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OSSTET 2023 Notification: OSSTET Notification 2023 was released by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha on 8 December 2023.

The OSSTET Exam has been scheduled for 19 January 2024 in 2 shifts. The candidates must go through all the essential information given on the OSSTET Official Notification 2023 before applying for the Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test 2023. In this article, the candidates will find all the relevant and essential information related to the OSSTET Exam 2023.

OSSTET Result

The much-awaited OSSTET Result 2024 has been announced by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) on June 19, 2024. Candidates can now conveniently access their OSSTET 2024 results on the official website. The results, based on the final answer key, are derived from the OMR answer sheets evaluated by the board.

OSSTET 2023 Notification

The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, released the OSSTET Notification 2023 on December 8, 2023. Eligible candidates are invited to submit their applications online for the OSSTET Exam 2023, with the deadline for application submission set for December 22, 2023. The application window is closed on 22nd December 2023.

OSSTET 2023 Notification Out

The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSE) has released the official notification for OSSTET 2023, the Odisha Secondary School Teachers Eligibility Test. This opens the door for candidates seeking to teach in government schools across the state. The notification also specifies the exam date as 19th January 2024, giving candidates ample time to prepare for this crucial test. So, if you’re passionate about teaching and have the required qualifications, don’t miss this opportunity to embark on a fulfilling career in education in Odisha.

OSSTET 2023 Notification- Overview

OSSTET 2023 Notification has included all the necessary information related to the Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test Notification such as eligibility criteria, age limit, application details, important dates, and others on the official website. Check all highlights about the OSSTET 2023 Notification.

OSSTET 2023 Notification
Exam Name Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test
Exam Conducting Body Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSEO)
Post Details Secondary Teachers
Exam Centres Across the state of Odisha
Medium of Papers English
Mode of Application Online
OSSTET Exam Date 2023 19th January 2024
Mode of the Exam Offline
OSSTET Official Website bseodisha.nic.in

OSSTET Notification 2023 – Important Schedule

All interested candidates must check out the OSSTET 2023 important schedule which will help them in exam preparation and candidates will be able to update for filling the OSSTET 2023 Application Form.

Event  Schedule
Notification Released 8 December 2023
Apply Link Active 11 December 2023
Application Ends 22 December 2023
Last Day to Payment 21 December 2023
OSSTET Admit Card 2024 Released
Exam Date 19 January 2024

OSSTET 2023 Notification PDF

Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test or OSSTET is the Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test in Odisha state. All Interested candidates must go through OSSTET Notification before applying for both papers. The OSSTET Application link became active on 11 December 2023. Candidates may download the detailed OSSTET Notification PDF from below.

OSSTET 2023 Notification PDF
OSSTET 2023 Official Notification Download PDF
OSSTET 2023 Instructions Download PDF

OSSTET 2023 Application Form

The application window for OSSTET 2023 Application Form Link has been active on BSE. Eligible candidates can apply online for the Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test from 11 December to 22 December 2023 through the official website www.bseodisha.ac.in. Remember to prepare all necessary documents before starting the OSSTET 2023 Application Form and adhere to the age limit and eligibility criteria outlined in the OSSTET 2023 official notification.

The candidates interested in filling out and submitting the OSSTET application form 2023 should go through the following step-by-step instructions to be able to complete the application process hassle-free. The OSSTET Application form has been started on 11 December 2023.

  • Visit the application website for OSSTET 2023 i.e @bseodisha.ac.in
  • Click on New Registration to register for the first time.
  • Enter the all required details in the registration form and click on submit to generate the registration number and password.
  • Login to the website by using the registered email and password. Once successfully logged in, fill in your details
  • The next step is to pay the application fee as per your category
  • Click on final submission to submit the OSSTET Application Form 2023.
  • Get the printout of the application form for future reference.

Direct Link to Apply OSSTET Application Form 2023

Here is the Direct Link to Access the OSSTET Application Form 2023. Interested candidates need to register themselves on the official website i.e at bseodisha.ac.in. or using the direct link given below for OSSTET 2023 Application Form. Candidates can apply for the OSSTET 2023 with all their personal and education details in the OSSTET Application Form 2023.

