Overview
Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSE Odisha), Kataka has released a recruitment notification for the post of Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) 2026. Eligible candidates can apply online as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSE Odisha), Kataka
- Qualification
- OSSTET does not have a fixed vacancy count or a specified age limit in the notification - it is an eligibility test whose pass certificate is a prerequisite for teacher recruitment. Eligibility instead depends on nationality, the ability to read and write Odia, and the academic/professional qualification required for the specific teaching category and subject a candidate is applying for.
- Advertisement No
- 2198/Conf-I, dated 01.08.2026
- Posted
- 3 August 2026 (available 24×7)
- Last date to apply
- 17 August 2026 (midnight)
Important Dates
| Registration Dates | 3 August 2026 to 17 August 2026 (midnight) |
| Exam Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Admit Card Availability | 20 September 2026 |
| Notification Release Date | 1 August 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 3 August 2026 (available 24×7) |
| Online Application Last Date | 17 August 2026 (midnight) |
| Examination Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Examination Timing (Paper-I & II) | 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM |
Important Links
Eligibility
OSSTET does not have a fixed vacancy count or a specified age limit in the notification - it is an eligibility test whose pass certificate is a prerequisite for teacher recruitment. Eligibility instead depends on nationality, the ability to read and write Odia, and the academic/professional qualification required for the specific teaching category and subject a candidate is applying for.
Application Fee
Category: Application Fee SC/ST candidates: Rs. 600 per candidate Other categories (General/OBC, etc.): Rs. 900 per candidate Fee once paid is not refunded, and the Board is not responsible for non-submission of an application even if the fee payment has gone through. Payment must be made online during the registration process.
Exam Pattern
OSSTET 2026 will be conducted in two papers depending on the category chosen: Paper-I for Category I (Education Teachers) and Paper-II for Category II (Physical Education Teacher). Each paper is of 2 hours 30 minutes duration, contains multiple-choice questions worth 1 mark each with four options, and has no negative marking. Each paper is divided into four sections.
How to Apply
OSSTET 2026 applications must be submitted online only at www.bseodisha.ac.in. The registration link is active 24×7 from 3 August 2026 to midnight of 17 August 2026. • Visit www.bseodisha.ac.in and click "Click Here for New Registration", or log in with the registered mobile number and password if already registered. • Enter Name, Password, Mobile Number, e-Mail ID, and Caste Category, then click "Submit". Caste details entered at this stage cannot be corrected later. • Log in again using the registered mobile number and password. • Enter the verification code sent to the registered mobile number and click "Verify". • Proceed to pay the application fee online. • Fill up the four sections of the application form in order: Personal Information, Eligibility Criteria, Educational Qualification, and Declaration. • Upload all required certificates, documents, and photographs in the specified format and size. • Review all filled information at the Declaration stage, make edits if necessary, and tick the declaration box. • Click "YES – FINAL SUBMIT" to complete registration; no further editing is possible after this step. • Download and preserve the print copy of the Acknowledgement Receipt. Registration is complete only after this receipt is downloaded; without it, the admit card cannot be generated and the candidate will not be allowed to appear for the examination.
Important Instructions
• Applications are accepted online only, through www.bseodisha.ac.in. • Information relating to personal data, address, caste, and subject, once submitted, cannot be changed later. • If any information furnished by a candidate is found to be false or fake, the candidature or result will be cancelled, and the candidate will be liable for prosecution as per rules. • Candidates must enter their own valid e-mail ID and mobile number; registration cannot be completed otherwise. • For any technical issue during registration, candidates can email [email protected] (as per the notification's contact address).
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for OSSTET 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online, Eligibility, Fee & Exam Pattern?
Registration Dates: 3 August 2026 to 17 August 2026 (midnight); Exam Date: 30 September 2026; Admit Card Availability: 20 September 2026; Notification Release Date: 1 August 2026; Online Application Start Date: 3 August 2026 (available 24×7); Online Application Last Date: 17 August 2026 (midnight); Examination Date: 30 September 2026; Examination Timing (Paper-I & II): 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
What is the application fee?
Rs. 900 (General/OBC); Rs. 600 (SC/ST)