BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION, ODISHA

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SINGLE SUBJECT (CLASS–X STD)

EXAMINATION IN ODIA & HALF YEARLY (CLASS-VIII STD)
LANGUAGE TEST IN ODIA, 2020

GENERAL REGULATION AND PURPOSE

 The Single Subject (Class-X standard) Examination in Odia & Half Yearly (Class-VIII
Standard) Language Test in Odia shall be conducted directly by the Board through
its Zonal Offices situated at Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Balasore, Berhampur , Jeypore,
& Sambalpur.
 The candidates desire to appear such examinations shall apply directly to the
Secretary, B.S.E., Odisha, through the concerned Deputy Secretary of the Board’s
Zonal Offices.
 The Single Subject Examination & Half Yearly Language Test pass certificates are
separate additional qualification to fulfill the language knowing requirement of a
candidate. Pass mark obtained in Single Subject Examination by a candidate should
not be re-placed with the First Language mark, he/she obtained in his/her H.S.C. or
Secondary(Class-X) passed out Examination .
 The candidates desirous of appearing Single Subject (Class–X Standard)
Examination can appear in Odia language only.
ELIGIBILITY (SINGLE SUBJECT, CLASS-X STD.)
Any person who has passed with a language other than Odia in the H.S.C.
Examination of B.S.E, Odisha or an Examination declared equivalent with that of
H.S.C. Examination by the B.S.E., Odisha shall be allowed to appear Single Subject
Examination in Odia.

ELIGIBILITY (HALF YEARLY LANGUAGE TEST, CLASS-VIII STD.)

 Officers serving under Govt. of Odisha whose mother tongue is other than Odia.
 Others who have passed HSC Examination/ Examination conducted at the end of
Class–VIII with MIL other than Odia.
 Any other candidate, pursuing studies in the State of Odisha with MIL other than
Odia.
PASS MARKS (SINGLE SUBJECT, CLASS-X STD.)
 Full marks for the Single Subject shall be 100. The Candidates securing less than
30% marks will be treated as unsuccessful candidates.
 There shall be no award of division or grade for the Single Subject Examination.
Candidates securing 30% or more marks shall be declared as “qualified” only.
PASS MARKS (HALF YEARLY LANGUAGE TEST, CLASS-VIII STD.)
 There will be two type of questions. Written test of one hour duration of 40 marks.
The question papers shall contain translation from Odia to English – 20 marks and
from English to Odia – 20 marks.
Oral examinations :– Reading a Passage – 10 marks, short talks on any
item – 10 marks & Dictation – 10 marks.
 50% marks in each question of written and oral examination is to be secured by the
candidate in order to pass language test examination.
DOCUMENTS TO BE PRODUCED BY THE CANDIDATES (SINGLE SUBJECT)
 Two Photo copies of Original H.S.C. or its Equivalent Pass Certificate with self
attestation and full Signature of the Candidate with date.
 Two Photo copies of Original H.S.C. or its Equivalent Pass Mark-Sheet with self
attestation and full Signature of the Candidate with date.
 Three copies of recent Passport size Photographs with full Signature of the
Candidate at the front side.
 One photo copy of any photo Identity Card such as :- Voter Identity Card/ Pan Card/
Aadhar Card / College Identity Card/ Driving Licence with self attestation.
 Three self addressed stamped envelopes for correspondence with applicants.
DOCUMENTS TO BE PRODUCED BY THE CANDIDATES (HALF YEARLY LANGUAGE
TEST)
 Self attested photo copy of the certificate for verification of the date of birth.
 Three recent pass port size self attested photographs.
 Three self addressed stamped envelopes for correspondence with applicants.
 Application form shall contain certificate from the employer or Head of the Institution
or gazetted officer as the case may be.
 Self attested copy of Pass Certificate of Class–VIII or Higher Classes.
 NOTE :- The original copies of above noted documents should also be produced
before the Deputy Secretary or Asst. Secretary of concerned Zone for
verification of the photo copies and return at the spot.
VERIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS
 The Deputy Secretary of the Board’s Zonal Offices shall verify the photo copies of
the documents with the Original documents produced by the Candidate and return
the original copies on the spot to the candidate concerned.
 After verification of documents, if satisfied, the Deputy Secretary shall allow the
candidate to deposit the Examination fees on the body of the application form of the
candidate.
COST OF FORMS & EXAMINATION FEES
 Cost of Application Form – Rs.100/- (Rupees one hundred) only. (Application form is
available in the Board’s website i.e. www.bseodisha.nic.in & www.bseodisha.ac.in
which has to be downloaded for filling up of the forms.)
 For Single Subject, Class–X Standard :– Examination Fee without fine will be
Rs.1000/- (Rupees One thousand) only and with fine will be Rs.1200/- (Rupees one
thousand two hundred) only.
 For Half Yearly Language Test, Class–VIII Standard :– Examination Fees without
fine will be Rs.500/- (Rupees Five Hundred) only and with fine will be Rs.600/-
(Rupees Six hundred) only.
 Fee will be deposited in shape of cash at the cash counter of respective Zonal
Offices/ Head Office, Cuttack only on working days.

