OTET 2026 Begins: 97,000 Candidates Sit for Exam Across Odisha
Bhubaneswar, July 5: The Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2026 finally commenced today across the state after two earlier cancellations.
Conducted by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, the exam saw participation from over 97,000 candidates, including in‑service teachers and aspiring educators.
Examinations are being held in 311 centres under strict monitoring, with CCTV surveillance installed to ensure transparency.
The test is scheduled in two sittings — 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM.
The successful conduct of OTET 2026 marks a crucial step in strengthening teacher recruitment and maintaining quality standards in Odisha’s education system.
