OSSSC CRE 2025: 2895 Group B & C Vacancies | Apply by Jan 31, 2026 @ osssc.gov.in

Your Application Timeline and Age Eligibility Decoded

Mark Your Calendar: A Tight Application Window

The application process for the OSSSC CRE 2025 is split into two key phases. Registration for fresh and existing candidates opens on 07 January 2026. You must complete this first step by 31 January 2026. However, the final submission of your complete application is allowed until 07 February 2026. A crucial warning from the notification is the absence of any correction window after final submission. This makes it imperative to double-check every detail before you click submit. The exam date will be announced separately on the official OSSSC portal.

Understanding the Age Limit and Key Relaxations

Your age is calculated based on a fixed reference date of 01 January 2025, not the application closing date. For most posts, you must be between 21 and 42 years on this date. The notification offers significant relaxations: SC, ST, and SEBC candidates get an extra 5 years. Women candidates across all categories also receive a 5-year relaxation. Persons with Disabilities (PwD) are eligible for the highest relaxation of 10 years. Ex-servicemen can deduct their total service period from their actual age, provided the resultant age does not exceed the prescribed maximum limit. Ex-Servicemen Note: Ex-servicemen who have already availed reservation in State Government service are not eligible for reservation again, though age relaxation is admissible as per rules. They must submit an undertaking at the Document Verification stage.

2895 Opportunities: A Premier State Government Career in Odisha

A Detailed Look at the 2895 Vacancies Across 7 Posts

This Combined Recruitment Examination (CRE) 2025 by OSSSC opens doors to 2895 government posts across seven different roles in Group-B and Group-C categories. The bulk of the vacancies are for Junior Assistant (1237 posts) and Village Agricultural Worker (520 posts). The highest pay scale is offered for Revenue Inspector and ICDS Supervisor posts at Pay Level-9. A critical eligibility condition is that the ICDS Supervisor post is exclusively for women candidates. For posts like Revenue Inspector and ICDS Supervisor, detailed district-wise and category-wise vacancy tables are provided in separate annexures.

Salary and Career Growth Prospects

Selected candidates will be appointed in various pay levels of the 7th Pay Commission matrix, ranging from Level-3 to Level-9. In addition to the basic pay, they will be entitled to all applicable allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other special allowances as per the rules of the Government of Odisha. This recruitment offers a stable career path within the state administration with a structured promotion policy governed by the Odisha Civil Service Rules, ensuring long-term financial and professional growth.

Meeting the Academic and Language Benchmarks

The Varied Educational Benchmarks for 7 Posts

The educational qualifications vary significantly depending on the post you are targeting. For higher-level posts like Revenue Inspector and ICDS Supervisor, a Bachelor's degree is essential. For technical posts like Amin, a Diploma in Civil Engineering is mandatory. Posts like Junior Assistant, ARI, and SFS require a +2 pass qualification. A key point is that no prior work experience is required for any of these posts as per the notification. However, candidates must ensure they possess the required qualification as on the last date of the online application.

The Compulsory Odia Language Proficiency Proof

Regardless of your educational background, proving proficiency in the Odia language is a non-negotiable eligibility criterion for all posts under this recruitment. You must fulfill at least one of the three conditions specified. The simplest way is if you studied Odia as a subject in your 10th or 12th standard. If not, you must have studied in an Odia medium school up to the Middle School level. The third option is to pass a specific Odia language test of Middle School standard. You will need to upload valid proof of this during the application process.

From Written Test to Final Posting: The Selection Roadmap

A Two-Stage Selection for Most, Three for Some

The selection architecture is clear and sequential. For all posts, the first and primary stage is a single Written Examination of 100 marks. Candidates who qualify in this exam will be considered for the next stage. Specifically for the post of Junior Assistant, a Computer Skill Test is the second stage. This test is qualifying in nature, carries 50 marks, and requires a minimum of 40% to pass for all categories. Its marks are not added to the merit list. For other posts, the next step after the written exam is directly the preparation of the Provisional Merit List. Importantly, there is no Interview and no Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for any post.

Cracking the Written Exam: Pattern, Negatives, and Qualifying Marks

The written exam is an objective MCQ test covering six subjects, with Odia and General Studies carrying the highest weightage of 20 marks each. A critical factor is the presence of negative marking—0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer. To clear this stage, you must secure the minimum qualifying marks: 35% for UR candidates and 30% for SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen candidates. A special provision exists for VAW candidates with an Agriculture Diploma: 95% of their diploma marks will be added to their written exam score for preparing the final merit list.

Your Step-by-Step Application Guide and DV Preparation

Navigating the Online Application Portal Carefully

Applications are accepted exclusively online through the OSSSC portal. The process has two parts: first, you must complete registration or re-registration by 31 January 2026. After that, you have time until 07 February 2026 to fill and submit the complete application form. You will need to upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and essential documents in the specified format (JPEG for photo/signature, PDF/JPEG for certificates). The final step is the online payment of the application fee. Remember, no changes are allowed after final submission, so review everything thoroughly.

Fee Structure and Gathering Documents for Verification

The application fee is ₹500 for General and SEBC category candidates. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories are fully exempted from paying any fee. Start preparing your documents early for the Document Verification stage. The most critical ones are your educational certificates, valid caste/PwD/Ex-Servicemen certificate (if applicable), and proof of Odia language proficiency. A specific rule for Junior Assistant candidates: Employment Exchange registration of the concerned district is mandatory. If not registered, a Resident Certificate of the district must be uploaded. During DV, you must produce all original documents. Any discrepancy between your online application and the original documents will lead to disqualification.

• No Post-Submission Corrections: The notification explicitly states there is no provision to edit or correct the application after the final submission. Any error in personal details, category, or qualification can lead to outright rejection of your candidature.
• One Candidate, One Application Rule: Submitting multiple applications for different posts or the same post is strictly prohibited. If detected, it will lead to the cancellation of all your applications and potential debarment from future OSSSC exams.
• Zero Tolerance for Document Fraud: Submission of fake, forged, or tampered documents at any stage (application or DV) will not only lead to cancellation but may also initiate criminal proceedings and permanent debarment from all government recruitments.
• Certificate Validity Dates: Age is calculated as on 01 January 2025, while educational qualification and category certificates must be valid on or before the last date of online application (07 February 2026).
• Provisional Allocation & No Guarantee: District and post allocation during counselling is purely based on merit, preference, and vacancy. The Commission reserves the right to allot any available district, even if not preferred by the candidate.
• No Re-evaluation or Re-checking: The Commission's decision on the answer key and evaluation is final. No correspondence regarding re-checking, re-valuation, or score verification will be entertained under any circumstances.
• RTI Limitation: Due to computer-based examination processing, certain information may not be provided under the RTI Act, 2005, as per Commission rules.
• Commission's Absolute Authority: OSSSC reserves the right to cancel, modify, or postpone the examination or any part of the process without assigning any reason. Its decision on all matters relating to this recruitment shall be final and binding.