OSSC CHSL Exam Date 2026 Out at ossc.gov.in, Check Exam Schedule Details

The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has released the OSSC CHSL Exam Date 2026 for Group-B and Group-C Specialist posts under various departments of the Government of Odisha. The recruitment will be conducted through the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent Examination for Specialist Posts/Services–2025.  Candidates must check the detailed selection process, exam pattern, and important dates.

OSSC CHSL Exam Date 2026 Out

The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has announced the Preliminary Examination Date for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level or Equivalent Recruitment Examination for Specialist Posts/Services – 2025. As per Advertisement No. 728/OSSC , the preliminary examination will be conducted on 24 September 2026. The exam will be held in Computer-Based Recruitment Examination (CBRE) mode. The detailed exam schedule, including the reporting time, examination timing and venue, will be notified separately by the Commission.

OSSC CHSL 2026 Notification Out

The Odisha Staff Selection Commission has released the Detailed OSSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 Notification for 124 Group-C Specialist posts under Advt. no. IIE-44/2025/5916/OSSC. Candidates can apply for the recruitment from 06 March 2026 to 08 April 2026 on the official website.

The Recruitment notification provides complete details, including eligibility criteria, educational qualification , important dates, selection process and more. We have provided the notification PDF in this article.

OSSC CHSL Notification 2026 – Download PDF Now

OSSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 For Group B & C Posts

The OSSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 is conducted by the Odisha Staff Selection Commission to fill Group-C specialist posts through the Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination. This recruitment is based on the 10+2 qualification and covers multiple departments under the Government of Odisha.

OSSC CHSL Vacancy 2026 Details

The OSSC CHSL Vacancy Details 2026 include posts such as Amin, Junior Fisheries Technical Assistant, and Junior Forensic Attendant under various Odisha government departments. A total of 124 Vacancies have been announced, including reserved seats for women candidates.

OSSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 Application Link

The OSSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 online application for Amin, Junior Fisheries Technical Assistant, and Junior Forensic Attendant posts started on 06 March 2026 at osssc.gov.in. Candidates were advised to read the official notification to check eligibility and application details. The registration process was conducted from 06 March 2026 to 08 April 2026. A direct link to apply online for OSSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 was also provided below.

OSSC CHSL Apply Online Link 2026 – Inactive

Eligibility Criteria For OSSC CHSL Recruitment 2026

The Eligibility Criteria for Amin, Junior Fisheries Technical Assistant, Junior Forensic Attendant posts require candidates to have passed 10+2 / Higher Secondary or an equivalent qualification from a recognized board, depending on the post applied for. Applicants must also fall within the prescribed age limit of 21 to 42 years, with relaxation applicable as per government rules.

Educational Qualification

• Amin under EIC (Water Resources):
  Candidate must have passed +2 Arts / Science / Commerce or an equivalent qualification recognised as equivalent to the +2 examination, along with a Computer Skill certificate.
• Junior Fisheries Technical Assistant:
  The candidate should have +2 Vocational (Fisheries) from CHSE / University and must know swimming. If Vocational (Fisheries) is not available, candidates with +2 Science qualification are also eligible.
• Junior Forensic Attendant:
  Candidate must have passed +2 Science from a recognized Board or Institution.

Age Limit (as on 01 January 2025)

• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age: 42 years

Age relaxation is applicable for SC, ST, SEBC, Women, Ex-Servicemen, and PwD candidates as per government norms.

OSSSC CHSL Application Fee 2026

Candidates who want to apply for the recruitment must pay the application fee. The Category wise application fee details are given below.

• General- Rs. 500
• SC/ST/PWD- Rs. 350
• PH- Rs. 250

Steps to apply for the OSSC CHSL Recruitment 2026

Candidates can follow the steps below to apply for the OSSSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 through the official website.

1. Visit the official website and go to the Recruitment section on the homepage.
2. Find the OSSSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 notification and click on the Apply Online link.
3. Complete the registration process using Email ID or Mobile Number.
4. Your will receive a User ID and Password
5. Use Credential to log in and fill out the application form with accurate personal, educational, and contact details.
6. Upload your scanned passport-size photograph and signature in the required format.
7. Pay the Application fee and Submit the form.
8. Download and print the submitted application form for future reference

Selection Process for Group-B & Group-C  Posts 2026

The OSSSC will conduct three stages to select eligible candidates for the posts of Amin, Junior Fisheries Technical Assistant, and Junior Forensic Assistant. Candidates can check the stages of the selection process below:

1. Preliminary Examination: 150 objective-type questions to be answered within 2 hours.
2. Mains Examination: 200 questions to be completed within 3 hours.
3. Document Verification: Verification of original documents of the shortlisted candidates.

OSSC CHSL Specialist Posts Exam 2026: Preparation Tips

Candidates can follow these practical tips to improve their preparation for the OSSC CHSL Specialist Posts Prelims Exam 2026:

• Understand the syllabus first: Check the official syllabus and identify the topics carrying more importance.
• Make a daily study plan: Divide your available time between General Awareness, Reasoning, Mathematics and other relevant subjects.
• Focus on Odisha GK: Revise Odisha history, geography, culture, government schemes and current affairs regularly.
• Practice previous-year questions: Solve previous OSSC papers to understand the question pattern and difficulty level.
• Take regular mock tests: Start with topic-wise tests and gradually move to full-length mocks.
• Improve speed and accuracy: Avoid spending too much time on a single question during practice.
• Revise current affairs: Cover important national, international and Odisha-related current affairs from the recent months.
• Maintain short notes: Make concise revision notes for formulas, facts, important dates and difficult topics.
• Analyse every mock test: Don’t just check your score; identify the questions you got wrong and revise those topics.
• Keep the last days for revision: Avoid starting completely new topics at the last moment and focus on strengthening already prepared areas.