| OSSC CGL Recruitment 2025 :- OSSC has been announced by the Odisha Staff Selection Commission for the recruitment of 1576 posts across Group-B and Group-C services under various state government departments. This Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination (CGLRE-2025) offers a significant opportunity for graduates to secure a stable government career in Odisha.Here is a consolidated table of all the posts, departments, vacancies, groups, and pay levels given below table. |
OSSC CGL Recruitment 2025 Details
| Department / HOD | Total Vacancies | Women Vacancies | Group | Pay Level (ORSP, 2017) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Assistant CT & GST Officer | Commissioner of CT & GST, Cuttack | 54 | 13 | Group-B | Level-9, Cell-1 |
| 02 | Sub-divisional Financial Service & Savings Officer | Finance Department | 05 | 01 | Group-B | Level-9, Cell-1 |
| 03 | Inspector of Supplies | Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Dept. | 41 | 14 | Group-B | Level-9, Cell-1 |
| 04 | Inspector of Co-operative Societies | Registrar of Co-operative Societies, BBSR | 52 | 17 | Group-B | Level-9, Cell-1 |
| 05 | Gram Panchayat Development Officer (GPDO) | Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Dept. | 58 | 20 | Group-B | Level-9, Cell-1 |
| 06 | Junior Correctional Officer (JCO) | Directorate of Prisons & Correctional Services | 07 | 01 | Group-B | Level-9, Cell-1 |
| 07 | Estate Supervisor | Director of Estates, G.A & P.G Dept. | 01 | Nil | Group-B | Level-9, Cell-1 |
| 08 | Block Social Security Officer (BSSO) | Dept. of SSEPD | 146 | 48 | Group-B | Level-9, Cell-1 |
| 09 | Auditor of Co-operative Societies | Directorate of Co-operative Audit, BBSR | 57 | 19 | Group-B | Level-9, Cell-1 |
| 10 | Common Cadre Auditor (CCA) | Finance Department | 69 | 21 | Group-B | Level-9, Cell-1 |
| 11 | Local Fund Auditor (LFA) | Directorate of Local Fund Audit, BBSR | 75 | 25 | Group-B | Level-9, Cell-1 |
| 12 | Auditor | Board of Revenue, Cuttack | 10 | 04 | Group-B | Level-9, Cell-1 |
| 13 | Auditor | State Transport Authority, Cuttack | 01 | Nil | Group-B | Level-9, Cell-1 |
| 14 | Auditor | Directorate of Prisons & Correctional Services | 01 | Nil | Group-B | Level-9, Cell-1 |
| 15 | Auditor | Directorate of Health Services, BBSR | 03 | Nil | Group-B | Level-9, Cell-1 |
| 16 | Auditor | Directorate of Industries, Cuttack | 02 | Nil | Group-B | Level-9, Cell-1 |
| 17 | Junior Assistant (HOD) | Engineer-In-Chief (Civil), BBSR | 11 | 4 | Group-C | Level-4, Cell-1 |
| 18 | Junior Assistant (HOD) | Chief Engineer, National Highways, BBSR | 05 | 02 | Group-C | Level-4, Cell-1 |
| 19 | Junior Assistant (HOD) | Chief Architect, Nirman Soudha, BBSR | 01 | Nil | Group-C | Level-4, Cell-1 |
| 20 | Junior Assistant (HOD) | Engineer-In-Chief, Rural Works, BBSR | 14 | 05 | Group-C | Level-4, Cell-1 |
| 21 | Junior Assistant (HOD) | Board of Revenue, Cuttack | 12 | 02 | Group-C | Level-4, Cell-1 |
| 22 | Junior Assistant (HOD) | Excise Commissioner, Cuttack | 02 | Nil | Group-C | Level-4, Cell-1 |
| 23 | Junior Assistant (HOD) | Directorate of Local Fund Audit, BBSR | 12 | 04 | Group-C | Level-4, Cell-1 |
| 24 | Junior Assistant (HOD) | Controller of Accounts, BBSR | 29 | 09 | Group-C | Level-4, Cell-1 |
| 25 | Junior Assistant (HOD) | Directorate of Industries, Cuttack | 11 | 04 | Group-C | Level-4, Cell-1 |
| 26 | Junior Assistant (HOD) | Directorate of Co-operative Audit, BBSR | 02 | Nil | Group-C | Level-4, Cell-1 |
| 27 | Junior Assistant (HOD) | Registrar of Co-operative Societies, BBSR | 02 | Nil | Group-C | Level-4, Cell-1 |
