OSSC CGL Specialist Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by the Odisha Staff Selection Commission to fill 199 Group B & Group C Specialist posts under various departments of the Government of Odisha. The online application process is currently open, and candidates can apply until 11 July 2026. For detailed information regarding eligibility criteria, syllabus, and exam pattern, candidates are advised to read this article.
OSSC CGL Specialist 2026 Notification Out
The OSSC CGLRE Specialist-2025 Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released on 20 May 2026. It provides complete details about eligibility, exam pattern, important dates, and the application process. For your convenience, we have shared the direct link to download the Odisha CGL Specialist Notification 2026 PDF so you can access it quickly and without any technical issues.
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OSSC CGLRE Specialist Recruitment 2026
The Odisha Staff Selection Commission has released notification for Combined Graduate Level Detailed Recruitment Examination(CGLRE) for Group B & Group C Specialist Posts/Services 2025. The detailed notification with eligibility, exam pattern, and application dates has been released by the Commission on the official website. Thousands of applicants are set to appear for the exam. Check the latest OSSC CGL Specialist details below.
| OSSC CGL Specialist Recruitment 2026 Key Information | |
| Recruiting Organisation Odisha Staff Selection Commission |
Post name Group B and C posts |
OSSC CGL Specialist 2026 Important Dates
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Vacancies OSSC CGL Specialist: 199 |
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Eligibility Criteria (A) Education Qualification |
Selection Process (a) Preliminary Exam (b) Mains Exam (c) Certificate Verification |
Odisha SSC CGL Specialist Apply Online 2026
The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has activated the online application link for OSSC CGL Specialist Recruitment 2026 on 9 June 2026. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website, and we have provided the direct application link here.
OSSC CGL Vacancy 2026: Post-wise
The Odisha Staff Selection Commission has released an indicative notification for OSSC CGL Specialist Recruitment 2026, announcing a total of 199 vacancies for various Group B and Group C Specialist posts across different departments of the Odisha Government. The post-wise vacancy distribution has been outlined in the detailed notification
| Name of the Post / Services | Name of the Department | No. of Vacancies (Out of which Women) | Group of Post |
| Food Safety Officer | Office of the Commissioner of Food Safety, Odisha (Health & Family Welfare Dept.) | 84 (W-17) | Group-B |
| Senior Economic Investigator | Planning & Convergence Department, Odisha | 16 (W-2) | Group-B |
| Senior Cost Assistant | Directorate of Export Promotion & Marketing, Odisha (MSME Dept.) | 01 (W-Nil) | Group-B |
| Inspector of Legal Metrology | Directorate of Legal Metrology, Odisha (Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Dept.) | 02 (W-01) | Group-B |
| Laboratory Assistant | Directorate of Legal Metrology, Odisha (Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Dept.) | 01 (W-Nil) | Group-B |
| Computer Programmer | Information and Public Relations Department, Odisha | 01 (W-Nil) | Group-B |
| Graphic Designer | Information and Public Relations Department, Odisha | 02 (W-01) | Group-B |
| Librarian in DIETS/BIETS | Directorate of Technical Education & SCERT, Odisha (School & Mass Education Dept.) | 30 (W-10) | Group-B |
| Librarian | Directorate of Technical Education & SCERT, Odisha (School & Mass Education Dept.) | 01 (W-Nil) | Group-B |
| Statistical Assistant | Directorate of Technical Education & SCERT, Odisha (School & Mass Education Dept.) | 03 (W-01) | Group-B |
| Junior Laboratory Assistant | State Food Testing Laboratory, Odisha under Office of Commissioner of Food Safety (Health & Family Welfare Dept.) | 07 (W-02) | Group-C |
| Market Intelligence Inspector | Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department, Odisha | 05 (W-02) | Group-C |
| Assistant Embankment Inspector | EIC, Water Resources, Odisha | 23 (W-08) | Group-C |
| Laboratory Assistant | EIC, Water Resources, Odisha | 20 (W-07) | Group-C |
| Junior Laboratory Assistant | Directorate of Factories & Boilers, Odisha (Labour & ESI Dept.) | 01 (W-Nil) | Group-C |
| Scribe | Information and Public Relations Department, Odisha | 02 (W-01) | Group-C |
| TOTAL | 199 (W-52) |
OSSC Group B & C Posts: Eligibility Criteria
The OSSC CGL Specialist Eligibility Criteria is one of the most important aspects of the exam .Candidates must fulfil the OSSC CGLRE Specialist 2026 Eligibility Criteria before they proceed with the applications.
General Criteria.
