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The Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) is an exam conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, to assess the eligibility of candidates aspiring to become secondary school teachers (classes IX and X) in government or government-aided schools in Odisha. Here’s a quick overview:

Key Points of OSSTET:

Exam Levels:

Paper I: For candidates applying to teach TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) in Arts/Science/Language.
Paper II: For candidates aiming to become Physical Education Teachers (PET).

Eligibility Criteria:

For Paper I: Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks and a B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education) degree.
For Paper II: Candidates should have a C.P.Ed., B.P.Ed., or M.P.Ed. degree.

Exam Structure:

Duration: 2.5 hours.
Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
Sections: Divided into various subjects including Odia, English, Education, Child Development, and Pedagogy, along with subject-specific papers.

Qualifying Marks:
General category candidates need a minimum of 60%, while reserved categories require 50%.

Certificate Validity:
The OSSTET certificate is typically valid for a lifetime, enabling candidates to apply for teaching positions whenever vacancies arise.

Application Process:
Conducted online on the official BSE Odisha website. Candidates need to submit relevant documents, pay the exam fee, and adhere to the application deadlines.
OSSTET is essential for those looking to secure a teaching position in Odisha’s secondary education system.