Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination for Group-B & Group-C Specialist Posts/Services 2025 (CGLRE Specialist-2025)
| Total Vacancies | 199 | ||||||||||
| Pay Scale | Group-B (Pay Matrix Level-9, Cell-1 of ORSP 2017) and Group-C (Pay Matrix Level-4 to Level-8, Cell-1 of ORSP 2017) | ||||||||||
| Age Limit | Age as on 01.01.2025. Candidates not enjoying any relaxation of upper age limit must not have been born earlier than 2nd January 1983 and not later than 1st January 2004.
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Job Description
The latest Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) Recruitment 2026 has been announced for CGLRE Specialist-2025 posts! Published at www.ossc.gov.in, this new recruitment drive offers 199 openings for eligible candidates. Applicants within the 21–42 years age group and possessing the required post-wise educational qualifications can apply online from 09 June 2026 to 11 July 2026. Find all details about the OSSC CGLRE Specialist-2025 new vacancy 2026, including eligibility, online form, and notification PDF here.
Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC), Unit-II, Bhubaneswar-751009 has officially released Advertisement No. IIE-46/2025/5919/OSSC dated 30.12.2025 for the Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination for Group-B and Group-C Specialist Posts and Services 2025 (CGLRE Specialist-2025) under different Departments/HODs of Govt. of Odisha (Post Code: CGLS/345). The notification includes complete details on post-wise vacancies, category-wise reservation, special category reservation, eligibility criteria, age limits, examination fee, plan and pattern of examination, syllabus, and application instructions. The recruitment shall be guided by the "Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination for Group-B and Group-C Specialist Posts and Services Rules-2022" as amended from time to time. Candidates are strongly advised to read the full notification before applying. The notification is available on the official OSSC website.
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.
Age Limit (Detail)
Age as on 01.01.2025. Candidates not enjoying any relaxation of upper age limit must not have been born earlier than 2nd January 1983 and not later than 1st January 2004.
| Category | Age Limit / Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General (UR) / EWS / All Categories (Minimum) | 21 years (minimum) to 42 years (maximum) as on 01.01.2025 |
| SEBC / SC / ST / Women (all categories) | 5 years relaxation in upper age limit |
| PwD Category | 10 years relaxation (PwD candidates in ST and SC category get cumulative 10 years over and above the normal relaxation specified for their category) |
| Ex-Servicemen | Total period of service rendered in defence service (relaxation in upper age limit as per Government guidelines) |
Selection Process
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)
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.
Exam Pattern
Stage I - Preliminary Examination (One Paper)
| 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 |
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.
Stage II(a) - Main Written Examination (Technical Paper)
| Mode of Examination | Total Marks | No. of Questions | Duration | Type | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBRE/OMR mode | 200 marks | 100 questions | 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes) | Objective type with MCQs | 0.5 mark per wrong answer |
Application Fee
Examination fee is payable through online mode only via the Odisha Treasury portal linked with the online application form. The examination fee paid shall be refunded to candidates who actually appear in the first stage of the recruitment examination. Applications without payment of examination fees (except SC/ST/PwD candidates) will be taken as incomplete and shall be liable for rejection. Candidates must clearly mention their valid/active bank account details (Account Number, IFSC Code, Account Holder Name, Bank Branch Name) in the Online Application Form for receiving the refundable examination fee.
| Category | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS / All others (except SC, ST, PwD) | Rs. 500/- (Non-Refundable initially; refunded to candidates who appear in Preliminary Examination) |
| SC / ST / PwD | NIL |
Vacancy Details
A total of 199 training seats have been announced across 16 posts under various Departments/Heads of Department of Govt. of Odisha. The number of vacancies is provisional and subject to change without prior notice at the discretion of the Commission, Requisitioning Authorities or the Government. Candidates belonging to the Transgender community are also eligible to apply. Candidates can give options/preferences for posts/services for which they are eligible in all respects in the Online Application Form - the option submitted is final.
| Sl. No. | Name of the Post / Services | Department | Total (Out of which Women) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Food Safety Officer | Office of Commissioner of Food Safety, Odisha, BBSR (Health & Family Welfare Department) | 84 (W-17) |
| 02 | Senior Economic Investigator | Planning & Convergence Department, Odisha, BBSR | 16 (W-2) |
| 03 | Senior Cost Assistant | Directorate of Export Promotion & Marketing, Odisha, BBSR (MSME Department) | 01 (W-Nil) |
| 04 | Inspector of Legal Metrology | Directorate of Legal Metrology, Odisha, BBSR (Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department) | 02 (W-01) |
| 05 | Laboratory Assistant | Directorate of Legal Metrology, Odisha, BBSR (Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department) | 01 (W-Nil) |
| 06 | Computer Programmer | Information and Public Relations Department, Odisha, BBSR | 01 (W-Nil) |
| 07 | Graphic Designer | Information and Public Relations Department, Odisha, BBSR | 02 (W-01) |
| 08 | Librarian in DIETs/BIETs | Directorate of Technical Education & SCERT, Odisha, BBSR (School & Mass Education Department) | 30 (W-10) |
| 09 | Librarian | Directorate of Technical Education & SCERT, Odisha, BBSR (School & Mass Education Department) | 01 (W-Nil) |
| 10 | Statistical Assistant | Directorate of Technical Education & SCERT, Odisha, BBSR (School & Mass Education Department) | 03 (W-01) |
| 11 | Junior Laboratory Assistant | State Food Testing Laboratory, Odisha, BBSR under Office of Commissioner of Food Safety, Odisha (Health & Family Welfare Department) | 07 (W-02) |
| 12 | Market Intelligence Inspector | Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department, Odisha, BBSR | 05 (W-02) |
| 13 | Assistant Embankment Inspector | EIC, Water Resources, Odisha, BBSR | 23 (W-08) |
| 14 | Laboratory Assistant | EIC, Water Resources, Odisha, BBSR | 20 (W-07) |
| 15 | Junior Laboratory Assistant | Directorate of Factories & Boilers, Odisha, BBSR (Labour & ESI Department) | 01 (W-Nil) |
| 16 | Scribe | Information and Public Relations Department, Odisha, BBSR | 02 (W-01) |
| Total | 199 (W-52) | ||
Abbreviations: UR – Unreserved, SEBC – Socially and Educationally Backward Class, SC – Scheduled Caste, ST – Scheduled Tribe, W – Women. In case of non-availability of eligible/suitable women candidates belonging to the respective category, unfilled vacancies shall be filled by eligible suitable male candidates of the same category. Any request regarding change of category/special category in the Online Application Form will not be considered once submitted.
PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) - Reservation Position for Special Category
Candidates having permanent disability of not below 40% are eligible to apply under PwD category as per the Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Govt. of Odisha Resolution No.1843/SSEPD Dtd.25.02.2021. PwBD candidates must upload a valid scanned copy of the original disability certificate (not photocopy) and UDID card issued by the Competent Authority. Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and Sports Person reservation is also applicable for certain posts as per the notification.
How to Apply
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.