Overview
The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) is expected to conduct the Combined Recruitment Examination (CRE) in 2026 for candidates who completed the prescribed online application process. The examination update covers the schedule, admit card, reporting time and candidate instructions; however, the total number of posts has not been restated in the available exam-date information and should be confirmed from the detailed recruitment advertisement.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) |
| Post Name | Various posts through Combined Recruitment Examination (CRE) |
| Total Vacancies | Not specified in the exam-date update |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | ossc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | 2026 — exact date TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should note that the precise examination date, shift, reporting time and venue will be printed on the OSSC CRE admit card. No candidate should rely on an unofficial schedule while making travel arrangements.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants must possess the post-wise educational qualification prescribed in the original OSSC CRE recruitment advertisement.
- For clerical, typing or similar posts, the minimum requirement may begin at Class 12 or an equivalent examination, while some posts may require a bachelor’s degree or a technical qualification.
- Candidates applying for stenography, typing, data-entry or technical posts must also satisfy the relevant skill, speed or certificate requirements.
- The required qualification must normally have been obtained by the eligibility cut-off date stated in the detailed notification.
Age Limit
- The minimum and maximum age limits will be determined by the specific post and recruitment advertisement.
- Age will be calculated as on the cut-off date notified by OSSC.
- Relaxation for SC, ST, SEBC, women, persons with disabilities, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories will apply under Odisha government rules.
- Candidates must keep a valid date-of-birth document and category certificate ready for verification.
Fees
- The examination fee, if applicable, must be paid only through the payment facility available on the OSSC portal.
- Category-wise fee exemptions will be governed by the detailed recruitment notification.
- Applicants should retain the payment receipt or transaction reference until the recruitment process is completed.
- Candidates should not make payments through third-party links, agents or unofficial websites.
Selection Process
The stages may differ depending on the post included under CRE. The selection process is generally expected to include:
- Written Examination: Candidates will appear for a preliminary, main or single-stage computer-based/written examination, as prescribed for the relevant post.
- Skill or Qualifying Test: A typing test, stenography test, computer skill test, physical test or other post-specific assessment may be conducted where required.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called to produce original educational, age, category and other eligibility documents before final selection.
Candidates must qualify at every applicable stage. The final merit list will be prepared under the method and weightage stated in the official recruitment advertisement.
How to Apply
Candidates may use the following process when the application or relevant candidate-service window is active:
- Visit the OSSC website at ossc.gov.in and open the “Apply Online” or candidate login section.
- Select the relevant Combined Recruitment Examination advertisement and read the full instructions before starting registration.
- Complete new-user registration using an active mobile number and email address. Candidates already registered should use their existing credentials.
- Enter personal, educational, communication and category details carefully. The information must match the supporting certificates.
- Upload the photograph, signature and required documents in the specified format and file size.
- Pay the examination fee, if applicable, through the authorised online payment option.
- Review the form before final submission. Download and save the submitted application and registration number.
- When admit cards are released, log in to the candidate dashboard and download the hall ticket. Verify the name, photograph, roll number, exam date, shift and centre.
- Carry a printed admit card and an accepted original photo identity document to the examination venue. Candidates should report by the time stated on the hall ticket and follow restrictions concerning mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators and study material.
Applicants who have already submitted their forms do not need to apply again merely because an examination schedule has been issued.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When will the OSSC CRE Exam 2026 be held?
The examination is scheduled for 2026, but the exact date and shift have not yet been specified in the available update.
2. How can candidates download the OSSC CRE admit card?
Candidates will be able to download it from the OSSC candidate login using their registered credentials once the admit-card link is activated.
3. What should candidates carry to the examination centre?
They should carry a printed admit card, an original valid photo ID and any additional item specifically mentioned in the examination instructions.
