The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSE Odisha) conducts the Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) to determine the eligibility of candidates for secondary school teaching posts across state government, aided, and private schools in Odisha. Reviewing the OSSTET Question Paper 2026 gives candidates direct exposure to the latest question typologies, section-wise difficulty, and mark allocation across subject streams.
Whether preparing for Category-I (TGT Arts, TGT Science PCM/CBZ, Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu, Telugu teachers) or Category-II (Physical Education Teacher - PET), analyzing the OSSTET Question Paper 2026 helps applicants align their preparation with the official assessment standards.
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The OSSTET Question Paper 2026 follows the official structure set by BSE Odisha. The exam is administered offline in pen-and-paper mode using OMR sheets.
Exam Name: Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET)
Conducting Authority: Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSE Odisha)
Official Portal: bseodisha.ac.in
Paper Categories: Paper I (TGT Arts, Science PCM/CBZ, Classical/Language Teachers) & Paper II (PET)
Total Questions: 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) per paper
Total Marks: 150 Marks
Exam Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes (150 Minutes)
Marking Scheme: +1 Mark for each correct answer; No Negative Marking
The OSSTET Question Paper 2026 is split into two papers based on the candidate's target teaching cadre. Both papers carry 150 marks and contain four primary sections.
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Paper 1 & Paper 2 Structure in OSSTET Question Paper 2026 |
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Section |
Subject / Stream |
Number of Questions |
Total Marks |
Medium of Exam |
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Section I |
Language I: MIL (Odia) |
20 MCQs |
20 Marks |
Odia |
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Section II |
Language II: English |
20 MCQs |
20 Marks |
English |
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Section III (A) |
TGT Science (PCM Group) |
60 MCQs |
60 Marks |
English |
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Section III (B) |
TGT Science (CBZ Group) |
60 MCQs |
60 Marks |
English |
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Section III (C) |
TGT Arts (Social Studies & Humanities) |
60 MCQs |
60 Marks |
English / Odia |
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Section III (D) |
Hindi / Sanskrit / Urdu / Telugu Teachers |
60 MCQs |
60 Marks |
Respective Language |
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Section III (PET) |
Physical Education (Paper II Only) |
60 MCQs |
60 Marks |
English / Odia |
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Section IV |
Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management & Evaluation |
50 MCQs |
50 Marks |
English / Odia |
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Total |
All Sections Combined |
150 MCQs |
150 Marks |
2.5 Hours Duration |
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Download OSSTET Question Paper 2026 Here
Candidates must achieve minimum qualifying percentages in the OSSTET Question Paper 2026 to receive the OSSTET Eligibility Certificate issued by BSE Odisha.
General / Unreserved (UR) Candidates: Minimum 45% marks (67.5 out of 150 marks).
SC / ST / PH / SEBC Candidates: Minimum 35% marks (52.5 out of 150 marks).
Note: OSSTET certification serves as an eligibility requirement for secondary school teacher recruitment drives conducted by the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) and the State Selection Board (SSB Odisha).
Follow these steps to access official question papers, response keys, and scoring sheets directly from the source portal:
Visit the official portal of BSE Odisha at bseodisha.ac.in.
Click on the Latest Updates section on the homepage.
Search for "OSSTET Scoring Key / Question Paper 2026" link.
Select your specific paper (Paper I or Paper II) and booklet set code (Set A, B, C, or D).
Download the PDF file to your device for offline practice and answer verification.