Apply Here for OSSTET 2023

OSSTET 2023 Application Fee

Check out the OSSTET Notification 2023 Application structure category which is given in the table mentioned below. The OSSTET Application Fee for SC/ST is Rs. 400/- and the candidates belonging to the General/OBC/SEBC category must pay an OSSTET Application Fee of Rs. 600/-. The Candidates can check the OSSTET Application Fee category-wise in the below table.

OSSTET Category OSSTET Application Fee
OSSTET SC/ST Rs. 400/-
OSSTET General/OBC/SEBC Rs. 600/-

OSSTET 2023 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates may read the OSSTET Eligibility Criteria carefully before applying for the OSSTET Exam 2023.  Eligible candidates may read the post-wise OSSTET  Eligibility Criteria in this article.

OSSTET Eligibility Criteria for TGT

OSSTET Category OSSTET Eligibility Qualification
TGT (Science – PCM/ CBZ) Bachelor’s degree in science / B.Tech / B.E. Degree with any two of the subjects (PCM) or (CBZ) as honors/optional/Elective/Pass with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized university and Bachelor’s in Education (B.Ed)/ 3 year integrated B.Ed.- M.Ed course from an institute recognized by NCTE.

Or,

Four years integrated degree in B.Sc.B.Ed from a recognized institute in PCM in CBZ as honours/optional/Elective/Pass with a minimum of 50% marks

TGT Arts Four years’ integrated B.A.B.Ed from an institute recognized by NCTE in any two ( English, Odia, Hindi & Sanskrit, History, Geography, Economics, Political Science, Indian Economy, Landmarks in Indian History, Indian Geography & Indian Polity) as optional/honors/elective/pass with a minimum of 50% marks.

Or,

Bachelor’s degree in Arts/ Commerce/Shastri (Sanskrit) in any two of the subjects ( English, Odia, Hindi & Sanskrit and History, Geography, Economics, Political Science, Indian Economy, Landmarks in Indian History, Indian Geography & Indian Polity) with having 50% marks

Hindi Teacher

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree with an aggregate of 50% marks in one of the following subjects:

  • a) Rastrabhasa Ratna from Rastrabhasa Prachar Samiti, Wardha
  • b) Shastri Hindi from Odisha Rastrabhasa Parisad, Puri
  • c) Snataka, from Hindi Shiksya Samiti, Odisha, Cuttack

OR

Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University with Hindi as one of the Honours/ Elective/ Optional/ Pass subjects with minimum 50% marks in aggregate
AND
Any one of the following training qualifications.

  • a) Hindi Sikshyan Parangat from Kendriya Hindi Sansthan, Agra.
  • b) B.H.Ed. a course prescribed by NCTE, from a recognized University/ Institution.
  • c) B.Ed in Hindi, a course prescribed by NCTE , from Dakhin Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha, Madras.
  • d) B.Ed from NCTE Recognised University/ Institution
Classical Teacher – Urdu Alim with 50% marks in aggregate (45% for PH candidates).
AND
B.Ed./ Urdu B.Ed. from a NCTE Recognised University/ Institution.
OR
2. B.A. (Persian) With 50% marks in aggregate (45% PH Candidates)
AND
B.Ed./ Urdu B.Ed. from a NCTE Recognised University/ Institution
Classical Teacher – Telugu Bachelor’s degree in arts with Telugu with 50% marks in aggregate alongside B.Ed.
Classical Teacher – Sanskrit Bachelor’s degree in/with Sanskrit as an optional/honours/elective/pass subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate alongside Siksha Shastri (Sanskrit) degree from a recognized institute.
Physical Education Candidates must have passed class 10+2 or its equivalent from a recognized institute with an aggregate of 50% marks and B.P.Ed/M.P.Ed/C.P.Ed from a recognized board or university

OSSTET 2023 Exam Pattern

I. There shall be two papers of the OSSTET viz Paper-I and Paper-II.
II. The Duration of the Test in each paper shall be 2 hours and 30 minutes.
III. All questions will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), each carrying one mark with four alternatives, of which one is correct.
IV. There shall be no negative marking.

