OSSTET 2026 Application Form: Apply Online at bseodisha.ac.in

OSSTET Apply Online 2026, Last date Extended

The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, has officially released the OSSTET 2026 application form, with the registration process commencing on 3 August 2026. Candidates meeting the required eligibility criteria can submit their applications via the official BSE Odisha website, with the deadline now extended until midnight on 23 August 2026. Please note that the board exclusively accepts online applications; no offline submissions will be entertained. To ensure a seamless application experience, candidates should have all educational certificates, personal identification, photographs, and digital signatures prepared in advance. We strongly recommend completing your registration early to avoid potential last-minute technical congestion.

OSSTET 2026: Overview

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) 2026
Conducting Authority	Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha
Notification Date	August 1, 2026
Application Window	August 3, 2026 to August 23, 2026 (Midnight)
Admit Card Release	September 20, 2026
Exam Date	September 30, 2026 (9:00 AM – 11:30 AM)
Mode of Application	Online Only
Exam Mode	Offline (OMR-based)
Official Website	bseodisha.ac.in

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release	August 1, 2026
Online Application Start Date	August 3, 2026
Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee	August 23, 2026 (11:59 PM)
Admit Card Download	September 20, 2026
OSSTET Exam Date	September 30, 2026

OSSTET Application Fee

The OSSTET application fee varies by category, and all payments must be processed online during the application submission process. Ensure your payment is verified to finalize your registration. Please refer to the official fee structure for your respective category below.

Category	Application Fee
SC/ST	Rs. 400/-
General/OBC/SEBC	Rs. 600/-

OSSTET Eligibility Criteria

OSSTET eligibility criteria vary based on the specific teaching post, such as TGT Science, TGT Arts, or Hindi Teacher. Generally, candidates are required to hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks, supplemented by a B.Ed. or an equivalent teacher training qualification. Consult the table below for a detailed breakdown of subject-wise eligibility.

Category	Eligibility Qualification
TGT (Science – PCM/CBZ)	Bachelor’s degree in science/B.Tech/B.E. with PCM or CBZ (min. 50%) + B.Ed from an NCTE-recognized institute, or 4-year integrated B.Sc.B.Ed
TGT Arts	4-year integrated B.A.B.Ed, or Bachelor’s degree in Arts/Commerce/Shastri (Sanskrit) with relevant subjects (min. 50%)
Hindi Teacher	Bachelor’s degree with Hindi qualification (min. 50%) + recognized Hindi teaching training
Classical Teacher – Urdu	Alim/B.A. (Persian) with 50% + Urdu B.Ed
Classical Teacher – Telugu	Bachelor’s in Arts with Telugu (50%) + B.Ed
Classical Teacher – Sanskrit	Bachelor’s with Sanskrit (50%) + Siksha Shastri (Sanskrit)
Physical Education	10+2 (50%) + B.P.Ed/M.P.Ed/C.P.Ed

Documents Required Before Applying

Candidates should organize all required documents before beginning the OSSTET registration process. Missing documentation can result in application rejection or unnecessary delays. Ensure all files are scanned clearly according to the board's specified format and size guidelines.

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Signature
• Educational qualification certificates
• Professional qualification certificates
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Continuing certificate (where applicable)
• Valid mobile number and active email ID

OSSTET Application Form 2026 Link

The official OSSTET application portal is live on the BSE Odisha website. Interested candidates should visit the site and complete their registration before the closing date. Access the direct application link provided below for your convenience.

OSSTET 2026 Apply Online Link

How to Apply Online for the OSSTET Exam?

Please follow the step-by-step instructions below to successfully complete your OSSTET online application:

• Visit the official BSE Odisha website.
• Click on “Click Here for New Registration.”
• Register using name, mobile number, email ID, password, and caste category.
• Log in using the registered mobile number and password.
• Verify the account through an OTP.
• Read eligibility guidelines before paying the fee.
• Complete payment through the online gateway.
• Fill in the Personal Information, Eligibility, and Educational Qualification sections.
• Upload documents, photographs, and certificates.
• Review details and click “YES – FINAL SUBMIT.”
• Download and print the Acknowledgement Receipt.

OSSTET Exam Pattern 2026

The OSSTET consists of two papers: Paper I for general teaching categories and Paper II for physical education teachers. Each paper contains 150 questions worth 150 marks. Paper I assesses language proficiency, subject-specific content, and pedagogy, while Paper II evaluates language, C.P.Ed./B.P.Ed. content, and pedagogy.

Section	Questions	Marks
Language I (Odia)	20	20
Language II (English)	20	20
Subject Content	60	60
Child Development, Pedagogy & Management	50	50
Total	150	150

OSSTET Paper II Structure:

Section	Questions	Marks
Language I MIL (Odia)	20	20
Language II (English)	20	20
C.P.Ed/B.P.Ed Content	60	60
Child Development, Pedagogy & Management	50	50
Total	150	150

OSSTET 2026 Exam Centres

BSE Odisha conducts the OSSTET across several designated districts. Examination center details will be communicated via the official admit card. Please note that candidates cannot select their own exam centers. Refer to the list of examination district centers below.

• Angul
• Balangir
• Sundergarh
• Sambalpur
• Sonpur
• Malkangiri
• Nuapada
• Puri
• Gajapati
• Kandhamal
• Nayagarh
• Nowrangpur
• Rayagada
• Jagatsinghpur
• Cuttack
• Dhenkanal
• Bhadrak
• Deogarh
• Mayurbhanj
• Bargarh
• Khordha
• Koraput
• Keonjhar
• Kendrapara
• Balasore
• Ganjam
• Kalahandi
• Jajpur
• Boudhgarh
• Jharsuguda