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The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha has released the OSSTET 2026 Notification for teaching aspirants. The OSSTET apply online 2026 link is now active on the official website. Candidates can complete OSSTET online apply from 3 August to 17 August 2026. The OSSTET 2026 exam will be held on 30 September 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. This article covers OSSTET apply date, fee, eligibility, and the direct application link.
Candidates facing any Technical issues related to OSSTET Application can contact the authority through the email: bseoosstet@gmail.com
OSSTET Apply Online 2026
The OSSTET apply online process started on 3 August 2026 through the official BSE Odisha website. Candidates must complete application before 17 August 2026 (midnight). Only online applications are accepted; no offline mode is available. Aspirants should keep all documents ready before starting the OSSTET online apply process to avoid errors.
OSSTET 2026: Overview
Below is the overview table for OSSTET Exam 2026. the table provides summarised details of the exam:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha |
| Notification Release Date | 1 August 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Starts | 3 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 17 August 2026 (Midnight) |
| Official Website | www.bseodisha.ac.in |
| Exam Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Exam Timing | 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM |
| Admit Card Release | 20 September 2026 |
OSSTET Application Fee
The OSSTET application fee is different for each category. Candidates must pay the fee online during the application process. The payment must be completed before final submission. Below is the category-wise fee structure.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | Rs. 400/- |
| General/OBC/SEBC | Rs. 600/- |
OSSTET Eligibility Criteria
The OSSTET eligibility criteria differ post-wise for TGT Science, TGT Arts, Hindi Teacher, and other categories. Candidates need a relevant bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks along with a B.Ed or equivalent training qualification. Read the table below for subject-wise eligibility criteria:
| Category | Eligibility Qualification |
|---|---|
| TGT (Science – PCM/CBZ) | Bachelor’s degree in science/B.Tech/B.E. with PCM or CBZ (min. 50%) + B.Ed from NCTE-recognized institute, or 4-year integrated B.Sc.B.Ed |
| TGT Arts | 4-year integrated B.A.B.Ed, or Bachelor’s degree in Arts/Commerce/Shastri (Sanskrit) with relevant subjects (min. 50%) |
| Hindi Teacher | Bachelor’s degree with Hindi qualification (min. 50%) + recognized Hindi teaching training |
| Classical Teacher – Urdu | Alim/B.A. (Persian) with 50% + Urdu B.Ed |
| Classical Teacher – Telugu | Bachelor’s in Arts with Telugu (50%) + B.Ed |
| Classical Teacher – Sanskrit | Bachelor’s with Sanskrit (50%) + Siksha Shastri (Sanskrit) |
| Physical Education | 10+2 (50%) + B.P.Ed/M.P.Ed/C.P.Ed |
OSSTET Application Form 2026 Link
The OSSTET application form link is active on the official BSE Odisha website. Candidates can click on the apply online link and complete registration before the last date. The direct link is provided below for quick access.
How to Apply Online for OSSTET Exam?
Follow these steps to complete OSSTET online apply:
- Visit the official BSE Odisha website.
- Click on “Click Here for New Registration.”
- Register using name, mobile number, email ID, password, and caste category.
- Log in using registered mobile number and password.
- Verify the account through OTP.
- Read eligibility guidelines before paying the fee.
- Complete payment through the online gateway.
- Fill Personal Information, Eligibility, and Educational Qualification sections.
- Upload documents, photograph, and certificates.
- Review details and click “YES – FINAL SUBMIT.”
- Download and print the Acknowledgement Receipt.
Documents Required for Application
Candidates should keep these documents ready before starting OSSTET application form. Missing documents can delay or block the application process. All files should be scanned in the prescribed format and size.
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Educational qualification certificates
- Professional qualification certificates
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Continuing certificate (where applicable)
- Valid mobile number and active email ID
OSSTET Exam Pattern
OSSTET has two papers: Paper I for teaching categories and Paper II for Physical Education Teachers. Both papers carry 150 questions for 150 marks. Paper I covers language, subject content, and pedagogy sections. Paper II covers language, C.P.Ed/B.P.Ed content, and pedagogy.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Language I (Odia) | 20 | 20 |
| Language II (English) | 20 | 20 |
| Subject Content | 60 | 60 |
| Child Development, Pedagogy & Management | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Paper II:
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Language I MIL (Odia) | 20 | 20 |
| Language II (English) | 20 | 20 |
| C.P.Ed/B.P.Ed Content | 60 | 60 |
| Child Development, Pedagogy & Management | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
OSSTET 2026 Exam Centres
BSE Odisha will conduct OSSTET across multiple districts. The exam centre will be mentioned on the admit card. Candidates cannot choose their own centre. Below is the list of districts with exam centres.
- Angul
- Balangir
- Sundergarh
- Sambalpur
- Sonpur
- Malkangiri
- Nuapada
- Puri
- Gajapati
- Kandhamal
- Nayagarh
- Nowrangpur
- Rayagada
- Jagatsinghpur
- Cuttack
- Dhenkanal
- Bhadrak
- Deogarh
- Mayurbhanj
- Bargarh
- Khordha
- Koraput
- Keonjhar
- Kendrapara
- Balasore
- Ganjam
- Kalahandi
- Jajpur
- Boudhgarh
- Jharsuguda
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