OTET Application Process Begin on March 26

Cuttack,23/03/2026: Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, invited applications from eligible candidates to appear for the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2026.According to the notification, the online application process will begin on March 26, 2026, and continue till midnight of April 9, 2026. OTET is a mandatory eligibility test for candidates aspiring to become teachers in primary and upper primary schools in the state. Both fresh aspirants and in-service teachers can apply for the examination through the online mode. Candidates must complete the submission of application forms and payment of fees by 11:45 PM on April 9. The OTET 2026 examination is scheduled to be held on May 29, 2026. The exam will be conducted in two sessions: Paper-I: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM and Paper-II: 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM.

Candidates can visit its official website — www.bseodisha.nic.in — to fill out and submit their applications online.