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OTET Exam Date 2026 - Latest Update

  • The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha has rescheduled the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test, OTET 2026, to 21 June 2026 in offline mode across the state. OTET 2026 will be conducted in two shifts on the same day - Paper 1 in the morning and Paper 2 in the afternoon for primary and upper primary teaching eligibility.
  • As per the detailed schedule, OTET Paper 1 will be conducted from 9:00 am to 11:30 am and Paper 2 from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. The official exam date and timetable have been notified through the OTET 2026 notice and subsequent reschedule notification published by BSE Odisha.
  • Click Here: OTET Exam Date 2026

OTET 2026 Overview

ParticularDetails
Exam NameOdisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2026
Conducting AuthorityBoard of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, Cuttack
Exam LevelState-level teacher eligibility test
PapersPaper I (Classes I-V), Paper II (Classes VI-VIII)
OTET Exam Date 202621 June 2026 (Sunday)
Mode of ExamOffline (pen-and-paper OMR based)
Exam Duration150 minutes for each paper
Certificate ValidityLifetime from date of issuance
Official Websitebseodisha.ac.in
  • The Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test is a state-level eligibility test for candidates who wish to become teachers for Classes I to VIII in government, private aided, and private unaided schools of Odisha. The exam is conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, Cuttack once a year, in two papers - Paper I for primary level and Paper II for upper primary level.

OTET Exam Date 2026 and Shift Timings

Paper NameDateShiftTiming
Paper 121 June 2026Morning9:00 am to 11:30 am
Paper 221 June 2026Afternoon2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
  • BSE Odisha has clearly mentioned the OTET 2026 exam date and shift-wise timings in the revised schedule. The exam for both papers will be held on the same day in two separate sessions.
  • OTET 2026 Exam Schedule
  • Candidates who are eligible can appear in Paper 1 or Paper 2 or both, depending on the level (primary or upper primary) they are targeting. It is advisable to reach the exam centre at least 60 minutes before the reporting time mentioned on the admit card to complete verification and frisking formalities smoothly.

OTET 2026 Important Dates

EventsDates & Schedule
OTET 2026 Notification Release25 March 2026
OTET Apply Online Starts26 March 2026
Last Date to Apply9 May 2026 (11:45 pm)
Last Date for Fee Payment9 May 2026 (11:45 pm)
OTET Admit Card 20269 June 2026 (expected)
OTET Exam Date 202621 June 2026
  • Along with the notification, BSE Odisha has released a full schedule for Odisha TET 2026 including application, fee payment, admit card release and exam date.

How to Download OTET 2026 Exam Date Notice PDF

  • Candidates can easily download the OTET 2026 exam date notice from the official BSE Odisha website using the steps below.
  • Visit the official website of the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha: www.bseodisha.ac.in.
  • On the homepage, click on the “Examinations” section and select “OTET Examinations”.
  • Look for the OTET 2026 Exam Date / Notification link in the list of latest updates.
  • Click on the link titled for OTET-2026 Exam Date or Notice to open the PDF.
  • Download the PDF and save it on your device for quick access and verification.
  • By following these steps, candidates ensure that they are checking the authentic, updated schedule as notified by BSE Odisha.

Q1. What is the OTET Exam Date 2026?

  • OTET Exam Date 2026 is 21 June 2026 (Sunday), as notified by BSE Odisha.
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