OSSC CTSRE Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 646 Junior Engineer, Tracer and More Posts

OSSC is recruiting 646 posts under CTSRE-2025 for Group-B technical services with Diploma/Degree qualification, last date 29 June 2026.

• {'Sl. No.': '1', 'Name of Post/Services': 'Junior Engineer (Civil)', 'Department/Office': 'Engineer-in-Civil, Water Resources', 'Group': 'Group-B', 'Total': '24'}
• {'Sl. No.': '2', 'Name of Post/Services': 'Junior Engineer (Civil)', 'Department/Office': 'Director, Panchayati Raj, Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Department', 'Group': 'Group-B', 'Total': '450'}
• {'Sl. No.': '3', 'Name of Post/Services': 'Junior Engineer (Civil)', 'Department/Office': 'Director, Municipal Administration', 'Group': 'Group-B', 'Total': '132'}
• {'Sl. No.': '4', 'Name of Post/Services': 'Architectural Assistant', 'Department/Office': 'Chief Architect, Odisha, Bhubaneswar', 'Group': 'Group-B', 'Total': '23'}
• {'Sl. No.': '5', 'Name of Post/Services': 'Cameraman', 'Department/Office': 'Information & Public Relations Department', 'Group': 'Group-B', 'Total': '02'}
• {'Sl. No.': '6', 'Name of Post/Services': 'Photographer', 'Department/Office': 'Information & Public Relations Department', 'Group': 'Group-B', 'Total': '01'}
• {'Sl. No.': '7', 'Name of Post/Services': 'Sound Recordist', 'Department/Office': 'Information & Public Relations Department', 'Group': 'Group-B', 'Total': '01'}
• {'Sl. No.': '8', 'Name of Post/Services': 'Mechanic', 'Department/Office': 'Information & Public Relations Department', 'Group': 'Group-B', 'Total': '01'}
• {'Sl. No.': '9', 'Name of Post/Services': 'Video Film Editor', 'Department/Office': 'Information & Public Relations Department', 'Group': 'Group-B', 'Total': '02'}
• {'Sl. No.': '10', 'Name of Post/Services': 'Junior Draughtsman (Civil)', 'Department/Office': 'Engineer-in-Chief-I, Rural Works, Odisha, Bhubaneswar', 'Group': 'Group-C', 'Total': '07'}
• {'Sl. No.': '11', 'Name of Post/Services': 'Tracer (State Cadre Field)', 'Department/Office': 'Engineer-in-Chief-I, Rural Works, Odisha, Bhubaneswar', 'Group': 'Group-C', 'Total': '03'}
• {'Sl. No.': 'Total', 'Name of Post/Services': '646*'}

• Sl. Subjects Total Marks Duration Mode
• 1 One Paper: Arithmetic (10th standard), Data Interpretation (Chart, Graph, Table, Data Sufficiency – 10th standard), Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability, General Mental Ability, Current Events of National and International Importance, Computer/Internet Awareness 150 Marks 150 minutes MCQ (OMR / CBRE mode)
• Sl. Paper Total Marks Duration Remarks
• 1 Technical Paper (syllabus as per Annexure-D of notification; Technical Paper for Junior Draughtsman (Civil) and Tracer will be the same) 200 Marks 2 hours (120 minutes) Different papers for different posts. Candidates numbering 1.5 times the advertised vacancies (post-wise and category-wise) shall be shortlisted for Certificate Verification. Negative marking: 1/4 of total mark (4 options) or 1/3 of total mark (3 options)
• Selection shall be based on three stages: (i) Preliminary Examination
• (ii) Main Written Examination (Technical Paper)
• and (iii) Certificate Verification. Allotment to a post/service shall be made on the basis of merit-cum-preference. Candidates must appear in all stages; absence at any stage will lead to rejection of candidature. Question papers shall be in both Odia and English versions; candidates must choose their medium while filling the online application form (option once given cannot be changed).
• Stage 1 - Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
• Negative marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. A minimum of 5 times the number of vacancies (post-wise and category-wise) shall be shortlisted for Main Written Examination. If vacancies in any post/category are less than 10
• then candidates numbering 10 times the vacancies shall be shortlisted.
• Stage 2 - Main Written Examination (Technical Paper)
• Stage 3 - Certificate Verification
• Candidates shortlisted after Main Written Examination shall attend Certificate Verification. Candidates must produce original academic certificates
• marksheets
• caste certificate
• special category certificates
• NOC (if Govt. servant)
• and other documents as required. Absence at Certificate Verification will result in cancellation of candidature. No request for change of date will be entertained.

