Odisha Secondary School Teachers Eligibility Test (OSSTET 2026) is scheduled for 30 September 2026 from 9 am to 11:30 am. Candidates appearing for the exam must have to download their hall ticket and take a printcopy to carry to the exam venue on the date of examination. The admit card is manadatory to carry to the exam venue; otherwise, candidates will not be allowed to attend the exam.

OSSTET Admit Card 2026 Out

Candidates can download their hall ticket from the official website, www.bseodisha.ac.in, using their mobile number. All OSSTET exam-related information, such as the examination centre, reporting instructions, roll number, paper/category, and other details, is mentioned on the candidate's respective admit card. 

Odisha OSSTET Admit Card 2026: Overview
Exam NameOdisha Secondary School Teachers Eligibility Test (OSSTET 2026)
Conducting BodyBoard of Secondary Education, Odisha
Admit CardReleased
Admit Card Release Date22 September 2026
OSSTET Exam Date30 September 2026
Exam ModeOffline/OMR-Based
Exam ShiftSingle Shift
Exam Timing9:00 am to 11:30 am
Duration2 Hours 30 Minutes
PapersPaper I and Paper II
Official Websitewww.bseodisha.ac.in
www.bseodisha.nic.in

Odisha OSSTET Admit Card 2026 Download Link 

The OSSTET Admit Card 2026 download link is now available at the official website of the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha. Candidates who have successfully submitted their applications can download their hall ticket using the registered mobile number requested on the login page for the admit card.

OSSTET Admit Card 2026 Official Link- Click to Download

How to Download Odisha OSSTET Hall Ticket 2026?

All candidates who have applied for the OSSTET examination should follow the given steps to download the Odisha OSSTET Admit Card 2026 from the official website.

  1. Visit the official website of the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) at www.bseodisha.ac.in.
  2. Now click on "Download Admit Card for OSSTET 2026"
  3. You have to click on the link and open the login page.
  4. Now enter your mobile number in the required field and click on the download option.
  5. Now the Odisha OSSTET Admit Card 2026 appears on the screen.
  6. Check the details available on the admit card and click on download to take a printout of the admit card for further use.

What should I do if there is an error in my OSSTET admit card?

If there is an error in your name, photograph, signature, roll number, paper/category or other important information, contact BSE Odisha through its official channels as soon as possible.

OSSTET 2026 Exam Shift Timings

The Odisha Secondary School Teachers Eligibility Test 2025 is scheduled for 30 September 2026 (Wednesday). The OSSTET exam will be held in one shift. Check the OSSTET exam schedule here.

Paper I is associated with candidates applying for teaching categories such as TGT Arts, TGT Science, Classical and Hindi teachers.

Paper II is for Physical Education Teachers (PET).

DatePaperTiming
30 September 2026Paper I – TGT categories9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
30 September 2026Paper II – Physical Education9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

What details to be checked on BSE OSSTET Admit Card?

While downloading the admit card, candidates must carefully check all the details mentioned on their OSSTET Admit Card 2026. In case of any discrepancy in the admit card, candidates can contact the Exam Authority.

  • Name of the conducting body
  • Name of the examination
  • Name of Examinee
  • Registration Number
  • Photo of Candidate
  • Signature
  • Name of the Examination Centre
  • Address of the Examination Centre
  • Exam Centre Code
  • Date and Time of Examination
  • Important Instructions

What to Carry to the Exam Centre?

Candidates should reach the examination centre with the documents/items permitted by BSE Odisha.

Essential

  • Printed copy of OSSTET Admit Card 2026
  • Valid photo ID proof, wherever required
  • Other documents specifically mentioned in the admit-card instructions

Before leaving for the exam

Check:

  1. Exam centre address
  2. Reporting time
  3. Paper/category mentioned on the hall ticket
  4. Candidate details
  5. Required ID proof
  6. Examination-day instructions

It is advisable to visit the centre location beforehand if the venue is unfamiliar.

Important Exam Day Instructions

Keep these points in mind before appearing for the examination:

  1. Download the admit card only through the official BSE Odisha website.
  2. Take a clear printout of the hall ticket.
  3. Check the examination centre address before the exam.
  4. Reach the centre according to the reporting instructions mentioned on the admit card.
  5. Carry a valid photo ID wherever required.
  6. Check the paper/category mentioned on your hall ticket.
  7. Follow all instructions given by the examination authority.
  8. Do not carry prohibited items to the examination centre.

OSSTET 2026 Exam Structure

The OSSTET examination consists of objective-type questions and is conducted in offline/OMR mode.

According to the current examination information, each paper contains 150 questions carrying 150 marks, with a duration of 150 minutes. 

OSSTET Paper 1 Exam Pattern
SectionsQuestions
Odia20
English20
Subject-specific60
Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management & Evaluation50
Total150
OSSTET Paper 2 Exam Pattern
SectionQuestions
Odia20
English20
C.P.Ed./B.P.Ed. course content60
Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management & Evaluation50
Total150

BSE Odisha OSSTET Minimum Qualifying Marks

Candidates need to get the minimum qualifying marks in each paper of the OSSTET exam to be qualified. There is no limitation in the number of attempts and the pass certificate is valid till the candidate reaches the maximum age limit prescribed for teacher recruitment.

  • General/UR- 60%
  • SC/ST/PH (Physically Handicapped)/SEBC- 50%

OSSTET 2026 Exam Centre List 

The OSSTET examination is conducted at designated centres across Odisha. The individual examination centre allotted to a candidate will be mentioned on the admit card.

S. No.Exam Centre/Districts
1Angul
2Balangir
3Sundargarh
4Sambalpur
5Subarnapur (Sonepur)
6Malkangiri
7Nuapada
8Puri
9Gajapati
10Kandhamal
11Nayagarh
12Nabarangpur
13Rayagada
14Jagatsinghpur
15Cuttack
16Dhenkanal
17Bhadrak
18Cuttack
19Dhenkanal
20Bhadrak
21Deogarh
22Mayurbhanj
23Bargarh
24Khordha
25Koraput
26Keonjhar
27Kendrapara
28Balasore
29Ganjam
30Kalahandi
31Jajpur
32Boudh
33Jharsuguda

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FAQs

Yes, the admit card for Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test has been released at the official website www.bseodisha.ac.in.

Candidates are required to enter their registered mobile number to download OSSTET Admit Card 2026.

The examination is scheduled from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Candidates should use their mobile number to download OSSTET Hall Ticket.

Candidates should carry a printed copy of the OSSTET Admit Card and a valid photo ID, along with any other documents specifically mentioned in the examination instructions.

The examination is conducted in offline/OMR mode.

Each OSSTET paper contains 150 questions carrying 150 marks