OSSC CGL Specialist Recruitment Exam 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 199 Posts
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Vacancies
19952 Posts
Salary
As per rules
Qualification
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on 01.01.2025. Candidates must possess a valid e-Mail ID and Mobile Number while applying and keep them active till the completion of the recruitment process. Criteria Details Nationality Citizen of India only. Character Must be of good character. Physical Must be of sound health, good physique and free from organic defects or bodily infirmity. Marital Status If married, must not have more than one spouse living (exemptions as per State Government rules). Odia Language Must be able to read, write and speak Odia fluently. Must have passed Middle School with Odia as subject / Matriculation with Odia as medium / Class-VII exam with Odia as subject / ME standard Odia test conducted by School and Mass Education Department. Educational Qualification (post-wise) Varies by post - from Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline (Science/Technology/Food Technology/Commerce/Economics/Fine Arts/Library Science/Computer Science etc.) to Post-Graduate Degree or professional qualifications like ICWAI(Inter)/ICMAI(Inter). Must have requisite qualification by the last date of submission of the Online Application Form. Qualification must be from AICTE/UGC recognized institution. Government/PSU Employees Must obtain a "No Objection Certificate" from their controlling authority and upload the same with the Online Application Form. Post-wise Educational Qualification Summary Post Minimum Educational Qualification Food Safety Officer Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate Degree in Food Technology/Dairy Technology/Bio Technology/Agricultural Science/Oil Technology/Veterinary Science/Bio-Chemistry/Microbiology/Chemistry from a recognized university; OR Bachelor's degree in Medicine/Dental Surgery/Homeopathic/Unani/Siddha/Ayurvedic/Sowa Rigpa Medicine and Surgery. Must possess adequate knowledge of Computer Application. Senior Economic Investigator Bachelor's Degree with Honours in Economics/Applied Economics/Agriculture Economics/Resource Economics/Commerce/Mathematics/Sociology with Statistics/Geography with Regional Planning/Statistics with Econometrics/Regional Planning/Business Administration/Computer Science/IT from a recognized university; OR Post-Graduate Degree in the above subjects. Must have adequate knowledge of Computer Applications. Senior Cost Assistant ICWAI(Inter) / ICMAI(Inter) Inspector of Legal Metrology Graduate in Science (with Physics as one of the subjects) or Technology or Engineering from a recognized university; OR Diploma in Engineering from a recognized institution with 3 years of professional experience. Laboratory Assistant (Legal Metrology) Graduate in Science (with Physics as one of the subjects) or Technology or Engineering; OR Diploma in Engineering from recognized institution with 3 years professional experience. Computer Programmer B.Tech or B.E. in Computer Science/Electronic and Telecommunication or MCA. Graphic Designer Degree in Fine Art/Visual Art from recognized university with PG Diploma in Multimedia/Animation/Visual Effect; skills in designing sets, advertisement materials, logos, layouts and photos. Librarian in DIETs/BIETs B.Lib / M.Lib / BLIS / MLIS with 50% marks. Librarian (Directorate TE & SCERT) B.Lib / M.Lib / BLIS / MLIS with 50% marks. Statistical Assistant Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Science with Honours in Mathematics/Statistics/Physics/Economics/Applied Economics; or Bachelor's Degree in Commerce. Must have Computer knowledge. Junior Laboratory Assistant (State Food Testing Lab) Bachelor's Degree in Science with Chemistry as one of the subjects. Market Intelligence Inspector Graduation in Humanities/Science/Commerce or equivalent with at least 40% marks and any one of Economics/Mathematics/Statistics/Commerce/Accounting at graduation level; adequate knowledge of computer applications like MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint. Assistant Embankment Inspector Bachelor's Degree in Science or equivalent to Bachelor's Degree Science Examination; Certificate towards basic computer skill from recognized institution. Laboratory Assistant (EIC Water Resources) Bachelor's Degree in Science or equivalent; Certificate towards basic computer skill from recognized institution. Junior Laboratory Assistant (Factories & Boilers) Bachelor's Degree in Science with Chemistry Honours. Scribe Degree in Fine Art/Visual Art from recognized university; knowledge in use of Computer applications like Photoshop & Corel Draw. DON'T MISS IBPS 6715 PO Online Form 2026 6,715 Posts • Probationary Officers/Management Trainees and Specialist Officers • IBPS 21 Jul 2026 6,715 posts RRB 6557 Technician Online Form 2026 6,557 Vacancies • Technician 29 Jul 2026 6,557 posts OSSSC 5989 Nursing Officer Online Form 2026 5,989 Openings • OSSSC 13 Jul 2026 5,989 posts GSRTC 4599 Driver Online Form 2026 4,599 Posts • GSRTC 05 Jul 2026 4,599 posts GSRTC 4318 Conductor Online Form 2026 4,318 Vacancies • Conductor • GSRTC 05 Jul 2026 4,318 posts KSP Civil Police Constable Online Form 2026 3,991 Openings • Civil Police Constable 03 Jul 2026 3,991 posts
Age limit
21–42 years
Opens on
9 Jun 2026
Application fee
₹500
Location
Bhubaneshwar, Odisha
Closes on
11 Jul 2026
Admit card
To be announced
About this recruitment
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
Eligibility
