OSSTET 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online, Eligibility, Exam Date, Fee, Exam Pattern & Complete Details
The OSSTET 2026 Notification has been published for candidates who want to become teachers in Government, Government Aided and Recognised Unaided Secondary Schools in Odisha. The Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) is conducted by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha. Qualifying this examination is one of the essential eligibility requirements for eligible teaching posts as prescribed by the Government from time to time.
According to the OSSTET 2026 Notification, the online application process starts from 03 August 2026 and continues until 17 August 2026. The examination is scheduled to be held on 30 September 2026. Candidates should complete the registration well before the last date to avoid any technical issues.
OSSTET 2026 Notification Highlights
| Organization | Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) 2026 |
| Article Name | OSSTET 2026 Notification |
| Category | Teacher Eligibility Test |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Starts | 03 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 17 August 2026 (Midnight) |
| Exam Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Admit Card | 20 September 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Official Authority | Board of Secondary Education, Odisha |
| Official Website | bseodisha.nic.in |
About OSSTET 2026 Notification
The OSSTET 2026 Notification is released for candidates seeking eligibility for secondary school teaching positions in Odisha. The examination is conducted once every year or as decided by the Government. Candidates who qualify the examination receive an OSSTET Pass Certificate, which remains valid according to the Government rules applicable for teacher recruitment.
The OSSTET 2026 Notification includes detailed information regarding eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, application process, examination pattern, syllabus, qualifying marks, examination centres, certificate validity and important instructions for candidates. Therefore, applicants should carefully read every section before submitting the online application.
OSSTET 2026 Important Dates
Candidates should carefully remember all important dates mentioned in the OSSTET 2026 Notification. No extension of the last date has been announced by the Board. Applicants are advised to complete the registration process as early as possible.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Release | 01 August 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 03 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 17 August 2026 (Midnight) |
| Application Fee Payment | Up to 17 August 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 20 September 2026 |
| OSSTET 2026 Exam Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Paper I & Paper II Timing | 09:00 AM to 11:30 AM |
OSSTET 2026 Application Fee
As per the official OSSTET 2026 Notification, candidates must pay the prescribed examination fee through online mode only. The application will be considered complete only after successful fee payment and final submission.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | ₹600/- |
| All Other Categories | ₹900/- |
- Application fee must be paid through online mode.
- Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
- Incomplete applications will be rejected.
- Registration is complete only after downloading the Acknowledgement Receipt.
- Candidates cannot edit submitted information after clicking “YES – FINAL SUBMIT”.
OSSTET 2026 Exam Schedule
| Paper | Exam Date | Timing | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | 30 September 2026 | 09:00 AM – 11:30 AM | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Paper II |
OSSTET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must satisfy all eligibility conditions mentioned in the official OSSTET 2026 Notification before submitting the online application form. The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha will accept applications only from candidates who fulfill the prescribed educational and professional qualifications.
General Eligibility
| Nationality | Candidate must be an Indian Citizen. |
|---|---|
| Odia Language | Candidate must be able to read and write Odia language. |
| Who Can Apply? | Candidates possessing the required academic and professional qualifications or candidates in the final year of the prescribed training course (whose result has not been published on the date of advertisement) are eligible to apply, subject to fulfilling all other eligibility conditions. |
Ability to Read and Write Odia
Every applicant appearing for OSSTET 2026 Notification must possess adequate knowledge of the Odia language. Any one of the following qualifications will be accepted as proof of Odia language proficiency.
| Accepted Qualification |
|---|
| Passed HSC Examination conducted by BSE Odisha with Odia as First, Second or Third Language. |
| Passed +2 / Higher Secondary Examination conducted by CHSE Odisha with Odia as an examinable subject. |
| Passed Odia Examination of HSC / 10th Standard Single Subject conducted by BSE Odisha. |
OSSTET 2026 Categories
According to the official OSSTET 2026 Notification, the examination is conducted under two separate categories.
| Category | Eligible Posts |
|---|---|
| Category-I (Paper-I) |
Trained Graduate Teacher (Arts), Trained Graduate Teacher (Science – PCM), Trained Graduate Teacher (Science – CBZ), Hindi Teacher, Classical Teacher (Sanskrit), Classical Teacher (Telugu), Classical Teacher (Urdu) |
| Category-II (Paper-II) | Physical Education Teacher |
OSSTET 2026 Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for OSSTET 2026 Notification must possess the required academic and professional qualifications prescribed by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha. The educational qualification varies according to the post and category selected by the candidate.
Category-I (Paper-I) Educational Qualification
| Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Trained Graduate Teacher (Arts) | Bachelor’s Degree in Arts / Commerce / Shastri with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PH/SEBC) along with B.Ed. (3-Year Integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed.) or 4-Year Integrated B.A.B.Ed. from an NCTE recognised institution. |
| Trained Graduate Teacher (Science – PCM) | Bachelor’s Degree in Science / B.Tech / B.E. with required school subjects and 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) along with B.Ed. or 4-Year Integrated B.Sc.B.Ed. from an NCTE recognised institution. |
| Trained Graduate Teacher (Science – CBZ) | Bachelor’s Degree in Science with required school subjects and prescribed professional qualification as mentioned in the official notification. |
| Hindi Teacher | Bachelor’s Degree with Hindi as one of the subjects along with the prescribed Hindi teaching qualification such as B.Ed. (Hindi), B.H.Ed., Rashtrabhasa Ratna, Shastri (Hindi) or other equivalent qualification mentioned in the official notification. |
| Classical Teacher (Sanskrit) | Bachelor’s Degree with Sanskrit or Shastri (Sanskrit) along with Sikshya Shastri or B.Ed. from an NCTE recognised institution. |
| Classical Teacher (Telugu) | Bachelor’s Degree in Arts with Telugu as a subject and Telugu B.Ed. from a recognised University. |
| Classical Teacher (Urdu) | Alim / B.A. (Persian) or equivalent qualification with B.Ed. / Urdu B.Ed. from a recognised University or Institution. |
Category-II (Paper-II) Educational Qualification
| Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Physical Education Teacher | Passed +2 or equivalent examination along with C.P.Ed. / D.P.Ed. / B.P.Ed. / M.P.Ed. from a recognised Board or University. |
- Candidates in the final year of the required training course may also apply if they satisfy all other eligibility conditions.
