ssd sevak sevika question
The Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has released the exam details for the SSD Sevak Sevika Recruitment 2025, a massive drive to fill 2243 Sevak/Sevika vacancies (along with 236 Tribal Language Teacher posts). This blog article provides a comprehensive guide for aspirants, including the exam pattern, detailed subject-wise syllabus, recommended books, and the benefits of solving previous years’ question papers. Familiarizing yourself with the official exam pattern and syllabus is crucial for focused preparation and success in the exam
Table of Contents
Preliminary
| Date | 1st Shift | 2nd Shift | 3rd Shift |
| 30-07-2025 | Download | Download | Download |
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The OSSSC Sevak/Sevika 2025 exam consists of two stages – Preliminary Exam and Mains Exam – both conducted in a multiple-choice format. The Prelims is divided into Paper I and Paper II, whereas the Mains is a single paper focusing on the specialization of the post. Each stage carries 100 questions for 100 marks with a time duration of 90 minutes, and a negative marking of 0.33 for each wrong answer. The table below summarizes the exam pattern:
| Stage | Paper | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Time | Negative Mark |
| Prelims | I | General Knowledge, Current affairs, Arithmetic, Reasoning, English, Computer, Pedagogy | 100 | 100 | 90 | 0.33 |
| Mains | II | Subject content and Pedagogy in English, Odia, Mathematics & EVS | 100 | 100 | 90 | 0.33 |
Key topics to cover in General Knowledge (with special emphasis on Odisha) and Current Affairs include
| Current events of Odisha, National & International importance |
| History of Odisha & India – including the Indian National Movement |
| Indian & World Geography (physical, economic, social geography) |
| Indian Polity and Governance (constitution, political system) (SSD Sevak Sevika Previous Year Question) |
| Economic and Social Development (poverty, schemes, planning) |
| Everyday Science and Environmental Issues (basic science and EVS topics) |
Arithmetic Syllabus
| Number Systems (Integers, Fractions, Place value, etc.) |
| HCF & LCM (Highest Common Factor and Least Common Multiple) |
| Squares, Square Roots and Cubes, Cube Roots |
| Time & Work, Speed & Distance (including time-distance problems) |
| Percentage and Averages |
| Simple Interest and Compound Interest |
| Profit, Loss and Discount (SSD Sevak Sevika Previous Year Question) |
| Partnership (basic concepts of business partnership problems) |
| Ratio and Proportion |
Reasoning Syllabus
| General Mental Ability (basic mental aptitude problems) |
| Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability (patterns, syllogisms, analogies) |
| Decision Making & Problem Solving (scenario-based reasoning) |
| Basic Numeracy (simple quantitative reasoning, order of magnitude, etc.) |
| Data Interpretation (interpreting data from tables, graphs, charts) |
English Syllabus
| Grammar: Verbs, Tenses, Modals; Active & Passive Voice; Subject-Verb agreement |
| Sentence Structure: Connectors, Types of Sentences (simple/complex/compound), Direct & Indirect Speech, Degrees of Comparison |
| Parts of Speech: Articles, Nouns, Pronouns, Prepositions (SSD Sevak Sevika Previous Year Question) |
| Reading Comprehension: An unseen passage (~400-500 words) with questions testing understanding, vocabulary, and inference |
Odia Syllabus
| Odia Grammar (Odia Byakarana) – Sandhi, Samasa, verb forms, syntax rules (based on OSSSC syllabus guidelines) |
| Odia Vocabulary and Usage – synonyms, antonyms, correct usage of common words (important for language proficiency) |
| Comprehension in Odia – understanding passages or sentences written in Odia and answering questions on them |
Computer Syllabus
| Basic computer literacy skills for use of ICT (Information & Communication Technology) in classrooms |
| Concepts and terminology related to general computer operations (SSD Sevak Sevika Previous Year Question) |
| Basic hardware components of a computer (CPU, memory, input/output devices) |
| Common applications software (word processors, spreadsheets, presentations) |
| Basics of Networking & Internet (understanding the internet, web, email) |
Pedagogy Syllabus
| Topic | Content |
| Content Pedagogy | Odia, English, Math, EVS |
| Child Development | Principles and stages of child development; characteristics of physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and moral development in children; influence of heredity and environment on child growth |
| Learning Process & Learner Characteristics | Concepts and nature of learning; individual differences in learning; how children learn through observation and imitation; methods of learning and basic conditions for learning; promoting learning through motivation, classroom environment, and teacher’s behavior; development of creative thinking |
| Inclusive Education & Special Needs | Concept of inclusive education; addressing diverse learners including Children With Special Needs (CWSN), girls, and SC/ST students in the classroom; strategies for supporting gifted, talented, and creative learners |
| Teaching Approaches & Classroom Management | Teacher-centered vs. learner-centered vs. learning-centered approaches; competency-based and activity-based teaching methods; use and importance of Teaching Learning Materials (TLM); preparation for mono-grade and multi-grade classroom situations (handling single class vs. multiple classes together) (SSD Sevak Sevika Previous Year Question) |
| Assessment and Evaluation | Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) techniques; purpose of assessments; assessing scholastic and co-scholastic areas; feedback mechanisms – sharing assessment outcomes with students/guardians and follow-up actions |
| Subjects | Books |
| GK | Lucent’s General Knowledge by Dr. Binay Karna & others – A comprehensive GK compendium covering history, geography, science, polity, etc., useful for static facts. For current affairs, Manorama Yearbook 2025 by Mammen Mathew provides an annual roundup of national and international events |
| Arithmetic | Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R.S. Aggarwal – A well-known book covering all arithmetic topics (number systems, algebra, geometry, data interpretation) with ample practice questions. Another handy book is Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma, which offers shortcut techniques and practice problems for quicker calculations. (SSD Sevak Sevika Previous Year Question) |
| Reasoning | A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal (S. Chand) – Covers a wide range of reasoning questions with detailed explanations, ideal for developing logical thinking. Additionally, Analytical Reasoning by M.K. Pandey is recommended for understanding complex reasoning puzzles and practicing diverse question types |
| English | High School English Grammar & Composition by Wren & Martin – A classic grammar reference to strengthen fundamentals of English grammar and sentence construction. For competitive exam practice, Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi (Arihant Publications) provides |
| Odia | Saraswata Grammar Book (SSD Sevak Sevika Previous Year Question) |
| Computer | Objective Computer Awareness by Arihant Experts – This book covers basic computer concepts, hardware, software, internet, and practice MCQs. It is tailored for competitive exams and is useful for building confidence in the computer literacy section (source: general competitive exam recommendations). |
| Pedagogy & Education | For understanding teaching methodology and child psychology, one can refer to CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) guides, such as Child Development & Pedagogy by Shalini Punjabi or Arihant Publications’ CTET Guide, which cover educational psychology, teaching methods, and learning strategies relevant to primary education. Additionally, subject-specific pedagogy books like Pedagogy of Mathematics by R. Ramanujam and Pedagogy of Language Development by Dr. A. Senapati & Dr. K. Kar can provide deeper insights into teaching methods for math and languages (SSD Sevak Sevika Previous Year Question) |