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OSSTET Online Form 2024 – Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test
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Short Description: The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSE Odisha) has opened the OSSTET 2024 online registration from 19 November 2024. Eligible candidates can apply for Paper I (TGT-level) or Paper II (Physical Education Teacher level) until 1 December 2024 by 11:59 PM.
✅ Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 14 November 2024 |
| Online Registration Starts | 19 November 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply | 1 December 2024 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 30 November 2024 |
| Admit Card Release | 8 January 2025 |
| Exam Date | 17 January 2025 (Paper I: 10–12:30; Paper II: 2–4:30 PM) |
| Answer Key | ~25 February 2025 |
| Result Release | 28 March 2025 |
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / SEBC | ₹600/- |
| SC / ST | ₹400/- |
| Payment Mode | Online (Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card) |
📋 OSSTET Vacancy / Paper Details
- Paper I (TGT – Trained Graduate Teacher): For Science (PCM/CBZ), Arts, Hindi, Classical Languages (Sanskrit/Urdu/Telugu)
- Paper II: Physical Education Teacher – requires +2 with CP.Ed / BP.Ed / MP.Ed / DP.Ed qualification
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Indian citizen with ability to read & write Odia (criteria as listed)- Paper I (TGT-level): Graduate with ≥50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PH/SEBC) + B.Ed or integrated B.Ed–M.Ed/B.Sc.B.Ed
- Paper II (PET): +2 with CP.Ed/BP.Ed/MP.Ed/DP.Ed
- No age limit; unlimited attempts allowed
📚 Exam Pattern
Both papers are multiple-choice and offline (OMR).
Paper I Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language-I (Odia) | 20 | 20 | 2½ Hours |
| Language-II (English) | 20 | 20 | |
| Concerned Subject | 60 | 60 | |
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 50 | 50 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Paper II Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language-I (Odia) | 20 | 20 | 2½ Hours |
| Language-II (English) | 20 | 20 | |
| Physical Education Subject | 60 | 60 | |
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 50 | 50 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
No negative marking.
📝 Syllabus Overview
- Odia & English Languages: Grammar, comprehension, usage
- Concerned Subjects: Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu, Telugu
- Child Dev & Pedagogy: Teaching methodology, inclusive teaching, evaluation
- Physical Education: CP.Ed/BP.Ed curriculum
🖊️ How to Apply Online
- Visit bseodisha.ac.in
- Click 'OSSTET 2024 Registration'
- New users register with email & mobile
- Login, fill personal, academic, exam preference details
- Upload photo, signature and required documents
- Pay application fee & submit
- Print confirmation page
📂 Documents to Upload
- Photo & signature (specifications per notification)
- Educational certificates (10th, +2, Graduation, B.Ed / CP.Ed etc.)
- Caste/PH certificate (if applicable)
- Odia proficiency proof
📍 Exam Centers
Assigned across Odisha (e.g., Angul, Balangir, Sundergarh, Cuttack, Khordha, Ganjam…)
📥 Admit Card
Available from 8 January 2025 via website. Download using login credentials.
📊 Answer Key & Result
- Provisional answer key issued ~25 Feb 2025
- Result declared on 28 March 2025
- Scorecard available online; passing score: General ≥45%, OBC/SC/ST ≥35%
📜 OSSTET Certificate
Passed candidates receive eligibility certificate valid for teaching recruitment across Odisha schools. Lifetime validity. No attempt limit.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. When does OSSTET 2024 registration end?Ans: 1 December 2024 at 11:59 PM.
Q2. Is there age limit for OSSTET?
Ans: No, there is no age restriction.
Q3. Can I give both papers?
Ans: Yes, eligible for both TGT (Paper I) and PET (Paper II).
Q4. Any negative marking?
Ans: No negative marking.
Q5. How many attempts allowed?
Ans: Unlimited attempts until exam is conducted.
Note: Carefully review official notification before applying. Keep all documents & proof of payment.