Fact Check / Viral Letter Claiming Changes to OAVS TGT Eligibility Criteria Is Fake, Says Odisha S&ME Dept
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The School and Mass Education Department clarified that a letter circulating on social media claiming changes to eligibility criteria and educational qualifications for TGT posts in OAVS is fake.
Bhubaneswar, Oct 9: A letter circulating on social media claiming changes to the eligibility criteria and educational qualifications for Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) posts in Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS) is fake, the School and Mass Education Department has clarified.
The viral document, purportedly issued by the Odisha government department, claims that eligibility criteria have been modified for TGT posts in Social Science, Mathematics, Science, Odia, English and Computer subjects.
The document, dated October 5, 2026, carries a reference number and claims to approve changes to the educational qualifications and eligibility criteria for these teaching posts. However, the department has clarified that the letter circulating on social media is not genuine.
Contents Of Fake Letter
The viral letter states that the Odisha government has approved modifications to the eligibility criteria and educational qualifications for OAVS Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) posts.
The viral document, purportedly issued by the Odisha government department, claims that eligibility criteria have been modified for TGT posts in Social Science, Mathematics, Science, Odia, English and Computer subjects.
The document, dated October 5, 2026, carries a reference number and claims to approve changes to the educational qualifications and eligibility criteria for these teaching posts. However, the department has clarified that the letter circulating on social media is not genuine.
Contents Of Fake Letter
The viral letter states that the Odisha government has approved modifications to the eligibility criteria and educational qualifications for OAVS Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) posts.
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It claims changes for TGT Social Science, Mathematics, Science, Odia, English and Computer Teacher positions. The document states that TGT Social Science candidates must have a bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks and must have studied two core subjects from History, Geography, Economics and Political Science, with at least one being History or Geography. For TGT Mathematics, it claims candidates must have a mathematics degree with at least 50% marks and have studied Mathematics for three years.
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Candidates Advised To Check Official Notifications
The department has advised aspirants to verify recruitment-related information through official notifications and authorised communications from the School and Mass Education Department rather than relying on viral documents circulated on social media.
Candidates preparing for OAVS TGT recruitment should check official announcements before acting on claims about changes to eligibility criteria or educational qualifications.
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Candidates Advised To Check Official Notifications
The department has advised aspirants to verify recruitment-related information through official notifications and authorised communications from the School and Mass Education Department rather than relying on viral documents circulated on social media.
Candidates preparing for OAVS TGT recruitment should check official announcements before acting on claims about changes to eligibility criteria or educational qualifications.
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