OSSTET 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online, Eligibility, Fee & Exam Pattern

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• Updated August 04, 2026 04:56 PM
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• The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSE Odisha), commonly known as BSE Odisha, has released Notification No. 2198/Conf-I dated 1 August 2026 inviting online applications for the Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) 2026. Passing OSSTET is a mandatory eligibility requirement for appointment as a teacher in Secondary Schools (Government/Government-Aided/Recognised Unaided) in Odisha. Online applications are open from 3 August 2026 to 17 August 2026, and the test will be held on 30 September 2026.

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OSSTET 2026 Recruitment 2026 Overview

• Here is a quick summary of OSSTET 2026 for candidates and search tools looking for a fast answer:
• Who is conducting it: Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSE Odisha), Cuttack
• What it is: A teacher eligibility test, not a recruitment with fixed vacancies - passing it is a prerequisite for future secondary school teacher recruitment in Odisha
• Categories: Category I (Education Teachers – Trained Graduate Teacher in Arts/Science, Hindi Teacher, Classical Teacher in Sanskrit/Urdu/Telugu) and Category II (Physical Education Teacher)
• Who can apply: Indian citizens who meet the academic and professional qualification prescribed for the chosen category/subject and can read and write Odia
• Application start date: 3 August 2026
• Application last date: 17 August 2026 (midnight)
• Application mode: Online only, at www.bseodisha.ac.in

OSSTET 2026 Important Dates

OSSTET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

• OSSTET does not have a fixed vacancy count or a specified age limit in the notification - it is an eligibility test whose pass certificate is a prerequisite for teacher recruitment. Eligibility instead depends on nationality, the ability to read and write Odia, and the academic/professional qualification required for the specific teaching category and subject a candidate is applying for.

General Eligibility

• The candidate must be a citizen of India.

OSSTET 2026 Qualification (Category-wise)

• OSSTET is conducted for two categories of prospective teachers: Category I (Education Teachers) and Category II (Physical Education Teacher). The academic and professional qualification required depends on the subject/stream chosen.
• Candidates who are in the final year of their training course, or who have appeared for the training examination with results not yet published as on the date of the OSSTET advertisement, are also eligible provided they meet all other conditions. The school subjects recognised for Trained Graduate Arts and Science streams (such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics for PCM, or History, Geography, Economics, and language subjects for Arts) are listed separately in Annexure-I of the official notification.

OSSTET 2026 Application Fee

• Fee once paid is not refunded, and the Board is not responsible for non-submission of an application even if the fee payment has gone through. Payment must be made online during the registration process.

OSSTET 2026 Exam Pattern

• OSSTET 2026 will be conducted in two papers depending on the category chosen: Paper-I for Category I (Education Teachers) and Paper-II for Category II (Physical Education Teacher). Each paper is of 2 hours 30 minutes duration, contains multiple-choice questions worth 1 mark each with four options, and has no negative marking. Each paper is divided into four sections.

Paper-II (Category II – Physical Education Teacher)

• Sections I and II are the same as Paper-I (Odia and English, 20 marks each). Section III covers Physical Education with 60 questions for 60 marks, and Section IV is the same Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management & Evaluation section carrying 50 marks.

How to Apply for OSSTET 2026

• OSSTET 2026 applications must be submitted online only at www.bseodisha.ac.in. The registration link is active 24×7 from 3 August 2026 to midnight of 17 August 2026.
• Visit www.bseodisha.ac.in and click "Click Here for New Registration", or log in with the registered mobile number and password if already registered.
• Enter Name, Password, Mobile Number, e-Mail ID, and Caste Category, then click "Submit". Caste details entered at this stage 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 pay the application fee online.
• Fill up the four sections of the application form in order: Personal Information, Eligibility Criteria, Educational Qualification, and Declaration.
• Upload all required certificates, documents, and photographs in the specified format and size.
• Review all filled information at the Declaration stage, make edits if necessary, and tick 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; without it, the admit card cannot be generated and the candidate will not be allowed to appear for the examination.

OSSTET 2026 Important Instructions

• Applications are accepted online only, through www.bseodisha.ac.in.
• Information relating to personal data, address, caste, and subject, once submitted, cannot be changed later.
• If any information furnished by a candidate is found to be false or fake, the candidature or result will be cancelled, and the candidate will be liable for prosecution as per rules.
• Candidates must enter their own valid e-mail ID and mobile number; registration cannot be completed otherwise.
• For any technical issue during registration, candidates can email [email protected] (as per the notification's contact address).

OSSTET 2026 Important Links

• Official Notification PDF: Click here
• Official Website: Click here
• Candidates who have completed their graduation with a B.Ed. or equivalent teacher training qualification can also explore more Teacher Recruitment Jobs and B.Ed Qualified Government Jobs available across India. Those interested in similar eligibility tests can also check the latest TET and Teacher Eligibility Notifications from other states.
• Applicants looking for more opportunities within the state can browse the latest Odisha Government Jobs across various departments. Candidates with a Physical Education qualification can also check Physical Education Teacher Jobs and other Graduate-Level State Government Jobs matching their qualification.
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Q4. What is the application fee for OSSTET 2026?

• The application fee is Rs. 900 per candidate for General/OBC category, and Rs. 600 per candidate for SC/ST candidates.

Q5. What is the qualification required for OSSTET 2026?

• Qualification depends on the category and subject chosen - for example, a relevant bachelor's degree with 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories) plus a B.Ed. or equivalent teacher training qualification for Category I streams, and a +2 pass plus a physical education diploma/degree for Category II.

Q7. How many papers are there in OSSTET 2026, 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 has 150 MCQs across four sections, a duration of 2 hours 30 minutes, and no negative marking.