OSSTET Exam

The Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) is a state-level exam conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha to recruit teachers in the secondary schools of the state. The exam is conducted in two levels – Level-I and Level-II. Level-I is for those who have passed Class XII and Level-II is for those who have passed Class Graduation. The exam tests the knowledge and eligibility of the candidates in order to determine their suitability for the post of secondary school teachers. The exam is conducted in both online and offline mode and consists of multiple-choice questions. The exam duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes. The OSSTET exam is conducted once a year.

OSSTET Notification

The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha releases the OSSTET notification every year in the month of August. The notification contains all the relevant information regarding the exam such as the important dates, exam pattern, syllabus, books, selection process, eligibility criteria, application fees, how to apply online, admit card, answer key, result, cutoff, and preparation tips.

OSSTET Important Dates
– Apply Online Start Date: August
– Apply Online Last Date: September
– Apply Online Link: www.bseodisha.nic.in/osstet
– Download Admit Card Date: October
– Written Exam Dates: November
– Official Website Link: www.bseodisha.nic.in

OSSTET Exam Pattern

The OSSTET exam is conducted in two levels – Level-I and Level-II. Both the levels have two papers – Paper-I and Paper-II.

Level-I

Paper-I of Level-I exam consists of 150 multiple choice questions (MCQs) from subjects such as History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, Physical Science, Mathematics, Language-I (Odia/Urdu/Telugu/Sanskrit), Language-II (English), and Environmental Science. The total marks of Paper-I is 150 marks and the duration of the exam is 2 hours 30 minutes.

Paper-I Exam Pattern

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks
History	30	30
Geography	30	30
Political Science	30	30
Economics	30	30
Physical Science	30	30
Mathematics	30	30
Language-I (Odia/Urdu/Telugu/Sanskrit)	30	30
Language-II (English)	30	30
Environmental Science	30	30

Paper-II of Level-I exam consists of 150 multiple choice questions (MCQs) from subjects such as Child Development, School Management and Administration, Educational Psychology and Teacher Aptitude. The total marks of Paper-II is 150 marks and the duration of the exam is 2 hours 30 minutes.

Paper-II Exam Pattern

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks
Child Development	30	30
School Management and Administration	30	30
Educational Psychology	30	30
Teacher Aptitude	30	30

 Level-II

Paper-I of Level-II exam consists of 150 multiple choice questions (MCQs) from subjects such as History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, Physical Science, Mathematics, Language-I (Odia/Urdu/Telugu/Sanskrit), Language-II (English), and Environmental Science. The total marks of Paper-I is 150 marks and the duration of the exam is 2 hours 30 minutes.

Paper-I Exam Pattern

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks
History	30	30
Geography	30	30
Political Science	30	30
Economics	30	30
Physical Science	30	30
Mathematics	30	30
Language-I (Odia/Urdu/Telugu/Sanskrit)	30	30
Language-II (English)	30	30
Environmental Science	30	30

Paper-II of Level-II exam consists of 150 multiple choice questions (MCQs) from subjects such as Child Development, School Management and Administration, Educational Psychology and Teacher Aptitude. The total marks of Paper-II is 150 marks and the duration of the exam is 2 hours 30 minutes.

Paper-II Exam Pattern

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks
Child Development	30	30
School Management and Administration	30	30
Educational Psychology	30	30
Teacher Aptitude	30	30

 OSSTET Syllabus

The OSSTET syllabus is based on the syllabus prescribed by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha. The syllabus for Level-I and Level-II are different.

Level-I Syllabus
– History: Ancient Indian History, Modern Indian History, World History
– Geography: Physical Geography, Human Geography
– Political Science: Indian Constitution, Indian Political System, Indian Governance
– Economics: Basic Economics, Indian Economy
– Physical Science: Physical Laws and Properties, Chemical Reactions and Equations
– Mathematics: Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration, Statistics
– Language-I (Odia/Urdu/Telugu/Sanskrit): Grammar and Comprehension, Vocabulary and Usage, Prose and Poetry
– Language-II (English): Grammar and Comprehension, Vocabulary and Usage, Prose and Poetry
– Environmental Science: Ecology, Biodiversity and Climate Change

Level-II Syllabus
– Child Development: Developmental Psychology, Adolescence Development
– School Management and Administration: School Administration and Management, Educational Law
– Educational Psychology: Educational Psychology, Educational Measurement and Evaluation
– Teacher Aptitude: Teaching Aptitude, Communication Skills

OSSTET Study Material

Candidates preparing for the OSSTET exam must refer to the syllabus prescribed by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha. They must also refer to the relevant books and study material recommended by the board.

OSSTET Previous Papers

Candidates preparing for the OSSTET exam must practice with the previous year papers in order to get an idea of the exam pattern and the type of questions asked. The previous year papers are available on the official website of the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha.

OSSTET Books

There are several books available in the market for the OSSTET exam. Some of the recommended books for the exam are:
– OSSTET Guide by Ramesh Publishing House
– OSSTET Guide by Arihant Publications
– OSSTET Guide by Upkar Prakashan
– OSSTET Guide by GKP

OSSTET Selection Process

The selection process for the OSSTET exam consists of the following stages:
1. Written Exam
2. Personal Interview
3. Document Verification

OSSTET Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for the OSSTET exam are as follows:
– Age: The minimum age of the candidates must be 18 years and the maximum age should not exceed 32 years.
– Educational Qualification:
– For Level-I: The candidates must have passed Class XII from a recognized board.
– For Level-II: The candidates must have passed Graduation from a recognized university.

OSSTET How to Apply Online?

The candidates can apply for the OSSTET exam through the official website of the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha. The steps to apply online are given below:
1. Visit the official website of the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha.
2. Click on the ‘OSSTET Application’ link.
3. Fill in the application form with the required details.
4. Upload the supporting documents and photograph.
5. Pay the application fee.
6. Submit the application form.

OSSTET Application Fees

The application fee for the OSSTET exam is Rs.500/-. The fee can be paid online through debit/credit card or net banking.

OSSTET Admit Card

The admit card for the OSSTET exam is released on the official website of the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha. The candidates must download the admit card and bring it to the exam hall on the day of the exam.

OSSTET Answer Key

The answer key for the OSSTET exam is released on the official website of the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha. The candidates can use the answer key to check their answers and calculate their expected score in the exam.

OSSTET Result

The result for the OSSTET exam is released on the official website of the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha. The candidates can check their result by entering their roll number and date of birth.

OSSTET Cutoff

The cutoff for the OSSTET exam is released on the official website of the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha. The cutoff is the minimum marks required to qualify the exam.

OSSTET Preparation Tips

The following tips can be useful for the candidates preparing for the OSSTET exam:
– Read the syllabus carefully and understand the topics covered in the exam.
– Refer to the relevant books and study material recommended by the board.
– Practice with the previous year papers to get an idea of the exam pattern and the type of questions asked.
– Make sure to revise the topics regularly.
– Take mock tests to assess your preparation.

OSSTET Exam Analysis

The OSSTET exam is of moderate difficulty level. The questions are mainly from the topics covered in the syllabus. The exam tests the knowledge and understanding of the candidates in the various topics. The time management is also important in the exam as there is a time limit for each section.