BSE Odisha OSSTET 2026 Notification
Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSE Odisha) | Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test
A crucial update for teaching job aspirants in Odisha! The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha is expected to release the official notification for the Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) 2026 on September 20, 2026. OSSTET is the mandatory qualifying exam for recruitment as secondary school teachers in government and government-aided schools across Odisha. Eligible candidates can register online via the official portal before the expected closing date on September 30, 2026.
Key Schedule & Application Timeline
| Important Event |
Expected Dates |
| OSSTET 2026 Notification Release |
20 September 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date |
20 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee |
30 September 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date |
To Be Announced |
| OSSTET Exam Date |
To Be Announced |
Application Fee Structure
- General / SEBC Category: ₹600/-
- SC / ST Candidates: ₹400/-
- Payment Mode: Online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI on the BSE Odisha portal.
Category-Wise Eligibility Criteria
| Category Paper |
Target Subject Roles |
Minimum Qualification |
| Category-I (Paper 1) |
TGT Arts, TGT Science (PCM/CBZ), Classical Teachers (Sanskrit, Urdu, Telugu) |
Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PH/SEBC) + B.Ed. degree from an NCTE-recognized institution. |
| Category-II (Paper 2) |
Physical Education Teacher (PET) |
Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent with C.P.Ed. / B.P.Ed. / M.P.Ed. qualification from a recognized board/university. |
How to Fill OSSTET 2026 Application Online
- Visit the BSE Odisha official website at bseodisha.ac.in.
- Click on the link for "Application for Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test OSSTET 2026".
- Complete new user registration using your email address and mobile number.
- Log in with generated credentials and select your paper category (Category-I or Category-II).
- Fill in educational qualifications, personal details, and upload required documents and photographs.
- Pay the application fee online and submit the final form before September 30, 2026.
Official Direct Portal Links