OSSC CGL Specialist Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 199 Group B & C Posts
The OSSC CGL Specialist Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released for 199 Group B & C vacancies. Explore complete details including vacancy breakdown, eligibility criteria, salary, application process, and latest exam updates.
The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has released the official notification for 199 Group B and Group C Specialist positions across various government departments. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online from 9 June 2026 to 11 July 2026. This article serves as your comprehensive guide to the eligibility requirements, exam syllabus, and selection process.
OSSC CGL Specialist 2026 Notification Out
Published on 20 May 2026, the OSSC CGLRE Specialist-2025 notification provides all critical information regarding the recruitment drive. We have included a direct link to the official PDF below, ensuring you can access the notification and all necessary details seamlessly.
OSSC CGL Specialist 2026 Notification PDF - Download Official PDF
OSSC CGLRE Specialist Recruitment 2026
The Odisha Staff Selection Commission has officially announced the Combined Graduate Level Detailed Recruitment Examination (CGLRE) for 2025/2026. This recruitment aims to fill various Group B and C Specialist services. Candidates are encouraged to review the following sections for crucial updates on this competitive examination.
| OSSC CGL Specialist Recruitment 2026 Key Information | |
| Recruiting Organisation Odisha Staff Selection Commission |
Post name Group B and C posts |
OSSC CGL Specialist 2026 Important Dates
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Vacancy Details Total OSSC CGL Specialist Vacancies: 199 |
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Eligibility Criteria (A) Educational Qualification |
Selection Process (a) Preliminary Exam (b) Mains Exam (c) Certificate Verification |
Odisha SSC CGL Specialist Apply Online 2026
The online application portal for the OSSC CGL Specialist Recruitment 2026 was activated on 9 June 2026. For your convenience, the direct application link is provided below to facilitate a smooth registration process.
OSSC CGL Vacancy 2026: Post-wise
The Odisha Staff Selection Commission has released the comprehensive notification for 199 Group B and C Specialist vacancies. The official document provides a detailed breakdown of the post-wise distribution across various government departments.
| Name of the Post / Services | Name of the Department | No. of Vacancies (Out of which Women) | Group of Post |
| Food Safety Officer | Office of the Commissioner of Food Safety, Odisha (Health & Family Welfare Dept.) | 84 (W-17) | Group-B |
| Senior Economic Investigator | Planning & Convergence Department, Odisha | 16 (W-2) | Group-B |
| Senior Cost Assistant | Directorate of Export Promotion & Marketing, Odisha (MSME Dept.) | 01 (W-Nil) | Group-B |
| Inspector of Legal Metrology | Directorate of Legal Metrology, Odisha (Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Dept.) | 02 (W-01) | Group-B |
| Laboratory Assistant | Directorate of Legal Metrology, Odisha (Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Dept.) | 01 (W-Nil) | Group-B |
| Computer Programmer | Information and Public Relations Department, Odisha | 01 (W-Nil) | Group-B |
| Graphic Designer | Information and Public Relations Department, Odisha | 02 (W-01) | Group-B |
| Librarian in DIETS/BIETS | Directorate of Technical Education & SCERT, Odisha (School & Mass Education Dept.) | 30 (W-10) | Group-B |
| Librarian | Directorate of Technical Education & SCERT, Odisha (School & Mass Education Dept.) | 01 (W-Nil) | Group-B |
| Statistical Assistant | Directorate of Technical Education & SCERT, Odisha (School & Mass Education Dept.) | 03 (W-01) | Group-B |
| Junior Laboratory Assistant | State Food Testing Laboratory, Odisha under Office of Commissioner of Food Safety (Health & Family Welfare Dept.) | 07 (W-02) | Group-C |
| Market Intelligence Inspector | Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department, Odisha | 05 (W-02) | Group-C |
| Assistant Embankment Inspector | EIC, Water Resources, Odisha | 23 (W-08) | Group-C |
| Laboratory Assistant | EIC, Water Resources, Odisha | 20 (W-07) | Group-C |
| Junior Laboratory Assistant | Directorate of Factories & Boilers, Odisha (Labour & ESI Dept.) | 01 (W-Nil) | Group-C |
| Scribe | Information and Public Relations Department, Odisha | 02 (W-01) | Group-C |
| TOTAL | 199 (W-52) |
OSSC Group B & C Posts: Eligibility Criteria
Meeting the eligibility criteria is a mandatory prerequisite for all candidates. Please ensure you satisfy the OSSC CGLRE Specialist 2026 requirements before beginning your application.
General Eligibility.
Candidates must possess the ability to read, write, and speak Odia fluently, along with meeting all other specified criteria.