- Educational qualifications must be obtained from recognised Universities or Institutions.
- Candidates should carefully verify their eligibility before submitting the online application form.
School Subjects for TGT Arts & TGT Science
| Stream | Required School Subjects |
|---|---|
| TGT Science (PCM) | Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. |
| TGT Science (CBZ) | Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Biology or Life Science. |
| TGT Arts | English, Odia, Hindi, Sanskrit, History, Geography, Economics, Political Science, Indian Economy, Indian Geography, Indian Polity, Communicative English and Business Economics (as applicable under official guidelines). |
OSSTET 2026 Exam Pattern (Official Scheme of Examination)
As per the official OSSTET 2026 Notification, the examination consists of 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) carrying 150 marks. The duration of each paper is 2 Hours 30 Minutes. There is no negative marking. Section I (Odia) and Section II (English) are compulsory for all candidates under Category-I.
Category-I (Education Teachers) – Paper-I
| Section | Subject / Stream | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Odia (Compulsory for all streams) | 20 | 20 |
| II | English (Compulsory for all streams) | 20 | 20 |
| III | TGT (Arts) Odia (15), English (15), History & Political Science (15), Geography & Economics (15) | 60 | 60 |
| TGT (Science – PCM) Mathematics (20), Physics (20), Chemistry (20) | 60 | 60 | |
| TGT (Science – CBZ) Chemistry (20), Botany (20), Zoology (20) | 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 | |
| IV | Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management & Evaluation | 50 | 50 |
| Grand Total | 150 | 150 | |
Category-II (Physical Education Teacher) – Paper-II
| Section | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Odia (Same as Paper-I) | 20 | 20 |
| II | English (Same as Paper-I) | 20 | 20 |
| III | Physical Education | 60 | 60 |
| IV | Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management & Evaluation (Same as Paper-I) | 50 | 50 |
| Grand Total | 150 | 150 | |
- Total Questions: 150
- Total Marks: 150
- Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
- Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Each Correct Answer: 1 Mark
- Negative Marking: No
- Section I (Odia) and Section II (English) are compulsory for all Category-I streams.
- For Category-II (Physical Education Teacher), Sections I, II and IV are the same as Paper-I.
📌 Official Resources
📄 Download Official Notification PDF 📝 Step-by-Step Application Instructions 📚 Exam Pattern & Eligibility Criteria PDFOSSTET 2026 Qualifying Marks
To qualify the OSSTET 2026 Notification, candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks prescribed by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| General / SEBC | 45% (68 Marks out of 150) |
| SC / ST / PH | 35% (53 Marks out of 150) |
OSSTET 2026 Certificate Validity
Candidates who qualify the OSSTET 2026 Notification will be awarded an OSSTET Certificate. The validity of the certificate shall be as decided by the Government of Odisha from time to time. There is no restriction on the number of attempts. Candidates may appear again to improve their score.
- Eligible for teacher recruitment as per Government rules.
- No limit on the number of attempts.
- Candidates can improve their marks by appearing again.
- Certificate validity will be governed by Government notifications.
OSSTET 2026 Syllabus
According to the official OSSTET 2026 Notification, candidates should prepare all subjects thoroughly before the examination. The syllabus is based on the prescribed curriculum for Paper-I and Paper-II.
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management & Evaluation | Teaching Methodology, Child Psychology, Learning Process, Classroom Management, Educational Evaluation, Inclusive Education |
| Language-I (Odia) | Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Language Skills, Pedagogy |
| Language-II (English) | Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Language Skills, Pedagogy |
| Concerned Subject | Questions will be based on the prescribed syllabus of the concerned teaching subject. |
How to Apply for OSSTET 2026?
- Visit the official BSE Odisha website.
- Open the OSSTET 2026 Notification application link.
- Complete the online registration.
- Fill in personal, educational and communication details carefully.
- Upload the required photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Verify all entered details before final submission.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and print the Acknowledgement Receipt for future reference.
Documents Required
| Document | Status |
|---|---|
| Passport Size Photograph | Required |
| Signature | Required |
| Educational Certificates | Required |
| Professional Qualification Certificate | Required |
| Caste Certificate (If Applicable) | Required |
| PwD Certificate (If Applicable) | Required |
| Valid Identity Proof | Required |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the last date to apply for OSSTET 2026?
17 August 2026 (Midnight).
Q2. When will the OSSTET 2026 examination be conducted?
30 September 2026.
Q3. Is there any negative marking?
No. There is no negative marking in the OSSTET examination.
Q4. What is the mode of examination?
The examination will be conducted in Offline (OMR-Based) mode.
Q5. Who conducts the OSSTET examination?
The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha conducts the OSSTET examination.
Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Step-by-Step Instructions for Filling Online Form | Download PDF |
| Eligibility & Scheme of Examination PDF | Download PDF |
| Official Website | Visit Official Website |
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