OTET 2026 registration begins tomorrow at bseodisha.nic.in: Check steps to apply and key details here

The Board of Secondary Education Odisha (BSE Odisha) will begin the registration process for the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2026 from March 26, 2026. Both in-service and fresh candidates will be able to apply online through the official website, bseodisha.ac.in.According to the official notification, the last date to submit the OTET 2026 application form is April 9, 2026, till 11:45 pm. Candidates are advised to complete the registration process before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.

OTET 2026 exam date and timing

The OTET 2026 exam will be conducted in offline pen-paper mode on May 29, 2026. The examination will be held in two shifts:

Paper 1: 9:00 am to 11:30 am
Paper 2: 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Candidates can choose to appear for Paper 1, Paper 2, or both, depending on their eligibility and the classes they wish to teach. Paper 1 is for Classes 1 to 5, while Paper 2 is for Classes 6 to 8.The admit card for OTET 2026 will be released on May 15, 2026. A correction window will also be opened after the application process closes, allowing candidates to edit their forms.

OTET 2026 eligibility criteria

For Paper 1, candidates must have:

Higher Secondary qualification
DElEd, BElEd, or equivalent qualification

For Paper 2, candidates must have:

Graduation degree
BEd, DElEd, or equivalent qualification

There is no age limit for OTET 2026. However, candidates must be permanent residents of Odisha.

OTET 2026 exam pattern

The OTET 2026 exam will consist of 150 objective-type questions carrying 150 marks. The exam will include the following sections:

Child Development and Pedagogy
Language I
Language II (English)
Subject-specific sections

For Paper 1, subjects include Mathematics and Environmental Science. and for Paper 2, candidates can choose between Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies.There will be no negative marking in the exam. Candidates must score at least 60% marks to qualify.