OTET 2026 – Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test Notification Out, Apply Online for Paper I & II
Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha|Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha|📍 Odisha
Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha has released the OTET 2026 notification for Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test. This state-level qualifying exam is mandatory for candidates seeking to teach Classes 1–8 in Odisha government schools. OTET Paper I is for Classes 1–5 and Paper II is for Classes 6–8. Both papers will be held on 29 May 2026. Applications open from 26 March to 9 April 2026 at bseodisha.ac.in. No age limit. Only permanent Odisha residents are eligible.
Last Date
9 Apr 2026
4 Days Left!
Location
Odisha
Job Overview
Vacancy Details
OTET Paper I – Eligibility for Classes 1 to 5
OTET-PAPER-IPrimary Level
🏛 Government Schools, Odisha
Category-wise Breakup
GEN
OBC
SC
ST
EWS
SEBC
FEMALE
OTHER
Gender-wise
OTET Paper II – Eligibility for Classes 6 to 8
OTET-PAPER-IIUpper Primary Level
🏛 Government Schools, Odisha
Category-wise Breakup
GEN
OBC
SC
ST
EWS
SEBC
FEMALE
OTHER
Gender-wise
🎓Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility listed post-wise with education, experience and skill requirements.
OTET Paper I – Classes 1 to 5
Education
Higher Secondary (10+2)
Any
D.El.Ed / B.El.Ed / Diploma in Special Education
Education
Alternative Qualifications
- ›Graduation + D.El.Ed — Graduate with D.El.Ed can also apply
- ›Graduation + B.Ed — Graduate with B.Ed can also apply for Paper I
OTET Paper II – Classes 6 to 8
Education
Graduation
Any
B.Ed / D.El.Ed or equivalent
Education
Alternative Qualifications
- ›Higher Secondary + 4 Year B.A./B.Sc. Ed / B.A.Ed / B.Sc.Ed — Integrated 4-year teaching degree after 10+2
- ›Graduation + B.Ed Special Education — Special education B.Ed also accepted for Paper II
General Requirements
- ›Only permanent residents of Odisha are eligible to appear for OTET 2026
- ›There is NO age limit for OTET 2026
- ›Candidates can opt for Paper I only, Paper II only, or both papers
- ›OTET certificate is mandatory for teaching Classes 1–8 in Odisha government schools
- ›Exam frequency is Annual
Age Criteria
Physical Standards
Selection Process
- 1
Written Examination – Paper I (Classes 1 to 5)Qualifying
Objective-type exam of 150 questions / 150 marks in 2.5 hours (09:00 AM – 11:30 AM). Sections: Child Development & Pedagogy (30), Language I – Odia/Urdu/Hindi/Telugu/Bengali (30), Language II – English (30), Mathematics (30), Environmental Science (30). No negative marking. Passing: 60% general, 50% for SC/ST/SEBC/PH.
- 2
Written Examination – Paper II (Classes 6 to 8)Qualifying
Objective-type exam of 150 questions / 150 marks in 2.5 hours (02:00 PM – 04:30 PM). Sections: Child Development & Pedagogy (30), Language I (30), Language II – English (30), Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies (60). No negative marking. Passing: 60% general, 50% for SC/ST/SEBC/PH.
Application Fee
📅Important Dates
Short Notice Release
23 Mar 2026
Detailed Notice Release
23 Mar 2026
Application Start
26 Mar 2026
Application Last Date
9 Apr 2026
Fee Payment Last Date
9 Apr 2026
Exam Date
29 May 2026
Paper I: 09:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Paper II: 02:00 PM – 04:30 PM (Same day, different shifts)
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