OPSC PGT Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must fulfill specific academic criteria to be considered for the OPSC PGT position. The primary requirement is that the candidate must possess a Master's Degree in the respective subject for which they are applying. This degree must be obtained from a recognized university. Additionally, a minimum of 50% marks in the Master's Degree is mandatory for eligibility. Candidates who do not meet these academic qualifications will not be allowed to proceed in the selection process.

Candidates aspiring to apply for the OPSC PGT recruitment must be between 21 and 38 years of age. Meeting this age criterion is mandatory for all applicants. Failure to fall within this age range will result in the rejection of the candidate's application by the commission during the preliminary screening phase.

The selection process for the Post Graduate Teacher position is a multi-stage competitive examination consisting of the following steps:

1. Written Examination: An objective (MCQ) based written test comprising three papers (Paper I, II, and III). Each paper carries 100 marks. Candidates must achieve a minimum of 33% aggregate marks across all three papers to qualify.
2. Interview (Viva-Voce): Candidates who qualify in the written examination are shortlisted in a ratio of three times the number of vacancies (subject-wise). These candidates are called for an interview worth 30 marks.
3. Final Merit List: The final selection is based on the combined performance of the candidate in both the written examination and the personality test/interview, categorized subject-wise.

While the standard age range is 21 to 38 years, applicants should check the official notification for details regarding any potential age relaxation provided to specific categories as per the state government's reservation policies for the OPSC PGT exam.