| 28 | Junior Assistant (HOD) | Directorate of Fisheries, Cuttack | 01 | Nil | Group-C | Level-4, Cell-1 |
| 29 | Junior Assistant (HOD) | Directorate of Ports & Inland Water Transport, BBSR | 02 | Nil | Group-C | Level-4, Cell-1 |
| 30 | Junior Assistant (HOD) | Directorate of Ayush, BBSR | 04 | 01 | Group-C | Level-4, Cell-1 |
| 31 | Junior Assistant (HOD) | Industrial Tribunal, BBSR | 01 | Nil | Group-C | Level-4, Cell-1 |
| 32 | Junior Assistant | Director of Civil Aviation, BPI Airport, BBSR | 01 | Nil | Group-C | Level-4, Cell-1 |
| 33 | Junior Assistant | Odisha State Legal Service Authority, Cuttack | 09 | 03 | Group-C | Level-4, Cell-1 |
| 34 | Junior Assistant (HOD) | Directorate of Treasuries & Inspection, BBSR | 12 | 04 | Group-C | Level-4, Cell-1 |
| 35 | Junior Assistant | Director of Estates, G.A & P.G Dept. | 07 | 02 | Group-C | Level-4, Cell-1 |
| 36 | Junior Assistant (HOD) | Directorate of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, BBSR | 20 | 06 | Group-C | Level-4, Cell-1 |
| 37 | Junior Assistant (HOD) | Directorate of Health Services, BBSR | 28 | 09 | Group-C | Level-4, Cell-1 |
| 38 | Junior Assistant (HOD) | Directorate of Industries, Cuttack | 11 | 04 | Group-C | Level-4, Cell-1 |
| 39 | Junior Assistant (HOD) | Director of Public Prosecutions, Home Dept. | 39 | 13 | Group-C | Level-4, Cell-1 |
| 40 | Junior Assistant (HOD) | Directorate of Prisons & Correctional Services, BBSR | 15 | 04 | Group-C | Level-4, Cell-1 |
| 41 | Junior Assistant (HOD) | Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, BBSR | 10 | 03 | Group-C | Level-4, Cell-1 |
| 42 | Junior Assistant (HOD) | Commissioner of CT & GST, Cuttack | 32 | 11 | Group-C | Level-4, Cell-1 |
| 43 | Junior Assistant (HOD) | Engineer-In-Chief, Public Health, BBSR | 19 | 06 | Group-C | Level-4, Cell-1 |
| 44 | Junior Assistant (HOD) | State CDR Commission, Food Supplies Dept. | 03 | 01 | Group-C | Level-4, Cell-1 |
| 45 | Junior Assistant (HOD) | Labour Commission, BBSR | 01 | 01 | Group-C | Level-4, Cell-1 |
| 46 | Junior Clerk (State cadre-Field Office) | Engineer-In-Chief, Rural Works, BBSR | 255 | 85 | Group-C | Level-4, Cell-1 |
| 47 | Junior Assistant (District Offices-Water Resources) | Engineer-In-Chief (WR), Water Resources Dept. | 374 | 123 | Group-C | Level-4, Cell-1 |
| 48 | Junior Assistant (FY) (Field Offices) | Directorate of Fisheries, Cuttack | 49 | 15 | Group-C | Level-4, Cell-1 |
OSSC CGL Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Registration | 19 December 2025 |
| Last Date for Online Registration | 18 January 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application & Fee Submission | 21 January 2026 |
| Window for Editing Online Application | 19 December 2025 to 24 January 2026 |
| Tentative Date for Preliminary Exam | February – March 2026 |
OSSC CGL Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
| Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| Stage I: Preliminary Exam | Marks: 150. Purpose: Screening test. Shortlisting is 5x the vacancies per category. |
| Stage II: Main Written Exam | Marks: 200 (Two Papers). Paper-I: Language (Odia & English). Paper-II: General Studies. |
| Stage II (b): Skill Tests | 1. Mathematics Test: Only for Auditor posts. Qualifying marks: 50%. 2. Computer Skill Test: For Auditors, Inspector of Supplies, Estate Supervisor, BSSO, Junior Assistant & Junior Clerk. Qualifying marks: 50%. |
| Stage III: Certificate Verification | Shortlisting is 1.5x the vacancies (Post & Category-wise) based on Main Exam marks and qualification in relevant skill tests. |
OSSC CGL Recruitment 2025 Age Limit
| Criteria | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age (General) | 42 Years |
