OSSTET Answer Key 2026 out at BSE Odisha: raise objections by 17 October

The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSE Odisha), today, October 10, 2026, released the provisional Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) Answer Key 2026 for both Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now check their responses and estimate their scores by visiting the official BSE Odisha websites, bseodisha.nic.in and bseodisha.ac.in.

Alongside the release of the provisional answer key, BSE Odisha has also activated the online window for candidates to raise objections against any of the published answers. This process allows candidates to challenge answers they believe are incorrect, providing an opportunity for review before the final results are declared.

OSSTET Answer Key 2026 and Objection Process

The OSSTET 2026 examination, which determines eligibility for secondary school teaching positions in Odisha, was conducted on September 30, 2026, in a single shift from 9 am to 11:30 am. The provisional answer key is intended to help candidates compare their marked responses with the officially provided answers and calculate their probable scores. The examination covers eligibility for various teaching roles, including Trained Graduate Teachers in Science (PCM and CBZ), Arts, Hindi, classical languages (Sanskrit, Urdu, Telugu), and Physical Education.

Candidates wishing to submit objections against the provisional answer key must do so online. The objection window commenced at 11:00 AM on October 10, 2026, and will close at midnight on October 17, 2026. A non-refundable fee of Rs. 500 is mandated for each objection submitted, and candidates are required to upload valid proof to support their challenges. The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, a statutory body regulating secondary education in the state, will form a Question Analysis Committee to examine all submitted challenges. The Committee’s decision on these objections will be final and binding, and the final answer key will be published based on their recommendations, which will then be used to prepare the OSSTET 2026 results.

Marking Scheme and Qualifying Criteria

The OSSTET 2026 examination comprised 150 questions, with a total of 150 marks. There is no negative marking in the exam, and the scoring formula dictates that total marks are calculated by multiplying the number of correct answers by one. This straightforward marking scheme allows candidates to accurately estimate their performance based on the provisional answer key.

To qualify for secondary school teaching positions, candidates must meet specific minimum percentage requirements based on their category. General category candidates are required to secure a minimum of 45% marks, while candidates belonging to SC, ST, PH, and SEBC categories need to achieve a minimum of 35% marks. These qualifying criteria are crucial for candidates to understand as they assess their performance using the provisional answer key.

Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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