OSSC Combined Graduate Level Recruitment 2025 launches by the Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) for 1576 Group B and Group C posts across various Odisha government departments. This CGLRE-2025 drive, advertised on December 12, 2025 (Advt. No. 5751/OSSC), targets graduates seeking stable careers in roles like Assistant CT & GST Officer (54 vacancies), Block Social Security Officer (146 vacancies), Junior Assistant (multiple HODs, over 1000 posts), Inspectors, Auditors, and Gram Panchayat Development Officer. Total women reservations stand at 504 posts, with category-wise breakdowns for UR, SEBC, SC, ST, and special quotas for PwD, Ex-Servicemen, and Sports Persons.
Applications open from December 19, 2025, to January 21, 2026, via www.ossc.gov.in only—no offline mode. Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree (PGDCA extra for some Auditor posts), age 21-42 years (relaxations apply), Odia proficiency, and computer skills. Exam fee: Rs. 500 (refundable post-Prelims appearance for non-SC/ST/PwD), payable online with bank details for refund. Selection spans Prelims (150 marks), Mains (200 marks: Language, GS; Math/Computer Skill Test for specifics), and Certificate Verification. Normalization applies for multi-batch exams, conducted in OMR/CBRE mode, bilingual except Language paper.
Key posts include Pay Level-9 (Group B) for officers/inspectors and Level-4 (Group C) for assistants/clerks under ORSP 2017. PwD categories cover vision, hearing, locomotor disabilities with scribe options. Merit-cum-preference determines allotment; ensure eligibility before applying. Stay updated on the site for syllabus (Annexure-C), admit cards, and dates. This recruitment fills critical departmental vacancies in finance, health, prisons, water resources, and more, offering regular appointments with career growth. Graduates in Odisha should apply promptly to avoid last-minute rush.
OSSC Combined Graduate Level Recruitment 2025 Education and Qualification
Educational Qualifications for OSSC Combined Graduate Level Recruitment 2025
- Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- Basic computer knowledge is required, including proficiency in computer use, internet, e-mail, word processing, data analysis, and presentation.
- For specific posts like Common Cadre Auditor (CCA), Auditor under State Transport Authority, and Auditor under Directorate of Industries, candidates need an additional PGDCA (Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications) from a recognized institute.
- All candidates must demonstrate Odia language proficiency through one of the following OSSC Combined Graduate Level Recruitment 2025:
- Passed Middle School Examination with Odia as a language subject, or
- Passed HSC Examination or equivalent with Odia as the medium of instruction in non-language subjects, or
- Passed Odia as a language subject in Class VII or above from a recognized school/institution, or
- Passed a test in Odia at Middle English School standard conducted by the School and Mass Education Department, Government of Odisha.
Positions Available in OSSC Combined Graduate Level Recruitment 2025
Group B Positions for OSSC Combined Graduate Level Recruitment 2025
These posts carry Pay Level-9 under ORSP 2017 and include officer/inspector roles across departments.
- Assistant CT & GST Officer: 54 vacancies (W-13) under Commissioner of CT & GST, Odisha.
- Sub-divisional Financial Service & Savings Officer: 5 vacancies (W-1) under Finance Department.
- Inspector of Supplies: 41 vacancies (W-14) under Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Dept.
- Inspector of Co-operative Societies: 52 vacancies (W-17) under Registrar of Co-operative Societies.
- Gram Panchayat Development Officer (GPDO): 58 vacancies (W-20) under Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Dept.
- Junior Correctional Officer (JCO): 7 vacancies (W-1) under Directorate of Prisons.
- Estate Supervisor: 1 vacancy under Director of Estates.
- Block Social Security Officer (BSSO): 146 vacancies (W-48) under SSEPD Dept.
- Auditor of Co-operative Societies: 57 vacancies (W-19) under Directorate of Co-operative Audit.
- Common Cadre Auditor (CCA): 69 vacancies (W-21) under Finance Dept.
- Local Fund Auditor (LFA): 75 vacancies (W-25) under Directorate of Local Fund Audit.
- Various Auditor posts: 10 (Board of Revenue), 1 (State Transport), 1 (Prisons), 3 (Health Services), 2 (Industries).
Group C Positions for OSSC Combined Graduate Level Recruitment 2025
These carry Pay Level-4 and focus on assistant/clerk roles in multiple Heads of Departments (HODs).
- Junior Assistant (HOD): Over 1000 vacancies across 30+ HODs like Engineer-in-Chief Civil (11, W-4), Rural Works (14, W-5), Health Services (28, W-9), Water Resources (374, W-123), CT & GST (32, W-11).
- Junior Clerk (State cadre-Field Office): Under Engineer-in-Chief Rural Works.
- Junior Assistant (District Offices): Under Water Resources Dept.
- Junior Assistant (Field Offices): 49 vacancies (W-15) under Directorate of Fisheries.
Total vacancies in OSSC Combined Graduate Level Recruitment 2025: 1576 (W-504 reserved for women), with reservations for SC, ST, SEBC, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, Sports Persons.
Selection Process for OSSC Combined Graduate Level Recruitment 2025
Selection Stages
The OSSC Combined Graduate Level Recruitment 2025 follows a three-stage process: Preliminary Examination, Main Written Examination, and Certificate Verification.
- Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (150 marks): Objective-type screening via OMR or CBRE mode. Top 5 times vacancies (category-wise) qualify for Mains; syllabus in Annexure-C. Negative marking applies.
- Stage 2: Main Written Examination (200 marks): Two papers—Paper-I (Odia/English Language), Paper-II (General Studies). Auditors face additional Mathematics test; specific posts require Computer Skill Test (qualifying at 50%). Bilingual except Language paper.
Final Steps
Candidates 1.5 times vacancies (post/category-wise) from Mains advance to verification. Normalization used for multi-batch exams; merit-cum-preference determines post allotment.
Application fee for OSSC Combined Graduate Level Recruitment 2025
Application Fee Details
Candidates other than SC, ST, and PwD categories pay Rs. 500 as examination fee.
- Exempt categories: SC, ST, PwD—no fee required.
- Payment mode: Online via Odisha Treasury portal, linked to the application form.
- Refund policy: Full refund to candidates who appear in the first stage (Prelims). Provide active bank details (Account Number, IFSC, holder name, branch) during application for processing.
- Note: Incomplete applications without fee (where applicable) face rejection. Fee follows Odisha Recruitment Examination Fees Rules, 2025.
OSSC Combined Graduate Level Recruitment 2025 Apply process
Online applications open December 19, 2025, and close January 21, 2026 (submission); editing allowed until January 24, 2026.
Steps to Apply
- Visit www.ossc.gov.in and access the CGLRE-2025 application portal.
- Complete online registration with valid e-mail ID and mobile number (keep active for updates).
- Fill the online application form with personal, educational, and category details; upload required documents.
- Pay Rs. 500 fee (non-SC/ST/PwD) via Odisha Treasury portal; enter bank details for refund.
- Submit form electronically—no physical/hard copy needed.
Key Instructions
Select post preferences carefully based on eligibility; merit-cum-preference determines allotment. Monitor site for admit cards and updates; apply early to avoid rush.
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