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OSSC CGL 2025-26 Notification Out (1576 Post), Eligibility, Selection Process, Salary

The OSSC CGL 2026 Vacancy has finally announced 1576 vacancies for Inspectors of Endowments, Auditors, Junior Assistants (HOD), Junior Assistants (District Office), Inspector of Cooperative societies, and other posts by the Odisha Staff Selection Commission on its official OSSC website. Under the OSSC CGL Recruitment Process, the OSSC will conduct the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE) to recruit eligible candidates for various government departments across the state.

All interested and eligible candidates can apply for the OSSC CGL exam on the official portal at ossc.gov.in. The Last date to submit the online application form is 31 January 2026. To get more details, candidates can scroll down the given article.

OSSC CGL 2025-26 Notification Out

The detailed notification has provided the complete information on OSSC CGL Recruitment to the candidates who are interested and can apply for the OSSC CGL Exam.

This notification includes all important details like vacancy, syllabus, application dates, eligibility criteria, selection process and more. Every candidate is advised to check before applying for the OSSC CGL 2025-26 posts; they must cross-check all the details to avoid the disqualification of the application form.

OSSC CGL 2025-26 Recruitment Highlights

The OSSC aims to recruit eligible candidates for various Group B and Group C posts through the OSSC CGL Recruitment 2025-26. For this purpose, they will accept the online applications from those candidates who will meet the criteria in terms of educational qualification and age limit.

After applying for  OSSC CGL posts, candidates will have to go through various stages, like the written exam (Prelims and Mains) and Certificate Verification.

OSSC CGL 2025-26: Key Highlights

Important Details

  • Recruitment Organisation – Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC)
  • Exam Name – Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination (CGLRE) 2025
  • Vacancies –  1576
  • Advt. No. –  5751/OSSC
  • Official Website –  www.ossc.gov.in

Vacancy Details

  • Total Number of Posts: 1576

Important Dates

  • Notification Release: 12 December 2025
  • Online Registration Starts: 19 December 2025
  • Last Date For Registration – 28 January 2026
  • Last Date to Submit the Form – 31 January 2026
  • Application Form Editing – 19 December 2025 to 31 January 2026
  • OSSC CGL Exam Date 2026 – TBA

Qualification 

  •  Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline; basic computer knowledge required

Age limit

  • Min age: 21 Years
  • Max Age: 42 Years

Selection Process

  • First Stage – Preliminary Examination
  • Second Stage – Mains Examination
  • Third Stage – Certificate Verification

Salary 

  • Group B- Level 9
  • Group C- Level 4

Important Links

OSSC CGL Update Official Notice 2025-26 Out

OSSC has clarified the additional computer qualification required for CGLE-2025 posts, like Auditor and Common Cadre Auditor.

Candidates must have computer proficiency, such as PGDCA, NIELIT ‘O’ Level, OS-CIT (OKCL), or any other recognized computer course from a recognized institution/board/university.

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OSSC CGL 2025-26 Vacancy Details (Post-wise)

The OSSC CGL Notification offers a total of 1576 posts across various Group B and Group C positions under multiple state departments. The detailed vacancy distribution ensures opportunities for candidates from all categories.

S. No. Post Name Department UR (Women) SEBC (Women) SC (Women) ST (Women) Total (Women)
1 Inspector of Endowments Commissioner of Endowments 17 (05) Nil 01 03 (02) 21 (07)
2 Assistant CT & GST Officer CT & GST Commissionerate 22 (07) 12 (04) 12 (04) 15 (05) 61 (20)
3 Auditor Endowments Department 02 (01) Nil Nil 01 (01) 03 (02)
4 Auditor Directorate of Fisheries 03 (01) 01 01 01 06 (01)
5 Inspector of Cooperative Societies Directorate of Fisheries 12 (04) Nil 02 (01) 01 15 (05)
6 Junior Assistant (HOD) Endowments Commissionerate 04 (02) 01 01 02 (01) 08 (03)
7 Junior Assistant (HOD) Directorate of Fisheries 02 (01) Nil Nil 01 03 (01)
8 Junior Assistant (District Offices) Water Resources Dept. 200 (66) 52 (17) 87 (29) 130 (43) 469 (155)

OSSC CGL Application Form 2025-26

Every candidate who applies for the OSSC CGL posts, they can get the direct OSSC CGL Apply Online form link from the article. As per the schedule, the online application link will remain activated on 31 January 2026.

Candidates, while applying for these CGL posts, should upload all the relevant documents like passport-size photos, education-related documents and others.

OSSC CGL: Application Form Fee

The OSSC CGL application fee structure varies by category, with full exemptions provided to certain groups. Candidates should review the fee details carefully before proceeding with the online application.

