OSSTET 2026: Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSE Odisha) has released the Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) 2026 Notification. Online applications are invited from eligible candidates from 3rd August 2026 at www.bseodisha.ac.in. Check eligibility, important dates, application fee, exam pattern, syllabus, and how to apply for OSSTET 2026.
Odisha OSSTET 2026
The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, Cuttack (BSE, Odisha, Kataka) has released Notification No. 2198/Conf-I dated 01.08.2026, inviting applications from eligible candidates for appearing in the Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) 2026. Passing OSSTET is a mandatory eligibility criterion for appointment as a teacher in Secondary Schools (Govt./Govt. Aided/Recognised Unaided) in the State of Odisha. Candidates who are interested in appearing for the test must refer to the article for eligibility criteria, important dates, application fee, exam pattern, and syllabus details.
OSSTET 2026 Notification PDF Out
The detailed notification, guidelines, step-by-step instructions for online registration, eligibility, applicability, and syllabus structure have been uploaded at www.bseodisha.ac.in. Candidates must go through the details carefully before applying for the test.
OSSTET 2026 Notification PDF – Click to Download
Odisha OSSTET 2026 – Overview
Candidates will have to register themselves online on the BSE Odisha website to appear for OSSTET 2026. The examination will be conducted in two papers based on the category of teaching post the candidate wishes to be eligible for — Category I (Education Teachers) and Category II (Physical Education Teacher).
Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) 2026 – Overview
| Organization | Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSE Odisha), Kataka |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) 2026 |
| Notification No. | 2198/Conf-I dated 01.08.2026 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 03rd August to 17th August 2026 (midnight) |
| Exam Date | 30th September 2026 |
| Exam Timing | 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM (Paper-I & II) |
| Admit Card Availability | 20th September 2026 |
| Application Fee | Rs. 900/- (General); Rs. 600/- (SC/ST) |
| Official Website | www.bseodisha.ac.in |
OSSTET 2026 – Important Dates
The notification issued by BSE Odisha has given the complete schedule for the online application process. Candidates interested in appearing for OSSTET 2026 can apply from 3rd August to 17th August 2026.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 01st August 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 03rd August 2026 (24×7) |
| Online Application Last Date | 17th August 2026 (Midnight) |
| Admit Card Availability | 20th September 2026 |
| Examination Date | 30th September 2026 |
| Examination Timing (Paper-I & II) | 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM |
Note: Under no circumstances shall the last date for submission of application forms be extended.
Odisha OSSTET 2026 – Applicability
OSSTET shall be applicable to all candidates who possess the requisite academic and training qualifications with the requisite percentage of marks, as prescribed by the Government of Odisha, Department of School & Mass Education, or who are in the process of acquiring the requisite training qualification (in the final year of the training course, or appearing/have appeared in the training examination but result not published) as on the date of publication of the OSSTET advertisement, and who desire to become teachers in Secondary Schools (Govt./Govt. Aided/Recognised Unaided) in the State of Odisha.
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OSSTET 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
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General Eligibility
The candidate must be a citizen of India.
Ability to Read and Write Odia
The candidate must be able to read and write Odia. Any one of the following qualifications will be considered to ascertain this ability:
- Passed HSC Examination conducted by BSE Odisha (or an equivalent examination by any other State/Central Board like CBSE, ICSE) with Odia as First/Second/Third Language subject, OR
- Passed +2/Higher Secondary Examination conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha, with Odia as an examinable subject, OR
- Passed Odia Examination of HSC/10th Standard Single Subject Examination conducted by BSE, Odisha.
Note: Candidates desiring to be language teachers like Hindi/Classical Teachers (Sanskrit/Telugu/Urdu) may instead pass the Odia Examination of 7th/8th Standard conducted by BSE, Odisha.
