OTET Application Process 2026, Direct Link to Apply Online

Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSE Odisha) will soon begin OTET 2026 application process on its official website. Aspirants can apply online by completing registration, selecting either Paper 1 (Primary Level – Classes 1–5) or Paper 2 (Upper Primary Level – Classes 6–8), and uploading the required documents such as photograph, signature, and ID proof. Candidates must also pay the prescribed application fee online. Proper submission of all details and documents is mandatory for the application to be considered complete.

Apply Online for OTET exam 2026 (Link Active)

How to Apply for OTET 2026?

OTET 2026 online application will open soon on its official website. Candidates can follow the steps given below to fill in their application form:

• Visit the official site of the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSE Odisha), bseodisha.ac.in
• On the homepage, click the link labelled “OTET 2026 Online Application” and select whether you are applying for Paper 1 (Classes 1 to 5) or Paper 2 (Classes 6 to 8).
• If you are a new user, complete the registration by providing your mobile number, email ID, and personal details. In case already registered, log in with your registration credentials.
• Now, fill in the form with your personal, academic, and contact information accurately.
• Upload scanned copies of your passport-size photograph and signature (and any other required documents).
• Choose the correct exam paper (Paper 1 or Paper 2, or both if eligible) and pay the application fee as per your caste category through online modes.
• Review the filled-in form carefully to ensure all details are correct and uploads are clear, then submit the form.
• After submission, take a printout (or save a PDF) of the confirmation page/receipt for your records and future reference.

OTET Application Fee 2026

Candidates are required to pay the prescribed fee online at the time of submitting the form. OTET application fee varies by category and whether applying for one paper or both.

Candidates can pay the application fee through Credit Card/Debit Card/ Net Banking/UPI Payments.

Documents Required for OTET Application 2026

During OTET 2026 online application process, candidates must upload several scanned documents in the prescribed format to complete registration. The documents required for this process are given below:

• Recent passport-size colour photograph.
• Scanned signature on a white background.
• Photo identification proof (such as Aadhaar card / Voter ID / Passport).
• Class 10 / SSLC passing certificate (or equivalent) for DOB.
• Class 12 / Higher Secondary certificate as required by the eligibility criteria.
• Relevant professional qualification certificate(s) (D.El.Ed., B.Ed., B.El.Ed), depending on whether applying for Paper 1 or 2.
• Caste/Category certificate if applying under SC/ST/OBC/SEBC category.
• Disability certificate for PwD / PH candidates if applicable

OTET selection process 2026 is based on the performance of the candidate in the written exam, which is administered by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSE Odisha). Candidates must appear for either Paper 1 (for Classes 1 to 5) or Paper 2 (for Classes 6 to 8) and achieve the minimum qualifying marks (for the paper applied) to be eligible for certification.