Overview
Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC), Unit-II, Bhubaneswar-751009 has released a recruitment notification for the post of CGL Specialist Exam (199 (including 52 Women seats) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only through www.ossc.gov.in. no physical/hard copy to be submitted. as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC), Unit-II, Bhubaneswar-751009
- Qualification
- Varies by post - from Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline (Science/Technology/Food Technology/Commerce/Economics/Fine Arts/Library Science/Computer Science etc.) to Post-Graduate Degree or professional qualifications like ICWAI(Inter)/ICMAI(Inter). Must have requisite qualification by the last date of submission of the Online Application Form. Qualification must be from AICTE/UGC recognized institution.
- Vacancies
- 199 (including 52 Women seats)
- Advertisement No
- IIE-46/2025/5919/OSSC dated 30.12.2025
- Last date to apply
- 11-07-2026
Important Dates
| Date of Advertisement | 30.12.2025 |
| Opening of Online Registration of Application | 09-06-2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Online Application Form | 11-07-2026 |
| Last Date for Editing Online Application Form | 14-07-2026 |
| Age Calculated As On | 01.01.2025 |
| Preliminary Examination Date | To be notified via Admission Letter on www.ossc.gov.in |
| Main Written Examination Date | To be notified after Preliminary Examination result |
Important Links
- apply online atOpen Link
Vacancy Details
A total of 199 training seats have been announced across 16 posts under various Departments/Heads of Department of Govt. of Odisha. The number of vacancies is provisional and subject to change without prior notice at the discretion of the Commission, Requisitioning Authorities or the Government. Candidates belonging to the Transgender community are also eligible to apply. Candidates can give options/preferences for posts/services for which they are eligible in all respects in the Online Application Form - the option submitted is final. Sl. No.: Name of the Post / Services | Department | Total (Out of which Women) 01: Food Safety Officer | Office of Commissioner of Food Safety, Odisha, BBSR (Health & Family Welfare Department) | 84 (W-17) 02: Senior Economic Investigator | Planning & Convergence Department, Odisha, BBSR | 16 (W-2) 03: Senior Cost Assistant | Directorate of Export Promotion & Marketing, Odisha, BBSR (MSME Department) | 01 (W-Nil) 04: Inspector of Legal Metrology | Directorate of Legal Metrology, Odisha, BBSR (Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department) | 02 (W-01) 05: Laboratory Assistant | Directorate of Legal Metrology, Odisha, BBSR (Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department) | 01 (W-Nil) 06: Computer Programmer | Information and Public Relations Department, Odisha, BBSR | 01 (W-Nil) 07: Graphic Designer | Information and Public Relations Department, Odisha, BBSR | 02 (W-01) 08: Librarian in DIETs/BIETs | Directorate of Technical Education & SCERT, Odi…
Eligibility
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on 01.01.2025. Candidates must possess a valid e-Mail ID and Mobile Number while applying and keep them active till the completion of the recruitment process. Criteria: Details Nationality: Citizen of India only. Character: Must be of good character. Physical: Must be of sound health, good physique and free from organic defects or bodily infirmity. Marital Status: If married, must not have more than one spouse living (exemptions as per State Government rules). Odia Language: Must be able to read, write and speak Odia fluently. Must have passed Middle School with Odia as subject / Matriculation with Odia as medium / Class-VII exam with Odia as subject / ME standard Odia test conducted by School and Mass Education Department. Educational Qualification (post-wise): Varies by post - from Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline (Science/Technology/Food Technology/Commerce/Economics/Fine Arts/Library Science/Computer Science etc.) to Post-Graduate Degree or professional qualifications like ICWAI(Inter)/ICMAI(Inter). Must have requisite qualification by the last date of submission of the Online Application Form. Qualification must be from AICTE/UGC recognized institution. Government/PSU Employees: Must obtain a "No Objection Certificate" from their controlling authority and upload the same with the Online Application Form. Post-wise Educational Qualification Summary Post: Minimum Educational Qualification Food Safety Officer: Ba…
Age Limit