Candidates must be able to read , write and speak Odia Fluently and candidates should have:
- Passed the Middle School Examination with Odia as a language subject, or
- Passed Matriculation or equivalent examination with Odia as the medium of instruction in non-language subjects, or
- Passed Odia as a language subject in the final examination of Class VII or above, or
- Passed the Odia language test of Middle English School standard conducted by the School & Mass Education Department.
| Post/Services | Minimum Educational Qualification |
| Food Safety Officer | Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology/Dairy Technology/Bio Technology/Agricultural Science/Oil Technology/Veterinary Science/Bio-Chemistry/Microbiology OR MBBS/BDS/BHMS/BUMS/BSMS/BAMS/BSRMS OR Master’s Degree/Doctorate in relevant subjects. Must have computer knowledge. |
| Senior Economic Investigator | Bachelor’s Degree with Honours or Post Graduate Degree in Economics/Applied Economics/Agriculture Economics/Resource Economics/Commerce/Mathematics/Sociology with Statistics/Geography with Regional Planning/Statistics with Econometrics/Business Administration/Computer Science/IT. Must have computer knowledge. |
| Senior Cost Assistant | ICWAI (Inter) / ICMAI (Inter). |
| Inspector of Legal Metrology | Graduate in Science (with Physics) or Technology or Engineering OR Diploma in Engineering with 3 years professional experience. |
| Laboratory Assistant (Legal Metrology) | Graduate in Science (with Physics) or Technology or Engineering OR Diploma in Engineering with 3 years professional experience. |
| Computer Programmer | B.Tech/B.E. in Computer Science/Electronic & Telecommunication OR MCA. |
| Graphic Designer | Degree in Fine Art/Visual Art with PG Diploma in Multimedia/Animation/Visual Effect. |
| Librarian in DIETs/BIETs | B.Lib/M.Lib/BLIS/MLIS with 50% marks. |
| Librarian | B.Lib/M.Lib/BLIS/MLIS with 50% marks. |
| Statistical Assistant | Bachelor Degree in Arts/Science with Honours in Mathematics/Statistics/Physics/Economics/Applied Economics OR Bachelor Degree in Commerce. Must have computer knowledge. |
| Junior Laboratory Assistant | Bachelor Degree in Science with Chemistry as one of the subjects. |
| Market Intelligence Inspector | Graduation in Humanities/Science/Commerce with at least 40% marks and one subject among Economics/Mathematics/Statistics/Commerce/Accounting. Must have computer knowledge. |
| Assistant Embankment Inspector | Bachelor Degree in Science or equivalent qualification with basic computer skill certificate. |
| Laboratory Assistant (Water Resources) | Bachelor Degree in Science or equivalent qualification with basic computer skill certificate. |
| Junior Laboratory Assistant (Factories & Boilers) | Bachelor Degree in Science with Chemistry Honours. |
| Scribe | Degree in Fine Art/Visual Art with knowledge of Photoshop & Corel Draw. |
What is the Application Fee ?
Candidates can check the application fee details in the table below. The examination fee paid shall be refunded to the candidates who actually appear in the recruitment examination.
| Category | Application fee (in Rupees) |
| General/SEBC/Others | 500 |
| SC/ST/PwD | No fee |
What are the steps to Submit the Application Form ?
Candidates are advised to submit the online application form well in advance without waiting for the closing date to avoid the last hour rush. Here is the simple steps to apply for the recruitment.
- Visit the official OSSC website.
- On the homepage, navigate to the Recruitment section and open the OSSC CGL Specialist Recruitment 2026 notification.
- Click on the “Apply Online” link to access the online application portal.
- If you are a new user, complete the registration process to create your login credentials. Existing users can log in using their registered credentials.
- Keep a valid email ID and mobile number ready, and ensure they remain active throughout the recruitment process.
- After logging in, select the post you wish to apply for and fill in the online application form with the required personal, educational, and other relevant details.
- Carefully review all the information entered before proceeding.
- Pay the prescribed application fee through the available online payment modes.
- Submit the application form and download or print a copy of the final submitted application for future reference.
OSSSC CGL 2026 Selection Process
The OSSC CGL Specialist Selection process involves the following 3 stages:
- Prelims: This is the first stage of examination and those who applied will be able to sit for the exam. There shall be 150 questions of 1 mark each and the level of the questions is 10th standard based.
- Mains: Those who qualify for the Prelims Exam, will be able to appear for the OSSC CGL Mains Exam which consists of 200 marks
- Certificate Verification: Candidates will be called for Document Verification to check and verify their identity.
OSSC CGL Specialist 2026 Syllabus For Prelims And Main Exam
The OSSC CGL Specialist Syllabus 2026 has been discussed here for both the Prelims and Mains Exam.
OSSC CGL Specialist Prelims Exam Pattern
The examination will be conducted in CBRE/OMR mode, with questions in MCQ format.
- Mode of Exam- CBRE/OMR
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks marks per wrong answer
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Arithmetic (10th Standard), Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Current Affairs and Computer | 150 | 150 | 150 Minutes |
OSSC CGL Mains Exam Pattern
The OSSC CGL examination will be conducted through CBRE/OMR mode.
- Mode of Exam- CBRE/OMR
- Negative marking: 0.5 marks per wrong answer
| Type of Questions | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Objective Type with MCQs | 100 | 200 | 150 Minutes |
OSSC CGL Specialist 2026 Preparation Tips
Here, some important tips that the candidate must follow in order to pass the OSSC CGLRE Specialist 2026 Examination.
- First, go through the OSSC CGL Specialist Prelims and Mains syllabus and divide your study time accordingly.
- Analyze the previous years’ question papers to understand the types of questions asked in the exam.
- Practice all the topics and revise them regularly.
- Take mock tests to check your preparation level.
- Review your mistakes after each test and solve the incorrect questions again.
- Stay updated with current affairs and important events.
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