OSSTET Exam New Notification has been released. The State Government of Odisha had decided to conduct a Teacher Eligibility Test called OSSTET for the appointment of Teachers in the secondary schools of the state. Candidates can apply from 14th November 2022 to 23rd November 2022. The OSSTET stands for Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test. The candidates who shall clear this exam shall obtain TET certification which in turn could be used to apply for various teaching job opportunities in the State.
- This
TET exam is conducted for two categories of teachers i.e. Education Teachers (Trained Graduate Teachers in Science/ Arts, Hindi/ Classical Teacher (Sanskrit/ Urdu/ Telugu), and Physical Education Teacher. - The candidate who shall score 60% marks in the exam shall be considered to have qualified OSSTET. In the case of SC/ ST/ PH/ SEBC candidates, the qualifying marks shall be 50%.
- The interested aspirants must note that merely qualifying the OSSTET exam does not guarantee employment. The OSSTET Pass Certificate will be treated as one of the essential eligibility criteria for appointment to the post of Secondary School Teacher.
OSSTET Exam Overview |
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Exam Conducting Body |
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Post |
Secondary School Teacher |
Application Mode |
Online |
Starting for online applications |
14th November 2022 |
Last Date To Apply | 23rd November 2022 |
Exam Date |
Will be Notified |
Provisional Answer Key Release Date |
Will be Notified |
Final Answer Key Release Date | Will be Notified |
State |
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Qualification |
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OSSTET Exam Apply Online
The candidates need to follow the instructions provided below. The registration for the OSSTET Exam is started on 14th November 2022 and will continue till 23rd November 2022.
Direct Link to Apply for OSSTET Exam
Step 1: Click on the above provided direct link to apply.
Step 2: New candidates need to proceed to "Click here New Registration".
Step 3: Enter your name, desired password, category, mobile number, and email ID in order to apply.
Step 4: Log in using your credentials after a successful registration. After “Login” candidates will have to enter a verification code which shall be sent to the registered mobile number and thereafter click on the “Verify” button. If the verification code is correct, candidates will be directed to the login screen to log in again so that you will be directed for payment of fee through online mode.
Step 5: Enter your personal information, eligibility, educational qualification, etc.
Step 6: The candidates also need to upload the required certificates/ documents/ photos in jpg/jpeg/.jpg/.png format within the specified size. The candidates can use the
Step 7: After filling the form completely, the candidates can submit the form.
Step 8: Take the print copy of the “Acknowledgement Receipt” and preserve it for further use.
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OSSTET Exam Application Fee
The candidates will be required to pay the application fee as prescribed for the category. The category-wise application fee is as follows:
Category |
Application Fee |
General and SEBC |
Rs. 600/- |
ST & SC |
Rs. 400/- |
OSSTET Exam Eligibility Criteria 2022
The OSSTET eligibility criteria have been defined in terms of nationality and educational qualification. In addition to these criteria, the candidates must possess the ability to read and write Odia language.
A. Nationality
He or she must be a citizen of India.
B. OSSTET Exam Educational Qualification
Category |
Subject/Stream |
Academic Qualification |
I |
Trained Graduate Arts |
Either of the one:
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I |
Trained Graduate Science (PCM/ CBZ) |
Either of the one:
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I |
Hindi Teacher |
Either of the one:
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I |
Classical Teacher (Sanskrit) |
Either of the one:
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I |
Classical Teacher (Urdu) |
Either of the one:
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I |
Classical Teacher (Telgu) |
Bachelor’s Degree in Arts having Telgu as subject with minimum 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ ST/ PH/ SEBC) candidates) AND Telugu B. Ed. from a University / Institution recognized by NCTE |
II |
Physical Education Teacher |
+2 or its equivalent examination from a recognized institution with a minimum 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ ST/ PH/ SEBC) candidates). AND C.P.Ed./ B.P.Ed./ M.P.Ed. From a recognized Board/ University |
Along with the above-prescribed qualification, the applicant must also have the ability to read and write in Odia. Any one of the following qualifications can be considered as proof for the same:
- The applicant must have passed the HSC exam conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, or an equivalent examination with Odia as a language subject i.e. 1st, 2nd, or 3rd language.
