OSSC CGL 2026 Mains OSSC CGL 2026 Mains Mock Test Series

• Candidates must carry a printed copy of the Admit Card and original Photo ID proof.
• Electronic gadgets, including mobile phones and smartwatches, are strictly prohibited inside the hall.
• Entry to the examination center closes strictly 30 minutes before the scheduled start time.
• Candidates must use only the provided black or blue ballpoint pen for OMR shading.
• Biometric attendance is mandatory for all candidates appearing in the Mains stage.

The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) conducts the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examination for Group B and C state cadre posts. Candidates must monitor the official portal at ossc.gov.in for the 2026 Mains notification. The examination process strictly adheres to the Odisha Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Rules. All communication regarding the Mains stage, including syllabus updates and schedule changes, is published exclusively via the official website’s 'What's New' section. No external coaching portal updates are considered official for exam conduct.

1. Visit the official OSSC website: ossc.gov.in.
2. Navigate to the 'Candidate Corner' or 'What's New' tab.
3. Locate the link labeled 'Advertisement for Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination 2026'.
4. Click the PDF icon to download the document.
5. Verify the document authenticity using the digital signature certificate provided within the PDF.

The application fee is non-refundable and payable online through the OSSC payment gateway.

• General/SEBC: Exempted (as per recent Govt of Odisha directives).
• SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Exempted.

Candidates must be between 21 and 38 years of age as of the 1st of January of the recruitment year.

• SC/ST/SEBC/Women: 5 years
• PwBD: 10 years
• Ex-Servicemen: As per government rules

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university. For specific technical posts like Auditor, a degree in Commerce or Economics may be required. Proficiency in Odia language (must have passed ME standard) is mandatory for all posts.

1. Preliminary Examination (Qualifying)
2. Main Written Examination (Objective)
3. Computer Skill Test (Qualifying)
4. Document Verification

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per incorrect answer.

Gross monthly salary includes Basic Pay as per the 7th Pay Commission, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Medical Allowance. Pay Level 9 starts with a basic pay of Rs. 35,400 per month.

Admit cards are available on the ossc.gov.in dashboard. Candidates must carry a printed hall ticket and a valid photo ID (Aadhar Card, PAN Card, or Voter ID) to the exam center.

The provisional answer key is released within 7 days of the exam. Candidates can submit objections via the online portal by paying a fee of Rs. 100 per question.

Results are calculated based on the number of correct responses minus the negative marking penalty. Normalization is applied if the exam is conducted in multiple shifts to ensure parity across candidate groups.

• Prioritize Odisha-specific GK (History, Geography, and Current Affairs).
• Focus on high-weightage topics: Arithmetic (Ratio, Percentage, Profit/Loss) and Logical Reasoning.
• Practice previous year papers to understand the OSSC question setter's pattern.
• Use the 'Elimination Method' for General Awareness to improve accuracy under negative marking.

The following data represents the official cut-off marks for the Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examination. Please note that as of the current date, the OSSC CGL 2026 examination cycle has not been conducted; therefore, no historical cut-off data exists for this specific year.

OSSC CGL Examination Status

The OSSC CGL 2026 recruitment cycle is currently in the pre-notification or planning phase. Official cut-off marks are only generated and published by the Odisha Staff Selection Commission (ossc.gov.in) following the successful completion of the respective examination stages and the subsequent declaration of results.

Source: Official Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) Recruitment Portal (ossc.gov.in).