OSSTET Application Form 2023 (OUT): How to Apply Online

Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test 2024 ( OSSTET )

Chitwan Sharma
Updated on Mar 21, 2024 17:02 IST

By Chitwan Sharma

OSSTET Application Form 2023 was released by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, on December 11, 2023. Registration for OSSTET 2023 was accepted by the authority from  December 11 till December 22. Eligible candidates will need to apply online now for the Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) 2023 exam by visiting the official website. The application process is entirely online and includes registration, uploading of important documents and application fee payment. Candidates need to first complete the OSSTET Registration 2023 at bseodisha.ac.in. The direct link to the OSSTET application form will be shared below.

The application process for the OSSTET 2023 is the first step of the entire exam process.

Q:   Can I edit the OSSTET application form after the final submission?

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No, once submitted, you cannot make any changes to the OSSTET application form. The candidates have to be careful while filling the application form because the form cannot be edited after the final submission. Though the application correction window is activated for the candidates to make changes in the application form. The candidates can change the following details in application form through the application correction window:

  • Name
  • Category
  • Education
  • Date of Birth, etc.
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Q:   Is there any restriction on the number of attempts for the OSSTET exam?

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No, you can apply and appear for the OSSTET exam for any number of times till you attain the desired scores. The OSSTET Certificate is valid for a lifetime according to the norms of NCTE. Though, the candidates can take the OSSTET exam to upgrade their marks. The guidelines have been given below for the candidates to take the OSSTET exam:

  • The candidates must fulfill the educational qualification criteria to take the exam
  • The age of the candidates cannot be less than 18 years
  • There is no upper age limit to take the OSSTET exam
  • The candidates can take the OSSTET exam as many times as they want as there is no restrictions in taking the exam again
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Q:   When was OSSTET Application Form 2023 released?

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OSSTET Application Form 2023 was released by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, on December 11, 2023. Registration for OSSTET 2023 was accepted by the authority from  December 11 till December 22. Eligible candidates will need to apply online now for the Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) 2023 exam by visiting the official website. The application process is entirely online and includes registration, uploading of important documents and application fee payment. Candidates need to first complete the OSSTET Registration 2023 at bseodisha.ac.in.

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Table of content
  • How to Fill OSSTET Application Form 2023?
  • OSSTET 2023 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • OSSTET 2023 Application Fee
  • Documents required to fill out OSSTET Application Form 2023
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How to Fill OSSTET Application Form 2023?

OSSTET Application Form 2023 was released on December 11, 2023, on the official website. Follow the given steps to complete the OSSTET application process.

  • Step 1: Visit the application website for OSSTET 2023- bseodisha.ac.in
  • Step 2: Click on the login link available on the homepage
  • Step 3: Click on New Registration to register for the first time
  • Step 4: Enter the requisite details in the registration form and click on submit to generate the registration number and password
  • Step 5: Log in to the portal dedicated to the application using the registered email and password to log in to the portal, once successfully logged in, fill in your details
  • Step 6: Proceed to pay the application fee as per your category
  • Step 7: Click on final submission to submit the OSSTET Application Form 2023
  • Step 8: Generate a printout of the application form for future reference

OSSTET Application Form 2023 Direct Link- https://onlineapps.bseodisha.ac.in/osstetI2023/ 

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Q:   Is Aadhaar card mandatory to apply for the OSSTET exam?

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The candidates should take valid photo identity proof with them to the exam centre. The list of the photo identity proof has been given below for the candidates:

  • Adhaar Card
  • Voter Id
  • Pan Card
  • Driving Licence, etc.
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Q:   Can OSSTET application form be filled in offline mode?

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No, the OSSTET application form can be filled in online mode only on the official website of the board. The board follows a structure of completing exam process in which the online application is part of the structure. The candidates have to fill out the OSSTET form online according to the norms of the board. The candidates have to pay the application fees online. No, either option is given to the candidates to make the payment for the OSSTET exam.

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Q:   In which mode the OSSTET exam is conducted?

