Overview
The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has released the exam schedule for the Combined Post Graduate Level Recruitment Examination 2026. Candidates registered for the recruitment can check the examination date, reporting instructions and subsequent updates through the schedule PDF available on the commission’s portal. The exam-date notice does not specify the total number of posts, and candidates should refer to the detailed recruitment advertisement for the vacancy breakup.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) |
| Post Name | Combined Post Graduate Level posts |
| Total Vacancies | Not specified in the exam-date notice |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | ossc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | 2026 — exact date and timing available in the schedule PDF |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should note that OSSC may release separate notices covering admission letters, examination centres or changes to the schedule. The date printed on the candidate’s admission letter will be final for the allotted paper and shift.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants must possess the relevant postgraduate degree or equivalent qualification required for the post concerned from a recognised university or institution.
- The exact subject or discipline requirement may differ for each post included in the Combined Post Graduate Level examination.
- Candidates should have acquired the prescribed qualification by the cut-off date mentioned in the detailed advertisement.
- Knowledge of the Odia language may be required in accordance with OSSC recruitment rules.
- Applicants awaiting their final qualifying result should verify whether they are eligible before submitting an application.
Age Limit
- The post-wise minimum and maximum age limits will be governed by the detailed OSSC recruitment notification.
- Age will be calculated with reference to the cut-off date specified by the commission.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit is generally available to SC, ST, SEBC, women, persons with disabilities and ex-servicemen, subject to Odisha government rules.
- Candidates must produce valid certificates to claim age relaxation during document verification.
Fees
- The exam-schedule notice does not announce a separate application or examination fee.
- Candidates should check the detailed advertisement for any category-wise fee requirement.
- If a fee is prescribed, it must be paid through the online payment facility before the deadline.
- Bank charges or payment-processing charges, where applicable, may have to be paid separately.
Selection Process
The recruitment process is expected to include the following stages, subject to the post-specific advertisement:
- Preliminary Examination: An objective-type screening test may be conducted when the number of eligible applicants is high.
- Main Written Examination: Shortlisted candidates will appear for the subject-specific or post-level written examination under the notified schedule.
- Certificate Verification: Candidates qualifying in the written stages will be called for verification of educational, identity, category and other eligibility documents before final selection.
OSSC may also prescribe a skill test or another qualifying assessment for specific posts. Final merit will be prepared under the marking and shortlisting rules stated in the recruitment advertisement.
How to Apply
- Visit the OSSC official website at ossc.gov.in using a desktop or mobile browser.
- Open the Apply Online or recruitment section and locate the Combined Post Graduate Level advertisement for the relevant cycle.
- Read the detailed notification carefully, particularly the post-wise qualification, age limit, reservation provisions and document requirements.
- Complete new-user registration with an active mobile number and email address. Candidates already registered should sign in using their credentials.
- Fill in personal, educational, category and communication details exactly as recorded in the supporting documents.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed size and file format.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable, and submit the form before the closing date.
- Download and retain the final application form and registration number. Already-registered candidates should separately download the exam schedule and admission letter when available.
Applicants should not wait until the last day to complete registration, as payment or server-related issues may prevent timely submission.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Has the OSSC CGL Exam Date 2026 been released?
Yes. OSSC has issued the Combined Post Graduate Level examination schedule for 2026. Candidates should open the official schedule PDF for the exact paper-wise date and timing.
2. Where can candidates download the OSSC exam schedule PDF?
The schedule can be downloaded from the What’s New, notices or recruitment section of the OSSC website at ossc.gov.in.
3. When will the OSSC CGL admit card be available?
The admission-letter date has not been confirmed in the available notice. OSSC will publish a separate update, and candidates should regularly check their login dashboard and the official website.
