OTET 2026 Registration: The application window for Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2026 will close today on April 9, 2026, giving candidates one last chance to apply for the exam. Organized by Board of Secondary Education, OdishaOTET is mandatory for the aspirants to become teachers in government schools of Odisha.The online application process started on March 26 and has seen many candidates applying for teaching roles at the Primary (Class 1 to 5) and Upper Primary (Class 6 to 8) levels. Those who have not yet applied should complete their registration through the official website as soon as possible to avoid any last minute problems or delays.
OTET 2026: Important Dates and Exam Schedule
As per the official notification, the OTET 2026 application process will end today at 11:45 PM. The exam is scheduled to be held on 29 May 2026 in offline mode at all designated centers in the state. Candidates can expect the admit cards to be released on the official website in mid-May.The OTET exam is conducted in two papers: Paper I for candidates aspiring to teach classes 1 to 5, and Paper II for those targeting classes 6 to 8. Candidates who want to qualify for both the levels can apply for both the papers.
Eligibility Criteria and Who Can Apply
To be eligible for OTET 2026, candidates have to fulfill certain educational and professional qualifications. For Paper I, applicants must have passed Class 12 with at least 50% marks and must possess a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) or equivalent qualification. For Paper II, candidates should have a Graduate Degree with Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) or equivalent training with minimum 50% marks.Students in the final year of a teacher education program are also eligible to apply, provided all criteria are met at the time of certification. Relaxation of minimum qualifying marks is applicable for reserved categories as per state government norms.
Steps to Apply for OTET 2026
Candidates can apply for OTET 2026 through online mode only by visiting the official website of Board of Secondary Education, Odisha. The application process is straightforward but must be completed carefully to avoid mistakes.Follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit the official.
BSE Odisha Website - Click on the link to apply OTET 2026 online.
- Complete the registration using basic details like name, mobile number, and email id.
- Log in using the generated credentials.
- Fill the personal, educational and contact details in the application form.
- Upload scanned copies of photograph and signature in prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee through available online payment methods.
- Check all the details carefully and submit the form.
- Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Direct Link to Apply for OTET 2026Applicants are advised to keep scanned copies of their photograph and signature ready before starting the process.