• Candidates shall apply online only through the official website www.ossc.gov.in; no other mode of application will be accepted. No physical copy/hard copy of the online application form needs to be submitted. Candidates are advised to apply well before the closing date. Important instructions on filling the Online Application Form and "How to Apply" are enclosed as Annexure-A to the official notification.
• Documents Required at the time of Examination / Certificate Verification:
• Admission Letter (downloaded from www.ossc.gov.in) along with valid photo identity proof in original and photocopy
• Original academic certificates and marksheets (relevant Diploma/Degree/Certificate onwards)
• Caste Certificate in the prescribed Govt. of Odisha format (for SEBC/SC/ST candidates)
• Disability Certificate / UDID Card issued by competent Medical Authority (for PwD candidates) — scanned copy of original to be uploaded at application stage
• Sports ID Card issued by Director of Sports & Youth Service Department, Govt. of Odisha (for Sports Person candidates)
• Discharge Certificate (for Ex-Servicemen candidates)
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from competent controlling authority (for Government servants / PSU employees)
• Any other documents as intimated in the Admission Letter for Certificate Verification (details in Annexure-B of notification)
• Apply Online at: https://www.ossc.gov.in
• For queries: Email [email protected] (complaints on examination conduct to be sent within 05 days of examination completion).

• The recruitment shall be guided by "Combined Technical Services Recruitment Examination Rules-2022" as amended from time to time. Candidates must possess a valid email ID and mobile number while applying and keep them active till completion of the recruitment process to receive important messages from the Commission. The appointment will be only against one of the posts carrying the corresponding pay as indicated in the vacancy table; candidates applying for more than one post/service must give option/preference for the post/service in case they qualify. The Commission will adopt a "Normalisation Formula" published vide Notice No.2444/OSSC dated 02.09.2021 for processing results if any examination is conducted through CBRE/OMR mode in multiple batches using different sets of question papers. No Admission Letter for recruitment at any stage shall be sent by post; candidates must download from www.ossc.gov.in regularly for updates. Candidates are advised to submit the Online Application Form well in advance without waiting for the closing date to avoid last-hour rush. All posts are State Cadre posts; the candidate on selection may be asked to serve anywhere in Odisha. OBC (Creamy Layer) candidates are not entitled to SEBC reservation; they must apply under UR category. PwD candidates must ensure they possess a permanent disability certificate issued online and upload the scanned copy of the original (not photocopy) of the Disability Certificate/UDID Card. There shall be no provision for re-evaluation/re-checking of scores; no correspondence in this regard shall be entertained. Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, spy cameras, smartwatches and any other electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall. In case of tie in scores, merit will be decided by: (i) Marks in Preliminary Examination, (ii) Date of Birth with older candidate placed higher, and (iii) Alphabetical order of names. The Commission's decision in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance/rejection of applications, mode of selection, conduct of examination, allotment of examination centres and preparation of merit list shall be final and binding. Any complaint on the conduct of the examination must be sent to [email protected] within 05 (five) days of completion of examination. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.

Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC), Unit-II, Bhubaneswar ne OSSC CTSRE Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 646 Junior Engineer, Tracer and More Posts ke liye official notification jari kiya hai. Kul 646 posts ke liye applications mangi gayi hain. Last date 29-06-2026 hai.

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