Age as on 01.01.2025. Candidates not enjoying any relaxation of upper age limit must not have been born earlier than 2nd January 1983 and not later than 1st January 2004. Category: Age Limit / Relaxation General (UR) / EWS / All Categories (Minimum): 21 years (minimum) to 42 years (maximum) as on 01.01.2025 SEBC / SC / ST / Women (all categories): 5 years relaxation in upper age limit PwD Category: 10 years relaxation (PwD candidates in ST and SC category get cumulative 10 years over and above the normal relaxation specified for their category) Ex-Servicemen: Total period of service rendered in defence service (relaxation in upper age limit as per Government guidelines)
Application Fee
Examination fee is payable through online mode only via the Odisha Treasury portal linked with the online application form. The examination fee paid shall be refunded to candidates who actually appear in the first stage of the recruitment examination. Applications without payment of examination fees (except SC/ST/PwD candidates) will be taken as incomplete and shall be liable for rejection. Candidates must clearly mention their valid/active bank account details (Account Number, IFSC Code, Account Holder Name, Bank Branch Name) in the Online Application Form for receiving the refundable examination fee. Category: Examination Fee General / OBC / EWS / All others (except SC, ST, PwD): Rs. 500/- (Non-Refundable initially; refunded to candidates who appear in Preliminary Examination) SC / ST / PwD: NIL
Selection Process
The competitive examination shall comprise three stages. The Commission at its discretion will conduct the examination either through OMR or through CBRE (Computer Based Recruitment Examination) mode. A Normalisation Formula will be applied if the examination is conducted in multiple batches using different question paper sets. Stage I - Preliminary Examination (One Paper) Mode of Examination: Total Marks | No. of Questions | Duration | Type | Negative Marking CBRE/OMR mode: 150 marks | 150 questions | 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes) | Objective type with MCQs | 0.25 mark per wrong answer Indicative Syllabus: Arithmetic (10th Standard), Data Interpretation (Chart, Graph, Table, Data Sufficiency), Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability, General Mental Ability, Current Events of National and International Importance, Computer/Internet Awareness. Candidates numbering a minimum of 5 (five) times of the vacancies post-wise and category-wise shall be shortlisted for the Main Written Examination based on marks secured in the Preliminary Examination. Stage II(a) - Main Written Examination (Technical Paper) Mode of Examination: Total Marks | No. of Questions | Duration | Type | Negative Marking CBRE/OMR mode: 200 marks | 100 questions | 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes) | Objective type with MCQs | 0.5 mark per wrong answer The Preliminary and Main Examination shall be conducted in both Odia and English except for Paper-I of the Main exam (language paper). The subject of the technic…
How to Apply
Candidates shall apply online only through the OSSC official website www.ossc.gov.in. No physical/hard copy of the Online Application Form is to be sent to OSSC. Candidates applying for the first time must register as "NEW USER" and proceed to fill the Online Registration/Application Form. Registered users can log in with their User ID and Password. Detailed step-by-step procedure is available on the website. Candidates are advised to apply well before the closing date to avoid the last-hour rush. Pre-Requisites for Filling the Online Application Form: • Valid e-Mail ID and Mobile Number (must remain active till publication of final result) • Recent passport-size colour photograph scanned in jpg/jpeg format (20 KB to 100 KB) • Full Specimen Signature & Left/Right Thumb Impression scanned in jpg/jpeg format (up to 20 KB) • Scanned documents in PDF format (100 KB to 500 KB) including all degree/mark sheet certificates, caste/community certificate, PwBD certificate (UDID issued), ESM Discharge Certificate (if applicable), Sports Identity Card (if applicable), NOC (if Govt. servant), and Aadhaar Number • Bank account details (Account Number, IFSC Code, Account Holder Name, Bank Branch Name) for refund of examination fee (applicable for General/OBC/EWS candidates) • CGPA/credits conversion formula issued by university (if applicable) Documents Required at the Time of Certificate Verification: • Downloaded copy of Admission Letter for Certificate Verification • Downloaded copy of B…