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on 01.01.2025. Candidates must possess a valid e-Mail ID and Mobile Number while applying and keep them active till the completion of the recruitment process. Criteria Details Nationality Citizen of India only. Character Must be of good character. Physical Must be of sound health, good physique and free from organic defects or bodily infirmity. Marital Status If married, must not have more than one spouse living (exemptions as per State Government rules). Odia Language Must be able to read, write and speak Odia fluently. Must have passed Middle School with Odia as subject / Matriculation with Odia as medium / Class-VII exam with Odia as subject / ME standard Odia test conducted by School and Mass Education Department. Educational Qualification (post-wise) Varies by post - from Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline (Science/Technology/Food Technology/Commerce/Economics/Fine Arts/Library Science/Computer Science etc.) to Post-Graduate Degree or professional qualifications like ICWAI(Inter)/ICMAI(Inter). Must have requisite qualification by the last date of submission of the Online Application Form. Qualification must be from AICTE/UGC recognized institution. Government/PSU Employees Must obtain a "No Objection Certificate" from their controlling authority and upload the same with the Online Application Form. Post-wise Educational Qualification Summary Post Minimum Educational Qualification Food Safety Officer Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate Degree in Food Technology/Dairy Technology/Bio Technology/Agricultural Science/Oil Technology/Veterinary Science/Bio-Chemistry/Microbiology/Chemistry from a recognized university; OR Bachelor's degree in Medicine/Dental Surgery/Homeopathic/Unani/Siddha/Ayurvedic/Sowa Rigpa Medicine and Surgery. Must possess adequate knowledge of Computer Application. Senior Economic Investigator Bachelor's Degree with Honours in Economics/Applied Economics/Agriculture Economics/Resource Economics/Commerce/Mathematics/Sociology with Statistics/Geography with Regional Planning/Statistics with Econometrics/Regional Planning/Business Administration/Computer Science/IT from a recognized university; OR Post-Graduate Degree in the above subjects. Must have adequate knowledge of Computer Applications. Senior Cost Assistant ICWAI(Inter) / ICMAI(Inter) Inspector of Legal Metrology Graduate in Science (with Physics as one of the subjects) or Technology or Engineering from a recognized university; OR Diploma in Engineering from a recognized institution with 3 years of professional experience. Laboratory Assistant (Legal Metrology) Graduate in Science (with Physics as one of the subjects) or Technology or Engineering; OR Diploma in Engineering from recognized institution with 3 years professional experience. Computer Programmer B.Tech or B.E. in Computer Science/Electronic and Telecommunication or MCA. Graphic Designer Degree in Fine Art/Visual Art from recognized university with PG Diploma in Multimedia/Animation/Visual Effect; skills in designing sets, advertisement materials, logos, layouts and photos. Librarian in DIETs/BIETs B.Lib / M.Lib / BLIS / MLIS with 50% marks. Librarian (Directorate TE & SCERT) B.Lib / M.Lib / BLIS / MLIS with 50% marks. Statistical Assistant Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Science with Honours in Mathematics/Statistics/Physics/Economics/Applied Economics; or Bachelor's Degree in Commerce. Must have Computer knowledge. Junior Laboratory Assistant (State Food Testing Lab) Bachelor's Degree in Science with Chemistry as one of the subjects. Market Intelligence Inspector Graduation in Humanities/Science/Commerce or equivalent with at least 40% marks and any one of Economics/Mathematics/Statistics/Commerce/Accounting at graduation level; adequate knowledge of computer applications like MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint. Assistant Embankment Inspector Bachelor's Degree in Science or equivalent to Bachelor's Degree Science Examination; Certificate towards basic computer skill from recognized institution. Laboratory Assistant (EIC Water Resources) Bachelor's Degree in Science or equivalent; Certificate towards basic computer skill from recognized institution. Junior Laboratory Assistant (Factories & Boilers) Bachelor's Degree in Science with Chemistry Honours. Scribe Degree in Fine Art/Visual Art from recognized university; knowledge in use of Computer applications like Photoshop & Corel Draw. DON'T MISS IBPS 6715 PO Online Form 2026 6,715 Posts • Probationary Officers/Management Trainees and Specialist Officers • IBPS 21 Jul 2026 6,715 posts RRB 6557 Technician Online Form 2026 6,557 Vacancies • Technician 29 Jul 2026 6,557 posts OSSSC 5989 Nursing Officer Online Form 2026 5,989 Openings • OSSSC 13 Jul 2026 5,989 posts GSRTC 4599 Driver Online Form 2026 4,599 Posts • GSRTC 05 Jul 2026 4,599 posts GSRTC 4318 Conductor Online Form 2026 4,318 Vacancies • Conductor • GSRTC 05 Jul 2026 4,318 posts KSP Civil Police Constable Online Form 2026 3,991 Openings • Civil Police Constable 03 Jul 2026 3,991 posts
Vacancy breakdown
| Total Posts |
|---|
| 199 (including 52 Women seats) |
At a glance
- Organization Name
- Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC), Unit-II, Bhubaneswar-751009
- Advertisement No
- IIE-46/2025/5919/OSSC dated 30.12.2025
- Post Code
- CGLS/345
- Examination Name
- Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination for Group-B & Group-C Specialist Posts/Services 2025 (CGLRE Specialist-2025)
- Group Of Posts
- 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)
- Nature Of Appointment
- Regular basis (State Cadre posts - may be posted anywhere in Odisha)
- Application Mode
- Online only through www.ossc.gov.in. No physical/hard copy to be submitted.
- Selection Mode
- Stage-I: Preliminary Examination → Stage-II: Main Written Examination + Computer Skill Test → Stage-III: Certificate Verification
- Governing Rules
- Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination for Group-B and Group-C Specialist Posts and Services Rules-2022 (as amended)