If you wrote OSSTET on 30.09.2026 and think an answer in the key is wrong, you now have until 17.10.2026 to say so. The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSE Odisha) has put the answer keys, the official list of correct answers, on its website. The Board calls an objection a challenge, and you can make one online. OSSTET is short for Odisha Secondary School Teachers Eligibility Test.
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Answer Key Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Odisha Secondary School Teachers Eligibility Test (OSSTET) 2026 |
| Organization | Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, Cuttack |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | 3007 / (Exam.Conf-I), dated 09.10.2026 |
| Location | Odisha |
| Exam Date | 30.09.2026 |
| Answer Key Status | Out now. The Board will publish final answer keys after it reviews the challenges. |
| Challenge Window | 10.10.2026 (11:00 AM) to 17.10.2026 (midnight) |
| Challenge Fee | Rs 500 per response |
| How to Raise an Objection | Online only, on www.bseodisha.ac.in |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website | BSE Odisha (bseodisha.ac.in) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 09.10.2026 |
| OSSTET 2026 Exam Date | 30.09.2026 |
| Answer Key Challenge Link Opens | 10.10.2026, 11:00 AM |
| Last Date to Pay Fee and Submit Challenge | 17.10.2026, midnight |
| Final Answer Key | Not specified in notification |
Challenge Fee
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Fee | Rs 500 for each response (each answer) you challenge |
| If the Board accepts your challenge | The full amount for that response is sent back to your savings bank account by online transfer |
| Fee for reserved categories | Not specified in notification |
How to Raise an Objection
- Open the official website, www.bseodisha.ac.in.
- Find the OSSTET 2026 answer key and check your answers against it.
- Open the online challenge link. It becomes active on 10.10.2026 at 11:00 AM and stays open day and night until the last date.
- Choose each response you want to challenge and pay Rs 500 for each one.
- Upload authentic documents that support your challenge, then submit the online form before midnight on 17.10.2026.
Note: The Board accepts challenges in online mode only. Email, post and hand delivery are not accepted.
What Happens After You Challenge
| Step | What happens |
|---|---|
| Review | The Board’s Question Analysis Committee, the panel that checks disputed answers, examines every challenge and the documents you upload. |
| Final answer key | The Board will publish final answer keys after the committee finishes its detailed analysis. The notice gives no date for this. |
| Result | The result will be prepared from the final answer keys, not from the first ones. |
| Decision | The committee’s decision is final and binding on all candidates. |
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Check Answer Key and Raise Objection | Open BSE Odisha Website |
| Official Notification (PDF) | Download Notification PDF |
| Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Pay the fee and submit the form before midnight on 17.10.2026. The Board says it will not extend this date under any circumstances.
- Do not send your challenge by email, post or in person. Only the online form is accepted.
- Remember that each response costs Rs 500, so challenge only the answers you can back up.
- Attach real, authentic documents with your challenge. The committee looks at them when it decides.
- Do not treat this answer key as the last word. The result will follow the final answer keys, which come after the review.
- Do not leave it for the last night. The fee and the form both have to be completed before midnight.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to challenge the OSSTET 2026 answer key?
The last date is 17.10.2026, up to midnight, and the Board says it will not be extended.
From when can I challenge the answer key?
You can challenge from 10.10.2026 at 11:00 AM, and the link stays open day and night until the last date.
How much does it cost to challenge an answer?
The fee is Rs 500 for each response you challenge.
Will I get my fee back?
Yes, if the Board accepts your challenge, the full amount for that response is sent to your savings bank account by online transfer.
How do I submit a challenge?
You submit it online on www.bseodisha.ac.in, because the Board does not accept email, post or hand delivery.
Can I send documents to support my challenge?
Yes, you can upload authentic documents with your challenge, and the Question Analysis Committee will examine them.
Is this the final OSSTET 2026 answer key?
No, the Board will publish final answer keys after it reviews the challenges, and the result will be based on those keys. The notice gives no date for them.
Can I appeal if the committee rejects my challenge?
The notice says the Question Analysis Committee’s decision is final and binding on the candidates, and it mentions no further appeal.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
