The Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) is mandatory for candidates seeking teaching positions in government and private schools for classes 1 to 8. Conducted by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, the exam consists of two papers with 150 MCQs each and no negative marking. Eligibility requires a minimum age of 21 and specific qualifications like D.El.Ed, B.El.Ed, or B.Ed depending on the paper. Application fees are ₹600 for general and ₹400 for SC/ST candidates, with the process being entirely online. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeeodisha/state-news/otet-2026-notification-eligibility-exam-pattern-and-application-details/3240692 #creator program