Teacher). The Prelims is a 100-mark objective screen covering General Studies, Arithmetic, Reasoning, Computer/Internet Awareness and Current Affairs, with 0.25 negative marking and a two-hour duration. Qualifiers take a post-specific Mains (usually 150 marks) that includes Pedagogy & Evaluation, then certificate verification. Application fee was exempted for all categories in the large 6,025-vacancy cycle.

Assessment

Selection: Prelims (qualifying, when required) → Mains (objective, post-specific) → Certificate Verification. Prelims: General Studies 30, Arithmetic 20, Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability 20, Computer/Internet Awareness 20, Current Affairs 10 (100 MCQs, 100 marks). +1 for correct, −0.25 for incorrect. Mains adds concerned subject(s) plus Pedagogy & Evaluation (about 20 marks on many TGT papers).

Time Limit

Prelims: 2 hours (120 minutes). Mains duration is as notified per session (commonly around 2 hours for 150-mark papers).

Passing Score

Prelims shortlists roughly five times vacancies post-wise and category-wise. Final merit is based on Mains performance and document verification; cut-offs vary by post and category and are published after the exam.

Exam Fee

Exempted for all categories in the 2024–25 LTR Teacher recruitment cycle (confirm any revised fee on the live OSSC notice). (Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC))

Odisha LTR Teacher Exam Content Outline

30%

General Studies

Indian Constitution and polity, Indian economy, Indian and world geography, History of India and the national movement, History of Odisha, environment and climate change, and everyday science relevant to teaching recruitment.

20%

Arithmetic

Fractions, decimals, percentage, average, ratio and proportion, profit and loss, simple and compound interest, time and work, time-speed-distance, mensuration basics and data interpretation numeracy.

20%

Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability

General mental ability, analogies, series, coding-decoding, blood relations, directions, classification, syllogism, decision-making, puzzles and basic data interpretation.

20%

Computer/Internet Awareness

Computer fundamentals and hardware, OS and software, MS Office applications, networking and internet, email, ICT for classroom use, and social networking / cyber safety awareness.

10%

Current Affairs

National and international events, Odisha state news, awards, sports, schemes and important appointments relevant to recent years.

How to Pass the Odisha LTR Teacher Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Prelims shortlists roughly five times vacancies post-wise and category-wise. Final merit is based on Mains performance and document verification; cut-offs vary by post and category and are published after the exam.
  • Assessment: Selection: Prelims (qualifying, when required) → Mains (objective, post-specific) → Certificate Verification. Prelims: General Studies 30, Arithmetic 20, Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability 20, Computer/Internet Awareness 20, Current Affairs 10 (100 MCQs, 100 marks). +1 for correct, −0.25 for incorrect. Mains adds concerned subject(s) plus Pedagogy & Evaluation (about 20 marks on many TGT papers).
  • Time limit: Prelims: 2 hours (120 minutes). Mains duration is as notified per session (commonly around 2 hours for 150-mark papers).
  • Exam fee: Exempted for all categories in the 2024–25 LTR Teacher recruitment cycle (confirm any revised fee on the live OSSC notice).

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Odisha LTR Teacher Study Tips from Top Performers

1Prioritise General Studies (30 marks): revise Indian polity, Odisha history/geography and environment together so overlapping facts stick.
2Practise arithmetic daily with a stopwatch; negative marking makes careless calculation costly.
3For reasoning, master blood relations, coding-decoding and seating/puzzle patterns that appear in OSSC-style papers.
4Treat Computer Awareness as scoring: revise MS Office shortcuts, internet terms, hardware vs software and ICT classroom uses.
5Keep a weekly Odisha + national current-affairs notebook; the section is only 10 marks but often decides cut-offs.
6Take full 100-question mocks in 120 minutes and review every −0.25 penalty so you learn when to skip.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the OSSC Odisha LTR Prelims and how long is it?

The Prelims has 100 multiple-choice questions worth 100 marks, taken over 2 hours (120 minutes). Each correct answer scores 1 mark and each incorrect answer deducts 0.25 mark.

What subjects are tested in Odisha LTR Prelims?

General Studies (30), Arithmetic (20), Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability (20), Computer/Internet Awareness (20), and Current Events of National/International Importance (10).

Is there negative marking in OSSC LTR?

Yes. Incorrect answers attract a penalty of 0.25 marks in the objective papers as per the notified marking scheme.

What is the selection process for Odisha LTR Teacher?

Selection typically includes a qualifying Preliminary exam (when applications are high), a post-specific Main written exam, and certificate verification. Some language and PET posts may skip Prelims as per the advertisement.

Is there an application fee for Odisha LTR Teacher recruitment?

For the 2024–25 LTR Teacher recruitment, the application fee was exempted for all categories. Always confirm the fee clause on the current OSSC notification.

What is tested in the Odisha LTR Mains?

Mains is post-specific: concerned subject papers (for example Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics for TGT Science PCM) plus Pedagogy & Evaluation. Most posts are 150 marks; Telugu Teacher Mains is 100 marks.