The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has officially declared the preliminary examination date for the CGLRE Specialist-2025 recruitment. Following the notification released on 21 October 2026, candidates are now set to appear for the screening phase on 30 November 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 199 Group-B and Group-C vacancies across various departments in the state.
Overview of OSSC CGLRE Specialist 2026
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation: Odisha Staff Selection Commission | Post name: Group B and C posts |
| OSSC CGL Specialist 2026 Important Dates: Short Notification Release Date: 30 December 2025; Detailed Notification Release Date: 20 May 2026; Online Registration Start – End date: 9 June to 8 July 2026; Online form Submission Date: 9 June 2026; Online Form Closing Date: 11 July 2026; Editing of Online application form: 9 June to 14 July 2026 | Vacancies: OSSC CGL Specialist: 199 |
| Eligibility Criteria: (A) Education Qualification: Must have passed the Middle School Examination with Odia as a language subject. (b) Age Limit: Minimum Age: 21 Years, Maximum Age: 42 Years | Selection Process: (a) Preliminary Exam, (b) Mains Exam, (c) Certificate Verification |
Vacancy Distribution
| Name of the Post / Services | Name of the Department | No. of Vacancies | Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Safety Officer | Office of the Commissioner of Food Safety | 84 | Group-B |
| Senior Economic Investigator | Planning & Convergence Dept | 16 | Group-B |
| Senior Cost Assistant | Directorate of Export Promotion & Marketing | 01 | Group-B |
| Inspector of Legal Metrology | Directorate of Legal Metrology | 02 | Group-B |
| Laboratory Assistant | Directorate of Legal Metrology | 01 | Group-B |
| Computer Programmer | Information and Public Relations Dept | 01 | Group-B |
| Graphic Designer | Information and Public Relations Dept | 02 | Group-B |
| Librarian in DIETS/BIETS | Directorate of Tech Edu & SCERT | 30 | Group-B |
| Librarian | Directorate of Tech Edu & SCERT | 01 | Group-B |
| Statistical Assistant | Directorate of Tech Edu & SCERT | 03 | Group-B |
| Junior Laboratory Assistant | State Food Testing Laboratory | 07 | Group-C |
| Market Intelligence Inspector | Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare | 05 | Group-C |
| Assistant Embankment Inspector | EIC, Water Resources | 23 | Group-C |
| Laboratory Assistant | EIC, Water Resources | 20 | Group-C |
| Junior Laboratory Assistant | Directorate of Factories & Boilers | 01 | Group-C |
| Scribe | Information and Public Relations Dept | 02 | Group-C |
Essential Requirements and Fees
General Odia Language Criteria
- Passed the Middle School Examination with Odia as a language subject
- Passed Matriculation or equivalent with Odia as the medium of instruction in non-language subjects
- Passed Odia as a language subject in the final examination of Class VII or above
- Passed the Odia language test of Middle English School standard conducted by the School & Mass Education Department
Application Fees
- General/SEBC/Others: 500 Rupees
- SC/ST/PwD: No fee
Please note that examination fees are refundable for candidates who appear for the recruitment exam.
How to Submit the Application Form
- Visit the official OSSC website.
- Navigate to the Recruitment section and open the OSSC CGL Specialist Recruitment 2026 notification.
- Click on the 'Apply Online' link to access the portal.
- Complete the registration process if a new user, or log in if an existing user.
- Ensure a valid email ID and mobile number are ready and active.
- Select the desired post and fill in personal, educational, and other required details.
- Review all entered information carefully.
- Pay the prescribed application fee via online payment modes.
- Submit the form and download/print the final copy for future reference.
Exam Pattern
The selection process comprises a Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam, and Certificate Verification. The Prelims Exam consists of 150 questions worth 150 marks with a duration of 150 minutes and a negative marking of 0.25. The Mains Exam includes 100 questions worth 200 marks in 150 minutes with a negative marking of 0.5. Candidates should check the OSSC CGL Specialist Syllabus 2026 to prepare effectively.
For more details, refer to the official notification PDF. You can also track specific posts like Food Safety Officer for department-specific updates.