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OSSSC has announced the OSSSC JE Recruitment 2026 to recruit 646 Junior Engineers for the posts of Architectural Assistant, Cameraman, Photographer, Sound Recordist, Mechanic, Video Film Editor, Junior Draughtsman, and Tracer in various disciplines of the Odisha Government.
All candidates with an engineering diploma, especially in Civil Engineering, can apply online for these posts. The online application process started on 30 May and will continue till 02 July 2026 at www.ossc.gov.in.
OSSC JE Recruitment 2026: Overview
| OSSC CTSRE JE Recruitment 2026 | |
| Organization | Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Technical Services Recruitment Examination (CTSRE) |
| Post Name | Junior Engineer, Architectural Assistant, Cameraman, Photographer, Sound Recordist, Mechanic, Video Film Editor, Junior Draughtsman, Tracer |
| Number of Vacancies | 646 posts |
| Women Posts | 202 posts |
| Apply Online Starts | 30 May 2026 |
| Apply Online Ends | 02 July 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Diploma/Degree/ITI |
| Age Limit | 21 Years to 42 Years |
| Application Fees | Rs. 500/- for General / SEBC / Others |
| Salary | Rs. 53,100 to Rs. 1,67,800 |
| Selection Process |
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| Official Notification | PDF Link |
| Official Website | www.ossc.gov.in |
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OSSC JE Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Important Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Advertisement | 30 December 2025 |
| Apply Online Starts | 30 May 2026 |
| Last Date of Registration & Fees Payment | 29 June 2026 |
| Last Date of Application Submission | 02 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Editing | 05 July 2026 |
| Age Calculated As On | 01 January 2025 |
| Preliminary Examination Date | To be Notified |
OSSC Junior Engineer Vacancy 2026
| Name of Post | Department/Office | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineer- Civil (Group-B) | Engineer-in-Civil, Water Resources | 24 |
| Junior Engineer- Civil (Group-B) | Director, Panchayati Raj, Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Department | 450 |
| Junior Engineer- Civil (Group-B) | Director, Municipal Administration | 132 |
| Architectural Assistant (Group-B) | Chief Architect, Odisha, Bhubaneswar | 23 |
| Cameraman (Group-B) | Information & Public Relations Department | 02 |
| Photographer (Group-B) | Information & Public Relations Department | 01 |
| Sound Recordist (Group-B) | Information & Public Relations Department | 01 |
| Mechanic (Group-B) | Information & Public Relations Department | 01 |
| Video Film Editor (Group-B) | Information & Public Relations Department | 02 |
| Junior Draughtsman- Civil (Group-C) | Engineer-in-Chief-I, Rural Works, Odisha, Bhubaneswar | 07 |
| Tracer- State Cadre Field (Group-C) | Engineer-in-Chief-I, Rural Works, Odisha, Bhubaneswar | 03 |
| Total | 646 | |
OSSC JE Category-Wise Vacancy
| Post/Service | UR (W) | SEBC (W) | SC (W) | ST (W) | Total (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JE (Civil) | 16 (05) | 4 (01) | 1 (1) | 3 (1) | 24 (8) |
| JE (Civil) | 103 (34) | 137 (46) | 98 (33) | 112 (37) | 450 (150) |
| JE (Civil) | 69 (23) | – | 27 (09) | 36 (12) | 132 (44) |
| Architectural Assistant | 7 (02) | 4 (01) | 4 (01) | 8 (03) | 23 (7) |
| Cameraman | 1 | – | – | 1 | 2 |
| Photographer | – | – | – | 1 | 1 |
| Sound Recordist | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| Mechanic | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| Video Film Editor | 2 (01) | – | – | – | 2 (01) |
| Junior Draftsman (Civil) | 4 (02) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 (02) |
OSSC JE Educational Qualification 2026
| Name of Posts | Educational Qualification |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) – Water Resources / Panchayati Raj / Drinking Water Dept. | Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) – Municipal Administration | A diploma in Civil Engineering, with a must be computer literate |
| Architectural Assistant | Diploma in Architectural Assistantship |
| Cameraman | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Cinematography with skills in multi-camera setup and AV production |
| Photographer | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma in Cinematography from recognised institutions; skills in Digital Photography, Photo editing, and related software |
| Sound Recordist | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Sound Recording & TV Engineering/Sound Recording & Design with skills in field and studio recording, digital sound recording, and audio equipment maintenance |
| Mechanic | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma in Electronics with skills in repairing audiovisual equipment |
| Video Film Editor | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Video Editing/Film Production with skills in AV production, Multimedia, and AV Archival |
| Junior Draughtsman (Civil) | HSC with NTC pass in Draughtsman in Civil with knowledge in Computer Application & AutoCAD |
| Tracer (State Cadre Field) | High School Certificate or equivalent; with NTC Draughtsman in Civil from a recognised institution, with Certificate towards Basic Computer Skill and Certificate towards Auto CAD Course from a recognised institution |
- Candidates must be able to read, write and speak Odia fluently.