| Age Relaxation for SEBC/SC/ST/Women | 5 Years |
| Age Relaxation for PwD Category | 10 Years |
| Age Relaxation for Ex-Servicemen | Period of service in defence + 3 years (Subject to rules) |
| Note: PwD candidates from SC/ST categories get cumulative relaxation. A candidate eligible for multiple relaxations gets only the most beneficial one. |
OSSC CGL Recruitment 2025 Syllabus
| Exam/Test | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Exam | Arithmetic (10th level), Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Current Affairs (National/International), Computer/Internet Awareness, Odisha (Economy, History, Geography, Culture). |
| Main Exam – Paper I (Language) | Odia & English Comprehension (10th & +2 level), Grammar, Usage, Vocabulary. |
| Main Exam – Paper II (General Studies) | Indian Constitution, Indian & Odisha Economy & Budget, Indian & World Geography, History of India & Odisha, Arts & Culture (Odisha focus), Environment & Climate Change. |
| Computer Skill Test | Computer Fundamentals, MS Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Internet Usage & Services, Basic Networking & Communication Tech. |
| Mathematics Test (For Auditors) | Arithmetic, Algebra, Statistics & Probability, Mensuration (All at Secondary School Level). |
How to Apply ?
| Step | Action | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visit Official Website | Go to www.ossc.gov.in |
| 2 | Registration | Click on “APPLY ONLINE” → “NEW USER” → Complete registration to get User ID & Password |
| 3 | Login | Use generated credentials to log in as “Registered User” |
| 4 | Fill Application Form | Enter personal, educational, category details and upload required documents |
| 5 | Post Preference | Select preferred posts/services in order of priority (can choose multiple) |
| 6 | Fee Payment | Pay ₹500 online via Odisha Treasury portal (if applicable) |
| 7 | Final Submission | Review and submit the form. No changes allowed after submission |
| 8 | Print Application | Download and print the submitted form for your records |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the total number of vacancies in the OSSC CGL Recruitment 2025?
The OSSC CGL Recruitment 2025 aims to fill a total of 1576 vacancies across 48 different Group-B and Group-C posts in various Odisha state government departments.
2. What is the eligibility criteria for the OSSC CGL Recruitment 2025 posts?
The basic eligibility is a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Additionally, candidates must have proficiency in Odia (as per specified criteria) and basic computer knowledge. Age must be between 21 and 42 years as of 01-01-2025, with relaxations applicable.
3. Is there any application fee for the OSSC CGL Recruitment 2025?
Yes, candidates from the General and SEBC categories need to pay an examination fee of ₹500. However, this fee will be refunded to all candidates who actually appear in the Preliminary Examination. SC, ST, and PwD candidates are exempted from paying the fee.
4. What is the selection process for OSSC CGL Recruitment 2025?
The selection involves a three-tier process: 1) A Preliminary Examination (screening), 2) A Main Written Examination, and 3) Skill Tests (Mathematics for Auditors, Computer Skill Test for specific posts) followed by Document Verification.
5. Can I apply for more than one post in the OSSC CGL 2025?
Yes, you can apply for multiple posts for which you are eligible. You must provide your order of preference for posts/services in the online application. Final allotment will be based on merit-cum-preference, and once allotted, no change is allowed.