Bhubaneswar, March 23: The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Odisha has announced that the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2026 will be held on May 29.

The examination will be conducted in two shifts: Paper I from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, and Paper II from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM.

Eligible candidates, including both in-service teachers and fresh applicants, can apply online starting from March 26 until April 9, 2026. The application portal will be open 24/7 during this period, and the final submission of the online form and fee payment must be completed by 11:45 PM on April 9.

Detailed instructions, including eligibility criteria, syllabus, and application guidelines, are available on the BSE Odisha website. Admit cards will be available for download from May 15. The Board has emphasized that any false information provided during registration will result in the cancellation of the candidature and potential legal action.