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The OSSTET exam is conducted in offline mode as a pen-and-paper based test. Candidates need to mark their answers on the OMR sheet. The candidates need to fill the sheet carefully as no extra OMR sheet will not be given in the exam. However, the OSSTET application process is complete online process. The candidates have to fill out he application form online on the official website. Other than this the application fee have to paid online.

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OSSTET 2023 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of OSSTET 2024 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates

19 Jan '24

OSSTET Exam Date 2023

12 Jan '24

OSSTET Admit Card Release

21 Dec '23

Last date for Fee Payment

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OSSTET 2023 Application Fee

OSSTET application fee varies with the category a candidate belongs to. Without paying application fees no application will be considered valid.

Category

Fee (in INR)

SC/ST

400

General/OBC/SEBC

600

Candidates can pay the application fee online or offline as both modes are available to pay the application fee. Online payment can be made through the modes of Net Banking, Debit Card and Credit Card. Offline payment can be made using cash payment through bank challan.

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Q:   What documents should I keep handy while filling the OSSTET Application Form?

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When filling out the OSSTET (Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test) application form, you may need to refer to certain documents to ensure that you provide accurate and complete information. Here are the documents that you should keep handy:

  1. Aadhaar Card or any other government-issued photo ID proof
  2. Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
  3. Date of Birth certificate
  4. Category Certificate (if applicable)
  5. Scanned copy of passport-size photograph and signature 
  6. Bank details for fee payment

It's important to keep these documents handy before starting the OSSTET application process to avoid any last-minute confusion or errors. Make sure that you have all the required documents in the correct format and size before starting the application process.

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Q:   Is there any negative marking in OSSTET?

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In the OSSTET exam, papers 1 and 2 contain 150 objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs) each. Paper 1 comprises 5 sections i.e. Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language II, Mathematics, and Environmental Studies. Paper 2 comprises 4 sections with a choice in the fourth one i.e. Child Development and Pedagogy, Language-I, Language-II, and Mathematics and Science or Social Studies. OSSTET Marking Scheme: 1 mark is allotted for every correct answer and there is no negative marking in the OSSTET exam. 

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Q:   What is the application fee for OSSTET exam?

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OSSTET application fee varies with the category a candidate belongs to. Without paying application fees no application will be considered valid.

Category

Fee (in INR)

SC/ST

400

General/OBC/SEBC

600

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Documents required to fill out OSSTET Application Form 2023

While applying for OSSTET 2023, candidates need to keep a few documents handy. The documents that must be ready during the OSSTET Application Form 2023 are as follows.

Class 10 and 12 mark sheet

Scanned Photograph and Signature

Category certificate (If applicable)

Qualifying Educational Certificate

Debit Card/ Credit Card for Online Payments.

Certificate for Final Year of Training Course

Candidates may need to produce the documents in original during document verification, therefore furnishing all information correctly is very important.

Read more:

OSSTET Admit Card

OSSTET Syllabus in Detail

OSSTET Exam Pattern

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Q:   How to make corrections in the OSSTET application form?

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If you have made any errors or mistakes in your OSSTET 2023 application form, you can make corrections in the form by following the steps given below:

  • Visit the official website of OSSTET
  • Click on the link for application form correction
  • Log in to your account using your registration number and password
  • Make the necessary corrections in the application form
  • Upload any supporting documents, if required
  • Preview your corrected application form and verify all the details
  • Submit the corrected application form

It is important to note that the correction window for the OSSTET application form is usually open for a limited period. Candidates should also note that not all details in the application form can be corrected during the correction window. Only a limited number of fields such as name, father's name, date of birth, educational qualification, etc., can be corrected. Candidates should check the official website for the list of fields that can be corrected.

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Q:   Does the exam conducting authority open the OSSTET online form correction window?

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Yes, the exam conducting authority does provide the facility for online form correction. Though, you are advised to fill all particulars in the OSSTET form carefully to be free from any hassle. The important points for OSSTET application correction window has been given below: 

  • The correction window will open after the application process
  • The correction window will open for 2 to 3 days
  • After the correction window closes, candidates will not be given any chance to update/edit the application form
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