OTET Notification 2026: Board of Secondary Education, Odisha has released notification for Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2026, inviting applications from in-service and fresh candidates. The examination is conducted to determine eligibility for teaching posts in primary and upper primary classes in government schools across the state.Online application will start from 26th March 2026 and will continue till 9th April 2026. Application will be accepted till 11:45 PM. Candidates are advised to apply through the official website and follow the instructions.Application Schedule and ExaminationOTET 2026 exam is scheduled to be held on 29 May 2026. The examination will be conducted in two shifts, and the first shift will be from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, and the second shift will be from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Admit cards will be made available from 15 May 2026.Candidates can choose to appear for Paper I, Paper II, or both depending on their aptitude and choice of teaching specific classes. Paper I is for Class 1 to 5, and Paper II is for Class 6 to 8.OTET Notification 2026: Important Dates
Steps to Fill OTET Application FormApplicants need to submit the online application form through the website of Board of Secondary Education, Odisha. The process starts with accessing the application form and selecting the paper of choice. After the new registration process, applicants need to login and fill the necessary details.The next step in the process is to upload the scanned image, signature and documents. payment of necessary fees; And finally, downloading the application form for future reference.• Direct link to go to official websiteEligibility Criteria and Exam PatternFor Paper I, the candidate needs to have completed higher secondary course with D.El.Ed, B.El.Ed, or its equivalent course. For Paper II, the candidate needs to complete graduation course with B.Ed or D.L.Ed or equivalent course. There is no such age requirement for the candidate, and the candidate must be a permanent resident of the state of Odisha.For both papers, the exam will have 150 objective type questions for a total of 150 marks. Topics will include Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I, Language II in English, and subject-wise topics. For Paper I, the topics will cover Mathematics and Environmental Science, and for Paper II, the topics will cover either Mathematics or Science/Social Studies. There will be no negative marking for wrong answers, and passing marks in the exam will be 60%.See also: Rajasthan Board 10th Result
