The BSE Odisha has released the OTET Notification Exam dates, which will be administered on 17 August, 2024. The exam was scheduled for 09 August but the official board postponed it due to unavoidable circumstances. The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, Cuttack has released the whole schedule for the Odisha TET 2024 Exam, along with the release of the OTET Notification 2024 on June 21, 2024. According to the schedule, the BSE will begin accepting online applications from interested and eligible candidates on June 24, 2024, and after the registration process is completed. The Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) is administered in offline mode to determine candidates’ eligibility as primary and upper primary teachers, and candidates must pass the exam with the minimum qualifying marks. To qualify for the OTET, you must score at least 60%.
| OTET Notification 2024 Overview | |
| Organization | Board of Secondary Education, Odisha |
| Exam Name | Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) |
| Exam-level | State-level |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 24 June, 2024 |
| Application Last Date | 05 July, 2024 |
| OTET Exam Date | 17 August, 2024 |
| Official Website | Click here to visit the official website. |
OTET Vacancies 2024
All applicants should be informed that the Board of Secondary Education in Odisha does not openly advertise job positions because OTET is a qualifying exam. Throughout the year, the BSE Odisha posts OTET notification to sought people for various grades, including as elementary and higher primary. Candidates who pass the OTET exam are instantly qualified to apply for the open positions.
OTET Application Steps 2024
To apply online for Paper I or II of the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test 2024, please follow the complete guidelines provided below to apply for the OTET Notification:
- Use the link above to go to the official BSE Odisha website.
- Look for an application that says, “OTET 2024 – Apply Online.” You can move to the next page by tapping on it.
- Enter your basic and educational qualifications, then sign and submit papers with your photo.
- Apply online and pay the ₹500 or ₹300 application fee via debit card, credit card, NET banking, or UPI.
- Print the application form for future reference.
Application Fee
To apply for the OTET Notification 2024 for Paper I or II, individuals must pay an application fee of ₹500 or ₹300, depending on their socioeconomic status. Only after paying the application fee, their application will be submitted and taken in for consideration.
OTET Eligibility 2024
The eligibility mentioned in the OTET Notification consists of requirements like age limit and educational qualification. These requirements must be met by the candidates in order for their candidature to be considered. The eligibility criteria are given below:
Age Limit
According to the OTET Notification, there is no upper age limit for taking the OTET exam. This allows anyone with the relevant credentials to pursue a career in teaching at any time in their lives.
Educational Qualification
The next section discusses OTET Eligibility as mentioned in the OTET Notification 2024 for elementary and upper primary teachers.
Paper-I (Primary Teacher for Classes I–V)
- Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% and a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
- Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 45% marks and a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed), in accordance with NCTE standards.
- Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% and a four-year Bachelor of Elementary Education degree (B.El.Ed).
- Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with a minimum of 50% and a two-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
- Graduation with a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
Paper II (Upper Primary Teacher for Classes VI through VIII)
- Graduation with a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed). Graduation with at least 50% marks and a one-year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed).
- Graduation with at least 45% and a one-year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed), as required by NCTE standards.
- Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks and a four-year Bachelor of Elementary Education (B.El.Ed).
- Higher Secondary (or equivalent) with a minimum of 50%.
- A 4-year B.A./B.Sc.Ed. or B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed. Graduation with at least 50% marks and a one-year B.Ed. (special education)
OTET Selection Process 2024
In 2024, the OTET notification states that the selection procedure would most likely be designed similarly to previous years. The major phases involved are divided as follows:
- Written examination
- Document verification.
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