REJECTION OF APPLICATION FORM

 The Deputy Secretary of the concerned Zonal Office shall be competent to reject the
application form of both examinations with forged documents submitted by any
candidate and keep such rejected application forms in a separate file with rejection
order.
 The Deputy Secretary is also competent to obtain Verification/ Clarification report
from the issuing authority of the document concerned in respect of the doubtful
Certificate/ Mark-sheet etc.
 In the matter of rejection or permission, if any dis-contentment or doubts arise the
matter shall be brought to the notice of the higher authorities of the Board such as
Controller of Examination/ Secretary/ President for a final decision.
RULES RELATING TO DISCIPLINE OF CANDIDATES
Rules relating to discipline of candidates prescribed for the H.S.C. Examination of
B.S.E, Odisha shall also be applicable for the Single Subject (Class-X standard)
Examination and Odia Language Test(Class-VIII standard) Examination.
ISSUANCE OF ADMIT CARD
The Admit cards of all candidates shall be web hoisted from 07/10/2020 in the
website www.bseodisha.ac.in. The downloaded admit cards shall have to be
produced by the candidates for appearing the examination at respective centres.
CERTIFICATE
A certificate shall be issued to the successful candidates in both examinations by the
Zonal Offices of the B.S.E., Odisha.
SCHEDULE OF EXAMINATION
Single Subject Half Yearly Lang. Test Date
Class–X Std. Class–VIII Std.
1. Submission of Rs.1100/- Rs.600/- On or before
forms without fine 28/09/2020
including cost of application form

2. Submission of Rs.1300/- Rs.700/- On or before

forms with fine 30/09/2020
including cost of application form

3. Date of Exam. 12/10/2020

Written – 08 am to 10.30 am 08 am to 09 am
Oral – __ 10 am & onwards

Sd/- Sd/-
Controller of Examinations, Secretary,
B.S.E., Odisha, Cuttack B.S.E., Odisha, Cuttack
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BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION, ODISHA, CUTTACK
Sinqle Subiect (ClaSS:X Std.) Examination in Odia &

It is hereby notified for all concerned that the candidates who desire
appear 1st Single Subject (Class-X Std.) Examination, 2020 in Odia and 1
Half Yearly (Class-Vlll Std.) in Odia Langulage Test, 2020 may download
application form & instruction on visiting the website "wwwbseodisha.ac.in" &
"www.bseodisha.nic.in" from2210912020. The application form duly filled in all
respect alongwith requisite fee should be deposited in the respective Zonal
of the Board located at Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Berhampur, Balasore, Jeypore &
Sambalpur as per the details mentioned below.
Single Subject HalfYearly Lang. Test Date
ClasrXStd. ClasrVltrStd.
l. Fee & date of submission Rs.1100/- Rs.600/- On or
of forms without ftne (including cost of application.form)

2. Fee & date of submission Rs.1300/- Rs.700/- On or

of forms with fure (including cost of applicationform)

3. DateofExam. l2n
Written - 08amto 10.30am 08amto09am
Oral - 10 am & onwards

SECRETARY

Memo r..ro. I 056t qo)l rrs. conf./ Dt. >('q ,%l4,

Copy fonruarded to :-
1. Dy. Secretary to Govt., School & Mass Education Department, Odisha for information
and necessary action.
2. All Collectors of the state for information and necessary action.
3. The Director, Secondary Education, Odisha, Bhubaneswarfor information and necessary
action.
4. All District Education Officers/ all Block Education Officers of the State for information
and necessary action.
5. P.S. to PresidenU P.A. to Secretaryfor information & necessary action.
6. Dy. Secretaries of all zonal offices of the Board for information and necessary actioh.
They are requested to selectthe examination centre(s) and send the required information
to the Controller of Examinations on or before u/fi/2020 positively for taking further action
at this end.
7. The Deputy Secretary Secret Section for information and necessary action. HL is directed
to take necessary steps for preparation of question papers.
8. The Finance Officer/ S.O., Accounts-tl for information and necessary action.
9. Office notice board/ 05 spare copies for record and referrence.
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 BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION, ODISHA, CUTTACK
APPLICATION FORM FOR 1ST SINGLE SUBJECT (10TH STANDARD)
EXAMINATION IN ODIA AND 1ST HALF YEARLY ODIA LANGUAGE
TEST (8TH STANDARD) IN ODIA EXAMINATION 2020
(This application form must be filled in by the candidate in his/her own hand)

