OSSSC Recruitment 2025: The Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission will conduct the Combined Recruitment Exam to fill 2895 vacancies for various government positions in Odisha. The notification, detailing vacancies across posts like Junior Stenographer, Junior Grade Typist, and Typist-cum-Scribe Assistant, has been released. Interested candidates can access the OSSSC CRE Recruitment Examination Notification PDF to review the eligibility criteria. The exam date for OSSSC CRE Prelims has been announced and will be conduct from 8th October to 13th November 2025.

LATEST UPDATES

• OSSSC Sevak Result 2025 has been released on the official website.
• The OSSSC has finally released the revised OSSSC Sevak Answer Key 2025 on 15th October.  
• OSSSC CRE Prelims has been announced and will be conduct from 8th October to 13th November 2025.
• The OSSSC Sevak Exam Date 2025 for the  Computer-Based Test was 30th and 31st July.

OSSSC Recruitment 2024-25: Overview

Basis	Details
Eligibility	Eligible candidates as per OSSSC norms
Exam Name	OSSSC CRE
Exam Conducting Body	Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission
Nationality	Indian
Mode of Exam	Written Examination
Purpose	To appear in Combined Recruitment Examination (CRE)
Language of Exam	English
Official Website	osssc.gov.in

OSSSC Recruitment: CRE Exam 2025 Important Dates 

Aspiring candidates for OSSSC Recruitment 2025 must stay informed about the key dates for each phase of the OSSSC CRE 2025 examination. Awareness of these important timelines will help them strategize their preparation effectively to excel in the exam. Refer to the table below for a detailed overview of all the crucial dates.

Event	Exam Date / Schedule
Application Start Date	30th December 2024
Last Date to Register	22nd January 2025
Application End Date	31st January 2025
Prelims Exam	8th October to 13th November 2025
Mains Exam	To be announced
Document Verification	To be announced

OSSSC Recruitment 2025 – Post-wise Vacancy Details

Position	Number of Vacancies
Revenue Inspector	559
ICDS Supervisor (Women Only)	498
Assistant Revenue Inspector	827
AMIN	686
Statistical Field Surveyor	325
Total	2,895

OSSSC Recruitment: CRE Exam 2025 Eligibility 

For OSSSC Recruitment 2025, it is essential for candidates to familiarize themselves with the eligibility criteria for the OSSSC CRE Examination 2025. Ensuring compliance with these criteria is crucial to validate their candidature for recruitment. Below, you will find all the necessary conditions that determine eligibility for the examination.

Age – 

For OSSSC Recruitment 2025, candidates appearing for the OSSSC CRE examination must be between 20 and 38 years of age as of January 1, 2025. Standard age relaxations apply for categories such as SC, ST, SEBC, PwD, Women, and Ex-servicemen, in accordance with prevailing government regulations.

Name of Post or Service	Age Limit
Revenue Inspector	20-38 years
ICDS Supervisor for females only	21-38 years
Assistant Revenue Inspector	20-38 years
AMIN	20-38 years
Statistical Field Surveyor	21-38 years

Category	Relaxation
SC/ST/SEBC	5 years
Women (for RI, ARI, AMIN, SFS post)	5 years
Women (for Supervisor post)	No Relaxation
Anganwari Worker (for Supervisor post)	5 years
Persons with Disabilities	10 years

Qualification –  

For OSSSC Recruitment 2025, candidates appearing for the OSSSC CRE examination must meet certain minimum qualification criteria to be eligible for the recruitment process. These criteria should be reviewed thoroughly before proceeding with the registration for the examination, as outlined below. 

Name of Post or Service	Educational Qualification
Revenue Inspector	Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized university knowing computer applications
ICDS Supervisor for females only	Bachelor’s Degree in Arts, Science or Commerce or its equivalent
Assistant Revenue Inspector	Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) conducted by Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha, or equivalent from a recognized Board or Diploma in Engineering from an Institution under the State Council for Technical Education & Vocational Training, Odisha affiliated to AICTE knowing computer applications
AMIN	Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) conducted by Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha, or equivalent from a recognized Board or Diploma in Engineering from an Institution under the State Council for Technical Education & Vocational Training, Odisha affiliated to AICTE knowing computer applications
Statistical Field Surveyor	Passed 10+2 examination conducted by Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha or CBSE or Council for Indian School Certificate Examination or any other equivalent exam

Nationality / Citizenship –  

Only candidates who possess Indian nationality or Indian citizenship are eligible to take part in the OSSSC CRE 2025 examination. 

