OTET 2026 Exam Postponed to July 5: BSE Odisha Releases Revised Schedule, Admit Cards Remain Valid
BSE Odisha has rescheduled OTET 2026 from June 28 to July 5, 2026, after a date clash with the OSSSC recruitment exam. Paper I will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, and Paper II from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Candidates can check the complete information about exam schedule in this article.
Key Points
- The OTET 2026 exam, originally scheduled for June 28, 2026, has been postponed.
- The new exam date for the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2026 is July 5, 2026.
- The postponement was due to a clash with the OSSSC recruitment exam, also on June 28, 2026.
OTET 2026 Postponed: The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, has officially announced the postponement of Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2026. Earlier, the exam was scheduled to be conducted on June 28, 2026, but now it has been rescheduled for July 5, 2026. The authorities took this action following the clash between the dates of the OTET and the OSSSC recruitment examination. As many candidates had applied for both exams, the authorities decided to change the OTET date to avoid any inconvenience and give aspirants a fair opportunity to appear in both examinations.
Why was OTET 2026 Postponed?
The OTET 2026 exam was postponed because it was scheduled on the same day as the OSSSC recruitment examination, June 28, 2026. Many candidates had applied for both exams and were worried that they would have to choose one over the other. The clash occurred after the OSSSC exam was rescheduled from June 20 to June 28 due to administrative reasons. Candidates have been demanding separate dates for both exams. After considering the candidate’s concerns, the Odisha government, together with the School and Mass Education Department, and BSE Odisha have changed the OTET 2026 exam to July 5, 2026.
OTET 2026 New Exam Schedule
The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, officially declared on June 22 that the OTET 2026 exam is rescheduled to July 5, 2026. Paper I will be conducted from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, while Paper II will be held from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Candidates can also check the updated schedule from the direct link given below:
| OTET 2026 New Exam Schedule |
What Should Candidates Do Now
As OTET 2026 is now postponed to 5th July 2026, candidates must utilise their available time. Here is what every candidate should do right away:
1. Take Care of Your Admit Card
For those candidates who have already downloaded their OTET admit card, it will be the same for 5th July 2026. No new admit card download will be required.
2. Utilise Available Time to Prepare
As the date changed, candidates got additional time for preparation. Use the available time for revising the important topics, including Child Development & Pedagogy, Mathematics, Environmental Studies, and language topics.
3. Keep checking the official website
Candidates must visit the official website of OTET, bseodisha.nic.in, for any upcoming information.
4. Students Writing Both the exams
Students who have registered for OTET and OSSSC can now write both the exams, as there is no clash between them. The OSSSC test is scheduled to be conducted on 28th June, while the OTET on 5th July.
5. Bring Necessary Documents on Exam Day
Candidates appearing in the exam must bring the admit card and a valid photo ID proof like an Aadhaar card, voter card, or PAN card on the day of exam.
Will OTET 2026 Exam Centres Change?
No, there is no change in the OTET 2026 exam centres. Those candidates who had downloaded their admit cards earlier do not have to download them again, since the old admit cards issued to them are still valid for appearing in the exam again. The exam centre assigned to each candidate does not change. Details like the name of the candidate, roll number, address of the exam centre, timing of the shift, and instructions about the exam day are all included in the admit card.
OTET 2026 Exam Pattern
The OTET 2026 exam includes two papers: Paper 1 for primary teachers and Paper 2 for upper primary teachers. Each paper contains 150 multiple-choice questions, and there is no negative marking.
OTET Paper-I Exam Pattern (Classes I to V)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (Odia/Hindi/Urdu/Telugu/Bengali) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (English) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
OTET Paper-II Exam Pattern (Classes VI to VIII)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I (Odia/Hindi/Urdu/Telugu/Bengali) | 30 | 30 |
| Language II (English) | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
The rescheduling of OTET 2026 to July 5 is give relief to many candidates. Candidates are advised to focus only on their preparations and use the extra time carefully in studies. Also must visit the official website of BSE Odisha at bseodisha.nic.in for further updates.
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