The Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) has been postponed to July 5, 2026, following protests from candidates regarding the overlap with another examination, an official announced on Tuesday. The OTET was initially slated for June 28, coinciding with the Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) exam, which is also scheduled for that day and is intended for recruitment for various positions.

In consideration of the candidates’ concerns, BSE Odisha has moved the OTET exam to July 5. According to the revised schedule, the OTET will be conducted in two shifts: the morning session from 9 AM to 11:30 AM for Paper I, and the afternoon session from 2 PM to 4:30 PM for Paper II. The OSSSC exam was originally planned for June 20 but has been rescheduled to June 28 for administrative reasons.

OTET 2026: Exam Pattern

The OTET 2026 consists of two papers: Paper I and Paper II. Paper I is aimed at candidates aspiring to teach classes 1 to 5, while Paper II is for those wishing to teach classes 6 to 8. Each paper comprises 150 multiple-choice questions, with each question worth one mark, totaling 150 marks. The duration of the exam is 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes). Candidates will receive one mark for each correct answer, with no negative marking for incorrect responses.

OSSSC 2026: Exam Pattern

The OSSSC Combined Recruitment Examination (CRE) 2026 will also be conducted in a multiple-choice format, consisting of 100 questions, each carrying one mark, for a total of 100 marks. Candidates will earn one mark for each correct answer, while 0.25 marks will be deducted for incorrect answers.

To qualify for the OTET exam, candidates in the general category must achieve at least 60 percent, while those from SC, ST, SEBC, and PwD categories need a minimum of 50 percent to be considered qualified.