Important Instructions
• Appointment shall be on a regular basis carrying the level of pay as mentioned in the vacancy table; all posts are State Cadre posts and candidates may be asked to serve anywhere in Odisha. • Candidates must have the requisite qualification for the post on the last date of submission of the Online Application Form (11-07-2026). Special category candidates must also have the necessary supporting documents by this date. • Only one Online Application is allowed per candidate for any recruitment examination. Multiple applications will lead to cancellation of candidature and forfeiture of fee. • After final submission of the corrected/final Online Application, no change/correction/modification will be allowed under any circumstances - requests through post, fax, e-mail or in person shall be summarily rejected. • Candidates must write their Name, Date of Birth, Father's name and Mother's name exactly as given in the Matriculation Certificate. • Marks sharing: Marks obtained in Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Computer Skill Test are proposed to be shared with the candidate after final merit list is published. • Candidates who score more than the last selection mark at any tier/stage but are not qualified for the subsequent stage must represent to the Commission within 05 days of declaration of that result through e-mail [email protected]. • Government servants (State/Central) or those working under PSUs/Government Universities/Autonomous Bodies must obtain and upload…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for OSSC CGL Specialist Recruitment Exam 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 199 Posts?
Date of Advertisement: 30.12.2025; Opening of Online Registration of Application: 09-06-2026; Last Date for Submission of Online Application Form: 11-07-2026; Last Date for Editing Online Application Form: 14-07-2026; Age Calculated As On: 01.01.2025; Preliminary Examination Date: To be notified via Admission Letter on www.ossc.gov.in; Main Written Examination Date: To be notified after Preliminary Examination result
What is the application fee?
Examination fee is payable through online mode only via the Odisha Treasury portal linked with the online application form. The examination fee paid shall be refunded to candidates who actually appear in the first stage of the recruitment examination. Applications without payment of examination fees (except SC/ST/PwD candidates) will be taken as incomplete and shall be liable for rejection. Candidates must clearly mention their valid/active bank account details (Account Number, IFSC Code, Account Holder Name, Bank Branch Name) in the Online Application Form for receiving the refundable examination fee. Category: Examination Fee General / OBC / EWS / All others (except SC, ST, PwD): Rs. 500/- (Non-Refundable initially; refunded to candidates who appear in Preliminary Examination) SC / ST / PwD: NIL
What is the age limit?
Age as on 01.01.2025. Candidates not enjoying any relaxation of upper age limit must not have been born earlier than 2nd January 1983 and not later than 1st January 2004. Category: Age Limit / Relaxation General (UR) / EWS / All Categories (Minimum): 21 years (minimum) to 42 years (maximum) as on 01.01.2025 SEBC / SC / ST / Women (all categories): 5 years relaxation in upper age limit PwD Category: 10 years relaxation (PwD candidates in ST and SC category get cumulative 10 years over and above the normal relaxation specified for their category) Ex-Servicemen: Total period of service rendered in defence service (relaxation in upper age limit as per Government guidelines)
What is the selection process?
The competitive examination shall comprise three stages. The Commission at its discretion will conduct the examination either through OMR or through CBRE (Computer Based Recruitment Examination) mode. A Normalisation Formula will be applied if the examination is conducted in multiple batches using different question paper sets. Stage I - Preliminary Examination (One Paper) Mode of Examination: Total Marks | No. of Questions | Duration | Type | Negative Marking CBRE/OMR mode: 150 marks | 150 questions | 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes) | Objective type with MCQs | 0.25 mark per wrong answer Indicative Syllabus: Arithmetic (10th Standard), Data Interpretation (Chart, Graph, Table, Data Sufficiency), Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability, General Mental Ability, Current Events of National and International Importance, Computer/Internet Awareness. Candidates numbering a minimum of 5 (f…