OTET 2026 Registration Last Date Today: Apply Online Before Deadline

The last date of submission of the Online Application for the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2026 is today, 09/04/2026. This is the last opportunity for candidates to submit their Applications for the examination conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha. 

OTET is mandatory for those who wish to be teachers in government schools in Odisha.

The online registration process began on March 26. It is for teaching posts at the primary (classes 1 to 5) and upper primary (classes 6 to 8) levels. Candidates should register at the earliest for the same on the official website. 

OTET 2026 Important Dates & Exam Schedule

Eligibility criteria and who can apply?

Candidates should fulfil the educational and professional eligibility criteria. The qualification is applicable for Paper I candidates who have passed Class 12 (10+2) with a minimum 50% marks and have a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed)/ or equivalent. 

The applicant should be a graduate with a minimum 50% marks in B.Ed or equivalent training in the case of Paper II. Students of final year can also apply for teacher education programs. 

Relaxation in minimum qualifying marks shall be applicable for the reserved categories as per the norms of the state government. 

How to apply for OTET 2026?

Applicants for OTET 2026 can submit their application only through online mode by visiting the official website of the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha. Easy. But you have to be cautious while filling application. Follow these steps to apply online:

1. Go to the official BSE Odisha website

2. Click on the link for OTET 2026 Apply Online

3. Register with some basic information like name, mobile number, or email ID

4. Log in with the Username & password created during registration

5. Enter personal, academic and contact information in the application form

6. Upload the photograph and signature is scanned in the required format

7. Submit the application fee through the online mode available

8. Check all the information carefully and submit the form

9. Print and save the confirmation page for Examiner's evidence.