OSSSC CRE Recruitment 2026
The Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has released notification for the recruitment of 3250 Junior Assistant, Revenue Inspector, Supervisor and more posts. Starting date of application is from 7th January 2026 and last date to apply is 31st January 2026. Interested candidates can go through the official website for detailed information.
| Organisation | Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) |
| Post Name | Various Posts |
| Total Vacancy | 3250 |
| Starting Date of Application | 7 January 2026 |
| Ending Date of Application | 31 January 2026 |
| Age Limit | Maximum 42 Years of Age |
| Revenue Inspector (RI) | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline or equivalent from a recognized University with knowledge in computer application. Age: Above 20 years and below 42 years as on 01 January 2025. |
| ICDS Supervisor | Bachelor’s Degree in Arts, Science or Commerce or its equivalent. Only women candidates eligible. Age: Not less than 21 years and not more than 42 years as on 01 January 2025. |
| Village Agricultural Worker (VAW) | Passed +2 Science or +2 Vocational course in Agriculture related subjects such as Crop Production (CP) / Horticulture (HORT) / Repair and Maintenance of Power Driven Farm Machinery (PDFM) from a recognized Board/Council/Institution. Diploma in Agriculture Polytechnic under OUAT is desirable and carries 5% extra marks in written test. Age: 21 to 42 years as on 01 January 2025. |
| Junior Assistant (JA) | Passed +3 Arts/Science/Commerce or equivalent qualification with knowledge in Computer Skill. Age: 21 to 42 years as on 01 January 2025. |
| Assistant Revenue Inspector (ARI) | Passed Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) conducted by CHSE Odisha or equivalent from a recognized Board or Diploma in Engineering from an institution under SCTE & VT, Odisha affiliated to AICTE with knowledge in computer application. Age: Above 20 years and below 42 years as on 01 January 2025. |
| Amin | Passed Diploma in Engineering from an institution under State Council for Technical Education & Vocational Training, Odisha affiliated to AICTE with knowledge in computer application. Age: As per rules applicable for the post. |
| Statistical Field Surveyor (SFS) | Passed 10+2 Examination conducted by CHSE Odisha or CBSE or CISCE or any other equivalent examination. Age: 21 to 42 years as on 01 January 2025. |
| Stage-I Written Examination | Objective-type MCQ written test conducted in OMR/CBRE mode. The standard of questions will be of High School Certificate level. Negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. |
| Stage-I Subject-wise Distribution | Mathematics: 20 questions (20 marks) | General Studies: 20 questions (20 marks) | English: 20 questions (20 marks) | Odia: 15 questions (15 marks) | Computer: 15 questions (15 marks) | Logical Reasoning: 10 questions (10 marks) |
| Stage-I Total Questions & Marks | 100 questions for a total of 100 marks. |
| Stage-I Duration | 1½ hours (90 minutes). |
| Stage-II Practical Skill Test | Practical Skill Test in Basic Computer Skills. |
| Stage-II Marks & Duration | 50 marks with a duration of 1 hour. |
| Shortlisting for Stage-II | Candidates will be shortlisted for the Practical Skill Test in a ratio not less than 3 times the number of vacancies, category-wise, based on merit and availability. |
| Post | Vacancy |
| Revenue Inspector (RI) | 165 |
| ICDS Supervisor | 286 |
| Village Agricultural Worker (VAW) | 520 |
| Junior Assistant (JA) | 1237 |
| Assistant Revenue Inspector (ARI) | 422 |
| Amin | 378 |
| Statistical Field Surveyor (SFS) | 242 |
| Total | 3250 |
| Stage-I Written Examination | Candidates will appear in a Written Examination (Objective type) conducted by OSSSC. The exam will be conducted in OMR/CBRE mode as notified, and questions will be of the prescribed standard for the respective posts. |
| Negative Marking | There will be negative marking in the written examination. For each wrong answer, one-fourth (0.25) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted. |
| Stage-II Skill/Practical Test | Candidates shortlisted from the Written Examination will be called for Skill Test / Practical Test (such as Computer Skill Test) wherever applicable, based on the post requirements. |
| Shortlisting Ratio | Candidates will be shortlisted for Skill/Practical Test in a ratio prescribed by the Commission (generally not less than three times the number of vacancies), category-wise and post-wise. |
| Merit List Preparation | The provisional merit list will be prepared based on marks secured in the Written Examination and Skill/Practical Test, as applicable for the post. |
| Document Verification | Candidates selected on merit will be called for verification of original documents. Eligibility will be confirmed only after successful verification. |
| Final Selection | Final selection will be made strictly on the basis of merit, reservation rules, and fulfillment of eligibility conditions as per OSSSC CRE-2026 notification. |
| General / OBC / EWS Candidates | ₹500 (Refundable after appearing in examination) |
| SC / ST / PwDs Candidates | Nil (Exempted) |
| Refund Policy | Examination fee of ₹500 will be refunded to candidates who actually appear in the examination, after verification, to the same payment method used during registration. |
| Payment Mode | Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| What is the starting date to apply for OSSSC CRE Recruitment 2026 ? | Starting Date to apply is 7-1-2026. |
| What is the last apply date? | Last apply date is 31-1-2026. |
| What is the Eligibility? | Bachelor’s Degree/10+2 in any discipline or equivalent from a recognized University |
| What is the Maximum Age Limit? | Maximum age : 42 years |
| How many vacancies are being recruited? | Total 3250 Vacancies |