- The candidate must have passed the +2/ Higher Secondary Examination conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha with Odia as an exam subject.
- He/she must have passed the Odia exam of HSC/10th Std single subject examination conducted by the B.S.E., Odisha.
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OSSTET Selection Process 2022
- The candidates need to score minimum passing marks i.e 45% (35% for SC/ ST/ PH/ SEBC) in each paper in order to qualify for the exam.
- The successful candidates shall be awarded OSSTET Pass Certificate by the B.S.E., Odisha.
- This 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.
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OSSTET Exam Syllabus 2022
Aspirants who are willing to appear for the upcoming OSSTET Exam are advised to be familiar with the OSSTET Exam Syllabus in order to have a proper understanding of topics important with the perspective of the exam. Once you have the idea of the syllabus, the next step is to find the best books that are based on the latest syllabus for effective preparation. The OSSTET Exam consists of two papers i.e Paper I and Paper-II. We have shared below the detailed syllabus of both papers in the following table.
OSSTET Exam Syllabus For Paper I
The syllabus of Paper I for the OSSTET Exam is given below
Subject |
OSSTET Exam Syllabus 2022-Paper I |
English |
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Chemistry |
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Physics |
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History & Political Science |
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Mathematics |
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Urdu |
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Telugu |
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Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management & Evaluation |
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Sanskrit |
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Geography and Economics |
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OSSTET Exam Syllabus For Paper II
The syllabus of Paper-II for the OSSTET Exam is given below:
Subject |
OSSTET Exam Syllabus For Paper II |
English |
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Contents of C.P.Ed & B.P.Ed. Course |
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Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management & Evaluation |
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OSSTET Exam Pattern 2022
- There shall be 150 questions asked for 150 marks.
- The duration for each paper shall be 2 hours and 30 minutes
- All questions will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ).
- There shall be no negative marking.
A. OSSTET Paper I Exam Pattern
The Paper I will be conducted for Education Teachers (Trained Graduate Teachers in Science/ Arts, Hindi/ Classical Teacher (Sanskrit/ Urdu/ Telugu).
Section |
Subject Area |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
Section I |
Language I – Odia |
20 |
20 |
2 hours 30 mins |
Section II |
Language II – English |
20 |
20 |
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Section III |
Mathematics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology (For TGT Science PCM) Chemistry, Botany, Zoology (For TGT Science CBZ) |
60 |
60 |
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Odia, English, History, Geography, Economics, Political Science (For TGT Arts) |
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Hindi/Sanskrit/Telugu/Urdu (For Hindi, Classical (Sanskrit), Telugu and Urdu Teacher) |
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Section IV |
Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management and Evaluation |
50 |
50 |
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Total |
150 |
150 |
B. OSSTET Paper II Exam Pattern
This paper shall be conducted for Physical Education Teacher posts.
Section |
Subject Area |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
Section I |
Language I – Odia |
20 |
20 |
2 hours 30 mins |
Section II |
Language II – English |
20 |
20 |
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Section III |
Physical Education |
60 |
60 |
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Section IV |
Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management and Evaluation |
50 |
50 |
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Total |
150 |
150 |
OSSTET Exam Admit Card 2022
The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, will release the OSSTET Exam Admit Card soon on the official website. Candidates can download the OSSTET Exam Admit Card 202 a few weeks before the commencement of the exam.
How to Download OSSTET Exam Admit Card 2022?
Candidates must be very careful when downloading the OSSTET Exam Admit Card. The admit card is an essential document to be carried by them to the exam hall for verification. It is advised to cross-check the details in the admit card while downloading it so that if there is an error in the hall ticket, then the rectification can be done on time. Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to download the OSSTET Exam Hall Ticket.
Step 1: Visit the
Step 2: Then hit the “Click Here to Login” button.
Step 3: Enter your Email Address and Password in the required space.
Step 4: Click on the “Login” button.
Step 5: Click on the download link of the admit card.
Step 6: The OSSTET Exam Admit Card will be displayed on the screen.
Step 7: Download, save or take a printout of the hall ticket for future reference.
How to prepare for the OSSTET Exam 2022?
Candidates should prepare an effective preparation strategy to crack the OSSTET Exam in one attempt. More than lakh of candidates apply for the exam every year, but only a tiny fraction could secure the minimum qualifying marks owing to immense competition. Hence, we have shared the list of important preparation tips for the candidates aspiring for the upcoming exam.
