The Odisha Staff Selection Commission has issued the detailed advertisement for the OSSC CGL Recruitment 2026 for Group-B and Group-C Specialist posts under different departments and Heads of Department of the Government of Odisha.
As per the official notification, the recruitment will be conducted through the Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination for Group-B and Group-C Specialist Posts/Services 2026, also referred to as OSSC CGLRE Specialist 2026. A total of 199 vacancies have been notified.
The online registration for OSSC CGL Recruitment will begin on June 9, 2026, through the official OSSC website. Candidates can submit the online application form until July 11, 2026, while the last date for registration is July 8, 2026.
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OSSC CGL Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Name | OSSC CGL Recruitment 2026 |
| Exam Name | Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination for Group-B and Group-C Specialist Posts/Services 2026 |
| Commission | Odisha Staff Selection Commission |
| Total Vacancies | 199 |
| Posts | Group-B and Group-C Specialist Posts |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Official Website | www.ossc.gov.in |
| Online Registration Starts | June 9, 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration | July 8, 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Submission | July 11, 2026 |
| Application Editing Window | June 9 to July 14, 2026 |
OSSC CGL Vacancy 2026: Post-Wise Details
The OSSC CGLRE Specialist recruitment covers several technical, statistical, legal, economic, laboratory, library, food safety, marketing and information-related posts. The highest number of vacancies has been notified for Food Safety Officer, with 84 posts.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Group |
|---|---|---|
| Food Safety Officer | 84 | Group-B |
| Senior Economic Investigator | 16 | Group-B |
| Senior Cost Assistant | 04 | Group-B |
| Inspector of Legal Metrology | 02 | Group-B |
| Laboratory Assistant | 01 | Group-B |
| Computer Programmer | 01 | Group-B |
| Graphic Designer | 02 | Group-B |
| Librarian in DTE&T | 36 | Group-B |
| Librarian | 01 | Group-B |
| Statistical Assistant | 03 | Group-B |
| Junior Laboratory Assistant | 07 | Group-C |
| Market Intelligence Inspector | 05 | Group-C |
| Assistant Embankment Inspector | 33 | Group-C |
| Laboratory Assistant under EIC, Water Resources | 01 | Group-C |
| Junior Laboratory Assistant | 01 | Group-C |
| Scribe | 02 | Group-C |
| Total | 199 | — |
Candidates should note that eligibility, educational qualification and technical requirements vary by post. The Commission has clearly stated that a candidate may apply for only one post carrying the same pay level, but may give options for multiple posts/service choices if eligible.
OSSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2026
For OSSC CGL Recruitment 2026, candidates must be Indian citizens and must satisfy the language, age and educational qualification conditions prescribed in the official advertisement.
The minimum age is 21 years, while the maximum age is 42 years as on January 1, 2026. Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable for reserved category candidates, women, PwD, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories as per government rules.
Applicants must also have knowledge of Odia language. They should have passed Odia as a language subject in school or should meet any other equivalent Odia language condition mentioned in the notification.
Educational qualifications differ from post to post. For example, Food Safety Officer requires a relevant degree in food technology, dairy technology, biotechnology, agriculture science, veterinary science, chemistry, medicine or allied disciplines. Other posts require qualifications in economics, commerce, science, engineering, library science, statistics, humanities, computer applications or relevant technical fields, depending on the post.
OSSC CGL Selection Process 2026
The OSSC CGL selection process will be conducted in multiple stages. The Preliminary Examination will be common in nature and will be used for shortlisting candidates for the Main Written Examination.
The Preliminary Examination will be conducted in CBRE/OMR mode. It will have 150 questions for 150 marks, with a duration of 150 minutes. There will be negative marking of 0.25 mark for each wrong answer.
The Main Written Examination will be a technical paper. It will carry 200 marks with 100 questions, and candidates will get 150 minutes to complete the paper. The negative marking in the main paper will be 0.5 mark for each wrong answer.
For some posts, a Computer Skill Test will also be conducted. This test will be qualifying in nature, and candidates will be required to secure the minimum qualifying marks prescribed by the Commission. The final stage will be Certificate Verification, where candidates will have to produce original documents supporting their age, category, educational qualification, reservation claim and other eligibility details.
How To Apply For OSSC CGL Recruitment 2026
Candidates can apply for OSSC CGL Recruitment 2026 only through the online mode. No physical copy or hard copy of the application form is required to be sent to the Commission.
Steps to apply:
- Visit the official OSSC website at www.ossc.gov.in.
- Open the recruitment section and select the OSSC CGLRE Specialist 2026 advertisement.
- Click on the online application link.
- New users must complete registration before filling the form.
- Registered users can log in with their credentials and complete the application form.
- Select the post carefully as per eligibility.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable examination fee, if required.
- Review all details before final submission.
- Download and save the submitted application form for future use.
Important Instructions For Candidates
Candidates must keep a valid mobile number and email ID active until the completion of the recruitment process. OSSC will use these details for important communication related to the examination and recruitment stages.
Applicants should fill the online form carefully. After the final submission, any wrong information may lead to rejection of candidature. The Commission has also stated that candidates must not submit more than one online application for the same recruitment examination.
