The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha is set to release the provisional OSSTET Answer Key 2026 for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 on its official website. Candidates who appeared for the Odisha Secondary School Teachers Eligibility Test on January 21, 2026, will soon be able to access the scoring keys along with their individual response sheets. Candidates can verify their marked responses and estimate their probable scores before the final results are declared.
OSSTET 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha |
| Exam Name | Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) |
| Exam Date | January 21, 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen and Paper mode) |
| Total Marks | 150 Marks (Per Paper) |
| Negative Marking | None |
| Official Website | bseodisha.nic.in |
OSSTET Answer Key 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | December 5, 2025 |
| Written Examination | January 21, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | February 2026 (Tentative) |
| Objection Window | February 2026 (Starts after key release) |
| Final Result Declaration | To be Announced |
Vacancy & Eligibility Details
The OSSTET is an eligibility test for prospective teachers in Odisha. While it does not guarantee a vacancy, it is a mandatory criterion for recruitment in government and aided schools. The 2026 exam was conducted for two categories: Paper 1 for Trained Graduate Teachers (Arts/Science/Languages) and Paper 2 for Physical Education Teachers.
| Paper Type | Targeted Posts | Total Questions |
| Paper 1 | TGT Arts, TGT Science (PCM/CBZ), Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu, Telugu Teachers | 150 |
| Paper 2 | Physical Education Teacher (PET) | 150 |
Education Details
General Eligibility: Candidates must be Indian citizens and be able to read and write Odia.
Paper 1 (TGT/Languages): Requires a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PH/SEBC) and a B.Ed. or equivalent training degree.
Paper 2 (PET): Candidates must have passed 10+2 with 50% marks and possess a C.P.Ed., B.P.Ed., or M.P.Ed. degree from a recognized university.
Salary & Pay Scale
As an eligibility test, OSSTET itself does not offer a salary. However, candidates who qualify OSSTET are eligible for Odisha secondary teacher recruitments where the standard pay scale for Group B posts (Level-9) ranges from ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400.
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 21 years.
Maximum Age: 42 years (as of January 1, 2025).
Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/SEBC/Women candidates and 10 years for PwD candidates.
Selection Process
The qualifying process consists of:
Written Test: 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) carrying 1 mark each.
Minimum Qualifying Marks: General category candidates require 45% (revising from 60% in some contexts), while reserved category candidates require 35% to pass.
Final Result: Publication of the merit list based on performance in the written exam.
Application Fee (Objection Fee)
While the initial application fee varies by category, the fee to challenge the provisional answer key is:
Per Question: ₹500/-.
This fee is mandatory for raising an objection and must be paid online through the official portal.
How to Download OSSTET Answer Key 2026 & Submit Objections
- Visit the official BSE Odisha website at bseodisha.nic.in.
- On the homepage, look for the “Latest Updates” section.
- Click on the link titled “OSSTET 2026 Scoring Key (Provisional)” for your respective paper.
- Open the PDF file to match your responses with the official answers.
- If you find any discrepancies, select the “Application Form to Challenge the Answer Key” link.
- Log in using your credentials (Roll Number and Mobile Number).
- Select the question you wish to challenge, upload valid supporting proof, and pay the ₹500 fee per question.
- Submit the final objection within the one-week window provided by the Board.
Official Links
| Official Website | bseodisha.nic.in |
| Check OSSTET Answer Key 2026 | Click Here |
| Raise Objection on OSSTET Answer Key 2026 | Login to Portal |
