The Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) is a state-level exam conducted by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha. The exam is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for the post of secondary school teachers in government/government-aided schools in Odisha.
The OSSTET exam is a qualifying exam, meaning that candidates who pass the exam are eligible to apply for the post of secondary school teacher in Odisha. The exam is conducted in two papers: Paper-I and Paper-II.
- Paper-I is for candidates who have a bachelor’s degree in education (B.Ed.) or a bachelor’s degree in any subject with a postgraduate diploma in education (PGDE).
- Paper-II is for candidates who have a bachelor’s degree in any subject with a bachelor’s degree in physical education.
The OSSTET exam is a multiple-choice question (MCQ) exam. Each question carries one mark, and there is no negative marking. The duration of Paper-I is 2 hours and 30 minutes, and the duration of Paper-II is 2 hours.
The OSSTET exam is conducted in Odia and English. Candidates can choose to take the exam in either language.
The OSSTET exam is a competitive exam, and the cut-off marks for the exam vary from year to year. The cut-off marks are determined by the BSE, Odisha, and are based on the number of candidates who appear for the exam, the difficulty level of the exam, and the number of vacancies available.
The OSSTET exam is a mandatory exam for candidates who want to become secondary school teachers in Odisha. The exam is a challenging exam, but it is an important step in becoming a secondary school teacher in Odisha.
Here are some of the benefits of qualifying for OSSTET:
- You will be eligible to apply for the post of secondary school teacher in government/government-aided schools in Odisha.
- You will be able to earn a good salary and benefits.
- You will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young people.
If you are interested in becoming a secondary school teacher in Odisha, I encourage you to prepare for and take the OSSTET exam.