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The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha has officially released the OSSTET 2026 Notification for eligible teaching aspirants. Candidates who wish to become teachers in secondary schools across Odisha can now submit their applications through the official website. The online registration window will remain open from 3 August to 17 August 2026, while the examination is scheduled to be conducted on 30 September 2026.
OSSTET 2026 Notification Out
The notification outlines every important detail, including the eligibility criteria, application fee, registration process, exam schedule, admit card date, and instructions for candidates. Applicants are advised to carefully read the eligibility conditions before submitting their forms, as incorrect information cannot be edited after the final submission.
OSSTET 2026: Highlights
| 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 |
| Notification |
OSSTET 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 1 August 2026 |
| Online Registration Starts | 3 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 17 August 2026 (Midnight) |
| Admit Card Release | 20 September 2026 |
| OSSTET 2026 Exam Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Exam Timing | 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM |
OSSTET Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates may read the OSSTET Eligibility Criteria carefully before applying for the OSSTET Exam 2026. 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) |
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| TGT Arts |
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| Hindi Teacher |
OR
AND
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| Classical Teacher – Urdu |
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| 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 2026 Apply Online Link
The OSSTET 2026 online application process will begin on 3 August 2026 and remain open until 17 August 2026 (Midnight). Eligible candidates can submit their application forms only through the official website of the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha. No offline applications will be accepted. Candidates are advised to complete the registration well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.
How to Apply for OSSTET 2026?
Candidates can complete their registration by following these steps:
- Visit the official BSE Odisha website.
- Click on Click Here for New Registration.
- Register using your name, mobile number, email ID, password, and caste category.
- Log in using the registered mobile number and password.
- Verify your account through the OTP received on your mobile.
- Read the eligibility guidelines before paying the application fee.
- Complete the payment through the online payment gateway.
- Fill in the Personal Information section.
- Enter the eligibility criteria details.
- Fill in the Educational Qualification section.
- Upload the required documents, photographs, and certificates in the prescribed format.
- Review every detail carefully before final submission.
- Click YES – FINAL SUBMIT.
- Download and print the Acknowledgement Receipt.
Application Fee 2026
Refer to the table below for the OSSTET 2026 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/- |
Documents Required for OSSTET 2026 Application
Candidates should keep the following documents ready before beginning the registration process:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Educational qualification certificates
- Professional qualification certificates
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Continuing certificate (where applicable)
- Valid mobile number
- Active email ID
- Identity details as required in the application form
OSSTET 2026 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 2026 is available for candidates. They can easily access and download the syllabus PDF file from the official website, as well as access it from the link provided here.
OSSTET 2026 Exam Pattern
The OSSTET 2026 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
| 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 | |||
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Hindi/Telugu/ Urdu/Sanskrit | 60 | 60 |
| Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management & Evaluation | 50 | 50 | |||
| Total | 150 | 150 | |||
OSSTET Paper 2 Exam Pattern
| 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 2026 Exam Center
Here is the list of OSSTET Exam Centre 2026prescribed 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 |
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