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OSSC CGLRE Specialist-2025 Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

OSSC CGLRE Specialist-2025 Recruitment 2026 - 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.

Abbreviations: UR – Unreserved, SEBC – Socially and Educationally Backward Class, SC – Scheduled Caste, ST – Scheduled Tribe, W – Women. In case of non-availability of eligible/suitable women candidates belonging to the respective category, unfilled vacancies shall be filled by eligible suitable male candidates of the same category. Any request regarding change of category/special category in the Online Application Form will not be considered once submitted.

PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) - Reservation Position for Special Category

Candidates having permanent disability of not below 40% are eligible to apply under PwD category as per the Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Govt. of Odisha Resolution No.1843/SSEPD Dtd.25.02.2021. PwBD candidates must upload a valid scanned copy of the original disability certificate (not photocopy) and UDID card issued by the Competent Authority. Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and Sports Person reservation is also applicable for certain posts as per the notification.

OSSC CGLRE Specialist-2025 Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria

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.

Post-wise Educational Qualification Summary

OSSC CGLRE Specialist-2025 Recruitment 2026 - 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.

OSSC CGLRE Specialist-2025 Recruitment 2026 - 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.

OSSC CGLRE Specialist-2025 Recruitment 2026 - Pay Matrix Level

OSSC CGLRE Specialist-2025 Recruitment 2026 - 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)

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)

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 technical paper, once chosen, is final and cannot be changed later. Post-wise detailed syllabus for the Technical Paper is given in Annexure-D of the advertisement. Candidates applying for the post of Senior Economic Investigator must choose one subject from 13 subjects listed in the syllabus in the Online Application Form.

Stage II(b) - Computer Skill Test

All posts except Inspector of Legal Metrology (FS&CW Department), Laboratory Assistant (FS&CW Department), Junior Laboratory Assistant (Directorate of Factories & Boilers), and Junior Laboratory Assistant (State Food Testing Laboratory under Commissioner of Food Safety) are required to qualify the Computer Skill Test. Qualifying marks in Computer Skill Test will be 50% of the total marks. Syllabus in Annexure-C of the advertisement.

Stage III - Certificate Verification

Candidates numbering 1.5 times of the vacancies advertised (post-wise and category-wise) shall be shortlisted for Certificate Verification based on marks in the Technical Paper(s) of the Main Written Examination and having qualified in Computer Skill Test/Skill Test wherever applicable. Candidates who fail to appear for certificate/document verification will not be considered for final selection. Candidates will be required to produce original academic certificates, mark sheets, caste certificate, special category certificate, NOC (if Govt. servant), and other documents as per the admission letter along with self-attested photocopies.

Merit list tie-break criteria (in order): (i) Marks in Preliminary Examination, (ii) Date of birth (older candidate placed higher), (iii) Alphabetical order.

Who should NOT apply for OSSC CGLRE Specialist-2025 Recruitment 2026?

• Candidates who are not Indian Citizens or cannot read, write and speak Odia fluently, and do not have the specified Odia language proof (Middle School/Matriculation/Class-VII/ME standard Odia test certificate).

• Candidates whose educational qualification (degree discipline/specialization) does not match the specific post-wise educational qualification prescribed in the advertisement.

• Candidates outside the age band of 21–42 years as on 01.01.2025 (even by a single day), except those entitled to category-based relaxation.

• Candidates who do not have the requisite educational qualification by 11-07-2026 (last date of submission of Online Application Form).

• Candidates not willing to be posted anywhere in Odisha; all posts are State Cadre posts and candidates may be asked to serve anywhere in Odisha on selection.

• Government/PSU employees who cannot produce a valid "No Objection Certificate" from their controlling authority at the time of application or certificate verification.

• PwBD candidates whose disability type does not fall under the eligible categories notified for the specific post they intend to apply for (functional classification and physical requirements vary post-wise).

• Candidates with only a temporary/likely-to-improve disability, as PwBD reservation requires permanent disability of not less than 40%.

• Candidates not comfortable with Odia medium in examination - while the Preliminary and Main Examination (except language paper) is conducted in both Odia and English, proficiency matters especially for certificate verification and post-joining work.

• Candidates who are married and have more than one spouse living (unless exempted by State Government rule).

Common mistakes / What to check before applying OSSC CGLRE Specialist-2025 Recruitment 2026?

