OSSC CGL Specialist Recruitment Exam 2026 Notification Out

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Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on 01.01.2025. Candidates must possess a valid e-Mail ID and Mobile Number while applying and keep them active till the completion of the recruitment process. Post-wise Educational Qualification Summary

Post-wise Educational Qualification Summary

The competitive examination shall comprise three stages. The Commission at its discretion will conduct the examination either through OMR or through CBRE (Computer Based Recruitment Examination) mode. A Normalisation Formula will be applied if the examination is conducted in multiple batches using different question paper sets. Stage I - Preliminary Examination (One Paper) Indicative Syllabus: Arithmetic (10th Standard), Data Interpretation (Chart, Graph, Table, Data Sufficiency), Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability, General Mental Ability, Current Events of National and International Importance, Computer/Internet Awareness. Candidates numbering a minimum of 5 (five) times of the vacancies post-wise and category-wise shall be shortlisted for the Main Written Examination based on marks secured in the Preliminary Examination. Stage II(a) - Main Written Examination (Technical Paper) Stage II(b) - Computer Skill Test Stage III - Certificate Verification Candidates numbering 1.5 times of the vacancies advertised (post-wise and category-wise) shall be shortlisted for Certificate Verification based on marks in the Technical Paper(s) of the Main Written Examination and having qualified in Computer Skill Test/Skill Test wherever applicable. Candidates who fail to appear for certificate/document verification will not be considered for final selection. Candidates will be required to produce original academic certificates, mark sheets, caste certificate, special category certificate, NOC (if Govt. servant), and other documents as per the admission letter along with self-attested photocopies. Merit list tie-break criteria (in order): (i) Marks in Preliminary Examination, (ii) Date of birth (older candidate placed higher), (iii) Alphabetical order.

Stage I - Preliminary Examination (One Paper)

Stage II(a) - Main Written Examination (Technical Paper)

Selecting posts for which you do not have the exact prescribed educational qualification (especially for posts requiring Honours degree, specific percentage marks like 50% for Librarian, or CGPA conversion formula). Choosing the wrong subject option for the Senior Economic Investigator technical paper in the Online Application Form - this choice is final and cannot be changed later. Not entering the correct bank account details (Account Number, IFSC Code) in the Online Application Form for receiving the refundable examination fee of Rs. 500/-. Entering wrong or inactive e-mail ID or mobile number - all communications including Admission Letters are shared only through registered e-mail/mobile and the OSSC website. Submitting more than one application - if multiple applications with different registration numbers are detected, all applications will be rejected and candidature cancelled. OBC/SEBC candidates from the Creamy Layer attempting to claim SEBC reservation; only Non-Creamy Layer SEBC candidates are entitled to reservation benefits. Uploading blurred, illegible photograph or signature - applications with such uploads will be rejected. Not uploading required degree/mark sheet certificates in the Online Application Form; uploading of educational qualification certificates and mark sheets is mandatory for shortlisting. Changing category or special category details after final submission of Online Application Form - no such change will be entertained under any circumstances. Submitting an application after the closing date (11-07-2026); OSSC advises applying well in advance to avoid last-minute disconnection/server load issues.

Appointment shall be on a regular basis carrying the level of pay as mentioned in the vacancy table; all posts are State Cadre posts and candidates may be asked to serve anywhere in Odisha. Candidates must have the requisite qualification for the post on the last date of submission of the Online Application Form (11-07-2026). Special category candidates must also have the necessary supporting documents by this date. Only one Online Application is allowed per candidate for any recruitment examination. Multiple applications will lead to cancellation of candidature and forfeiture of fee. After final submission of the corrected/final Online Application, no change/correction/modification will be allowed under any circumstances - requests through post, fax, e-mail or in person shall be summarily rejected. Candidates must write their Name, Date of Birth, Father's name and Mother's name exactly as given in the Matriculation Certificate. Marks sharing: Marks obtained in Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Computer Skill Test are proposed to be shared with the candidate after final merit list is published. Candidates who score more than the last selection mark at any tier/stage but are not qualified for the subsequent stage must represent to the Commission within 05 days of declaration of that result through e-mail [email protected] . Government servants (State/Central) or those working under PSUs/Government Universities/Autonomous Bodies must obtain and upload a "No Objection Certificate" from their controlling authority with the Online Application Form. If a standing order of NOC exists, the same should be uploaded. Candidates who hide their Govt. servant/PSU status during certificate verification may not be considered for recommendation. Admission to the examination at all stages is provisional. Copies of supporting documents will be sought at the Certificate Verification stage; if any claim in the application is found unsubstantiated, candidature will be cancelled. No Admission Letter shall be sent by post; candidates must download it from www.ossc.gov.in. There shall be no provision for re-evaluation/re-checking of scores. No correspondence in this regard shall be entertained. Mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, spy cameras, and any other electronic/communication devices are not allowed inside the examination premises. The decision of the Commission in all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications, mode and conduct of examinations, allotment of examination centres, manner of selection and preparation of merit list and post allocation, and debarment for malpractices will be final and binding. Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification.