OSSC CGL Specialist Recruitment Exam 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 199 Posts

OSSC is opening applications for 199 CGLRE Specialist posts including Laboratory Assistant, Food Safety Officer, Computer Programmer, Senior Economic Investigator and More with qualifications ranging from graduation to post-graduation depending on the post, last date 11 July 2026

• {'Sl. No.': '01', 'Name of the Post / Services': 'Food Safety Officer', 'Department': 'Office of Commissioner of Food Safety, Odisha, BBSR (Health & Family Welfare Department)', 'Total (Out of which Women)': '84 (W-17)'}
• {'Sl. No.': '02', 'Name of the Post / Services': 'Senior Economic Investigator', 'Department': 'Planning & Convergence Department, Odisha, BBSR', 'Total (Out of which Women)': '16 (W-2)'}
• {'Sl. No.': '03', 'Name of the Post / Services': 'Senior Cost Assistant', 'Department': 'Directorate of Export Promotion & Marketing, Odisha, BBSR (MSME Department)', 'Total (Out of which Women)': '01 (W-Nil)'}
• {'Sl. No.': '04', 'Name of the Post / Services': 'Inspector of Legal Metrology', 'Department': 'Directorate of Legal Metrology, Odisha, BBSR (Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department)', 'Total (Out of which Women)': '02 (W-01)'}
• {'Sl. No.': '05', 'Name of the Post / Services': 'Laboratory Assistant', 'Department': 'Directorate of Legal Metrology, Odisha, BBSR (Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department)', 'Total (Out of which Women)': '01 (W-Nil)'}
• {'Sl. No.': '06', 'Name of the Post / Services': 'Computer Programmer', 'Department': 'Information and Public Relations Department, Odisha, BBSR', 'Total (Out of which Women)': '01 (W-Nil)'}
• {'Sl. No.': '07', 'Name of the Post / Services': 'Graphic Designer', 'Department': 'Information and Public Relations Department, Odisha, BBSR', 'Total (Out of which Women)': '02 (W-01)'}
• {'Sl. No.': '08', 'Name of the Post / Services': 'Librarian in DIETs/BIETs', 'Department': 'Directorate of Technical Education & SCERT, Odisha, BBSR (School & Mass Education Department)', 'Total (Out of which Women)': '30 (W-10)'}
• {'Sl. No.': '09', 'Name of the Post / Services': 'Librarian', 'Department': 'Directorate of Technical Education & SCERT, Odisha, BBSR (School & Mass Education Department)', 'Total (Out of which Women)': '01 (W-Nil)'}
• {'Sl. No.': '10', 'Name of the Post / Services': 'Statistical Assistant', 'Department': 'Directorate of Technical Education & SCERT, Odisha, BBSR (School & Mass Education Department)', 'Total (Out of which Women)': '03 (W-01)'}
• {'Sl. No.': '11', 'Name of the Post / Services': 'Junior Laboratory Assistant', 'Department': 'State Food Testing Laboratory, Odisha, BBSR under Office of Commissioner of Food Safety, Odisha (Health & Family Welfare Department)', 'Total (Out of which Women)': '07 (W-02)'}
• {'Sl. No.': '12', 'Name of the Post / Services': 'Market Intelligence Inspector', 'Department': 'Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department, Odisha, BBSR', 'Total (Out of which Women)': '05 (W-02)'}
• {'Sl. No.': '13', 'Name of the Post / Services': 'Assistant Embankment Inspector', 'Department': 'EIC, Water Resources, Odisha, BBSR', 'Total (Out of which Women)': '23 (W-08)'}
• {'Sl. No.': '14', 'Name of the Post / Services': 'Laboratory Assistant', 'Department': 'EIC, Water Resources, Odisha, BBSR', 'Total (Out of which Women)': '20 (W-07)'}
• {'Sl. No.': '15', 'Name of the Post / Services': 'Junior Laboratory Assistant', 'Department': 'Directorate of Factories & Boilers, Odisha, BBSR (Labour & ESI Department)', 'Total (Out of which Women)': '01 (W-Nil)'}
• {'Sl. No.': '16', 'Name of the Post / Services': 'Scribe', 'Department': 'Information and Public Relations Department, Odisha, BBSR', 'Total (Out of which Women)': '02 (W-01)'}
• {'Sl. No.': 'Total', 'Name of the Post / Services': '199 (W-52)'}