• Selecting posts for which you do not have the exact prescribed educational qualification (especially for posts requiring Honours degree, specific percentage marks like 50% for Librarian, or CGPA conversion formula).

• Choosing the wrong subject option for the Senior Economic Investigator technical paper in the Online Application Form - this choice is final and cannot be changed later.

• Not entering the correct bank account details (Account Number, IFSC Code) in the Online Application Form for receiving the refundable examination fee of Rs. 500/-.

• Entering wrong or inactive e-mail ID or mobile number - all communications including Admission Letters are shared only through registered e-mail/mobile and the OSSC website.

• Submitting more than one application - if multiple applications with different registration numbers are detected, all applications will be rejected and candidature cancelled.

• OBC/SEBC candidates from the Creamy Layer attempting to claim SEBC reservation; only Non-Creamy Layer SEBC candidates are entitled to reservation benefits.

• Uploading blurred, illegible photograph or signature - applications with such uploads will be rejected.

• Not uploading required degree/mark sheet certificates in the Online Application Form; uploading of educational qualification certificates and mark sheets is mandatory for shortlisting.

• Changing category or special category details after final submission of Online Application Form - no such change will be entertained under any circumstances.

• Submitting an application after the closing date (11-07-2026); OSSC advises applying well in advance to avoid last-minute disconnection/server load issues.

How to Apply for OSSC CGLRE Specialist-2025 Recruitment 2026

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 Bio-Data-cum-Attestation form duly filled and signed

• Copy of the Online Application Form legibly signed at the appropriate place

• HSC Certificate & Mark Sheet or equivalent (as proof of Date of Birth)

• +2/equivalent certificate & mark sheet

• Bachelor's Degree Certificate & Mark Sheets

• Post-Graduate/Master's/Doctorate Degree Certificate & Mark Sheets (as applicable)

• ICWAI(Inter)/ICMAI(Inter) Certificate & Mark Sheets (for Senior Cost Assistant)

• B.Lib/M.Lib/BLIS/MLIS Certificate & Mark Sheets (for Librarian posts)

• Three years professional experience certificate (for Inspector of Legal Metrology and Laboratory Assistant)

• Certificate and Marksheet of PG Diploma in Multimedia/Animation/Visual Effect (for Graphic Designer)

• Computer Certificate & Marksheet (as applicable)

• Caste certificate in prescribed format issued by competent authority (for SC/ST/SEBC - SEBC certificate must be within one year prior to the closing date of Online Application)

• Income & Asset Certificate for EWS candidates

• Permanent disability certificate issued by UDID (for PwBD candidates)

• Certificate of passing HSC with Odia as compulsory subject OR certificate of passing Odia of M.E. standard

• Discharge certificate, identity card and period of service document (for Ex-Servicemen along with Undertaking as per Annexure-E)

• Sports Identity Card issued by Director of Sports & Youth Service Department, Govt. of Odisha (for Sports Person candidates)

• NOC or Standing NOC (for Government Servant/PSU employees)

• ID Proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter Identity Card/Driving License etc. issued by Govt. Authority)

Apply Online at: www.ossc.gov.in

For queries: E-mail: ossc.od@nic.in (mention complaint within 05 days of exam completion) | Visit: www.ossc.gov.in regularly for all updates, corrigendum and Admission Letters.

Important Instructions for OSSC CGLRE Specialist-2025 Recruitment 2026 Candidates

• 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 ossc.od@nic.in.

• Government servants (State/Central) or those working under PSUs/Government Universities/Autonomous Bodies must obtain and upload a "No Objection Certificate" from their controlling authority with the Online Application Form. If a standing order of NOC exists, the same should be uploaded. Candidates who hide their Govt. servant/PSU status during certificate verification may not be considered for recommendation.

• Admission to the examination at all stages is provisional. Copies of supporting documents will be sought at the Certificate Verification stage; if any claim in the application is found unsubstantiated, candidature will be cancelled.

• No Admission Letter shall be sent by post; candidates must download it from www.ossc.gov.in.

• There shall be no provision for re-evaluation/re-checking of scores. No correspondence in this regard shall be entertained.

• Mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, spy cameras, and any other electronic/communication devices are not allowed inside the examination premises.

• The decision of the Commission in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications, mode and conduct of examinations, allotment of examination centres, manner of selection and preparation of merit list and post allocation, and debarment for malpractices will be final and binding.

• Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification.

OSSC CGLRE Specialist-2025 Recruitment 2026 - Important Links

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