# Odisha auto driver clears teacher eligibility test, keeps driving

2026-08-09T23:46:50+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk

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Pradeep Kumar Pradhan, an auto-rickshaw driver from Odisha's Ganjam district, has cleared the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET). The 32-year-old, who drives passengers to support his family, did not let his day job stop his academic ambition. He studied in the auto between passengers and after long shifts. Pradhan now qualifies for a government teaching post. He says he will continue driving until he receives a formal appointment order. His story has drawn praise across the state for its blend of determination and practicality.

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- odishatv.in <https://odishatv.in/videosodisha/society/from-auto-driver-to-teacher-the-auto-that-carried-pradeeps-dream-12245486>

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