Odisha Non-Teaching Recruitment 2025: 1566 Junior Clerk and Peon vacancies at the Directorate of Secondary Education.

 

The Directorate of Secondary Education, Odisha, Bhubaneswar has announced recruitment for 1566 non-teaching posts under the School and Mass Education Department. Through SME Odisha, the recruitment aims to fill Junior Clerk and Peon (Group C & D) posts in fully aided high schools across the state. A short notice was released on 18th September 2025, and the detailed notification will be issued soon. This is a great opportunity for candidates looking for government jobs in Odisha. Given below are the latest details based on the official notification.   Odisha Non-Teaching Recruitment 2025: Main Highlights
Hiring Authority	Directorate of Secondary Education, Odisha
Department Name	School and Mass Education Department, Odisha
Post Titles	Junior Clerk and Peon (Group C & D)
Total Openings	1566
Post-wise Vacancies	Junior Clerk: 439 positions  Peon: 1127 positions
Notification	Short notice issued; full notice coming soon  Job Placement: Across Odisha
Official Website	sme.odisha.gov.in
Application Method	Online (link will be active once full notice is out)
This recruitment is open to candidates from 10th pass to graduate level, providing a secure career opportunity in Odisha’s education sector.
Introduction to the Directorate of Secondary Education, Odisha   Formed in 1983, the Directorate of Secondary Education, Odisha, is located on the 6th Floor of the Heads of Department Building in Bhubaneswar, commonly called Na Tala. The directorate is responsible for managing secondary education across the state. It looks after government and aided private secondary schools, madrasas, and Sanskrit tols. Its duties include school administration, hiring teachers, improving infrastructure, and managing scholarship programs for students. By handling these key functions, the directorate plays a crucial role in strengthening the quality of secondary education in Odisha and ensuring educational support reaches all eligible students in the state.   SME Odisha Non-Teaching Recruitment 2025: Complete Vacancy Details   The official notice confirms 1566 non-teaching vacancies in fully aided high schools, divided as follows   Junior Clerk: 439 positions  Approved Posts: 690  Vacant Posts (excluding minority-managed schools): 439    Peon: 1127 positions  Approved Posts: 2070  Vacant Posts (excluding minority-managed schools): 1127   The total approved posts are 2760, with 1619 vacancies including minority-managed schools and 1566 vacancies excluding them, according to the notification dated 14.07.2025.   Qualification Rules for Odisha Non-Teaching Recruitment 2025   According to the official notice and usual rules   Educational Qualification:  Junior Clerk: A bachelor’s degree or equal qualification from a recognized university, with possible computer skills needed.  Peon: Passed 10th class or equivalent.  Age Limit: Probably 18 to 38 years, with age relaxations for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) as per government rules.  Domicile: Candidates must be residents of Odisha or meet the domicile requirements.  Other Requirements: Ability to read, write, and speak Odia may be required.   Check the full details in the detailed notification on sme.odisha.gov.in.   How candidates will be selected for SME Odisha Non-Teaching Jobs   The selection steps, based on the notification, may include:   Written Test: To check candidates’ skills.  Skill Test (for Junior Clerk): Computer skills test.  Document Check: To confirm eligibility.  Interview (if needed): As mentioned in the final notification   Selection will be based on merit, looking at how well candidates do in all stages. Important Dates for Odisha Non-Teaching Recruitment 2025
Important Dates
Brief Notification Released	September 18, 2025
Full Notification Release	To be declared
Online Application Begins	To be declared
Last Date for Submission	To be declared
Date of Examination	To be declared
Visit sme.odisha.gov.in for the latest updates.   Pay and Perks for Junior Clerk and Peon Positions   Junior Clerk: Likely salary under Pay Level 4 or 5 (around ₹19,900–₹63,200 per month), along with DA, HRA, and medical benefits.  Peon: Likely salary under Pay Level 1 or 2 (around ₹18,000–₹56,900 per month), including standard allowances.   The official notification will provide the exact details.   Why Choose to Apply for SME Odisha Non-Teaching Recruitment 2025?   Large Number of Vacancies: 1566 positions provide many chances.  Stable Government Job: Employment under the School and Mass Education Department.  Career Growth: Scope for promotions and long-term advancement   How to Apply for Odisha Non-Teaching Recruitment 2025   The application will be done online after the detailed notification is published.   Go to sme.odisha.gov.in.   Find the “SME Odisha Non-Teaching Recruitment 2025” link.   Register or sign in to the website.   Fill out the application form with your personal and education details.   Upload the needed documents (photo, signature, certificates).   Pay the application fee online, if required.   Submit the form and save the confirmation.  The portal will open when the detailed notification is released. Preparation Tips for Odisha Non-Teaching Recruitment 2025 Go through the syllabus mentioned in the detailed notification.  Solve previous years’ question papers.  Improve computer knowledge for Junior Clerk posts.  Keep checking sme.odisha.gov.in for the latest updates.  Keep all required documents ready beforehand.  Conclusion The Odisha Non-Teaching Recruitment 2025 by the Directorate of Secondary Education, Odisha, offers a great chance with 1566 vacancies for Junior Clerk and Peon posts. According to the official notification dated 14.07.2025, this recruitment is to improve administrative support in Odisha’s fully aided high schools. Keep checking sme.odisha.gov.in for the detailed notification and how to apply. Prepare well to get a stable government job in Odisha’s education sector! Important Links Notification PDF Click Here Official Website Click Here Join WhatsApp Group Click Here Join Telegram Group Click Here Join Arattai  Group Click Here Jobnews24.in