OSSTET 2024 Notification Released: Online Application Begins Nov 19 - Exam Dates & Eligibility

The Board of Secondary Education Odisha has finally released the notification for the Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test in 2024. From November 19, 2024, the online applications will be made available. Here's everything you want to know regarding OSSTET 2024, including the key dates, eligibility criteria, and application process.

Key Dates for OSSTET 2024

• Notification Date: 14th Nov 2024

• Application Begin Date: 19th November, 2024

• Last Date for Application Fee Payment: 30th Nov 2024

• Application Closing Date: 1st Dec 2024

• Exam Date: Declare Later

Online Application and Charges

Online application link is available on website bseodisha.nic.in only. Candidates have to pay the following application fees:

• General/OBC/SEBC Categories: Rs. 600/-

• SC/ST Categories: Rs. 400/-

Apply Online

1. Step 1: Visit Official BSEO website

2. Step 2: New Registration

3. Fill up the application form together with personal and academic details

4. Upload documents that require photograph, signature, certificates

5. Pay the application fee

6. Submit and save the completed application

Eligibility Criteria for Various Posts

TGT (Science - PCM/CBZ)

• B.Sc/B.Tech/B.E degree with minimum 50% marks

• Honors /Optional/ Elective in two out of three subjects which may be taken as PCM or CBZ.

• B.Ed or 3-year integrated B.Ed-M.Ed course from NCTE approved institution

• Or 4 years integrated B.Sc.B.Ed degree with 50% marks.

TGT Arts

• Four-year integrated B.A.B.Ed degree with minimum 50% marks.

• Subjects- English, Odia, Hindi, Sanskrit, History, Geography, Economics, Political Science

• OR Bachelor's degree in Arts/Commerce/Shastri with 50% marks in relevant subjects

Hindi Teacher

Candidates must have either:

• Bachelor's degree with 50% aggregate marks in specified Hindi qualifications

• OR Bachelor's degree with Hindi as honors/elective with 50% marks

• Additional requirement: Hindi teaching qualification from recognized institutions

Classical Teachers (Urdu, Telugu, Sanskrit)

• Urdu: Alim with 50% marks or B.A. (Persian) with 50% marks, plus B.Ed

• Telugu: B.A. with Telugu (50% marks) and B.Ed

• Sanskrit: Bachelor's degree with Sanskrit (50% marks) and Siksha Shastri

Physical Education Teacher

• 10+2 with 50% aggregate marks

• B.P.Ed/M.P.Ed/C.P.Ed from recognized institution

Exam Information

• Type: Offline

• Language: English

• Exam Centers: In all districts of Odisha

• Detailed Syllabus is available on the website

Important Instructions for Students

• The applicants must ensure that they have all the important documents before the application process begins

• Formats and size of documents as defined in the notification

• Soon, the detailed PDF copy of the notification will be published

• All updates will be posted on the website

• The eligibility for some categories will vary for physically handicapped candidates

• Photocopy of recent passport size photographs

• Scanned copy of Signature

• Educational certificates

• Certificates of category (if a candidate belongs to that category)

• Training certificates

• Such other documents as mentioned in the notification.

OSSTET 2024 is the most crucial stage for hopeful aspiring teachers to teach in a secondary school in Odisha. Assessments would be conducted in the off-line examination, by evaluating the knowledge and skill levels of candidates, based on their chosen subject and specialization.

Candidates are expected to visit the website regularly for any other updates on date, time, and others. All their queries and detailed information can be gathered from the official website, bseodisha.nic.in. They can find regular updates regarding the exam schedule, admit card release dates, and more crucial announcements.

FAQs

Q 1. What is OSSTET 2024?

Answer: OSSTET 2024 stands for the Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test, conducted by the Board of Secondary Education Odisha. It is a key exam for aspiring secondary school teachers in Odisha.

Q 2. When can I apply for OSSTET 2024?

Answer: Online applications for OSSTET 2024 will open on November 19, 2024. The application process will remain open until December 1, 2024.

Q 3. What is the OSSTET 2024 eligibility criteria?

Answer: The eligibility criteria for OSSTET 2024 vary by post. For TGT (Science), candidates must have a B.Sc/B.Tech/B.E degree with 50% marks, while for TGT (Arts), a B.A.B.Ed degree is required.

Q 4. How can I apply for OSSTET 2024?

Answer: To apply for OSSTET 2024, visit the official website, register as a new candidate, fill in your personal and academic details, upload documents, and pay the application fee.

Q 5. What is the OSSTET 2024 exam date?

Answer: The OSSTET 2024 exam date will be announced later. Keep checking the official website for the most current updates regarding the exam schedule.