Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) 2026
The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSE Odisha) has released Notification No. 2198/Conf-I dated 1 August 2026 inviting online applications for the Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) 2026. Passing OSSTET is a mandatory eligibility requirement for appointment as a teacher in Secondary Schools (Government/Government-Aided/Recognised Unaided) in Odisha. Online applications are open from 3 August 2026 to 17 August 2026, and the test will be held on 30 September 2026.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSE Odisha), Cuttack |
| Exam Name | Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) 2026 |
| Notification No. | 2198/Conf-I, dated 01.08.2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Dates | 3 August 2026 to 17 August 2026 (midnight) |
| Exam Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Exam Timing | 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM (Paper-I & Paper-II) |
| Admit Card Availability | 20 September 2026 |
| Application Fee | Rs. 900 (General/OBC); Rs. 600 (SC/ST) |
| Official Website | bseodisha.ac.in |
Odisha,
IN
Employment Type:CONTRACTOR (Eligibility Test)
Number of Vacancies:0 (Eligibility Test - No Fixed Vacancies)
Test Category Details
| Category | Stream / Subject | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Category I | Trained Graduate Arts, Trained Graduate Science (PCM/CBZ), Hindi Teacher, Classical Teacher (Sanskrit/Urdu/Telugu) | For appointment as Education Teachers in Secondary Schools |
| Category II | Physical Education Teacher | For appointment as Physical Education Teachers in Secondary Schools |
Note: OSSTET is an eligibility test, not a direct recruitment with fixed vacancies. Passing it is a prerequisite for future teacher recruitment in Odisha.
Eligibility Criteria
| Category | Stream/Subject | Academic & Professional Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Category I | Trained Graduate Arts | Bachelor's degree in Arts/Commerce/Shastri (Sanskrit) with two school subjects, 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PH/SEBC) + B.Ed. OR 4-year integrated B.A.B.Ed with two school subjects and 50% aggregate |
| Trained Graduate Science (PCM/CBZ) | Bachelor's degree in Science/B.Tech/B.E. with two school subjects, 50% aggregate (45% for reserved) + B.Ed. OR 4-year integrated B.Sc.B.Ed with two school subjects and 50% aggregate | |
| Hindi Teacher | Bachelor's degree with Hindi as Honours/Elective/Optional/Pass subject (50%/45% aggregate) + Hindi Sikshyan Parangat/B.H.Ed/B.Ed in Hindi from an NCTE-recognised institution | |
| Classical Teacher (Sanskrit) | Bachelor's degree with Sanskrit as Honours/Elective/Optional/Pass subject (50%/45% aggregate) + Sikshya Shastri (Sanskrit)/B.Ed | |
| Classical Teacher (Urdu) | Alim with 50% aggregate (45% for PH) + B.Ed./Urdu B.Ed, OR B.A. (Persian) with 50% aggregate + B.Ed./Urdu B.Ed | |
| Classical Teacher (Telugu) | Bachelor's degree in Arts with Telugu subject, 50% aggregate (45% for reserved) + Telugu B.Ed from NCTE-recognised institution | |
| Category II | Physical Education Teacher | +2 or equivalent + C.P.Ed./D.P.Ed./B.P.Ed./M.P.Ed. from a recognised Board/University |
Educational Qualification:Varies by category and stream. For Category I (Education Teachers), requires a relevant Bachelor's degree with 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) and a B.Ed. or equivalent teacher training qualification. For Category II (Physical Education Teacher), requires +2 pass with C.P.Ed./D.P.Ed./B.P.Ed./M.P.Ed.
Language Proficiency (Odia): Candidates must be able to read and write Odia. This can be satisfied by passing HSC (or equivalent) with Odia as a subject, or +2 with Odia as an examinable subject, or passing the Odia Examination of HSC/10th Standard Single Subject Examination conducted by BSE Odisha. For language teachers (Hindi/Classical), passing the Odia Examination of 7th/8th Standard is also acceptable.
Skills:Teaching, subject matter expertise, child development and pedagogy knowledge, classroom management, communication, and proficiency in Odia and English.
Age Limit:No age limit is specified for appearing in the OSSTET exam. The pass certificate remains valid until the candidate reaches the upper age limit prescribed for teacher recruitment under applicable rules.
