OSSTET 2026 – Overview
The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha conducts the Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) for Paper-I and Paper-II. This is an eligibility examination, not recruitment against a fixed number of vacancies.
Application window closed: The dates below are the historical schedule recorded for this notification. Do not treat this page as an open application invitation.
Published: 03/08/2026 | Format updated: 13/10/2026
Organization and Notification
Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, Cuttack. Schedule notice: 2125 / Exam Conf.-I. Application notice: 2198 / Conf.
OSSTET 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Start Date | 03 August 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 17 August 2026, Midnight |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 17 August 2026, Midnight |
| Admit Card Availability | 20 September 2026 |
| OSSTET Examination Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Examination Time | 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC and ST Candidates | ₹600 |
| All Other Categories | ₹900 |
Pay through the designated online gateway. Fees are non-refundable. Registration is complete only after final submission and downloading the acknowledgement receipt.
Eligibility, Age and Vacancies
Read the Eligibility and Scheme of Examination PDF linked below for qualification and exam rules. The notices summarised here do not specify an age limit. OSSTET does not announce a fixed vacancy count or guarantee appointment.
Application Steps
- Open the OSSTET portal from the official Board website when an application window is active.
- Read eligibility and instructions; register and verify your mobile number.
- Complete personal, eligibility and qualification details; upload required documents.
- Review before final submission, pay the fee and download the acknowledgement receipt.
Submitted details and selected examination district cannot be changed after final submission.
Examination
The recorded schedule lists Paper-I and Paper-II on 30 September 2026, 9:00 AM–11:30 AM. Follow official notices for subsequent examination or result updates.
Important Links
| 🌐 Official Website | Visit Official Website |
|---|---|
| 🌐 Eligibility | View |
| 🌐 Notification | View |
| 📝 OSSTET Online Application | Apply Online |
| 📚 Eligibility and Syllabus | Check Details |
| 🔔 Future Updates | Future Updates |
Link note: The Official Website and application buttons lead to the Board homepage. They are not direct registration URLs; the historical application window is closed. Eligibility and Notification buttons open separate PDFs hosted on JobGuruZone.
Quick FAQs
Q1. Is this a direct job recruitment?
No. OSSTET is a teacher eligibility test.
Q2. Is payment alone enough?
No. Final submission and the acknowledgement receipt are required.
Q3. Where are the complete eligibility rules?
Open the separate Eligibility PDF in Important Links.
Future updates: JobGuruZone.
