OSSTET 2026 Notification: Online Application, Exam Dates & Eligibility Guide

OSSTET 2026 Notification Out

The official notification encompasses all critical information, such as candidate eligibility, registration fees, the application portal, exam schedules, and admit card release timelines. Applicants are strongly advised to thoroughly review all eligibility conditions before applying, as submitted information cannot be modified once the final application is locked.

Download Official OSSTET Notification 2026 PDF

OSSTET 2026: Highlights

OSSTET 2026: Important Dates

OSSTET Eligibility Criteria 2026

Before applying for the OSSTET 2026 examination, candidates should carefully verify the eligibility requirements. Ensure you review the post-specific and subject-specific OSSTET eligibility criteria to confirm you meet all necessary qualifications for your chosen teaching position.

OSSTET Category	OSSTET Eligibility Qualification
TGT (Science – PCM/ CBZ)	Bachelor’s degree in science / B.Tech / B.E. Degree with any two of the subjects (PCM) or (CBZ) as honors/optional/Elective/Pass with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized university, and Bachelor’s in Education (B.Ed)/3-year integrated B.Ed.- M.Ed course from an institute recognized by NCTE. Or, Four years integrated degree in B.Sc.B.Ed from a recognized institute in PCM in CBZ as honours/optional/Elective/Pass with a minimum of 50% marks
TGT Arts	Four years’ integrated B.A.B.Ed from an institute recognized by NCTE in any two ( English, Odia, Hindi & Sanskrit, History, Geography, Economics, Political Science, Indian Economy, Landmarks in Indian History, Indian Geography & Indian Polity) as optional/honors/elective/pass with a minimum of 50% marks. Or, Bachelor’s degree in Arts/ Commerce/Shastri (Sanskrit) in any two of the subjects ( English, Odia, Hindi & Sanskrit, and History, Geography, Economics, Political Science, Indian Economy, Landmarks in Indian History, Indian Geography & Indian Polity) with 50% marks
Hindi Teacher	Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree with an aggregate of 50% marks in one of the following subjects: Rastrabhasa Ratna from Rastrabhasa Prachar Samiti, Wardha Shastri Hindi from Odisha Rastrabhasa Parisad, Puri Snataka from Hindi Shiksya Samiti, Odisha, Cuttack OR Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University with Hindi as one of the Honours/ Elective/ Optional/ Pass subjects with minimum 50% marks in aggregate AND Any one of the following training qualifications. a) Hindi Sikshyan Parangat from Kendriya Hindi Sansthan, Agra. b) B.H.Ed., a course prescribed by NCTE, from a recognized University/ Institution. c) B.Ed in Hindi, a course prescribed by NCTE, from Dakhin Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha, Madras. d) B.Ed from NCTE-Recognised University/ Institution
Classical Teacher – Urdu	Alim with 50% marks in aggregate (45% for PH candidates). AND B.Ed./ Urdu B.Ed. from a NCTE Recognised University/ Institution. OR B.A. (Persian) with 50% marks in aggregate (45% for PH Candidates) AND B.Ed./ Urdu B.Ed. from a NCTE Recognised University/ Institution
Classical Teacher – Telugu	Bachelor’s degree in Arts with Telugu with 50% marks in aggregate alongside B.Ed.
Classical Teacher – Sanskrit	Bachelor’s degree in/with Sanskrit as an optional/honours/elective/pass subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate alongside Siksha Shastri (Sanskrit) degree from a recognized institute.
Physical Education	Candidates must have passed class 10+2 or its equivalent from a recognized institute with an aggregate of 50% marks and B.P.Ed/M.P.Ed/C.P.Ed from a recognized board or university

OSSTET 2026 Apply Online Link

The deadline for the OSSTET 2026 online application has been extended to 23 August 2026 (Midnight). All applications must be submitted exclusively via the official BSE Odisha website; offline submissions will not be entertained. We recommend completing your registration early to avoid potential last-minute technical glitches.

Apply Online for OSSTET 2026

How to Apply for OSSTET 2026?

Follow these simplified steps to complete your registration successfully:

• Visit the official BSE Odisha website.
• Click on Click Here for New Registration.
• Register using your name, mobile number, email ID, password, and caste category.
• Log in using the registered mobile number and password.
• Verify your account through the OTP received on your mobile.
• Read the eligibility guidelines before paying the application fee.
• Complete the payment through the online payment gateway.
• Fill in the Personal Information section.
• Enter the eligibility criteria details.
• Fill in the Educational Qualification section.
• Upload the required documents, photographs, and certificates in the prescribed format.
• Review every detail carefully before final submission.
• Click YES – FINAL SUBMIT.
• Download and print the Acknowledgement Receipt.

Application Fee 2026

Refer to the section below for a breakdown of the OSSTET 2026 application fee structure, categorized by applicant type.

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

Documents Required for OSSTET 2026 Application

Keep the following documents digitized and ready before commencing your online application:

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Signature
• Educational qualification certificates
• Professional qualification certificates
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Continuing certificate (where applicable)
• Valid mobile number
• Active email ID
• Identity details as required in the application form

OSSTET 2026 Syllabus

Candidates are highly encouraged to review the OSSTET Syllabus and exam pattern to gain a comprehensive understanding of the test format. The subject-specific 2026 syllabus is available for download via the official website or through the link provided here.

OSSTET 2026 Exam Pattern

The OSSTET 2026 examination consists of two distinct papers: Paper I for general teaching categories and Paper II for Physical Education Teachers. Both papers are structured as 150-mark exams, each containing 150 objective-type questions.

OSSTET Paper 1 Exam Pattern

TGT CBZ/PCM	TGT Science	TGT Arts	Hindi/Telugu/ Urdu/ Sanskrit Teacher	Number of questions	Marks allotted
Language I (Odia)				20	20
Language II (English)				20	20
Chemistry Botany Zoology	Mathematics Physics Chemistry	Geography & Economics History & Political Science English	Hindi/Telugu/ Urdu/Sanskrit	60	60
Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management & Evaluation				50	50
Total				150	150

OSSTET Paper 2 Exam Pattern

Section	Subject Area	No. of Questions	Marks Allotted
I	Language – I MIL (Odia)	20	20
II	Language – II (English)	20	20
III	Contents of C.P.Ed. and B.P.Ed. Course	60	60
IV	Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management, and Evaluation	50	50
Total		150	150

OSSTET 2026 Exam Center

Below is the list of designated OSSTET 2026 exam centers finalized by BSE Odisha. Specific venue details for each candidate will be provided upon the release of the official OSSTET Hall Ticket PDF.

OSSTET Exam Centre List
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