OSSC Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination (CGLRE-2025)

The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has officially released the detailed notification for the Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination (CGLRE-2025) on 12 December 2025. This recruitment drive aims to fill 1576 vacancies (including 504 for women) in various Group B and Group C posts/services across multiple departments of the Odisha Government. If you’re a graduate aspiring for a stable Odisha government job, this is a major opportunity!

Applications are open online only via www.ossc.gov.in. Don’t miss the deadlines – start applying now!

OSSC CGL 2025 Key Highlights

ParticularsDetails
Exam NameCombined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination (CGLRE-2025)
Conducting BodyOdisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC)
Advertisement No.5751/OSSC dated 12.12.2025
Total Vacancies1576 (Women: 504)
PostsAssistant CT & GST Officer, Inspector of Supplies, Auditor (various), Junior Assistant, Block Social Security Officer, and more
Pay ScaleGroup B: Level-9 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) Group C: Level-4 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) of ORSP Rules, 2017
Application ModeOnline
Official Websitewww.ossc.gov.in

Important Dates for OSSC CGLRE 2025

EventDate
Notification Release12 December 2025
Online Registration Starts19 December 2025
Last Date for Online Registration18 January 2026
Last Date for Submission of Application21 January 2026
Last Date for Editing Application24 January 2026
Preliminary Exam (Tentative)To be announced

Candidates should regularly check the official website for updates on exam dates and admit cards.

Post-Wise Vacancy Details (Total: 1576, Women: 504)

Sl. No.Name of the Post/ServicesDepartment/Heads of Department (HoD)Total Vacancies (Women)GroupPay Level
01Assistant CT & GST OfficerCommissioner of CT & GST, Odisha, Cuttack54 (13)Group-BLevel-9, ORSP 2017
02Sub-divisional Financial Service and Savings OfficerFinance Department, Odisha05 (01)Group-BLevel-9, ORSP 2017
03Inspector of SuppliesFood Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department, Odisha41 (14)Group-BLevel-9, ORSP 2017
04Inspector of Co-operative SocietiesRegistrar of Co-operative Societies, Odisha, BBSR52 (17)Group-BLevel-9, ORSP 2017
05Gram Panchayat Development Officer (GPDO)Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Department, Odisha58 (20)Group-BLevel-9, ORSP 2017
06Junior Correctional Officer (JCO)Directorate of Prisons and Correctional Services, Odisha07 (01)Group-BLevel-9, ORSP 2017
07Estate SupervisorDirector of Estates, G.A & P.G Department, Odisha01 (Nil)Group-BLevel-9, ORSP 2017
08Block Social Security Officer (BSSO)Department of SSEPD, Odisha146 (48)Group-BLevel-9, ORSP 2017
09Auditor of Co-operative SocietiesDirectorate of Co-Operative Audit, Odisha, BBSR57 (19)Group-BLevel-9, ORSP 2017
10Common Cadre Auditor (CCA)Finance Department, Odisha69 (21)Group-BLevel-9, ORSP 2017
11Local Fund Auditor (LFA)Directorate of Local Fund Audit, Odisha, BBSR75 (25)Group-BLevel-9, ORSP 2017
12AuditorBoard of Revenue, Odisha, Cuttack10 (04)Group-BLevel-9, ORSP 2017
13AuditorState Transport Authority, Odisha, Cuttack01 (Nil)Group-BLevel-9, ORSP 2017
14AuditorDirectorate of Prisons and Correctional Services, Odisha01 (Nil)Group-BLevel-9, ORSP 2017
15AuditorDirectorate of Health Services, Odisha, BBSR03 (Nil)Group-BLevel-9, ORSP 2017
16AuditorDirectorate of Industries, Odisha, Cuttack02 (Nil)Group-BLevel-9, ORSP 2017
17–45Junior Assistant / Junior Clerk (Various HoDs & Field Offices)Multiple Departments (Water Resources, Rural Works, Health, etc.)~1064 (total across all)Group-CLevel-4, ORSP 2017
46Junior Clerk (State cadre-Field Office)Engineer-In-Chief, Rural Works, Odisha, BBSR255 (85)Group-CLevel-4, ORSP 2017
47Junior Assistant (District Offices under Dept. of Water Resources)Engineer-In-Chief (WR), Deptt. of Water Resources, Odisha374 (123)Group-CLevel-4, ORSP 2017
48Junior Assistant (FY) (Field Offices)Directorate of Fisheries, Odisha, Cuttack49 (15)Group-CLevel-4, ORSP 2017
Total1576 (504)

Note: Sl. 17 to 45 include various Junior Assistant posts in multiple HoDs (e.g., Health Services, Industries, CT & GST, Public Health, etc.) with smaller numbers (1 to 39 each).

Category-Wise Total Vacancies

  • UR: 680 (Women: 217)
  • SEBC: 206 (Women: 65)
  • SC: 274 (Women: 86)
  • ST: 416 (Women: 136)

Reservations for PwD, Ex-Servicemen, and Sports Persons are applicable horizontally as per rules.

Eligibility Criteria for OSSC CGL 2025

Educational Qualification

  • Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak Odia (passed Middle English School standard or equivalent with Odia as a subject).
  • For certain Auditor posts: Minimum PGDCA or equivalent computer qualification (as clarified by OSSC).

Age Limit (as on 01.01.2025)

  • Minimum: 21 years
  • Maximum: 38 years
  • Age relaxation for SC/ST/SEBC/Women/PwD/Ex-Servicemen as per Odisha Government rules.

Must be an Indian citizen.

Application Process & Fee

  1. Visit www.ossc.gov.in.
  2. Register with a valid email and mobile number.
  3. Fill the online application, upload photo, signature, and documents.
  4. Pay the fee online (if applicable).
  5. Submit and print the form.

Application Fee:

  • General/SEBC: ₹500 (refundable if candidate appears in the exam)
  • SC/ST/PwD: Exempted

No hard copy submission required.

Selection Process

The OSSC CGLRE 2025 selection includes:

  1. Preliminary Examination (Qualifying, CBT/OMR mode, 150 marks, negative marking).
  2. Main Written Examination (2 Papers: Paper-I Language – Odia & English; Paper-II General Studies, 200 marks total).
  3. Computer Skill Test (for specific posts).
  4. Document Verification (for shortlisted candidates, approx. 1.5 times vacancies).

No interview. Merit based on Mains marks (Prelims qualifying).

OSSC CGL 2025 Exam Pattern

Preliminary Exam

  • 150 MCQs, 150 marks, 150 minutes.
  • Subjects: Arithmetic, Reasoning, General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Computer Awareness.
  • Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer.

Mains Exam

  • Paper-I: Odia & English Language (100 marks).
  • Paper-II: General Studies (100 marks).

Normalization of scores if exam in multiple shifts.

Salary & Benefits

  • Group B Posts: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (Level-9) + DA, HRA, and allowances.
  • Group C Posts: ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 (Level-4) + allowances.

Attractive perks, job security, and career growth in Odisha Government service.

Preparation Tips for OSSC CGL 2025 Success

  • Focus on Odisha-specific GK, Current Affairs, and Odia language.
  • Practice previous OSSC papers and mocks.
  • Strengthen Arithmetic, Reasoning, and Computer basics.
  • Read newspapers for current events.

With applications ongoing (as of 21 December 2025), apply immediately to secure your chance for one of these 1576 prestigious posts!

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