OSSC CGL Syllabus 2024-25 has been changed from previous syllabus. There are two stages of exam in OSSC CGL selection process. In 1st stage preliminary exam will be conducted. OSSC CGL preliminary exam contains 150 MCQ Question for 150 marks. Preliminary exam is only for qualifying nature. There will be a minimum qualifying cut of marks, which you have to score for next stage that is mains for details check below.
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In 2nd stage mains exam will be conducted. It contains 200 marks. Some Questions will be objectives and some of them will be subjective or descriptive. For details check below.
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OSSC CGL Exam Pattern 2024
OSSC CGL Preliminary Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time | Type | Language |
| Arithmetic/Math | 30 | 30 | 2.5 hr |
MCQ | English |
| Data Interpretation | 30 | 30 | MCQ | English | |
| Reasoning | 30 | 30 | MCQ | English | |
| Current Affairs | 40 | 40 | MCQ | English | |
| Computer | 20 | 20 | MCQ | English | |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
OSSC CGL Mains Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Questions No | Marks | Time | Type | Language |
| Paper-1 | Odia | Not Decided | 50 | 2.5 hr | MCQ & Descriptive | Odia |
| English | Not Decided | 50 | MCQ & Descriptive | English | ||
| Paper-2 | General Studies | 100 | 100 | 2.5 hr | MCQ & Descriptive | English |
| Total | 200 | 5 hr |
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. | |
| 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 |
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 2024
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 |
| 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 | |
| Precis Writing |
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| Translation From English To Odia | |
| Odia |
Grammar- Bachana, Karaka, Bivakti, Biseshan, Biseshya, linga, karma, Sabda, barna, Abaya |
| Vocabulary- Pratisabda, Biparita Sabda, Rudhi, Spelling | |
| Comprehension Passage- Unseen Passage | |
| Precis Writing |
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| Translation From Odia To English |
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| 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- |
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 |
