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OTET Exam Date 2026 has been scheduled to 21 June 2026 by BSE Odisha. Check Odisha TET 2026 exam timings, shift details, important dates, eligibility, exam pattern, official notice PDF, and FAQs.

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Job Location	Odisha
Last Updated	29/05/2026
Short Information	OTET Exam Date 2026 has been scheduled to 21 June 2026 by BSE Odisha. Check Odisha TET 2026 exam timings, shift details, important dates, eligibility, exam pattern, official notice PDF, and FAQs.

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Notification Date	Post Date: 29/05/2026

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OTET Exam Date 2026 - Latest Update

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The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha has rescheduled the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test, OTET 2026, to 21 June 2026 in offline mode across the state. OTET 2026 will be conducted in two shifts on the same day - Paper 1 in the morning and Paper 2 in the afternoon for primary and upper primary teaching eligibility.

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As per the detailed schedule, OTET Paper 1 will be conducted from 9:00 am to 11:30 am and Paper 2 from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. The official exam date and timetable have been notified through the OTET 2026 notice and subsequent reschedule notification published by BSE Odisha.

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Click Here: OTET Exam Date 2026

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OTET 2026 Overview

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1	paragraph	The Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test is a state-level eligibility test for candidates who wish to become teachers for Classes I to VIII in government, private aided, and private unaided schools of Odisha. The exam is conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, Cuttack once a year, in two papers - Paper I for primary level and Paper II for upper primary level.
2	table		Particular Details	Exam Name Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2026 Conducting Authority Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, Cuttack Exam Level State-level teacher eligibility test Papers Paper I (Classes I-V), Paper II (Classes VI-VIII) OTET Exam Date 2026 21 June 2026 (Sunday) Mode of Exam Offline (pen-and-paper OMR based) Exam Duration 150 minutes for each paper Certificate Validity Lifetime from date of issuance Official Website bseodisha.ac.in

OTET Exam Date 2026 and Shift Timings

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1	paragraph	BSE Odisha has clearly mentioned the OTET 2026 exam date and shift-wise timings in the revised schedule. The exam for both papers will be held on the same day in two separate sessions.
2	paragraph	OTET 2026 Exam Schedule
3	table		Paper Name Date Shift Timing	Paper 1 21 June 2026 Morning 9:00 am to 11:30 am Paper 2 21 June 2026 Afternoon 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
4	paragraph	Candidates who are eligible can appear in Paper 1 or Paper 2 or both, depending on the level (primary or upper primary) they are targeting. It is advisable to reach the exam centre at least 60 minutes before the reporting time mentioned on the admit card to complete verification and frisking formalities smoothly.

OTET 2026 Important Dates

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1	paragraph	Along with the notification, BSE Odisha has released a full schedule for Odisha TET 2026 including application, fee payment, admit card release and exam date.
2	table		Events Dates & Schedule	OTET 2026 Notification Release 25 March 2026 OTET Apply Online Starts 26 March 2026 Last Date to Apply 9 May 2026 (11:45 pm) Last Date for Fee Payment 9 May 2026 (11:45 pm) OTET Admit Card 2026 9 June 2026 (expected) OTET Exam Date 2026 21 June 2026

How to Download OTET 2026 Exam Date Notice PDF

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1	paragraph	Candidates can easily download the OTET 2026 exam date notice from the official BSE Odisha website using the steps below.
2	list		ordered	Visit the official website of the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha: www.bseodisha.ac.in. On the homepage, click on the “Examinations” section and select “OTET Examinations”. Look for the OTET 2026 Exam Date / Notification link in the list of latest updates. Click on the link titled for OTET-2026 Exam Date or Notice to open the PDF. Download the PDF and save it on your device for quick access and verification.
3	paragraph	By following these steps, candidates ensure that they are checking the authentic, updated schedule as notified by BSE Odisha.

OTET 2026 Application and Fees

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1	paragraph	The online application process for OTET 2026 has already been conducted on the BSE Odisha website. Candidates who satisfy the eligibility criteria were allowed to apply online within the specified dates.
2	paragraph	For a successfully submitted form, payment of the prescribed application fee within the due date was mandatory.
3	table		Category Application Fee	SC / ST Rs. 400 only Other Categories Rs. 600 only

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Applicants should frequently visit the official links given below to stay updated on new notices, admit card, answer key and other exam-related information.

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- BSE Odisha Official Website
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