When was the OSSTET Notification 2025 released?

The OSSTET 2025 notification was released on 5 December 2025 by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha.

What are the OSSTET 2025 application dates?

The online application window is open from 6 December to 17 December 2025. The fee payment deadline is also 17 December.

What is the OSSTET Exam Date 2026?

OSSTET 2026 will be held on 20 January 2026 in offline OMR mode.

How can candidates apply for the OSSTET 2025 exam?

Candidates must visit the official website, register, fill out the online form, upload documents, and pay the application fee before submission.

What is the application fee for OSSTET 2025?

SC/ST candidates must pay ₹400, while General/OBC/SEBC candidates must pay ₹600.

When will the OSSTET Admit Card 2025-26 be released?

The admit card will be available on 10 January 2026.

OSSTET 2025 Notification Out, Exam Date, Apply Online Link Active

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The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSEO) has released the official notification for the Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) 2025 on 5 December 2025. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online from 6 to 17 December 2025 through the official website. This guide covers the exam dates, application steps, fees, and other essential details to help candidates complete the OSSTET 2025 form without any mistakes.

OSSTET Notification 2025 Out

The OSSTET 2025 notification is now officially released, and candidates planning to appear must review it carefully before applying. It includes essential details on eligibility criteria, exam dates, application procedures, fee structure, and required documents. Understanding this information beforehand helps avoid errors during online registration, ensures candidates meet all qualifications, and reduces the risk of disqualification, making it a crucial first step for a smooth and successful application process.

OSSTET 2025 Notification: Overview

The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSEO), has released the OSSTET 2025 (Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test) notification to recruit qualified secondary school teachers across the state. The exam will be conducted in English in an offline OMR-based format on 20 January 2026, with centres located throughout Odisha. The application process is fully online, and candidates can access all details and submit their applications through the official website, bseodisha.nic.in.

OSSTET 2025 Notification
Exam Name	Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test
Exam Conducting Body	Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSEO)
Post Details	Secondary Teachers
Exam Centres	Across the state of Odisha
Medium of Papers	English
Mode of Application	Online
Notification Out	5 December 2025
Application Begins	6 December 2025
Application Ends	17 December 2025
Application Fee Last Date	17 December 2025
OSSTET Admit Card Date	10 January 2026
Exam Date	20 January 2026
Mode of the Exam	Offline
Notification PDF	Click Here to Download
Guideline PDF	Click Here to Download
Official Website	bseodisha.nic.in

OSSTET Exam Date 2025

The OSSTET 2025 exam is officially scheduled for 20 January 2026. Paper I will be held in the morning shift from 9:00 am to 11:30 am, and Paper II will take place in the afternoon shift from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Candidates should stay updated with official notifications and ensure they have their admit cards ready before the exam day.

OSSTET Exam Schedule 2025
Exam	OSSTET Shift
OSSTET Paper 1	9:00 am to 11:30 pm
OSSTET paper 2	2:00 pm to 4:30 pm

OSSTET Eligibility Criteria

Candidates may read the OSSTET Eligibility Criteria carefully before applying for the OSSTET Exam 2025. Eligible candidates must read the post-wise OSSTET Eligibility Criteria to ensure they are eligible for the respective posts and subjects.

OSSTET Category	OSSTET Eligibility Qualification
TGT (Science – PCM/ CBZ)	Bachelor’s degree in science / B.Tech / B.E. Degree with any two of the subjects (PCM) or (CBZ) as honors/optional/Elective/Pass with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized university, and Bachelor’s in Education (B.Ed)/3-year integrated B.Ed.- M.Ed course from an institute recognized by NCTE. Or, Four years integrated degree in B.Sc.B.Ed from a recognized institute in PCM in CBZ as honours/optional/Elective/Pass with a minimum of 50% marks
TGT Arts	Four years’ integrated B.A.B.Ed from an institute recognized by NCTE in any two ( English, Odia, Hindi & Sanskrit, History, Geography, Economics, Political Science, Indian Economy, Landmarks in Indian History, Indian Geography & Indian Polity) as optional/honors/elective/pass with a minimum of 50% marks. Or, Bachelor’s degree in Arts/ Commerce/Shastri (Sanskrit) in any two of the subjects ( English, Odia, Hindi & Sanskrit, and History, Geography, Economics, Political Science, Indian Economy, Landmarks in Indian History, Indian Geography & Indian Polity) with 50% marks
Hindi Teacher	Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree with an aggregate of 50% marks in one of the following subjects: Rastrabhasa Ratna from Rastrabhasa Prachar Samiti, Wardha Shastri Hindi from Odisha Rastrabhasa Parisad, Puri Snataka, from Hindi Shiksya Samiti, Odisha, Cuttack OR Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University with Hindi as one of the Honours/ Elective/ Optional/ Pass subjects with minimum 50% marks in aggregate AND Any one of the following training qualifications. a) Hindi Sikshyan Parangat from Kendriya Hindi Sansthan, Agra. b) B.H.Ed., a course prescribed by NCTE, from a recognized University/ Institution. c) B.Ed in Hindi, a course prescribed by NCTE , from Dakhin Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha, Madras. d) B.Ed from NCTE-Recognised University/ Institution
Classical Teacher – Urdu	Alim with 50% marks in aggregate (45% for PH candidates). AND B.Ed./ Urdu B.Ed. from a NCTE Recognised University/ Institution. OR B.A. (Persian) With 50% marks in aggregate (45% PH Candidates) AND B.Ed./ Urdu B.Ed. from a NCTE Recognised University/ Institution
Classical Teacher – Telugu	Bachelor’s degree in Arts with Telugu with 50% marks in aggregate alongside B.Ed.
Classical Teacher – Sanskrit	Bachelor’s degree in/with Sanskrit as an optional/honours/elective/pass subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate alongside Siksha Shastri (Sanskrit) degree from a recognized institute.
Physical Education	Candidates must have passed class 10+2 or its equivalent from a recognized institute with an aggregate of 50% marks and B.P.Ed/M.P.Ed/C.P.Ed from a recognized board or university

