OSSTET Apply Online 2026 Link Active @bseodisha.ac.in, Apply Online Last Date Extended

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The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha has issued the OSSTET 2026 Notification for candidates aspiring to enter the teaching profession. The OSSTET apply online 2026 link has been activated on the official website, and the deadline to submit the online application has now been pushed to 23 August 2026. The OSSTET 2026 exam is scheduled for 30 September 2026, from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. This article outlines the OSSTET application dates, fee details, eligibility criteria, and the direct link to apply.

OSSTET Apply Online 2026 Last Date Extended

BSE Odisha opened the OSSTET 2026 application window on 3 August 2026. Eligible candidates can register through the official BSE Odisha website, and the registration deadline now stands extended till midnight of 23 August 2026. Applications will be accepted only in online mode, with no provision for offline submissions.

Before beginning the OSSTET online registration, candidates should keep their educational certificates, personal information, scanned photographs, signatures, and other necessary documents on hand for a smooth, error-free process. It is advisable to complete the application well ahead of the deadline to steer clear of any last-minute technical glitches.

OSSTET 2026: Overview

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) 2026
Conducting Authority	Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha
Notification Date	August 1, 2026
Application Window	August 3, 2026 to August 23, 2026 (Midnight)
Admit Card Release	September 20, 2026
Exam Date	September 30, 2026 (9:00 AM – 11:30 AM)
Mode of Application	Online Only
Exam Mode	Offline (OMR-based)
Official Website	bseodisha.ac.in

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release	August 1, 2026
Online Application Start Date	August 3, 2026
Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee	August 23, 2026 (11:59 PM)
Admit Card Download	September 20, 2026
OSSTET Exam Date	September 30, 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 an 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%) + recognised 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

Documents Required Before Applying

Candidates should keep these documents ready before starting the 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 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 the OSSTET Exam?

Follow these steps to complete the OSSTET online application:

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 the registered mobile number and password.
Verify the account through an OTP.
Read eligibility guidelines before paying the fee.
Complete payment through the online gateway.
Fill in the Personal Information, Eligibility, and Educational Qualification sections.
Upload documents, photographs, and certificates.
Review details and click “YES – FINAL SUBMIT.”
Download and print the Acknowledgement Receipt.

OSSTET Exam Pattern 2026

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: 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

OSSTET Apply Online 2026

What is the last date for OSSTET form?

The last date to submit the OSSTET 2026 online application is 23 August 2026 (midnight).

What is the pass mark for OSSTET 2026?

BSE Odisha for OSSTET 2026 is 45% for General and 35% for OSSTET SC/ST/PH/SEBC.

How many attempts for OSSTET?

There is no restriction on the number of attempts you can take for the Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET).

What is the official website for submitting the OSSTET 2026 application form?

The official website is www.bseodisha.ac.in.

Are final-year B.Ed. or teacher training students eligible to apply?

Yes, students currently in the final year of a recognized B.Ed. or teacher training program are generally eligible to apply for teacher eligibility tests.

Is passing Odia mandatory for OSSTET 2026 eligibility?

Yes, passing an Odia language test or having Odia as a subject in school is mandatory for OSSTET 2026 eligibility.

Is there an upper age limit to apply for OSSTET 2026?

There is no upper age limit specified to apply for the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSE Odisha) Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) 2026.