The OSSSC Combined Recruitment Exam 2026 has been announced by the Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) for 2,841 vacancies across 5 posts in various district establishments under different departments of the Government of Odisha. Applications are invited online through the official OSSSC website for this OSSSC Combined Recruitment Exam.
This page gives you the complete district-wise and category-wise vacancy break-up, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus and how to apply for the OSSSC Combined Recruitment Exam 2026, all in one place. Check our Combined Recruitment Exam Cut Off Marks page to know last year’s qualifying marks.
Here is a quick snapshot of the OSSSC Combined Recruitment Exam 2026 before you apply:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | OSSSC (Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission) |
| Posts | SFS, ARI, Amin, Forest Guard, Excise Constable |
| Total Vacancies | 2,841 (All 5 posts combined) |
| Type of Job | Contractual up to 6 years, then regular |
| Exam Fee | No Fee |
| No. of Exams | 1 Written Exam for all posts (+ PET & PST for Forest Guard & Excise Constable) |
| Exam Center | In your own district |
| Official Website | osssc.gov.in |
The district-wise/division-wise and category-wise break-up of the total posts to be filled under the OSSSC Combined Recruitment Exam is given below — click “Check Now” to see the full district-wise list for each post:
Before you apply for the OSSSC Combined Recruitment Exam, check the eligibility conditions, basic salary and age limit (as on 1-Jan-2021) for each post:
| Post | Qualification | Age Limit (as on 1-Jan-2021) | Basic Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFS | +2 Pass | 21-32 (UR), 21-37 (SC/ST/OBC/All Women) | Rs. 8,750/- |
| ARI | +2 Pass | 21-32 (UR), 21-37 (SC/ST/OBC/All Women) | Rs. 8,880/- |
| Amin | +2 Pass | 21-32 (UR), 21-37 (SC/ST/OBC/All Women) | Rs. 8,750/- |
| Forest Guards | 10th Pass | 18-32 (UR), 18-37 (SC/ST/OBC/All Women) | Rs. 8,880/- |
| Excise Constable | 10th Pass | 21-32 (UR), 21-37 (SC/ST/OBC/All Women) | Rs. 8,880/- |
The OSSSC Combined Recruitment Exam is a single written test of 180 marks for all 5 posts, with 0.5 negative marking for each wrong answer. The qualifying marks are 63 (35%) out of 180 for UR and 54 (30%) out of 180 for SC, ST, SEBC, Ex-Service, Sports and PWD candidates:
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 40 | 40 | English |
| Aptitude | 40 | 40 | English |
| English | 40 | 40 | English |
| Basic Computer | 40 | 40 | English |
| Odia Language Test | 20 | 20 | Odia |
| Total (3 Hours) | 180 | 180 | — |
Here is the subject-wise syllabus for the OSSSC Combined Recruitment Exam 2026, applicable to SFS, ARI, Amin, Forest Guard and Excise Constable posts:
| Subject | Chapters / Topics |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | India from ancient times & the Indian National Movement, physical and economic geography of the country, Indian agriculture and national resources, Constitution of India, Panchayati Raj, Administration, Planning and Economic development of India |
| Static GK & Odisha GK | Personalities, Book & Author, Award & Honor, Day Date Year, National & International Institutions, History/Geography/Culture/Polity & Economy of Odisha, Current Affairs |
| Aptitude (Math) | Number System, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Average, Partnership, Quadratic Equation, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Pipes & Cisterns, Boats & Stream, Problems on Age, Problems on Train, Mixture & Alligation, Time-Speed-Distance, Mensuration, Geometry |
| English | Verb, Preposition, Adverb, Subject-Verb Agreement, Error Correction/Recognition, Tenses, Sentence Rearrangement, Fill in the Blanks with Articles, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Synonyms, Antonyms |
| Basic Computer | Introduction to Windows, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel |
| Odia Language Test | Dhwani and Sabda, Parts of Speech (Noun, Adjective, Verb), Derivation and Formation of Words (prefix/suffix), Synonyms and Antonyms, Idioms, Odia to English & English to Odia Translation |
Download the complete official syllabus PDF here.
The OSSSC Combined Recruitment Exam selection process depends on the post applied for:
| Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Written Test | Common 180-mark objective exam for all 5 posts — SFS, ARI, Amin, Forest Guard and Excise Constable. |
| 2. PET/PST | Physical Efficiency Test & Physical Standard Test, applicable specifically for Forest Guard and Excise Constable posts. |
| 3. Document Verification | HSC Certificate, +2 Certificate, Caste Certificates for SC/ST/SEBC candidates, and NOC for government servant candidates. |
Follow these steps to apply for the OSSSC Combined Recruitment Exam 2026:
For the official notification PDF, refer to the OSSSC Combined Recruitment Exam notification.
The OSSSC Combined Recruitment Exam is one of the biggest Group ‘C’ recruitment drives in Odisha. Here is why you should apply:
Visit www.osssc.gov.in, click “Register Now”, create an account, log in, and apply online for your preferred post and district. You can also apply directly through our Apply Now page.
There are 2,841 total vacancies across 5 posts — SFS (529), ARI (576), Amin (538), Forest Guards (806) and Excise Constable (392).
The written exam has 180 questions for 180 marks in 3 hours, covering General Knowledge, Aptitude, English, Basic Computer (40 marks each) and Odia Language Test (20 marks).
The exam carries 180 full marks with 0.5 negative marking for each wrong answer. The qualifying marks are 63 (35%) for UR and 54 (30%) for SC, ST, SEBC, Ex-Service, Sports and PWD candidates.
The syllabus covers General Awareness, Static & Odisha GK, Current Affairs, Aptitude (Math), English and Basic Computer, plus a separate Odia Language Test — see the full syllabus PDF for details.
The basic salary is Rs. 8,750/- for SFS and Amin, and Rs. 8,880/- for ARI, Forest Guards and Excise Constable, during the contractual period.
For SFS, ARI, Amin and Excise Constable, the age limit is 21-32 years (UR) and 21-37 years (SC/ST/OBC/All Women). For Forest Guards, it is 18-32 years (UR) and 18-37 years (SC/ST/OBC/All Women), as on 1-Jan-2021.
SFS, ARI and Amin require a +2 Pass qualification, while Forest Guards and Excise Constable require only a 10th Pass qualification.
No, there is no application or exam fee for the OSSSC Combined Recruitment Exam — it is completely free to apply.
The qualifying mark is 63 out of 180 (35%) for UR candidates and 54 out of 180 (30%) for SC, ST, SEBC, Ex-Service, Sports and PWD candidates.
This complete OSSSC Combined Recruitment Exam resource gives you the district-wise vacancy break-up, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus and application steps for all 5 posts — SFS, ARI, Amin, Forest Guard and Excise Constable. Bookmark this page, complete your online application before the last date, and start a focused study plan today. Keep visiting Techofworld and the official OSSSC website for the latest updates, and take one step closer to a government job in Odisha!
For the official notification, application portal and admit card, always refer to the official OSSSC website at osssc.gov.in.