BSE Odisha OTET 2026 Notification Out: Apply Online for Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test

BSE Odisha OTET 2026 Notification: The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, Cuttack has released Notification No. 833/Conf-I, dated 23 March 2026, inviting applications for the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2026. Both in-service and fresh candidates can apply online.

Quick Answer: OTET 2026 registration runs from 26 March to 9 April 2026 (11:45 PM), on bseodisha.nic.in. The exam is on 29 May 2026, in two papers on the same day, and admit cards release from 15 May 2026.

Quick Highlights

• Conducted By: Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, Cuttack
• Notification No: 833/Conf-I, dated 23 March 2026
• Exam: Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2026
• Application Window: 26 March 2026 to 9 April 2026
• Exam Date: 29 May 2026 (Paper-I and Paper-II)
• Admit Card: From 15 May 2026

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Official Website: bseodisha.nic.in

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Important Dates

Exam Schedule and Shift Timings

Both papers are held on the same day, 29 May 2026.

Eligibility and Fee

The official notice defers detailed eligibility, qualifying criteria, syllabus structure, and the continuing-certificate format to the BSE Odisha website. The application fee amount is also not stated in the notice itself. Candidates should check www.bseodisha.nic.in for these specifics before starting the application.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official BSE Odisha website: www.bseodisha.nic.in.
2. Click on the OTET 2026 link and register using your mobile number and email.
3. Fill in your personal information, educational qualifications, and category (Caste/PH) carefully.
4. Upload your photograph and Continuing Certificate in the format mentioned in the guidelines.
5. Pay the application fee online and download your acknowledgment receipt.

Important Instructions

• Once submitted, personal data such as name, father’s name, category, address, caste and subject cannot be changed at any later stage, so double-check every entry before submitting.
• There is no mention of a correction window in the notice, so review your form carefully before clicking submit.
• If any information furnished is found false or fake, the candidature or result will be cancelled, and the candidate may face prosecution as per rules.
• The online application link stays active 24×7 from 26 March 2026 till midnight on 9 April 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. When is the OTET 2026 exam?
On 29 May 2026, with Paper-I from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM and Paper-II from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for OTET 2026?
9 April 2026, 11:45 PM, which is also the last date for fee payment.

Q3. Can in-service teachers apply for OTET?
Yes, both in-service teachers and fresh candidates can apply.

Q4. Can candidates change their details after submitting the application?
No, personal data like name, father’s name, category, caste and subject cannot be changed once submitted.

Q5. When does the OTET admit card release?
From 15 May 2026.

Q6. Where can candidates check the OTET syllabus and eligibility criteria?
On the official BSE Odisha website, www.bseodisha.nic.in, as the notice itself does not list these details.

Q7. What happens if false information is submitted in the application?
The candidature or result is cancelled, and the candidate may face prosecution as per rules.

Q8. Is there a correction window after submitting the OTET form?
The notice does not mention any correction window, so candidates should check every entry carefully before submitting.

Q9. How many papers are there in OTET 2026?
Two papers, Paper-I and Paper-II, both held on the same day.

Q10. What is the OTET 2026 notification number?
Notification No. 833/Conf-I, dated 23 March 2026.

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