Application Fee:
- Rs. 900/- for General/OBC candidates
- Rs. 600/- for SC/ST candidates
- Fee once paid is non-refundable.
Exam Pattern
OSSTET 2026 consists of two papers, each with 150 multiple-choice questions (1 mark each), a duration of 2 hours 30 minutes, and no negative marking.
Paper-I (Category I – Education Teachers)
| Section | Subject | No. of Questions | Full Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Odia (compulsory for all) | 20 | 20 |
| II | English (compulsory for all) | 20 | 20 |
| III | Stream-wise subject (varies by stream) | 60 | 60 |
| IV | Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management & Evaluation (compulsory) | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 150 | 150 | |
Paper-II (Category II – Physical Education Teacher)
| Section | Subject | No. of Questions | Full Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Odia (compulsory) | 20 | 20 |
| II | English (compulsory) | 20 | 20 |
| III | Physical Education | 60 | 60 |
| IV | Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management & Evaluation | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 150 | 150 | |
Qualifying Marks:
- General Category: 45% (68 marks out of 150) in each paper.
- SC/ST/PH/SEBC: 35% (53 marks out of 150) in each paper.
Certificate Validity: The OSSTET Pass Certificate remains valid until the candidate reaches the upper age limit prescribed for teacher recruitment under applicable rules. There is no restriction on the number of attempts.
How to Apply (Online)
OSSTET 2026 applications must be submitted online only at www.bseodisha.ac.in. The registration link is active 24×7 from 3 August 2026 to midnight of 17 August 2026.
- Visit Official Website: Go to www.bseodisha.ac.in and click "Click Here for New Registration", or log in with the registered mobile number and password if already registered.
- Initial Registration: Enter Name, Password, Mobile Number, e-Mail ID, and Caste Category, then click "Submit". Caste details entered at this stage cannot be corrected later.
- Login: Log in again using the registered mobile number and password.
- Verification: Enter the verification code sent to the registered mobile number and click "Verify".
- Pay Fee: Proceed to pay the application fee online.
- Fill Application Form: Fill up the four sections of the application form in order: Personal Information, Eligibility Criteria, Educational Qualification, and Declaration.
- Upload Documents: Upload all required certificates, documents, and photographs in the specified format and size.
- Review and Submit: Review all filled information at the Declaration stage, make edits if necessary, and tick the declaration box.
- Final Submission: Click "YES – FINAL SUBMIT" to complete registration. No further editing is possible after this step.
- Download Receipt: Download and preserve the print copy of the Acknowledgement Receipt. Registration is complete only after this receipt is downloaded; without it, the admit card cannot be generated.
Important: Applications are accepted online only. Information relating to personal data, address, caste, and subject, once submitted, cannot be changed later.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 1 August 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 3 August 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 17 August 2026 (midnight) |
| Admit Card Availability | 20 September 2026 |
| Examination Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Examination Timing | 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM |
Important Links
Official Website: https://www.bseodisha.ac.in
Official Notification (PDF): Click Here.
For Technical Queries: [email protected]
Key Instructions for Candidates
- Online Only: Applications are accepted online only through www.bseodisha.ac.in.
- Correct Information: Information relating to personal data, address, caste, and subject, once submitted, cannot be changed later. Fill details carefully.
- Caste Details: Caste details entered at the initial registration stage cannot be corrected later.
- Fee Payment: The Board is not responsible for non-submission of an application even if the fee payment has gone through.
- Final Submission: After clicking "YES – FINAL SUBMIT", no further editing is possible.
- Acknowledgement Receipt: Download and preserve the print copy of the Acknowledgement Receipt. Without it, the admit card cannot be generated.
- Admit Card: Admit cards will be available from 20 September 2026.
- Check Website: Visit the official BSE Odisha website regularly for updates.
- False Information: If any information furnished is found to be false or fake, the candidature or result will be cancelled, and the candidate will be liable for prosecution.
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The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha is a Body Corporate constituted under the Odisha Secondary Education Act, 1953. It regulates, controls and developes Secondary Education in the State of Odisha. It Provides varied courses in order to equip students for different occupations, to prepare them for University education and to equip them for various cultural purposes. It examines those who have completed a prescribed course of study and awards certificates to the successful candidates. Besides, it does all other things which are incidental to the above.
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