OTET — older updates
Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET), oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
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Older news (20)
The Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test was successfully held in offline mode on July 5, 2026, after multiple rescheduling. Paper I was conducted from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM and Paper II from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM across examination centres in Odisha.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
BSE Odisha has opened online registration for Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test from August 3 to August 17, 2026. The exam for secondary school teachers (Classes 9-10) is scheduled for September 30, 2026, conducted in offline mode.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The exam was originally scheduled for May 29, then postponed to June 21, further revised to June 28, and finally conducted on July 5, 2026. BSE Odisha cited administrative reasons for the multiple rescheduling of the eligibility test.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
BSE Odisha released the provisional OTET Answer Key 2026 on July 23-24, 2026. Candidates can download the answer key and raise objections by paying ₹500 per question through their candidate login on bseodisha.nic.in.
Read full notice →Archived 10 Sept 2026
Board of Secondary Education, Odisha has published the provisional answer key for both Paper I and Paper II of the OTET exam held on July 5, 2026. Candidates can raise objections through their login on the official website within the prescribed deadline.
Read full notice →Archived 23 Aug 2026
The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha has officially rescheduled the OTET 2026 examination to July 5, 2026 (Sunday). Admit cards with the new date are now available for download. The exam timings and venues remain unchanged from the previous schedule.
Read full notice →Archived 11 Aug 2026
Admit cards for OTET 2026 are currently available for download from the official BSEO portal. Candidates must carry the admit card along with a valid photo ID to the examination center. Previously downloaded admit cards will also be accepted at venues.
Read full notice →Archived 11 Aug 2026
The Board of Secondary Education Odisha successfully conducted OTET 2026 on July 5, 2026, with Paper 1 held from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM and Paper 2 from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Candidates reported the exam was of easy to moderate difficulty level.
Read full notice →Archived 10 Sept 2026
The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha has officially revised the OTET 2026 exam date to 5th July 2026 (Sunday). Previously downloaded admit cards will be accepted at exam venues, with timing and venue remaining unchanged.
Read full notice →Archived 21 Jul 2026
Candidates can now download their admit cards with the revised exam date from bseodisha.nic.in. Paper 1 will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM and Paper 2 from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM.
Read full notice →Archived 21 Jul 2026
The Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 has seen strong participation with over 84,000 candidates registered for this state-level eligibility test for primary and upper primary teacher positions.
Read full notice →Archived 21 Jul 2026
BSE Odisha postponed OTET 2026 from June 28 to July 5, 2026, after candidates raised concerns about a scheduling conflict with the OSSSC Combined Recruitment Examination. The examination pattern and timings remained unchanged.
Read full notice →Archived 10 Sept 2026
OTET Admit Card 2026 released on June 17
24 Jun 2026BSE Odisha released the OTET 2026 admit cards on June 17, 2026. Candidates can download hall tickets from bseodisha.nic.in using their registration number and other login credentials.
Read full notice →Archived 10 Sept 2026
BSE Odisha had extended the online application deadline from 9th April to 9th May 2026. The application window is now closed and candidates should focus on exam preparation.
Read full notice →Archived 21 Jul 2026
The online registration for OTET 2026, which opened on March 26, concluded on May 9, 2026 at 11:45 PM. Candidates who applied for Paper I (Classes 1-5) or Paper II (Classes 6-8) can now focus on exam preparation for the upcoming July test.
Read full notice →Archived 11 Aug 2026
The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha released the OTET 2026 notification on March 25-26, 2026, detailing eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and application procedures. The exam assesses eligibility for teaching positions in Classes 1-8 across government and private schools in Odisha.
Read full notice →Archived 11 Aug 2026
The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha is anticipated to announce the OTET 2026 examination schedule in the coming weeks. Candidates aspiring to become teachers in Odisha government schools should regularly check the official portal for updates on application timelines and exam pattern details.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
BSE Odisha has initiated preparations for opening the OTET 2026 online application portal. Prospective candidates are advised to keep their educational documents, photograph, and signature ready in prescribed digital formats for smooth registration when the portal goes live.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
The Board has clarified that OTET certificates remain valid for life for appointment purposes in Odisha. Candidates who qualified in earlier editions need not reappear unless seeking to improve their scores for better ranking in teacher recruitment processes.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
BSE Odisha confirms that OTET 2026 will maintain the established two-paper format. Paper-I is for candidates intending to teach Classes I-V, while Paper-II is for Classes VI-VIII aspirants. Both papers will be conducted offline with 150 multiple-choice questions each.
Read full notice →Archived 5 Jul 2026
Older dates (6)
OTET 2027 Notification (expected)
Sat, 20 Mar, 2027Based on typical annual cycle; notification usually released in March
Archived 10 Sept 2026
📍OTET Exam (Paper 1 & Paper 2)
Sun, 5 Jul, 2026Paper 1: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM; Paper 2: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Archived 10 Sept 2026
Admit card released
Wed, 17 Jun, 2026Download from bseodisha.nic.in
Archived 10 Sept 2026
Application deadline
Sat, 9 May, 2026Last date to submit OTET application form was May 9, 2026
Archived 10 Sept 2026
Online application started
Thu, 26 Mar, 2026Archived 10 Sept 2026
Notification released
Mon, 23 Mar, 2026BSE Odisha released official notification on March 23, 2026
Archived 10 Sept 2026
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