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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
OTET 2026 result declaration
Wed, 23 Sept, 2026Final scores and qualifying status announced on BSE Odisha official website
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Provisional answer key publication
Wed, 19 Aug, 2026Candidates can raise objections with supporting documents within specified period
Archived 5 Jul 2026
📍OTET 2026 Examination Day
Fri, 14 Aug, 2026Both Paper-I and Paper-II conducted on same day in multiple shifts across Odisha
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Admit card release date
Tue, 4 Aug, 2026Download hall tickets from official BSE Odisha portal
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application correction window closes
Wed, 15 Jul, 2026Final opportunity to edit application details before admit card generation
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Last date for online application submission
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Candidates must complete registration and fee payment by this deadline
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application portal opens
Mon, 8 Jun, 2026Online registration window for OTET 2026 candidates begins
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Official notification release expected
Tue, 26 May, 2026BSE Odisha typically announces OTET examination details in late May or early June
Archived 5 Jul 2026