OSSTET 2026 Exam Date Announced: Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test on 30 September
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OSSTET 2026 Exam Date: The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, Cuttack has announced the schedule for the Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) 2026. The exam will be held on 30 September 2026 (Wednesday), with Paper-I and Paper-II conducted together in a single sitting.
Quick Answer: BSE Odisha will conduct OSSTET 2026 on 30 September 2026, in one sitting, covering both Paper-I and Paper-II from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Detailed instructions, guidelines and the application registration date will be published separately by the Board.
Quick Highlights
- Board: Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, Cuttack
- Exam: Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) 2026
- Exam Date: 30 September 2026 (Wednesday)
- Timing: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM (Paper-I and Paper-II, one sitting)
- Notification No.: 2125/Exam Conf.-I, dated 27 July 2026
- Application Registration Date: To be announced
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Official Website: bseodisha.ac.in
OSSTET 2026 Overview
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Important Dates
What is OSSTET?
The Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) is conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, to determine the eligibility of candidates for teaching posts at the secondary school level in the state. Unlike the OTET, which covers eligibility up to elementary level, OSSTET is specifically meant for secondary school teacher eligibility.
Exam Pattern
As per this notification, OSSTET 2026 will be held on 30 September 2026, in a single sitting. Both Paper-I and Paper-II will be conducted together, from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. The Board has not yet released the subject-wise structure, number of questions, marking scheme, or duration split between the two papers.
What Is Not Yet Announced
- Detailed eligibility criteria for appearing in OSSTET 2026.
- Application registration start date and last date.
- Application fee.
- Detailed syllabus and subject-wise exam pattern for Paper-I and Paper-II.
The Board has stated that detailed instructions, guidelines, and the date of application registration will be published soon. Candidates should keep checking the official BSE Odisha website for updates.
Important Instructions
- This notification only confirms the exam date and timing; it is not the full OSSTET 2026 recruitment or application notice.
- Do not pay any fee or share personal documents with unofficial sources claiming to process OSSTET applications before the Board’s official registration process opens.
- Bookmark the official BSE Odisha website and check it regularly for the detailed notification.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. When will OSSTET 2026 be conducted?
On 30 September 2026 (Wednesday).
Q2. What are the exam timings for OSSTET 2026?
9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, with both Paper-I and Paper-II held together in one sitting.
Q3. Who conducts OSSTET?
The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, Cuttack.
Q4. What is the notification number for this announcement?
2125/Exam Conf.-I, dated 27 July 2026.
Q5. When will the application registration for OSSTET 2026 start?
The date has not been announced yet; the Board has said it will be published soon.
Q6. Is the eligibility criteria for OSSTET 2026 available yet?
No, detailed eligibility and other instructions are yet to be released by the Board.
Q7. Is there an application fee for OSSTET 2026?
This has not been announced yet.
Q8. Where can I check for OSSTET 2026 updates?
On the official BSE Odisha website, bseodisha.ac.in.
Q9. Is OSSTET the same as OTET?
No, OTET covers teacher eligibility up to the elementary level, while OSSTET is for secondary school teacher eligibility.
Q10. Does this notification cover the full OSSTET 2026 application process?
No, this notification only announces the exam date and timing. The application process and eligibility details will be released in a separate notice.
About the Author
The NaukriPatra Editorial Team compiled this article from the official BSE Odisha notification, covering the OSSTET 2026 exam date and what is expected next.
Tags: OSSTET 2026, OSSTET Exam Date, BSE Odisha, Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test, OSSTET Notification, bseodisha.ac.in, Odisha Teacher Recruitment 2026
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