OSSSC Recruitment: CRE Exam 2025 Application 

Application Fee – 

As per the official short notification released by OSSSC for OSSSC Recruitment 2025, all candidates appearing for the OSSSC CRE recruitment examination are exempted from paying any application fee. This means that no fee is required to complete the registration or application process for the examination.  

Thus, candidates can apply for the OSSSC CRE Recruitment Examination 2025 without worrying about the application fee. 

Category	Fee
All (UR, SEBC, SC, ST and Women)	Nil

Application Steps –  

It is important that the candidates are aware of all the steps that they need to complete in order to apply successfully for the OSSSC CRE 2025 recruitment process. This will ensure that the candidates have a smooth and hassle-free application experience. 

All the steps required for applying to the OSSSC CRE 2025 recruitment examination are mentioned below – 

1. The applicant should go through the OSSSC CRE 2025 examination advertisement before filling out the online application form. 

2. The candidate may apply for the post as per his/her eligibility as per the terms of the advertisement. 

3. Candidates should visit the OSSSC’s official website, look for the “Career” or “Recruitment” area, and among the list of vacant positions, find the OSSSC CRE Recruitment 2025 application link. 

4. All eligible candidates must register by clicking on the “APPLY ONLINE” button on the above-mentioned page of the Commission’s website: www.osssc.gov.in. 

5. Candidates who are applying for the first time must register for the post by clicking on the “NEW USER” button shown on the screen. After submitting the registration form, a User ID and Password will be generated. 

6. When you click “NEW USER” or “REGISTERED USER,” instructions for completing the online Registration/Re-registration and Application Forms will appear on the computer screen. These instructions should be read carefully before proceeding with the Application Form. 

7. Click on “Instructions to fill out the Online Application Form” to view the step-by-step procedure for registration/re-registration. 

OSSSC Recruitment: CRE Exam 2025 Admit Card 

For OSSSC Recruitment 2025, candidates should familiarize themselves with the procedure for downloading the admit card for the OSSSC CRE recruitment examination. While the Commission has not yet announced the date for the release of admit cards, OSSSC will provide updates on the official website regarding the schedule for downloading them. Candidates are advised to stay attentive to these notifications.

The steps to download the admit card once it is available on the official website www.osssc.gov.in have been mentioned below in detail.  

1. Click on the link above or visit the official website of OSSSC. 

2. Go to the “New notices” section on the page and then click on the OSSSC CRE Recruitment Ecam 2025 Admit Card link listed there. 

3. Enter your OSSSC CRE 2025 examination login details and then access your admit card. 

4. Make sure to check that all the important details like name, roll number, exam venue, and exam date are correctly mentioned on your OSSSC CRE 2025 exam admit card. 

5. Download your admit card and then take a printout of the same for carrying it to the examination center. 

Admit Card Details 

For OSSSC Recruitment 2025, after downloading the OSSSC CRE Exam 2025 admit card using the prescribed steps, candidates must carefully review the details provided on it. Ensuring the accuracy of the information listed on the admit card is essential. Below are the important details that candidates should verify thoroughly. 

1. Candidate’s Name 

2. Name of candidate’s Father 

3. Photograph of the candidate 

4. Signature of the candidate 

5. Roll number of the candidate 

6. Venue of the examination ( Exam Centre ) 

7. Date of the examination 

8. Time of reporting at the center of the examination 

9. Duration of the examination 

10. Guidelines of the examination. 

Exam Centre Details 

1. Preliminary Exam – The exam venue(s) details will be conveyed to the candidates by the OSSSC in due course of time through a notice on the website of OSSSC and/or in the admission letter. 

2. Main Written Exam – The exam venue(s) details will be conveyed to the candidates by the OSSSC in due course of time through a notice on the website of OSSSC and/or in the admission letter. 

OSSSC Recruitment 2025: CRE Exam Pattern 

For OSSSC Recruitment 2025, the competitive examination will follow a three-stage process, consisting of a preliminary examination, a main written examination, and a practical skill test. Candidates must successfully clear all three stages to qualify for the recruitment.