• Mode of Examination Total Marks No. of Questions Duration Type Negative Marking
• CBRE/OMR mode 150 marks 150 questions 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes) Objective type with MCQs 0.25 mark per wrong answer
• CBRE/OMR mode 200 marks 100 questions 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes) Objective type with MCQs 0.5 mark per wrong answer
• The competitive examination shall comprise three stages. The Commission at its discretion will conduct the examination either through OMR or through CBRE (Computer Based Recruitment Examination) mode. A Normalisation Formula will be applied if the examination is conducted in multiple batches using different question paper sets.
• Stage I - Preliminary Examination (One Paper)
• Indicative Syllabus: Arithmetic (10th Standard)
• Data Interpretation (Chart
• Graph
• Table
• Data Sufficiency)
• Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
• General Mental Ability
• Current Events of National and International Importance
• Computer/Internet Awareness.
• Candidates numbering a minimum of 5 (five) times of the vacancies post-wise and category-wise shall be shortlisted for the Main Written Examination based on marks secured in the Preliminary Examination.
• Stage II(a) - Main Written Examination (Technical Paper)
• The Preliminary and Main Examination shall be conducted in both Odia and English except for Paper-I of the Main exam (language paper). The subject of the technical paper
• once chosen
• is final and cannot be changed later. Post-wise detailed syllabus for the Technical Paper is given in Annexure-D of the advertisement. Candidates applying for the post of Senior Economic Investigator must choose one subject from 13 subjects listed in the syllabus in the Online Application Form.
• Stage II(b) - Computer Skill Test
• All posts except Inspector of Legal Metrology (FS&CW Department)
• Laboratory Assistant (FS&CW Department)
• Junior Laboratory Assistant (Directorate of Factories & Boilers)
• and Junior Laboratory Assistant (State Food Testing Laboratory under Commissioner of Food Safety) are required to qualify the Computer Skill Test. Qualifying marks in Computer Skill Test will be 50% of the total marks. Syllabus in Annexure-C of the advertisement.
• Stage III - Certificate Verification
• Candidates numbering 1.5 times of the vacancies advertised (post-wise and category-wise) shall be shortlisted for Certificate Verification based on marks in the Technical Paper(s) of the Main Written Examination and having qualified in Computer Skill Test/Skill Test wherever applicable. Candidates who fail to appear for certificate/document verification will not be considered for final selection. Candidates will be required to produce original academic certificates
• mark sheets
• caste certificate
• special category certificate
• NOC (if Govt. servant)
• and other documents as per the admission letter along with self-attested photocopies.
• Merit list tie-break criteria (in order): (i) Marks in Preliminary Examination
• (ii) Date of birth (older candidate placed higher)
• (iii) Alphabetical order.

