OSSSC CRE Recruitment 2026: The Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has released the official notification for Combined Recruitment Examination (CRE) 2026 to fill 3,250 vacancies for Revenue Inspector (RI), ICDS Supervisor, Assistant Revenue Inspector (ARI), Junior Assistant (JA), Village Agricultural Worker (VAW), Amin, and Statistical Field Surveyor (SFS) posts.
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official OSSSC website www.osssc.gov.in.
The online application process starts on 07 January 2026.
Organization: Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC)
Total Vacancies: 3,250
Application Mode: Online
Job Location: Odisha
Official Website: www.osssc.gov.in
OSSSC Combined Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration / Re-registration Start | 07.01.2026 |
| Online Registration / Re-registration End | 31.01.2026 |
| Online Application Submission | 07.01.2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application | 07.02.2026 |
OSSSC CRE 2026 Vacancy Details (Post-Wise)
| Post Name | Group | Department | Vacancies | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Inspector (RI) | Group-B | Revenue & DM Dept | 165 | ₹35,400–1,12,400 (Level-9) |
| ICDS Supervisor | Group-B | W & CD Dept | 286 | ₹35,400–1,12,400 (Level-9) |
| Village Agricultural Worker (VAW) | Group-C | Agriculture Dept | 520 | ₹21,700–69,100 (Level-5) |
| Junior Assistant (JA) | Group-C | Multiple Depts | 1,237 | ₹19,900–63,200 (Level-4) |
| Assistant Revenue Inspector (ARI) | Group-C | Revenue & DM Dept | 422 | ₹19,900–63,200 (Level-4) |
| Amin | Group-C | Revenue & DM Dept | 378 | ₹18,000–56,900 (Level-3) |
| Statistical Field Surveyor (SFS) | Group-C | Planning Dept | 242 | ₹18,000–56,900 (Level-3) |
| Total | 3,250 |
Eligibility Criteria (Post-Wise)
Educational Qualification
Revenue Inspector (RI)
- Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline
- Knowledge of computer application
ICDS Supervisor (Women Only)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Arts / Science / Commerce
Village Agricultural Worker (VAW)
- +2 Science / +2 Vocational (Agriculture related subjects)
- Diploma in Agriculture Polytechnic (OUAT) – desirable (5% extra marks)
Junior Assistant (JA)
- +3 (Arts / Science / Commerce)
- Computer knowledge mandatory
Assistant Revenue Inspector (ARI)
- +2 (CHSE Odisha or equivalent) OR Diploma in Engineering
- Computer knowledge required
Amin
- +2 or Diploma in Engineering
- Computer knowledge required
Statistical Field Surveyor (SFS)
- +2 passed from recognized board
Odia Language Requirement
Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak Odia and satisfy one of the prescribed Odia language qualifications as per OSSSC rules.
Age Limit (as on 01 January 2025)
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General | 21 – 42 years |
| SC / ST / SEBC | +5 years |
| Women | +5 years |
| PwD | +10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per rules |
| Anganwadi Workers (ICDS Supervisor) | +5 years |
Application Fee
- ₹500 for General / SEBC candidates
- No fee for SC / ST / PwD candidates
- Fee will be refunded to candidates who appear in the examination
- Payment mode: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI)
Selection Process
Stage-I: Written Examination
- Objective type (MCQ)
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 1½ hours
- Subjects:
- Mathematics – 20
- General Studies – 20
- English – 20
- Odia – 15
- Computer – 15
- Logical Reasoning – 10
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks
Stage-II: Practical Skill Test (Computer)
- Total Marks: 50
- Duration: 1 hour
- Qualifying nature (Minimum 40%)
Stage-III: Document Verification & Counselling
- Post & district allotment based on merit-cum-choice
How to Apply Online for OSSSC CRE 2026
- Visit www.osssc.gov.in
- Click on “Apply Online”
- Complete Registration (New users) or Re-registration (Existing users)
- Login and fill the Online Application Form
- Upload photograph & signature in prescribed format
- Pay application fee (if applicable)
- Submit application and download Confirmation Page
Mere registration does not mean application submission. Final submission is mandatory.
OSSSC CRE 2026 – Key Highlights
- 3,250 government vacancies in Odisha
- Group-B & Group-C posts
- Graduate, +2, Diploma eligible
- Online exam + computer skill test
- Refundable examination fee
