The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, has successfully conducted the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2026 on 5th July 2026. OTET Paper 1 was held from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM and Paper 2 in the afternoon shift from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. In this article, we have shared the OTET Paper 1 and Paper 2 question paper PDF (set-wise) along with correct answers to all questions asked.
OTET Question Paper and Answer Key 2026 Out
The Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) is conducted by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, Cuttack, to determine the eligibility of candidates for teaching positions in Classes 1 to 8 across government, government-aided, and private schools in Odisha. Paper 1 is meant for candidates seeking eligibility to teach Classes I to V (Primary level), while Paper 2 is for those aiming to teach Classes VI to VIII (Upper Primary level).
As per candidates’ feedbacks who appeared in OTET Paper 1 exam, the exam was of Easy to Moderate level. Scroll down the article for question paper PDF and unofficial answer key.
Odisha OTET 2026 Exam Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Exam Name | Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test |
| Level of Exam | State |
| Mode of Exam | Offlime |
| Exam Date | 5th July 2026 |
| Unofficial Answer Key | 5th July 2026 |
| Number of Papers | 2 (Papers 1 and 2) |
| Type of Questions | Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions |
| Number of Questions | 150 (Each) |
| Total Marks | 150 (Each) |
| Duration | 150 Minutes (Each) |
OTET Paper 1 Question Paper 2026 PDF
Candidates can download the OTET 2026 Paper 1 PDF for Set A and D from the links below and cross-check which questions were asked and what is the difficulty level of this year’s exam.
| Sets | Question Paper PDF |
| Set A | Click to Download |
| Set D | Click to Download |
OTET Paper 2 Question Paper 2026 PDF
The subject-wise question paper PDF for OTET Paper 2 has been shared below. Candidates preparing for the upcoming OTET Exams must go through the question papers to understand which questions were asked and how they should prepare for the next exams.
| Subjects | Question Paper PDF |
| Arts & Science | Set B- Click to Download Set D- Click to Download |
| Maths & Science | Set D- Click to Download |
Odisha OTET Answer Key 2026 (Unofficial)
After solving the question paper of today’s exam, our faculty has discussed the unofficial OTET Answer Key 2026 with the candidates, and the same is also shared in this article. Candidates who appeared in OTET Exam on 5th July can cross-verify and calculate their approximate marks using this answer key.
| Papers | Unofficial Answer Key |
| Paper 1 (Set A) | Click to Check |
| Paper 1 (Set D) | Click to Check |
| Paper 2 Arts | Click to Check |
| Paper 2 Science | Click to Check |
How to Download OTET Question Paper PDF?
- Visit the official BSE Odisha website, bseodisha.ac.in.
- Look for the OTET 2026 Question Paper / Answer Key notification link on the homepage under Examinations.
- Click on the Paper 1 link to open or download the PDF.
- Save the file and cross-check your responses using your recollection or response sheet, if issued.
OTET 2026 Exam Structure & Subjects
| Papers | Subjects |
| Paper 1 Subjects | Child Development & Pedagogy Language-I (Odia / Urdu / Hindi / Telugu / Bengali) Language-II (English) Mathematics Environmental Studies |
| Paper 2 Subjects | Child Development & Pedagogy Language-I (Odia / Urdu / Hindi / Telugu / Bengali) Language-II (English) Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies |









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