Candidates are able to download the OSSTET Previous Year Question Paper in PDF format from these articles. The OSSTET Previous Year Question Paper can be used as a mock test to better prepare for the exam.
OSSTET Previous Year Question Paper: The Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) is a state-level examination conducted by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSEO).
The examination is divided into two categories: Paper-I for candidates intending to teach classes I to VIII (Category-A), and Paper-II for those aiming to teach classes IX to XII (Category-B) in government and private schools.
Paper-I covers subjects like Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I (Odia/Urdu), Language II (English), Mathematics, and Environmental Studies.
Paper-II includes topics such as Child Development and Pedagogy, Language I (Odia/Urdu), Language II (English), and specific subjects chosen by the candidates, including Mathematics and Science, Social Studies, or other optional subjects.
OSSTET Previous Year Question Paper Pdf
Download the OSSTET question paper from the previous year by clicking the link below.
| OSSTET Previous Year Question Paper with Answer Key | |
| Queation Paper | Download Link |
| OSSTET PYQ – 2022 ( ARTS, CBZ, PCM) | Click here |
| OSSTET PYQ – 2021 (ARTS) | Click here |
| OSSTET PYQ – 2021 (PCM) | Click here |
| OSSTET PYQ – 2019 | Click here |
| OSSTET PYQ – 2018 | Click here |
| OSSTET PYQ – 2016 | Click here |
OSSTET Exam Pattern
The OSTET Selection Process will be conducted in three phases,which are:
- Phase 1: Written Examination
- Phase 2: Interview
- Phase 3: Document Verification
OSSTET Exam : Overview
| Exam Name | The Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) Examination. |
| Conducting Body | Board of Secondary Education, Odisha (BSEO). |
| Stages of Exam | Written examination, an interview, and document verification. |
| Mode of the examination | The exam is conducted offline in a pen-and-paper format. |
| Number of Papers | Two Papers: Paper 1 for various teaching posts and Paper 2 specifically for physical education teachers. |
| Sections | Paper 1: 4 sections, including:
Paper 2- 4 sections, including:
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| Question Type | Multiple-choice questions (MCQs). |
| Duration of exam | Each paper lasts 2.5 hours (150 minutes). |
| Total Questions | Each papers consist of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). |
| Total Marks | Each papers consist of 150 marks. |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Marking Scheme |
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| Exam Languages | The medium of the exam is Odia and English. |
| Official website | http://www.bseodisha.ac.in/ |
OSSTET Exam Question Paper Pattern
Candidates can learn more about the OSSTET TGT Science Exam Question Paper Pattern by looking at the table below.
| SL. NO. | Subject | Maximum Question | Maximum Marks | Time allotted |
| 1 | Language-I (Odia) | 20 | 20 | 2.5 hours |
| 2 | Language-II (English) | 20 | 20 | |
| 3 | Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry | 60 | 60 | |
| 4 | Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management & Evaluation | 50 | 50 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | ||
Candidates can learn more about the OSSTET TGT PCM/ CBZ Exam Question Paper Pattern by looking at the table below.
| SL. NO. | Subject | Maximum Question | Maximum Marks | Time allotted |
| 1 | Language-I (Odia) | 20 | 20 | 2.5 hours |
| 2 | Language-II (English) | 20 | 20 | |
| 3 | Chemistry, Botany, Zoology | 60 | 60 | |
| 4 | Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management & Evaluation | 50 | 50 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | ||
Candidates can learn more about the OSSTET TGT Arts Exam Question Paper Pattern by looking at the table below.
| SL. NO. | Subject | Maximum Question | Maximum Marks | Time allotted |
| 1 | Language-I (Odia) | 20 | 20 | 2.5 hours |
| 2 | Language-II (English) | 20 | 20 | |
| 3 | Geography & Economics, History & Political Science, English | 60 | 60 | |
| 4 | Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management & Evaluation | 50 | 50 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | ||
Candidates can learn more about the OSSTET Exam Question Paper Pattern for Urdu/Telugu/Sanskrit/Hindi by looking at the table below.
| SL. NO. | Subject | Maximum Question | Maximum Marks | Time allotted |
| 1 | Language-I (Odia) | 20 | 20 | 2.5 hours |
| 2 | Language-II (English) | 20 | 20 | |
| 3 | Hindi/Telegu/ Urdu/Sanskrit | 60 | 60 | |
| 4 | Child Development, Pedagogy, School Management & Evaluation | 50 | 50 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | ||
FAQs
Q1. Where can I find the OSSTET question paper from the previous year?
Ans. The OSSTET’s previous year’s question paper is available in PDF format above.
Q2. Is it helpful to practice the OSSTET’s previous year’s question paper?
Ans. Yes, practicing previous-year question papers will help you understand the pattern followed by the OSSTET in terms of difficulty level.
Q3. How difficult were the previous year’s OSSTET exams?
Ans. The difficulty level of the OSSTET Previous Year Exams was easy to moderate.
For any other OSSTET-related information, visit the official site:bseodisha.ac.in