Requisite Academic and Professional Qualification (Category-wise)
OSSTET is conducted for two categories of prospective teachers:
- Category I: Education Teachers (Trained Graduate Teachers in Science/Arts, Hindi/Classical Teacher – Sanskrit/Urdu/Telugu)
- Category II: Physical Education Teacher
| Category | Subject/Stream | Academic & Professional Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| I | Trained Graduate Arts | Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Commerce/Shastri (Sanskrit) with two school subjects, 50% aggregate (45% SC/ST/PH/SEBC) + B.Ed./3-yr integrated B.Ed-M.Ed from NCTE recognised institution, OR 4-year integrated B.A.B.Ed with two school subjects, 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories) |
| I | Trained Graduate Science (PCM/CBZ) | Bachelor’s Degree in Science/B.Tech/B.E. with two school subjects, 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories) + B.Ed./3-yr integrated B.Ed-M.Ed, OR 4-year integrated B.Sc.B.Ed with two school subjects, 50% aggregate |
| I | 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/B.Ed from NCTE recognised institution, OR alternate route via Rastrabhasa Ratna/Shastri (Hindi)/Snataka with training qualification |
| I | Classical Teacher (Sanskrit) | Bachelor’s Degree with Sanskrit as Honours/Elective/Optional/Pass subject (50%/45% aggregate) + Sikshya Shastri (Sanskrit)/B.Ed, OR Shastri (Sanskrit) with 50%/45% aggregate + Sikshya Shastri (Sanskrit)/B.Ed |
| I | Classical Teacher (Urdu) | Alim with 50% aggregate (45% PH) + B.Ed./Urdu B.Ed, OR B.A. (Persian) with 50% aggregate (45% PH) + B.Ed./Urdu B.Ed |
| I | Classical Teacher (Telugu) | Bachelor’s Degree in Arts with Telugu subject, 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories) + Telugu B.Ed from NCTE recognised University/Institution |
| II | Physical Education Teacher | +2 or equivalent examination + C.P.Ed./D.P.Ed./B.P.Ed./M.P.Ed. from a recognised Board/University |
Note: Candidates in the final year of the training course, or those appearing/having appeared in the training examination with results not yet published (as on the date of publication of the OSSTET advertisement), are also eligible, provided they satisfy all other eligibility conditions.
School Subjects for TGT Arts & TGT Science (Annexure-I)
- Trained Science Graduate (PCM): Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
- Trained Science Graduate (CBZ): Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Biology, Life Science
- Arts Graduate: English, Odia, Hindi, Sanskrit, History, Geography, Economics, Political Science, Indian Economy, Landmarks in Indian History, Indian Geography, Indian Polity, Communicative English & Business Economics
OSSTET 2026 Apply Online
BSE Odisha has started accepting applications for OSSTET 2026 online from 3rd August 2026 through www.bseodisha.ac.in. The online link will be available 24×7 from 3rd August 2026 till midnight of 17th August 2026. Candidates must note that under no circumstances shall the last date be extended.
Click to Apply for OSSTET 2026 (Link Active from 03.08.2026): www.bseodisha.ac.in
Step-by-Step Registration Process
- Visit www.bseodisha.ac.in and click “Click Here for New Registration” (or log in with registered mobile number and password if already registered).
- Enter Name, Password, Mobile No., e-Mail ID, and Caste Category, then click “Submit”. (Caste entered cannot be corrected later.)
- Log in again using the registered mobile number and password.
- Enter the verification code sent to the registered mobile number and click “Verify”.
- Proceed to payment of the application fee through online mode.
- Fill up the four sections of the application form in order: (a) Personal Information, (b) Eligibility Criteria, (c) Educational Qualification, (d) Declaration.
- Upload all required certificates/documents/photos in jpg/jpeg/png format within the specified size.
- Review all filled information at the Declaration stage; edit if necessary before ticking the declaration box.
- Click “YES – FINAL SUBMIT” to complete registration — no further editing is possible after this step.
- Download and preserve the print copy of the Acknowledgement Receipt; registration is complete only after this receipt is downloaded, failing which the admit card cannot be generated and the candidate shall not be allowed to appear in the examination.
Note: The candidate should enter their own valid e-Mail ID and Mobile Number, failing which online registration cannot be completed. A number of chances are given to edit information before final submission; BSE Odisha shall not correct any wrong information filled up by the candidate.
