OTET Question Paper 2026 & Answer Key (Set-wise) - Download PDF (Paper 1 & 2)

The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, successfully conducted the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2026 on July 5th. Paper 1 was held during the morning shift (9:00 AM – 11:30 AM), followed by Paper 2 in the afternoon shift (2:00 PM – 4:30 PM). Below, you will find the comprehensive OTET Paper 1 and Paper 2 question paper PDFs (organized by set) along with the corresponding answer keys.

OTET Question Paper and Answer Key 2026 Out

The Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) is organized by BSE, Odisha, Cuttack, to certify teachers for Classes I through VIII in state government, government-aided, and private schools. Paper 1 is designed for candidates qualifying to teach at the primary level (Classes I–V), while Paper 2 is tailored for those intending to teach at the upper primary level (Classes VI–VIII).

Initial feedback from candidates indicates that the OTET Paper 1 exam ranged from easy to moderate in difficulty. Please scroll down for the complete question paper PDFs and our expert-verified unofficial answer key. 

Odisha OTET 2026 Exam Overview

OTET Paper 1 Question Paper 2026 PDF

Candidates can download the OTET 2026 Paper 1 PDFs for Sets A and D via the links provided below. Use these resources to analyze the question patterns and evaluate the overall difficulty level of this year's examination.

OTET Paper 2 Question Paper 2026 PDF

The subject-wise question paper PDFs for OTET Paper 2 are available below. Reviewing these papers is essential for future aspirants to understand the question structure and refine their study strategy for upcoming recruitment cycles.

Odisha OTET Answer Key 2026 (Unofficial)

Our expert faculty has analyzed today’s paper and prepared a comprehensive unofficial OTET Answer Key 2026, which is now available for download. Candidates who took the July 5th exam can use this key to verify their responses and estimate their final scores.

How to Download OTET Question Paper PDF?

1. Visit the official BSE Odisha website, bseodisha.ac.in.
2. Look for the OTET 2026 Question Paper / Answer Key notification link on the homepage under Examinations.
3. Click on the Paper 1 link to open or download the PDF.
4. Save the file and cross-check your responses using your recollection or response sheet, if issued.

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