OSSTET 2026 Official Notification Out: Exam Dates, Online Form, Fee, Eligibility & Syllabus

The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha has officially released the detailed guidelines and step-by-step notification for the Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) 2026.

OSSTET is a mandatory eligibility exam for candidates aspiring to become Secondary School Teachers (TGT Arts, TGT Science, Language Teachers, and Physical Education Teachers) in Government, Government-Aided, and Recognized Unaided Secondary Schools across Odisha.

Online registration for OSSTET 2026 opens on 3rd August 2026 and will remain active until 17th August 2026 (midnight) on the official BSE Odisha portal.

Below is the ultimate, all-in-one guide detailing the eligibility criteria, category-wise fee, exam pattern, passing marks, final-year student rules, and step-by-step application process.

OSSTET 2026 Examination: Key Highlights

Feature	Details
Exam Name	Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) 2026
Conducting Authority	Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha
Department	School & Mass Education Department, Govt. of Odisha
Application Mode	Online (24×7)
Registration Dates	03.08.2026 to 17.08.2026 (Midnight)
Official Website	www.bseodisha.ac.in
Exam Duration	2 Hours 30 Minutes per paper
Total Marks	150 Marks (150 MCQs)
Negative Marking	NO Negative Marking
Certificate Validity	Valid until reaching the upper age limit for teacher recruitment

Important Dates & Fee Structure

Candidates must complete their online registration within the stipulated window. Application fees must be paid online through the integrated payment gateway on the portal.

🗓️ Important Schedule

• Online Registration Starts: 03.08.2026
• Last Date for Registration & Fee Payment: 17.08.2026 (Midnight)
• Admit Card Release Date: To be notified shortly on bseodisha.ac.in

💳 Application Fee Breakdown

Fee structure varies by caste category as declared during registration:

• SC & ST Candidates: ₹600/- per candidate
• General / SEBC / Other Categories: ₹900/- per candidate

(Note: Fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances).

OSSTET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

To appear for OSSTET 2026, candidates must fulfill general citizenship, language, academic, and training qualifications.

1. General & Language Eligibility

• Citizenship: Must be a citizen of India.
• Ability to Read and Write Odia: Candidates must satisfy any one of the following:
  1. Passed HSC (10th) exam conducted by BSE Odisha (or equivalent from CBSE/ICSE) with Odia as First, Second, or Third Language.
  2. Passed +2/Higher Secondary Exam conducted by CHSE Odisha with Odia as an examinable subject.
  3. Passed Single Subject 10th Standard Odia Language Examination conducted by BSE Odisha.
  4. For Classical/Hindi Teachers, passing 7th/8th standard Odia test conducted by BSE Odisha is permissible.

2. Stream-Wise Academic & Professional Qualifications

The OSSTET exam is categorized into two distinct groups based on teaching roles:

📌 Category-I: Education Teachers

• TGT Arts:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Arts / Commerce / Shastri (Sanskrit) with 2 school subjects with at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PH/SEBC) AND Bachelor in Education (B.Ed) / 3-year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed from an NCTE-recognized institution. OR
  • 4-Year Integrated B.A. B.Ed with 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PH/SEBC).
• TGT Science (PCM / CBZ):
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Science / B.Tech / B.E. with 2 school subjects with at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PH/SEBC) AND B.Ed / 3-year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed. OR
  • 4-Year Integrated B.Sc. B.Ed with 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PH/SEBC).
• Hindi Teacher: Bachelor’s Degree with Hindi as Honours/Elective/Pass with 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories) + Hindi Sikshyan Parangat / B.H.Ed / B.Ed in Hindi.
• Classical Teacher (Sanskrit): Bachelor’s Degree with Sanskrit / Shastri (Sanskrit) with 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories) + Sikshya Shastri / B.Ed.

📌 Category-II: Physical Education Teacher (PET)

• PET: +2 or its equivalent examination from a recognized institution AND C.P.Ed / D.P.Ed / B.P.Ed / M.P.Ed from a recognized Board/University.

🎓 Can Final Year B.Ed / Training Students Apply?

YES! Candidates who are currently in the process of acquiring the required training qualification (i.e., those in the final year of B.Ed / C.P.Ed / B.P.Ed or who have appeared/are appearing for the final exam but waiting for results as of the advertisement date) are eligible to apply for OSSTET 2026, provided they meet all other academic criteria.

(Preparing for upcoming secondary school recruitment? Enhance your preparation with our SSB TGT Previous Year Question Papers & Answer Keys Download).

Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

OSSTET 2026 consists of two separate papers:

• Paper-I: For Category-I Education Teachers (TGT Arts, TGT Science PCM/CBZ, Hindi, Classical Teachers).
• Paper-II: For Category-II Physical Education Teachers.

               Total Questions: 150 MCQs  |  Total Marks: 150
             Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes  |  No Negative Marking

Paper-I & Paper-II Sectional Breakdown

Section	Subject	Number of Questions	Marks	Medium / Language
Section-I	Language I (Odia)	20	20	Odia
Section-II	Language II (English)	20	20	English
Section-III	Stream Subject (TGT Arts / Science / Languages / PET)	60	60	English for Arts/Science/PET; Respective Languages for Hindi/Sanskrit/Urdu/Telugu
Section-IV	Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management & Evaluation	50	50	English
Total		150 MCQs	150 Marks

Minimum Qualifying / Passing Marks

To pass the OSSTET 2026 exam and receive the official eligibility certificate from BSE Odisha, candidates must secure the minimum percentage cutoff:

Category	Qualifying Percentage	Pass Marks (Out of 150)
General Category	45%	68 Marks
SC / ST / PH / SEBC Candidates	35%	53 Marks

💡 Important Note: Qualifying OSSTET is purely an eligibility criterion; it does not automatically confer a right to recruitment or employment. It serves as a mandatory pre-requisite when applying for regular teacher vacancies in Odisha.

How to Apply Online for OSSTET 2026 Step-by-Step

Follow this exact guide to register smoothly on bseodisha.ac.in:

1. Visit Official Website: Go to bseodisha.ac.in and click on “Log in to your account”.
2. New Registration: Click “Click Here for New Registration”. Enter your Name, Mobile Number, Email ID, create a Password, and select your correct Caste Category. (Note: Caste cannot be changed later, as payment amounts depend on it).
3. Mobile OTP Verification: Log in using your registered mobile number and password, then enter the OTP sent to your phone to verify.
4. Online Fee Payment: Complete the application fee payment (₹600 for SC/ST or ₹900 for Others) via online gateway.
5. Fill Application Sections:
   • Section (a): Fill Personal Information and upload your scanned photo/signature/certificates.
   • Section (b): Fill Eligibility Criteria.
   • Section (c): Fill Educational & Professional Qualifications.
   • Section (d): Review the Declaration.
6. Final Submission: Double-check all details using the EDIT button if needed. Once verified, click “YES – FINAL SUBMIT”. (No corrections can be made after final submission).
7. Download Acknowledgement Receipt: Download and print the Acknowledgement Receipt. Your registration is incomplete and admit card will NOT be generated if this receipt is not downloaded.

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