Category Fee
General / SEBC ₹500 (Refundable after appearing in exam)
SC / ST / PwD No Fee

Steps For Submitting The OSSC CGL Application Form

Here, for the convenience of candidates, we have provided the direct, simple and easy steps to apply for the Group B and Group C CGL posts on the official portal @ossc.gov.in. Every candidate who wants to apply for these OSSC CGL posts must follow the steps one by one and apply for it. These steps are given below

  • Visit the official website of the Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC).
  • Go to the “Recruitment” or “ OSSC CGL Application Form” section on the homepage.
  • Click on the OSSC CGL 2025-26 application link.
  • Complete the registration process by entering basic details such as name, mobile number, and email ID.
  • Log in using the registration credentials generated after successful registration.
  • Fill in the OSSC CGL application form with personal, educational, and other required details.
  • Upload scanned copies of the photograph, signature, and required documents in the prescribed format.
  • Review all the entered details carefully before final submission.
  • Submit the application form and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.

OSSC CGL 2025 Photograph & Signature Guidelines

Candidates must upload their recent passport-size photograph and signature while filling out the OSSC CGL application form. These images should meet the specifications prescribed by the commission to avoid rejection of the form.

  • The photograph must be recent, clear and in colour.
  • It should have a light or white background.
  • The candidate’s face must be clearly visible, without wearing a cap or sunglasses.
  • The signature should be written on white paper using black or blue ink.
  • Images must be uploaded only in the prescribed JPG/JPEG format and specified file size.

Eligibility Criteria for OSSC CGL Recruitment 2026

The eligibility criteria for OSSC CGL Recruitment 2025 define the essential educational qualifications and age requirements that candidates must meet to apply. Understanding these conditions is crucial to ensuring the successful submission of the application.

Educational Qualification

  • Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
  • Basic computer knowledge is required.
  • Some posts may require a computer diploma or certification.

Age Limit

  • Minimum: 21 years
  • Maximum: 42 years
    Relaxations applicable for SC, ST, SEBC, Women, and PwD categories.
Category Upper Age Relaxation
SEBC, SC, ST 5 years
Women Candidates 5 years
PwD (Persons with Disabilities) 10 years

General Eligibility Criteria

  • Passed Middle School with Odia as a subject, or
  • Passed HSC with Odia as the medium, or
  • Studied Odia as a subject in Class 7 or above from a recognized school, or
  • Passed an Odia language test conducted by the Odisha Government.

OSSC CGL 2025-26 Important Dates

The OSSC CGL Important dates 2025-26 include details about the application process and exam schedule.

Important Dates
  • OSSC CGL 2025 Notification Release date- 12 December 2025
  • Online Registration Start- 19 December 2025
  • Last date of Online Registration/Payment of Fees-28 January 2026
  • Submission of online form -31 January 2026
  • Last date of online Application- 19 December 2025 to 31 January 2026
  • OSSC CGL 2025- TBA

OSSC CGL Prelims Exam Pattern

  • The exam will have 150 multiple-choice questions for 150 marks.
  • Total exam time is 150 minutes.
  • 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
  • Questions will be of 10th standard level.
Subjects No. of Questions Marks Duration
Quantitative Aptitude 150 150 150 minutes
Reasoning Ability
Current Affairs
Computer Awareness
Total 150 150 150 minutes

OSSC CGL Selection Process

The OSSC CGL selection process is conducted in multiple stages to select eligible candidates for various Group B and Group C posts. It starts with a preliminary examination, followed by the main written examination for shortlisted candidates.

Those who qualify the mains exam are called for certificate verification. The final selection is based on performance in the mains examination and successful document verification. Candidates must qualify at each stage to move to the next phase.

OSSC CGL Selection Process – Stages

  • Preliminary Examination
  • Main Written Examination
  • Certificate Verification
  • Final Merit List

OSSC CGL Minimum Qualifying Marks

To move ahead in the selection process, candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks set by OSSC. These marks vary according to the candidate’s category and are used to shortlist candidates for the next stage.

Category Minimum Qualifying Marks
General 35%
SEBC / OBC 30%
SC / ST 30%
PwD 30%

Note: Securing minimum qualifying marks does not guarantee final selection. Final merit is prepared based on overall performance and cut-off marks.

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Also check
OSSC CGL Syllabus
OSSC CGL Salary
OSSC CGL Previous Year Question Papers

 

FAQs

When will the OSSC CGL 2025-26 application process start?

The online application process has started on 19 December 2025.

How many vacancies are available under OSSC CGL 2025?

A total of 1576 vacancies have been announced for various Group B and Group C posts.

Where can I check the OSSC CGL 2025 notification?

You can check and download the notification from the official website of the Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC).

What posts are covered under OSSC CGL 2025?

OSSC CGL includes various Group B and Group C posts in different departments of the Odisha government.

What is the selection process for OSSC CGL 2025 Vacancy?

The selection process usually includes a Preliminary exam, Mains exam, and Document Verification.

Is there any application fee for OSSC CGL 2025?

The application fee details will be mentioned in the official notification. Reserved category candidates may get fee relaxation.

Can final-year students apply for OSSC CGL Exam?

Eligibility regarding final-year students will be clearly mentioned in the official notification.

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