• Candidates shall apply online only through the OSSC official website www.ossc.gov.in. No physical/hard copy of the Online Application Form is to be sent to OSSC. Candidates applying for the first time must register as "NEW USER" and proceed to fill the Online Registration/Application Form. Registered users can log in with their User ID and Password. Detailed step-by-step procedure is available on the website. Candidates are advised to apply well before the closing date to avoid the last-hour rush.
• Pre-Requisites for Filling the Online Application Form:
• Valid e-Mail ID and Mobile Number (must remain active till publication of final result)
• Recent passport-size colour photograph scanned in jpg/jpeg format (20 KB to 100 KB)
• Full Specimen Signature & Left/Right Thumb Impression scanned in jpg/jpeg format (up to 20 KB)
• Scanned documents in PDF format (100 KB to 500 KB) including all degree/mark sheet certificates, caste/community certificate, PwBD certificate (UDID issued), ESM Discharge Certificate (if applicable), Sports Identity Card (if applicable), NOC (if Govt. servant), and Aadhaar Number
• Bank account details (Account Number, IFSC Code, Account Holder Name, Bank Branch Name) for refund of examination fee (applicable for General/OBC/EWS candidates)
• CGPA/credits conversion formula issued by university (if applicable)
• Documents Required at the Time of Certificate Verification:
• Downloaded copy of Admission Letter for Certificate Verification
• Downloaded copy of Bio-Data-cum-Attestation form duly filled and signed
• Copy of the Online Application Form legibly signed at the appropriate place
• HSC Certificate & Mark Sheet or equivalent (as proof of Date of Birth)
• +2/equivalent certificate & mark sheet
• Bachelor's Degree Certificate & Mark Sheets
• Post-Graduate/Master's/Doctorate Degree Certificate & Mark Sheets (as applicable)
• ICWAI(Inter)/ICMAI(Inter) Certificate & Mark Sheets (for Senior Cost Assistant)
• B.Lib/M.Lib/BLIS/MLIS Certificate & Mark Sheets (for Librarian posts)
• Three years professional experience certificate (for Inspector of Legal Metrology and Laboratory Assistant)
• Certificate and Marksheet of PG Diploma in Multimedia/Animation/Visual Effect (for Graphic Designer)
• Computer Certificate & Marksheet (as applicable)
• Caste certificate in prescribed format issued by competent authority (for SC/ST/SEBC - SEBC certificate must be within one year prior to the closing date of Online Application)
• Income & Asset Certificate for EWS candidates
• Permanent disability certificate issued by UDID (for PwBD candidates)
• Certificate of passing HSC with Odia as compulsory subject OR certificate of passing Odia of M.E. standard
• Discharge certificate, identity card and period of service document (for Ex-Servicemen along with Undertaking as per Annexure-E)
• Sports Identity Card issued by Director of Sports & Youth Service Department, Govt. of Odisha (for Sports Person candidates)
• NOC or Standing NOC (for Government Servant/PSU employees)
• ID Proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter Identity Card/Driving License etc. issued by Govt. Authority)
• Apply Online at: www.ossc.gov.in
• For queries: E-mail: [email protected] (mention complaint within 05 days of exam completion) | Visit: www.ossc.gov.in regularly for all updates, corrigendum and Admission Letters.

• Appointment shall be on a regular basis carrying the level of pay as mentioned in the vacancy table; all posts are State Cadre posts and candidates may be asked to serve anywhere in Odisha. Candidates must have the requisite qualification for the post on the last date of submission of the Online Application Form (11-07-2026). Special category candidates must also have the necessary supporting documents by this date. Only one Online Application is allowed per candidate for any recruitment examination. Multiple applications will lead to cancellation of candidature and forfeiture of fee. After final submission of the corrected/final Online Application, no change/correction/modification will be allowed under any circumstances - requests through post, fax, e-mail or in person shall be summarily rejected. Candidates must write their Name, Date of Birth, Father's name and Mother's name exactly as given in the Matriculation Certificate. Marks sharing: Marks obtained in Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Computer Skill Test are proposed to be shared with the candidate after final merit list is published. Candidates who score more than the last selection mark at any tier/stage but are not qualified for the subsequent stage must represent to the Commission within 05 days of declaration of that result through e-mail [email protected]. Government servants (State/Central) or those working under PSUs/Government Universities/Autonomous Bodies must obtain and upload a "No Objection Certificate" from their controlling authority with the Online Application Form. If a standing order of NOC exists, the same should be uploaded. Candidates who hide their Govt. servant/PSU status during certificate verification may not be considered for recommendation. Admission to the examination at all stages is provisional. Copies of supporting documents will be sought at the Certificate Verification stage; if any claim in the application is found unsubstantiated, candidature will be cancelled. No Admission Letter shall be sent by post; candidates must download it from www.ossc.gov.in. There shall be no provision for re-evaluation/re-checking of scores. No correspondence in this regard shall be entertained. Mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, spy cameras, and any other electronic/communication devices are not allowed inside the examination premises. The decision of the Commission in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications, mode and conduct of examinations, allotment of examination centres, manner of selection and preparation of merit list and post allocation, and debarment for malpractices will be final and binding. Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification.

Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC), Unit-II, Bhubaneswar-751009 ne OSSC CGL Specialist Recruitment Exam 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 199 Posts ke liye official notification jari kiya hai. Kul 199 (including 52 Women seats) posts ke liye applications mangi gayi hain. Last date 11-07-2026 hai.

Application Online mode mein ki ja sakti hai. Selection process ke liye official notification dekhein.