OSSTET 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST Candidates | Rs. 600/- per candidate |
| Other Categories (General/OBC/etc.) | Rs. 900/- per candidate |
Note: Fee once paid shall not be refunded. The Board shall not be responsible for non-submission of application even if payment is made.
OSSTET 2026 Exam Pattern
- There shall be two papers: Paper-I (for Category I – Education Teachers) and Paper-II (for Category II – Physical Education Teacher).
- Duration of each paper: 2 hours 30 minutes.
- All questions are Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), each carrying 1 mark, with four alternatives (one correct).
- There shall be no negative marking.
- Each paper has four sections.
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 |
Section III (Stream-wise):
| Stream | Subjects | No. of Questions | Full Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGT (Arts) | Odia, English, History & Pol. Sc., Geography & Economics (15 each) | 60 | 60 |
| TGT (Science) PCM | Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry (20 each) | 60 | 60 |
| TGT (Science) CBZ | Chemistry, Botany, Zoology (20 each) | 60 | 60 |
| Classical Teacher (Sanskrit) | Sanskrit | 60 | 60 |
| Hindi Teacher | Hindi | 60 | 60 |
| Classical Teacher (Telugu) | Telugu | 60 | 60 |
| Classical Teacher (Urdu) | Urdu | 60 | 60 |
Section IV (Compulsory for all streams in Paper-I):
| Subject | No. of Questions | Full Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management & Evaluation | 50 | 50 |
Paper-II (Category II – Physical Education Teacher)
- Section I & II: Same as Paper-I (Odia & English, 20 marks each)
- Section III: Physical Education – 60 Questions, 60 Marks
- Section IV: Same as Paper-I (Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management & Evaluation – 50 Marks)
Medium of Questions
- Section I (Odia) and Section II (English) are compulsory for all categories of posts.
- In Section III, questions for TGT (Arts) and TGT (Science – PCM & CBZ) shall be in English; questions for Classical Teacher (Sanskrit/Telugu/Urdu) and Hindi Teacher shall be in the respective language/script.
- In Section III for Paper-II (Physical Education Teacher), questions shall be in English.
- In Section IV (Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management & Evaluation), questions shall be in English and compulsory for both categories.
OSSTET 2026 Qualifying Marks
- The minimum pass mark in each paper is 45% (68 marks out of 150) for General category candidates.
- For SC/ST/PH/SEBC candidates, the minimum pass mark is 35% (53 marks out of 150).
- A candidate securing the qualifying percentage or more in each paper shall be considered to have qualified OSSTET.
OSSTET 2026 Certificate, Validity & Number of Chances
- Successful candidates shall be awarded the OSSTET Pass Certificate by BSE, Odisha.
- The OSSTET Pass Certificate shall remain valid till the candidate reaches the upper age limit prescribed for recruitment of teachers, as per rules or executive instructions issued by the Government from time to time.
- There is no restriction on the number of attempts a candidate can take for acquiring the OSSTET Pass Certificate.
- Qualifying OSSTET is only one of the essential eligibility criteria for appointment; it does not confer any right to recruitment/employment in any Government or Government-Aided school. Eligibility for recruitment shall be determined by the concerned recruiting agency/appointing authority.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for OSSTET 2026?
The online application process closes on 17th August 2026 at midnight; under no circumstances will the last date be extended.
When will the OSSTET 2026 exam be conducted?
The examination will be conducted on 30th September 2026, from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM for both Paper-I and Paper-II.
What is the application fee for OSSTET 2026?
The application fee is Rs. 900/- per candidate for General category, and Rs. 600/- per candidate for SC/ST candidates.
What is the qualifying mark for OSSTET 2026?
The minimum qualifying mark is 45% (68 out of 150) for General candidates, and 35% (53 out of 150) for SC/ST/PH/SEBC candidates, in each paper.
How many papers are there in OSSTET, and what is the exam pattern?
There are two papers — Paper-I for Category I (Education Teachers) and Paper-II for Category II (Physical Education Teacher). Each paper consists of 150 MCQs across four sections, with a duration of 2 hours 30 minutes and no negative marking.
