Odisha TET 2026 Notification Out: The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Odisha has released the OTET Notification 2026 online on 23 March 2026 at official website – bseodisha.ac.in. The Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 online application submission process has started from 26 March 2026. All interested candidates can check all details such as Exam Date, Eligibility, Apply Online process, Application Fee, etc about Odishat TET 2026 Exam below.
bseodisha.ac.in OTET 2026 Exam Date
The Odishat TET 2026 Exam Dates and application schedule has been announced with release of official notification. The OTET 2026 Paper 1 and Paper 2 will be held on same date in different shifts at the various exam centres of Odisha State. Check OTET 2026 Application Dates and Exam dates below.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| OTET Notification 2026 Date | 23 March 2026 |
| OTET 2026 Application Start Date | 26 March 2026 |
| Odisha TET 2026 Last Date to Apply Online | 09 April 2026 |
| Admit Cards | 15 May 2026 |
| OTET Exam Date 2026 | 29 May 2026 |
| OTET Result 2026 | To be Announced |
The timing of OTET 2026 Exam Date is mentioned below. The exam will be held on 29 May 2026 for both paper 1 and paper 2.
- Paper 1 : 9 am to 11:30 am
- Paper 2 : 2 pm to 4:30 pm
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BSE Odisha OTET Notification 2026 PDF
The Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 Notification has been released on BSE Odisha official website. With the help of this notification, candidates can check OTET Application Process, Exam Dates, Eligibility Criteria, Syllabus, Exam Pattern and other useful information. The direct link to download OTET Notification 2026 PDF is mentioned below.
Download OTET 2026 Notification PDF
OTET Notification 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, Cuttack |
| Exam Name | Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET 2026) |
| Exam Level | State-Level |
| Frequency of Exam | Annual |
| How to Apply | Online |
| Application Dates | 26 March to 9 April 2026 |
| Exam Date | 29 May 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Certificate Validity | Lifetime |
| Eligibility | As per official guidelines |
| Official website | www.bseodisha.ac.in |
Odisha TET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The aspirants who are interested to apply for OTET 2026 must ensure about the eligibility terms and conditions. Check Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test eligibility criteria below:
- There is no age limit criteria is applicable to apply for OTET Exam 2026.
- Paper 1 (classes 1-5): Applicant must have passed Higher Secondary (12th) and have completed D.El.Ed/ B.El.Ed or equivalent qualification can apply for OTET Paper 1.
- Paper 2 (classes 6-8): The required educational qualification is Graduation with B.Ed/ D.El.Ed or equivalent courses.
- Candidate must be permanent residents of Odisha State.
- For more detailed information about eligibility criteria of Teacher Eligibility Test Odisha check the official notification.
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OTET 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Fees (Single Paper) | Fees (Both Papers) |
|---|---|---|
| For SC/ST | Rs.600/- | Rs.900/- |
| All Other Category | Rs.900/- | Rs.1400/- |
BSE OTET 2026 Application Form, Direct Apply Link
The Odisha TET Examination application form will be available online at BSE Odisha official website. Eligible candidate can submit their OTET Application form between 26 March to 09 April 2026. Follow the below steps to apply online for this exam.
Step-by-Step process for OTET 2026 Apply Online
- Visit the BSE Odisha Official Website – www.bseodisha.ac.in.
- Find the Odisha OTET 2026 Online Application form in the latest update section. Click on the online apply button.
- Select The Paper under Paper 1 or Paper 2 or Both. Go to New Registration if you are going to apply first time. If you have alread registered then login with login details.
- OTP Verification: After completing the registration you will have to validate the details through OTP received on registered mobile number or email id.
- Fill the online application form entering the details such as Personal Data, Acadmic information, Address, Eligibility, Information Sheet, Payment and declaration details.
- Verify the entered details and proceed to pay the OTET Examination fee.
- Make the payment of fee through online mode and take a hard copy of submitted application form.
OTET Exam Pattern & Syllabus 2026-27
The OTET Exam 2026 will be held to evaluate the teaching aptitude and subject knowledge of applicant who wants to become a Government Teacher in Odisha State. In this exam there are two papers. The Paper 1 is for Primary Level Teachers (Classes 1 to 5), while paper 2 is for Upper Primary Level (Classes 6 to 8). Each paper is 150 minutes long and total 150 MCQs Questions will be asked from various subjects sich as Child Development and Pedagogy, Mathematics, Science, Languages, Social Studies and Environmental Studies. There is no negative marking in this exam.
| Paper Pattern | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Subjects & Weightage | Child Development & Pedagogy: 30 Marks Language I, Odia/ Urdu/Hindi/ Telugu/ Bengali: 30 Marks Language-II (English): 30 Marks Mathematics: 30 Marks Environmental Science: 30 Marks | Child Development & Pedagogy: 30 Marks Language I, Odia/ Urdu/ Hindi/ Telugu/ Bengali: 30 Marks Language-II (English) 30 Marks Mathematics & Science: 60 marks Or Social Studies: 60 marks |
| Total Marks | 150 | 150 |
| Total Questions | 150 | 150 |
| Negative Marking | None | None |
| Required Passing Marks | 60% | 60% |
For more details about OTET Syllabus 2026, please download it detailed notification and read syllabus details completely.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When will OTET Notification 2026 Out?
The Odisha OTET Notification 2026 has been released on 23 March 2026 at BSE Odisha official website.
What is OTET Exam Date 2026?
The Odisha TET 2026 Exam date is 29 May 2026 for both papers.
What is Last date to apply for OTET 2026?
The last date to apply online for Odisha TET Exam 2026 is 09 April 2026.
How to apply for OTET 2026?
Eligible aspirants can apply online at BSE Odisha official website for OTET Exam 2026 Notification.