- Candidates must have passed Middle School Examination with Odia as a language subject. OR
- HSC Examination or equivalent examination with Odia as Medium of examination in non-language subject. OR
- Odia as a language subject in the final examination of Class VII or above from a school or educational institution recognised by the Govt. of Odisha or the Central Govt. OR
- Must have passed a test in Odia in Middle English School standard conducted by the School and Mass Education Department, Govt. of Odisha.
OSSC Junior Engineer Age Limit 2026
| Category | Age Limit | Relaxation | Max Age |
| General (UR) | 21 to 42 years | Nil | 42 Years |
| SEBC / SC / ST / Women (all categories) | 5 years | 47 Years | |
| PwD | 10 years | 52 Years | |
| Ex-Servicemen | Total period of service rendered in defence service (as per Govt. rules) | ||
| PwD from (SC/ST category) | 1 5 years | 57 Years | |
OSSC JE Apply Online Link 2026
The Odisha Staff Selection Commission has activated the apply online link for OSSC CTRSRE JE recruitment on its official website. Interested & eligible candidates can apply online till the last date, 02 July 2026. A direct link to apply for the junior engineer posts has been provided here for candidates’ convenience.
OSSC JE Apply Online Link 2026 – Click Here
Steps to Apply for OSSC JE Recruitment 2026
Candidates can check the simple steps mentioned below to apply online for the OSSC Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026.
- Visit the official website of the Odisha Staff Selection Commission at www.ossc.gov.in.
- Go to the “Recruitment/Apply Online” section and select the relevant JE advertisement.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Enter your personal, academic, and contact details carefully.
- Upload scanned copies of your photo, signature, and other required documents.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) through the online payment option.
- Check all details before submitting the form.
- Finally, download and print the confirmation page for future use.
OSSC JE Application Fees 2026
| Name of Category | Application Fees |
|---|---|
| General / SEBC / Others | Rs. 500 |
| SC / ST / PwD | Exempt |
OSSC JE Selection Process 2026
The selection process for the Odisha Staff Selection Commission will consist of various distinct phases. Candidates must successfully clear all rounds to be considered eligible for the position. The OSSC Junior Engineer selection procedure includes:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Written Examination
- Certificate Verification
OSSC JE Exam Pattern
| Exam Name | Name of Subject | Number of Questions | Marks | Negative Mark | Duration |
| Pre Exam | Arithmetic (10th standard) | 150 | 150 | 0.25 | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Data Interpretation | |||||
| Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability | |||||
| General Mental Ability | |||||
| Current Events of National and International Importance | |||||
| Computer/Internet Awareness | |||||
| Main Exam | Technical Paper (Junior Draughtsman- Civil and Tracer will be the same) | 200 | 200 | 0.5 | 2 Hours |
OSSC JE Salary Structure 2026
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level-9 |
| Basic Pay Range | Rs. 53,100 to Rs. 1,67,800/month |
| Grade Pay | 2000 |
| Related Article | |
| OSSC JE Previous Year Question Papers | OSSC JE Eligibility Criteria 2026 |
| OSSC JE Syllabus 2026 | OSSC CTSRE Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 |
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