- The candidates should start the preparation at least 6-8 months before the exam date to cover the OSSTET Exam Syllabus and Exam Pattern on time.
- Prepare a strict study schedule that includes all the important topics, mock tests & revisions, and should stick to it till the completion of the examination.
- Go through the past year’s
OSSTET Exam Cut Off to understand the trends and the competition level of the exam. - Practice mock tests and previous year question papers to increase the speed of solving questions along with the accuracy and develop your own style to attempt actual exam level questions in less time.
- Choose the best books and study material for the preparation in order to achieve better results in the exam.
- Do not forget to do regular revisions on the topics you have already covered to avoid forgetting any important concepts on the exam day.
OSSTET Exam Books for Preparation
Candidates are advised to choose the best books and study material relevant to the OSSTET Exam Syllabus to achieve the required marks in the exam. There are innumerable books available in the market and online store, therefore one should be very wise while selecting the books wisely and should consider the ratings and reviews of experts and other aspirants. We have shared below the list of important
Subject |
OSSTET Exam Books |
Child Development and Pedagogy |
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Mathematics |
Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations by RS Agarwal |
Science CBZ |
I Care Osstet Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test For T.G.T Science Cbz Paper 1 |
Arts |
OSSTET (Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test) For T.G.T Arts (Paperback, I CARE EXPERTS) |
Science PCM |
OSSTET ( Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test) For TGT Science PCM Paper- 1 (Paperback, I Care Panel of Experts) |
Child Development and Pedagogy |
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Language II (English) |
Pearson Publication by Geeta Sahni |
Social Study |
Arihant Publication Sandeep Kumar |
CTET Smartbook For Child Development and Pedagogy
The PrepForSure’s Smartbook for Child Development & Pedagogy is designed to help candidates study for CTET & State TET exams. This book has content that will be helpful for both Paper 1 and Paper 2. A question bank of 2000 smart questions is included in this smartbook. To get better at their preparation and practice more questions, candidates should definitely refer to this book. To get a clearer idea of the questions provided in this book, candidates can scan the QR Code and get access to attempt a free live quiz on the first chapter of the PrepForSure Smartbook. You can download the first chapter of the Hindi and English Book completely free from the below link.
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OSSTET Exam Result 2022
The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, will release the OSSTET Exam Result soon after the declaration of the final answer key. Candidates can download the OSSTET Exam Result in the PDF Format as and when it is released on the official website. The OSSTET Exam (2nd Phase) was held on 9th February 2022. Candidates are required to secure the minimum qualifying marks as per their category to acquire OSSTET Pass Certificate. The Key Highlights are:
- The selection process of the
OSSTET Exam consists of two papers i.e Paper I and Paper-II. Paper 1 is for Education Teachers and Paper-II is for Physical Education Teachers. - Candidates who aspire to be appointed as any teacher in any secondary school of Odisha have to mandatorily qualify in the OSSTET Exam.
- Candidates can download the OSSTET Exam Result by entering the correct login credentials such as registered email address and password in the login portal.
- On the basis of the final answer key, the expert panel calculates the marks and declares the final OSSTET Exam Result on the official website.
If you are preparing for the exam then you can download
How to Download OSSTET Exam Result 2022?
The OSSTET Exam Result will be declared based on the final answer key prepared by the Board. The result for the same will be declared online on the official website of the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha. The OSSTET Written Exam Result will be released by the official in the form of a scorecard. You can follow the steps mentioned below while downloading the OSSTET Exam Scorecard.
Step 1: Visit the
Step 2: Click on the “Result’ link available on the homepage.
Step 3: Find the OSSTET Exam Result link and click on it.
Step 4: Then, click on the “Click Here to Login” tab.
Step 5: Enter the registered email address and password in the login portal.
Step 6: Hit the ‘Login” Button.
Step 7: The OSSTET Exam Scorecard will be displayed on the computer screen.
Step 8: Save, Download or take the printout of the result for future reference.
Hopefully, this article on the OSSTET Exam was informative for all eligible candidates. The interested candidates can apply online following the instructions mentioned above only after going through the official notification thoroughly. Download the