OSSTET Online Application 2025

The OSSTET 2025 application form link was activated on 6 December 2025, with the application window closing on 17 December 2025. Candidates were advised to carefully follow the guidelines to ensure error-free submissions. To apply, candidates needed to register on the BSE Odisha official website (bseodisha.ac.in), log in with their credentials, fill in personal, academic, and professional details, upload the required documents in the specified format, pay the application fee online, and review the form before submitting. It was recommended to print a copy of the completed application for future reference.

OSSTET Application 2025 Link

OSSTET Application Fee

Refer to the table below for the OSSTET 2025 application structure for each category. The category-wise application fee details are provided in the table below.

OSSTET Category	OSSTET Application Fee
OSSTET SC/ST	Rs. 400/-
OSSTET General/OBC/SEBC	Rs. 600/-

OSSTET 2025 Syllabus

Candidates are highly recommended to check out the OSSTET Syllabus and exam pattern to ensure they are well acquainted with the nuances and extent of the syllabus. The subject-wise OSSTET Syllabus 2025 is available for candidates. They can easily access and download the syllabus PDF file from the official website, as well can access it from the link provided here.

OSSTET 2025 Exam Pattern

The OSSTET 2025 exam includes two papers: Paper I for various teaching categories and Paper II for Physical Education Teachers. Each paper consists of 150 questions, totaling 150 marks.

OSSTET Paper 1 Exam Pattern

The OSSTET 2025 exam consists of Paper 1, designed for various teaching categories such as TGT CBZ/PCM, TGT Science, and TGT Arts. Paper 1 is divided into four sections. The total exam consists of 150 questions worth 150 marks.

OSSTET Paper 1 Syllabus and Exam Pattern
TGT CBZ/PCM	TGT Science	TGT Arts	Hindi/Telugu/ Urdu/ Sanskrit Teacher	Number of questions	Marks allotted
Language I (Odia)				20	20
Language II (English)				20	20
Chemistry Botany Zoology	Mathematics Physics Chemistry	Geography & Economics History & Political Science English	Hindi/Telugu/ Urdu/Sanskrit	60	60
Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management & Evaluation				50	50
Total				150	150

OSSTET Paper 2 Exam Pattern

Paper 2 is specifically for aspiring Physical Education Teachers and also consists of four sections.

OSSTET Paper 2 Exam Pattern – Physical Education Teacher
Section	Subject Area	No. of Questions	Marks Allotted
I	Language – I MIL (Odia)	20	20
II	Language – II (English)	20	20
III	Contents of C.P.Ed. and B.P.Ed. Course	60	60
IV	Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management, and Evaluation	50	50
Total		150	150

OSSTET Previous Year Question Paper

The OSSTET Previous Year Question Papers are valuable resources for candidates preparing for the Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test. These papers provide insights into the exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level of different sections, including Language I (Odia), Language II (English), subject-specific content, and pedagogy-related topics. By practising these papers, candidates can enhance their time management skills, identify important topics, and build confidence for the exam.

OSSTET 2025 Exam Center

Here is the list of OSSTET Exam Centre 2025 prescribed by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha. Candidates get to know which Exam centre is allotted to them in the release of the OSSTET Hall Ticket PDF.

OSSTET Exam Centre List
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 2025 Admit Card

The OSSTET Admit Card 2025 is a compulsory document required for candidates appearing in the Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test. Released by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, it contains essential details such as the candidate’s name, roll number, exam date, time, and venue. Candidates must download the call letter from the official website using their login credentials and verify all the details for accuracy. As per the official notification, the admit Card will be released on 10 January 2026.