Board of Secondary Education, Odisha — School and Mass Education Department
The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha has issued an official recruitment notification for Teacher (OSSTET Qualified), announcing a total of multiple vacancies located in All India. The online application window opens on 03 August 2026 and closes on 17 August 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold Bachelor's degree with B.Ed or equivalent training; specific requirements for Classical and Physical Education teachers. and be within the prescribed age limit of No specific age limit mentioned for the eligibility test; validity is subject to recruitment rules., with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. The selection procedure comprises Qualifying OSSTET (Paper-I or II) is a prerequisite for subsequent recruitment stages.. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Exam Date | 30 Sep 2026 |
|---|---|
| Admit Card Available | 20 Sep 2026 |
The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSE Odisha) has issued Notification No. 2198/Conf-I regarding the Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) 2026. This examination is a mandatory prerequisite for candidates seeking appointment as teachers in Government, Government-Aided, and Recognised Unaided secondary schools across Odisha.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 3 August 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 17 August 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 20 September 2026 |
| Examination Date | 30 September 2026 |
Candidates must be Indian citizens with the ability to read and write Odia. Eligibility is categorized as follows:
The test consists of two papers, each 2 hours and 30 minutes in duration, featuring objective-type multiple-choice questions with no negative marking. Paper I is for Education Teachers, while Paper II is for Physical Education Teachers. Both papers include mandatory sections on Odia, English, and Child Development/Pedagogy.
Applications must be submitted exclusively through the official BSE Odisha website. Candidates are advised to review all entries, particularly caste and subject details, as these cannot be modified after final submission. The application fee is Rs. 900 for General/OBC candidates and Rs. 600 for SC/ST applicants. Ensure you download the acknowledgment receipt after successful fee payment to complete the registration process.
Failure to download the acknowledgment receipt will prevent the generation of the admit card. Candidates are solely responsible for providing accurate personal data; submission of false information will lead to immediate cancellation of candidature and potential legal action.
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