The Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2026 is currently in its active application phase. Conducted by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, this state-level exam is mandatory for anyone aspiring to teach Classes I to VIII in government, private aided, and private unaided schools across Odisha. [1, 2]
1. Important Dates (OTET 2026)
The registration window is brief, so candidates are advised to complete their applications early to avoid server issues. [1, 2]
- Notification Released: March 25, 2026.
- Online Application Period: March 26 to April 9, 2026 (until 11:45 PM).
- Admit Card Release: May 15, 2026.
- Exam Date: May 29, 2026 (Friday). [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
2. Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be permanent residents or domiciles of Odisha. There is no upper age limit for appearing in the exam, though the minimum age is 21 years. [1, 2, 3]
| Category [1, 2, 3] | Educational & Professional Requirements |
|---|---|
| Paper I (Classes I–V) | Higher Secondary (+2) with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/PH) AND a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education (CT/D.El.Ed) or 4-year B.El.Ed. |
| Paper II (Classes VI–VIII) | Graduation AND a 2-year Diploma in Elementary Education OR Graduation with 50% marks and B.Ed. |
3. Exam Pattern & Syllabus
The exam consists of two papers, each containing 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) to be completed in 2.5 hours. There is no negative marking. [1, 2, 3]
- Paper I Subjects: Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I (Odia/Urdu/Hindi/Telugu/Bengali), Language II (English), Mathematics, and Environmental Studies.
- Paper II Subjects: Child Development & Pedagogy, Language I, Language II, and either Mathematics & Science (60 marks) or Social Studies (60 marks).
- Qualifying Marks:
4. How to Apply
Applications are accepted strictly through the official BSE Odisha portal. [1]
- Registration: New users must register with a mobile number and email to receive an OTP.
- Application Fee: ₹600 for General/Other categories and ₹400 for SC/ST categories (some sources list ₹500 and ₹300 respectively; verify on the portal).