- Passed the Middle School Examination with Odia as a language subject, OR
- Passed the Matriculation or equivalent examination with Odia as the medium of instruction in non-language subjects, OR
- Passed Odia as a language subject in the final examination of Class VII or above, OR
- Passed the Odia language test of Middle English School standard conducted by the School & Mass Education Department.
| Post/Services | Minimum Educational Qualification |
| Food Safety Officer | Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology/Dairy Technology/Bio Technology/Agricultural Science/Oil Technology/Veterinary Science/Bio-Chemistry/Microbiology OR MBBS/BDS/BHMS/BUMS/BSMS/BAMS/BSRMS OR Master’s Degree/Doctorate in relevant subjects. Must have computer knowledge. |
| Senior Economic Investigator | Bachelor’s Degree with Honours or Post Graduate Degree in Economics/Applied Economics/Agriculture Economics/Resource Economics/Commerce/Mathematics/Sociology with Statistics/Geography with Regional Planning/Statistics with Econometrics/Business Administration/Computer Science/IT. Must have computer knowledge. |
| Senior Cost Assistant | ICWAI (Inter) / ICMAI (Inter). |
| Inspector of Legal Metrology | Graduate in Science (with Physics) or Technology or Engineering OR Diploma in Engineering with 3 years professional experience. |
| Laboratory Assistant (Legal Metrology) | Graduate in Science (with Physics) or Technology or Engineering OR Diploma in Engineering with 3 years professional experience. |
| Computer Programmer | B.Tech/B.E. in Computer Science/Electronic & Telecommunication OR MCA. |
| Graphic Designer | Degree in Fine Art/Visual Art with PG Diploma in Multimedia/Animation/Visual Effect. |
| Librarian in DIETs/BIETs | B.Lib/M.Lib/BLIS/MLIS with 50% marks. |
| Librarian | B.Lib/M.Lib/BLIS/MLIS with 50% marks. |
| Statistical Assistant | Bachelor Degree in Arts/Science with Honours in Mathematics/Statistics/Physics/Economics/Applied Economics OR Bachelor Degree in Commerce. Must have computer knowledge. |
| Junior Laboratory Assistant | Bachelor Degree in Science with Chemistry as one of the subjects. |
| Market Intelligence Inspector | Graduation in Humanities/Science/Commerce with at least 40% marks and one subject among Economics/Mathematics/Statistics/Commerce/Accounting. Must have computer knowledge. |
| Assistant Embankment Inspector | Bachelor Degree in Science or equivalent qualification with basic computer skill certificate. |
| Laboratory Assistant (Water Resources) | Bachelor Degree in Science or equivalent qualification with basic computer skill certificate. |
| Junior Laboratory Assistant (Factories & Boilers) | Bachelor Degree in Science with Chemistry Honours. |
| Scribe | Degree in Fine Art/Visual Art with knowledge of Photoshop & Corel Draw. |
What is the Application Fee ?
Please review the application fee details in the official notification. Notably, examination fees will be refunded to candidates who successfully appear for the recruitment examination.
| Category | Application fee (in Rupees) |
| General/SEBC/Others | 500 |
| SC/ST/PwD | No fee |
What are the steps to Submit the Application Form ?
We recommend that applicants submit their forms well before the deadline to avoid potential technical issues during the final days. Follow the standard application steps provided on the official website.
- Visit to the official website.
- On the homepage, open the Recruitment section and locate the OSSC CGL Specialist Recruitment 2026 notification.
- Click on the “Apply Online” link and you will be redirected to the candidate login page.
- New candidates need to complete the registration process to generate login credentials, while registered users can log in directly.
- Candidates must have a valid email ID and mobile number while applying for the post and keep the same active till the completion of the recruitment process
- After logging in, choose the desire post and fill in all the required details carefully in the application form.
- Verify the entered details and click on the “Pay Fees” option.
- Complete the application fee payment through the available online payment methods.
- Download and print a copy of the submitted application form for future reference.
OSSSC CGL 2026 Selection Process
The OSSC CGL Specialist selection process is structured into three distinct stages.
- Prelims: This is the first stage of examination and those who applied will be able to sit for the exam. There shall be 150 questions of 1 mark each and the level of the questions is 10th standard based.
- Mains: Those who qualify for the Prelims Exam, will be able to appear for the OSSC CGL Mains Exam which consists of 200 marks
- Certificate Verification: Candidates will be called for Document Verification to check and verify their identity.
OSSC CGL Specialist 2026 Syllabus For Prelims And Main Exam
The OSSC CGL Specialist Syllabus 2026 has been outlined here, covering all critical topics for both Prelims and Mains examinations.
OSSC CGL Specialist Prelims Exam Pattern
The examination will be held in CBRE (Computer-Based Recruitment Examination) or OMR mode, consisting of multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
- Mode of Exam- CBRE/OMR
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks marks per wrong answer
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Arithmetic (10th Standard), Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Current Affairs and Computer | 150 | 150 | 150 Minutes |
OSSC CGL Mains Exam Pattern
All OSSC CGL examinations will be conducted in a secure CBRE/OMR format.
- Mode of Exam- CBRE/OMR
- Negative marking: 0.5 marks per wrong answer
| Type of Questions | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Objective Type with MCQs | 100 | 200 | 150 Minutes |
OSSC CGL Specialist 2026 Preparation Tips
Here are some expert preparation tips to help you successfully clear the OSSC CGLRE Specialist 2026 examination.
- First and foremost go through the OSSC CGL Specialist Syllabus for both Prelims and Mains Exam and distribute the time accordingly.
- Then start with analyzing the OSSC CGL Specialist Previous Year Question papers and understand the type of questions that are asked in the exam.
- Now, practice all the topics and revise on regular intervals.
- Solve some mock tests to assess your preparation.
- After giving tests, solve all the questions without any miss.
- Stay updated with the current events.
FAQs
The total vacancy count announced for the Odisha CGL Specialist 2026 recruitment stands at 199.
The prescribed age limit is 21 to 42 years as of 1 January 2025.