1. Name of the Candidate (In Block Letters only) :–

________________________________________________
(One recent photograph
2. Mother’s Name (In Block Letters only) :–
to be pasted here)

________________________________________________
3. Father’s Name (In Block Letters only) :–

________________________________________________
4. Permanent Home Address :–
_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

5. Present Postal Address for correspondence :–

_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
(Please enclose two self addressed envelopes Size “– 09” × 04” & 13” × 10”)

6. Educational Qualification (Attested xorox copies as per instructions to be attached) :–

_________________________________________________________

7. Present Employment, if any with designation/ post held :–

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

8. Date of Birth Sex Caste Religion

___/___/_______ ________ / _______ ___________________ ___________
d m y Male Female SC ST OBC GC
9. Application Category (Please put  mark on the category which is applicable) :–

(i) Single Subject (Class–X Standard) Examination in Odia

(iii) Half Yearly Odia Language Test
10. Payment Details :-
(Please attach photo copy of the money receipt) :-
(i) Amount Deposited :- ________________
(ii) Money Receipt No. ________________/ Date ______________

FULL SIGNATURE OF THE CANDIDATE

11. Recommendation of the Employer/ Head of the Office in case of working candidate.

Certified that Sri/ Smt. ________________________________________ Son/ Daughter of

__________________________ is working in _______________________________________ with

designation ________________________ since ______________________.

SIGNATURE OF EMPLOYER/
HEAD OF THE OFFICE WITH SEAL
12. Recommendation of the Head of Institution where studying at present. (For students

continuing studies.)

Certified that Sri/ Smt. ________________________________________ Son/ Daughter of

__________________________ is a student of this institution since ___________________. His/

Her date of birth as per the records of the institution is ________________________ (in figures)

__________________________________ (in words).

SIGNATURE OF THE HEAD OF THE

INSTITUTION WITH SEAL

13. Recommendation of the Gazetted Officer for the candidates other than the candidates at 11

& 12 above.

Certified that Sri/ Smt. ________________________________________ Son/ Daughter of

__________________________ is known to me since _________. His/ Her date of birth as per his/

her HSC Pass Certificate/ Transfer Certificate is _______________________________ (in figures)

__________________________________ (in words).

SIGNATURE OF THE GAZETTED

OFFICER WITH SEAL
 PAY IN SLIP PAY IN SLIP PAY IN SLIP
CANDIDATES COPY BOARD COPY BANK COPY

Challan No. __________ Dt. ________________ Challan No. __________ Dt. ________________ Challan No. __________ Dt. ________________
STATE BANK OF INDIA STATE BANK OF INDIA STATE BANK OF INDIA
Deposited at SBI Deposited at SBI Deposited at SBI
For Credit of For Credit of For Credit of
BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION, ODISHA, CUTTACK BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION, ODISHA, CUTTACK BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION, ODISHA, CUTTACK
(Fee Collection A/C) (Fee Collection A/C) (Fee Collection A/C)
A/C No.- 3 6 2 9 2 5 9 8 8 9 3 A/C No.- 3 6 2 9 2 5 9 8 8 9 3 A/C No.- 3 6 2 9 2 5 9 8 8 9 3

Fee:– Rs.:– ______ Fee:– Rs.:– ______ Fee:– Rs.:– ______

Bank Charges:– Rs.:– 30.00 Bank Charges:– Rs.:– 30.00 Bank Charges:– Rs.:– 30.00
Total Charges:– Rs.:– ______ Total Charges:– Rs.:– ______ Total Charges:– Rs.:– ______

BANK RECEIPT SEAL BANK RECEIPT SEAL BANK RECEIPT SEAL

Class/ Course – Filling up of Application form for 1st Class/ Course – Filling up of Application form for 1st Class/ Course – Filling up of Application form for 1st
Half Yearly Lang. Test/ 1st Single Subject Exam, 2020. Half Yearly Lang. Test/ 1st Single Subject Exam, 2020. Half Yearly Lang. Test/ 1st Single Subject Exam, 2020.

(Bank charges to be recovered and deposited by (Bank charges to be recovered and deposited by (Bank charges to be recovered and deposited by
transacting branch in their commission account.) transacting branch in their commission account.) transacting branch in their commission account.)
Journal No. (To be filled by Branch) – Journal No. (To be filled by Branch) – Journal No. (To be filled by Branch) –

Name of the Candidate :- Name of the Candidate :- Name of the Candidate :-

Fee for filling up of Application form for 1st Half Yearly Lang. Fee for filling up of Application form for 1st Half Yearly Lang. Fee for filling up of Application form for 1st Half Yearly Lang.
Test, 2019/ 1st Single Subject Exam, 2020. Test, 2019/ 1st Single Subject Exam, 2020. Test, 2019/ 1st Single Subject Exam, 2020.

Full Signature of the Candidate Full Signature of the Candidate Full Signature of the Candidate