OSSTET 2026: Odisha Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test Notification, Dates & Application

The Odisha Senior Secondary Teachers Eligibility Test, widely known as OSSTET, is a state-level examination conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha. This crucial exam assesses the eligibility of candidates aspiring to become secondary school teachers within Odisha. Candidates aiming to launch their careers as secondary school teachers in Odisha are encouraged to submit their duly filled application forms for the OSSTET Exam 2026.

OSSTET 2026 Exam

Successful candidates who clear the OSSTET examination will be selected in the initial phase. Following this, selected candidates are required to participate in a personal interview. For comprehensive details regarding the Odisha Secondary School TET 2026 Exam, please refer to the table provided below.

OSSTET 2026 Exam Summary
Conducting Body	Board of Secondary Education, Odisha
Name of the Exam	OSSTET 2026
Full-Form of OSSTET	Odisha Secondary School Teachers Eligibility Test
Exam Level	State
Mode of Application	Online
Registration Dates	To be notified
Total Questions	150 questions
Total Marks	150 marks
Negative Marking	No
Official Website	http://www.bseodisha.ac.in/

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OSSTET 2026 Important Dates

The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha will soon release the official OSSTET 2026 Notification, providing a complete examination schedule. Prospective applicants should monitor the official website for registration dates and other important announcements.

Events	Dates
Notification Release Date	--
OSSTET Apply Online Begins	--
Last Date for OSSTET Apply	--
Last Date to Submit Application Fee	--
Exam Date	--

OSSTET 2026 Eligibility

Candidates must meet the minimum eligibility criteria to be eligible to appear for the OSSTET 2026 Exam. The detailed eligibility requirements for the OSSTET Exam are outlined below.

Parameter	Eligibility
Nationality	Indian
Education Qualification	The candidate should have passed his/her Higher Secondary Examination from BSE Odisha. If the candidate is from CBSE/ICE board, then they must have studied and passed Odia as one of their subjects. The candidates should have passed their Bachelor's Degree in the respective discipline with at least 50% from a recognized university. The candidates should also hold a B.Ed Degree from a university recognized by NCTE.
Residency	Should be a permanent resident of Odisha
Fluency	Should be fluent in Odia

OSSTET 2026 Application Fee

The following application fees will be applicable to candidates upon submission of their forms for the OSSTET Exam 2026. 

Category	Application Fee
SC/ST	Rs. 400
Others	Rs. 600

Steps to Fill OSSTET Application Form

• Visit the official website of BSE, Odisha at http://www.bseodisha.ac.in/
• Click on New Registration to create a new Login ID.
• On successful registration, login ID and Password will be sent on the registered mail of the candidate.
• Fill out the OSSTET application form with the required details.
• Upload all the required documents in the prescribed format.
• Proceed to pay the application fees as per your category.
• Submit the OSSTET 2026 Application Form.
• Take the printout of the Application Form for future reference.

OSSTET Qualifying Marks 2026

BSE Odisha has revised the minimum qualifying percentages for the OSSTET 2026 examination. Please review the updated marks below for details.

Category	Qualifying percentage
General	45%
SC/ ST/ PH/ SEBC	35%

OSSTET 2026 Selection Process

Candidates aspiring to build a career as secondary school teachers in Odisha must qualify for the OSSTET 2026 exam. The examination will be conducted offline, and importantly, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

OSSTET Exam Pattern 2026

All questions will be of the Objective Type, with no provision for negative marking. The OSSTET 2026 exam pattern is detailed below.

Stream/ Discipline	Section	No. of. Marks	Duration of Examination
TGT Arts	Section III: Odia, Geography & Economics, History & Political Science, English Section IV: Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management & Evaluation	150	2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes)
TGT Science	Section III: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry Section IV: Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management & Evaluation	150	2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes)
TGT CBZ	Section III: Chemistry, Botany, Zoology Section IV: Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management & Evaluation	150	2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes)
Classical Teacher – Sanskrit	Section III: Sanskrit Section IV: Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management & Evaluation	150	2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes)
Hindi Teacher	Section III: Hindi Section IV: Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management & Evaluation	150	2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes)
Classical Teacher – Telugu	Section III: Telugu Section IV: Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management & Evaluation	150	2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes)
Classical Teacher – Urdu	Section III: Urdu Section IV: Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management & Evaluation	150	2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes)
Physical Education Teacher	Section III: Contents of C.P. Ed. Course Section IV: Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management & Evaluation	150	2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes)

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OSSTET Syllabus 2026

TThe OSSTET Syllabus is meticulously prepared by the Board of Secondary Education Odisha for both Paper 1 and Paper 2. To successfully qualify for OSSTET, candidates must gain a thorough understanding of the syllabus and commence their preparation accordingly. The OSSTET 2026 is administered in two categories: Paper 1 for Trained Graduate Teachers and Paper 2 for Physical Education Teachers. The OSSTET syllabus for each category is detailed below.

OSSTET Paper 1 Syllabus

• The language I MIL Odia
• Language II English
• Mathematics and Science/ Hindi/  Social Studies/ Telugu/ Sanskrit/ Urdu
• Child Development, School Management and Evaluation

OSSTET Paper II Syllabus

• The language I MIL Odia
• Language II English
• Contents of C.P.Ed and B.P.Ed course
• Child Development, School Management and Evaluation

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OSSTET 2026 Teacher Salary

Candidates who successfully qualify for OSSTET 2026 can expect a competitive in-hand salary. Considering the basic pay and allowances, the average monthly OSSTET salary typically ranges from Rs. 5,200 to Rs. 20,200.

OSSTET 2026 Exam Centre

The Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test will be conducted across various cities in Odisha. Candidates will have the opportunity to select their preferred examination centers during the registration process from the available list. While every effort will be made to assign the chosen center, the board reserves the right to allot any available center if the preferred option is unavailable.

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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