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 Name | Odisha Secondary School Teachers Eligibility Test (OSSTET 2026) |
| Conducting Body | Board of Secondary Education, Odisha |
| Admit Card | Released |
| Admit Card Release Date | 22 September 2026 |
| OSSTET Exam Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Offline/OMR-Based |
| Exam Shift | Single Shift |
| Exam Timing | 9:00 am to 11:30 am |
| Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Papers | Paper I and Paper II |
| Official Website | www.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.
- Visit the official website of the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) at www.bseodisha.ac.in.
- Now click on "Download Admit Card for OSSTET 2026"
- You have to click on the link and open the login page.
- Now enter your mobile number in the required field and click on the download option.
- Now the Odisha OSSTET Admit Card 2026 appears on the screen.
- 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).
| Date | Paper | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| 30 September 2026 | Paper I – TGT categories | 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM |
| 30 September 2026 | Paper II – Physical Education | 9:00 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:
- Exam centre address
- Reporting time
- Paper/category mentioned on the hall ticket
- Candidate details
- Required ID proof
- 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:
- Download the admit card only through the official BSE Odisha website.
- Take a clear printout of the hall ticket.
- Check the examination centre address before the exam.
- Reach the centre according to the reporting instructions mentioned on the admit card.
- Carry a valid photo ID wherever required.
- Check the paper/category mentioned on your hall ticket.
- Follow all instructions given by the examination authority.
- 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 | |
| Sections | Questions |
| Odia | 20 |
| English | 20 |
| Subject-specific | 60 |
| Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management & Evaluation | 50 |
| Total | 150 |
| OSSTET Paper 2 Exam Pattern | |
| Section | Questions |
| Odia | 20 |
| English | 20 |
| C.P.Ed./B.P.Ed. course content | 60 |
| Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management & Evaluation | 50 |
| Total | 150 |
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 |
| 1 | Angul |
| 2 | Balangir |
| 3 | Sundargarh |
| 4 | Sambalpur |
| 5 | Subarnapur (Sonepur) |
| 6 | Malkangiri |
| 7 | Nuapada |
| 8 | Puri |
| 9 | Gajapati |
| 10 | Kandhamal |
| 11 | Nayagarh |
| 12 | Nabarangpur |
| 13 | Rayagada |
| 14 | Jagatsinghpur |
| 15 | Cuttack |
| 16 | Dhenkanal |
| 17 | Bhadrak |
| 18 | Cuttack |
| 19 | Dhenkanal |
| 20 | Bhadrak |
| 21 | Deogarh |
| 22 | Mayurbhanj |
| 23 | Bargarh |
| 24 | Khordha |
| 25 | Koraput |
| 26 | Keonjhar |
| 27 | Kendrapara |
| 28 | Balasore |
| 29 | Ganjam |
| 30 | Kalahandi |
| 31 | Jajpur |
| 32 | Boudh |
| 33 | Jharsuguda |
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