TGT Arts

Sections Number of questions Marks allotted
Language I (Odia) 20 20
Language II (English) 20 20
Geography & Economics

History & Political Science

English

60 60
Child Development, Pedagogy, school Management & Evaluation 50 50

TGT Science

Sections Number of questions Marks allotted
Language I (Odia) 20 20
Language II (English) 20 20
Mathematics

Physics

Chemistry

60 60
Child Development, Pedagogy, school Management & Evaluation 50 50

TGT CBZ/PCM

Sections Number of questions Marks allotted
Language I (Odia) 20 20
Language II (English) 20 20
Chemistry

Botany

Zoology

60 60
Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management & Evaluation 50 50

Classical Teacher – Sanskrit

Sections Number of questions Marks allotted
Language I (Odia) 20 20
Language II (English) 20 20
Sanskrit 60 60
Child Development, Pedagogy, school Management & Evaluation 50 50

Hindi Teacher

Sections Number of questions Marks allotted
Language I (Odia) 20 20
Language II (English) 20 20
Hindi 60 60
Child Development, Pedagogy, school Management & Evaluation 50 50

Classical Teacher – Telugu

Sections Number of questions Marks allotted
Language I (Odia) 20 20
Language II (English) 20 20
Telugu 60 60
Child Development, Pedagogy, school Management & Evaluation 50 50

Classical Teacher – Urdu

Sections Number of questions Marks allotted
Language I (Odia) 20 20
Language II (English) 20 20
Urdu 60 60
Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management & Evaluation 50 50

OSSTET Paper – II Exam Pattern

Stream Section I (20 Marks) Section II (20 Marks) Section III (60 Marks) Section IV (50 Marks)
Physical Education Teacher Hindi English Contents of C.P Ed. Course Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management & Evaluation

OSSTET Previous Year Question Paper

OSSTET 2023 Cut-Off Marks

The candidates should know that the BSE has revised the cut-off marks. The OSSTET Minimum Qualifying Marks 2023 for the General category candidate is 45% and other category candidates have to score 35% marks to qualify for the OSSTET Exam 2023.

Category OSSTET Cut-Off 
OSSTET General Cut off 45%
OSSTET  SC/ ST/ PH/ SEBC Cut off 35%

Validity of OSSTET Certificate

The OSSTET Pass Certificate shall remain valid till the candidate reaches the upper age limit prescribed for recruitment of teachers as per rules or executive instructions prescribed by the Govt. from time to time Number of Chances: There shall be no restriction on the number of attempts a person can take for acquiring an OSSTET Pass certificate.

OSSTET 2023 Exam Centre

The OSSTET 2023 (Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test) will be held in various cities, and candidates will be given the option to choose their preferred exam centers during the registration process. The list of cities where the exam will be conducted is as follows. Candidates are encouraged to prioritize their preferred exam centres during registration, and while the board aims to allocate the chosen center, in case of unavailability, the board reserves the right to assign any exam center.

Angul Balangir
Sundergarh Sambalpur
Sonpur Malkangiri
Nuapada Puri
Gajapati Kandhamal
Nayagarh Nowrangpur
Rayagada Jagatsinghpur
Cuttack Dhenkanal
Bhadrak Deogarh
Mayurbhanj Bargarh
Khordha Koraput
Keonjhar Kendrapara
Balasore Ganjam
Kalahandi Jajpur
Boudhgarh Jharsuguda

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FAQs

Q: When will the registration process begin for OSSTET?

A: The registration process for OSSTET has started from 11 December 2023 on its official website.

Q: When is the last date of submission of the OSSTET application process?

A: The last date of submission of the OSSTET application is 22 December 2023.

Q: Is the OSSTET exam held online or offline?

A: The OSSTET exam is held offline, which means the exam is conducted in pen and paper mode.

Q: What is the qualifying percentage in the OSSTET exam?

A: Candidates have to score at least 45% in their respective subject to qualify OSSTET exam.

Q: Is there any age limit to apply for OSSTET?

A: No, there is no age limit to apply for the OSSTET exam.

Q: What is the application process of OSSTET?

A: OSSTET application is an online process, candidates need to apply online at the official website or the direct link mentioned in the above post.

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