OSSC CGL Recruitment 2026 has been published by Odisha Staff Selection commission (OSSC). There are total 31 Departments included within CGL recruitment. The qualification of CGL recruitment is any degree. There will be total more than 1575 vacancies. Out of which 582 vacancies are from group-B in different department.
| Apply | Previous Question | Syllabus |
| Cut Off | Test | E-Book |
There will be 2 stages of written exam in OSSC CGL Recruitment 2026. 1st stage is preliminary and 2nd is mains. Preliminary is only for qualifying nature and Manis exam mark with be considered for final merit list. For some pass in different departments has computer skill test and mathematics test which are also for qualifying nature. check below for details.
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OSSC CGL Recruitment 2026
| Important Terms | Answers |
| Conducted By | OSSC (Odisha Staff Selection Commission) |
| Type Of Job | Regular |
| Apply Start Date | 19-Dec-2025 |
| Apply End Date | 18-01-2026 |
| Exam Date | February-March (Pre Exam) |
| No. Of Vacancies | 1,575+ |
| Basic Salary |
35,400/- (OSSC CGL Recruitment) |
| No. Of Exam | 2 (Preliminary & Mains) |
| Full Marks In Exam | 150 Marks In Preliminary & 200 Marks In Mains |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 |
| Qualifying Marks In Written Test | There Is No Qualifying Marks In Preliminary Test |
| Qualification |
Any Degree |
| Age as on (1-Jan-2021) |
21-42 Years |
| No. Of Attempts Of Exam | UR & SEBC/OBC- No limit |
| SC & SC- No limit | |
| Cut Off | State Wise & Category Wise |
| Mode Of Exam | Offline/Online CBT |
| Exam Center | Near Your District |
| Computer Certificate | No Need |
| Apply Link | Click Here |
| Documents Needed During Verification | HSC Certificate, +2 Certificate, Degree, Computer, Caste Certificates For SC,ST & SEBC/OBC Candidates, NOC For Govt Servant Candidates. (OSSC CGL Recruitment) |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Previous Paper | Click Here |
| Cut Off | Click Here |
| Admit card | Click Here |
| Syllabus | Click Here |
| E-Book (PDF) | Click Here |
| Mock Test | Click Here |
OSSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2026
| Be a citizen of India |
| Be able to speak, read and write Odia and must have- Odia as a language subject in Middle School or Matriculation |
| Not have more than one spouse living |
| Age- 21 to 42 (OSSC CGL Recruitment) |
| Qualification- Any Degree |
OSSC CGL Exam Pattern 2026
OSSC CGL Preliminary Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time | Type | Language |
| Arithmetic/Math | 45 | 45 | 1.5 hr |
MCQ | English |
| Data Interpretation | 30 | 30 | MCQ | English | |
| Reasoning | 36 | 36 | MCQ | English | |
| Current Affairs | 18 | 18 | MCQ | English | |
| Computer | 21 | 21 | MCQ | English | |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
OSSC CGL Mains Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time | Type | Language |
| Paper-1 | Odia | Not Decided | 50 | 2 hr |
MCQ | Odia |
| English | Not Decided | 50 | MCQ | English | ||
| Paper-2 | General Studies | Not Decided | 100 | MCQ | English | |
| Total | 200 |
OSSC CGL Computer Skill Test Math Test (Only For Qualifying Nature)
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time | Language |
| Computer | 5 | 50 | 1 hr | English |
| Math | 50 | 50 | 1 | English |
| Computer Skill Test Is For These Department Posts Only- | Inspector of Supplies under Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Department |
| Estate Supervisor under General Administration (Rent) Department. | |
| Auditor (LFA) under directorate of Local Fund & Auditor under directorate of employees state insurance scheme. (OSSC CGL Recruitment) | |
| Junior Assistants under Heads of the Department. | |
| Computer Operator cum Store keeper under Director of Teacher Education and SCERT. | |
| Junior Accountant under Director of Legal Meteorology. | |
| Junior Clerk under Odisha State Legal Service Authority. | |
| Inspector of Endowments under Commissioner of Endowment. | |
| Math Test Is For These Department Posts Only- | Auditor (LFA) under Directorate of Local Fund |
| Auditor under Directorate of Employees State Insurance Scheme | |
| Auditor under Financial Department | |
| All other Auditors (OSSC CGL Recruitment) |
Note:-
| 1 | 0.25 Negative Marking For Each Wrong Questions (Only For MCQ) |
| 2 | No. Of Calling Candidates For Mains Exam = 5 X Total Vacancies |
| 3 | Preliminary Is Only For Qualifying Nature |
| 4 | There Will Be A Minimum Qualifying Marks In Preliminary Exam (Minimum Qualifying marks Will Be Decided By OSSC) |
| 5 | Mains Exam Marks Will be Considered For Final Merit list |
| 6 | Computer Skill Test & Math Test Are Only For Qualifying Nature For Departments Only (Qualifying Marks Is 50%) |
OSSC CGL Syllabus 2025
OSSC CGL Preliminary Syllabus
| Arithmetic | Number System (Divisible Rule, Fraction), Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Discount, Profit and Loss , SI & CI, Averages , Ages , Partnership, Mixtures and allegation, Time and work, Pipes and cisterns, Time speed Distance, Trains Based problems, Boat and Stream |
| Data Interpretation | Chart, Graph, Table, Data Sufficiency (OSSC CGL Recruitment) |
| Reasoning | Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability, General Mental Ability- (Inequality, Blood Relation, Number Codding & Alphabet Codding,), Alphabet series, Number series, Statement & Assumption, Statement & Conclusion, Sitting, standing, Facing Arrangement, Direction |
| Current Affairs | National and International Importance |
| Computer/ Internet Awareness |
Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, Keyboard shortcuts and their uses, MS Outlook, Data communication & network, Computer Virus, Operation System, Computer input & output Devices, hardware & Soft ware |
OSSC CGL Mains Syllabus
| English |
Grammar- Nouns, Pronouns, Articles, Prepositions, Verbs, Tenses, Modal, Active and Passive Voice, Subject-verb Agreement, Direct & Indirect speech, Conjunction, Question Tag |
| Vocabulary- Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms, One Word Substitution | |
| Comprehension Passage- Unseen Passage | |
| Odia |
Grammar- Bachana, Karaka, Bivakti, Biseshan, Biseshya, linga, karma, Sabda, barna, Abaya |
| Vocabulary- Pratisabda, Biparita Sabda, Rudhi, Spelling | |
| Comprehension Passage- Unseen Passage | |
| General Studies |
Indian Constitution- Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties & Others |
| Indian Economy- Introduction, Budget, Money & Banking, National Income, Planning, Unemployment, Agriculture, Development, Taxes | |
| Indian & World Geography– Physiography, Political Geography, Drainage System, Natural Resources, Industries & Transport, Climate, Weather and Vegetation, Rivers & Lakes | |
| History Of India- Ancient History, Medieval History, Modern History | |
| History Of Odisha- Ancient History, Medieval History, Modern History | |
| General Issue Of Environment & Climate- (OSSC CGL Recruitment) |
Computer Skill Test Syllabus
| Computer Fundamentals |
| MS Windows |
| Office Software |
| Word Processing ( MS Word) |
| Spread Sheet ( MS Excel) |
| Presentation/Slide ware ( MS Power Point) |
| Data base (MS Access) |
| Usage of Internet, Services available on Internet |
| Basic Networking Concepts, Communication Technology |
Mathematics Test Syllabus
| Arithmetic |
| Algebra |
| Statistics & Probability |
| Mensuration |
| All Secondary School Level |