Understanding the exam pattern and detailed syllabus is vital for candidates to effectively plan their preparation strategy and increase their chances of excelling in the OSSSC CRE Examination 2025. 

The candidates can refer below to get an overview of the exam pattern and detailed exam syllabus. 

Prelims Exam Pattern
Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
Mathematics	20	20	90 minutes
General Studies	20	20
English	20	20
Odia	20	20
Logical Reasoning	20	20
Total	100	100

Main Written Exam Pattern
Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
Mathematics	40	40	180 minutes
General Studies	40	40
English	40	40
Odia	20	20
Computer	40	40
Total	180	180

Practical Skill Test Pattern
Subject	Marks	Duration
Basic Computer Skills	50	30 minutes

Note – 

1. Preliminary Examination: 

• No. of Questions- 100 

• Duration- 90 minutes 

• Negative Marking- 0.33 

• Mode of Exam- OMR/CBRT 

• Type of Questions- MCQs 

• Qualifying in Nature 

      2.   Main Written Examination: 

• No. of Questions- 180 

• Duration- 180 minutes 

• Negative Marking- 0.33 

• Mode of Exam- OMR/CBRT 

• Type of Questions- MCQs 

• Marks Scored will be counted in the final merit list 

      3.   Practical Skill Test: 

• Qualifying in nature 

• Qualifying Marks – 40% 

OSSSC Recruitment 2025: CRE Exam Syllabus 

The syllabus for the OSSSC CRE Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Practical Skill Test covers a range of subjects. These include general studies, which test your awareness about various topics, the English language test to assess your language skills, mathematics to gauge your mathematical abilities, and reasoning to evaluate your logical thinking, test of Odia as a language and computer skills test. The topics to prepare for the OSSSC CRE Preliminary Exam and Main Exam are mentioned in the table below 

Subject	Detailed Syllabus
Mathematics	Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics
General Studies	Current Affairs, Indian History, Geography, Indian Polity and Constitution, Indian Economy, General Science
English	Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Synonyms/Antonyms, Error Detection, Sentence Correction
Odia Language	Grammar and Vocabulary, Comprehension, Translation, Precis Writing (for relevant posts)
Logical Reasoning	Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Syllogism, Puzzles, Data Interpretation
Computer Skills	Basics of Computers, Operating Systems, Internet and Email, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Computer Security (for relevant posts)

OSSSC Recruitment 2025: CRE Exam 2025 Result and Cutoffs 

The results and cutoffs of the examination will be released after the exam has been conducted. Candidates can read below to get an idea about the results and cutoffs of the examination. 

OSSSC CRE Exam 2025 Result 

Candidates can expect to get an update on the result within a few weeks after the written examination has been conducted by the OSSSC. 

The notice for the same will be posted by the OSSSC on their official website www.osssc.gov.in. 

Steps to check the examination result –  

1. Visit the official OSSSC website. 

2. Check the “New Notices” section on the website and search for the result link. 

3. Click on the OSSSC CRE Exam 2025 result link and fill in your credentials. 

4. Check your result and download a copy of the result for future purposes. 

OSSSC CRE Exam 2025 Cutoffs 

The latest qualifying cutoffs for each category will be released by the OSSSC after the prelims exam has been conducted. However, the cutoffs will depend on various factors some of which are mentioned below. The candidates can refer to these points to get an estimate of how cutoffs will be calculated. 

1. More applicants, higher cut-off – When many people apply for a job, the competition gets tougher, so the score needed to qualify (cut-off) increases. 

2. Fewer job openings, higher cut-off – Limited job positions with many applicants mean tougher competition, leading to a higher cut-off. 

3. Hard test, lower cut-off; Easy test, higher cut-off – A difficult test means fewer high scores, lowering the cut-off. Conversely, an easy test means more high scores, raising the cut-off. 

OSSSC Recruitment 2025: CRE Exam 2025 Salary Structure 

Name of Post or Service	Salary
Revenue Inspector	Rs. 35400 to Rs. 112400 ( Pay Level 9 )
ICDS Supervisor for females only	Rs. 35400 to Rs. 112400 ( Pay Level 9 )
Assistant Revenue Inspector	Rs. 19900 to Rs. 63200   ( Pay Level 4 )
AMIN	Rs. 18000 to Rs. 56900   ( Pay Level 3 )
Statistical Field Surveyor	Rs. 18000 to Rs. 56900   ( Pay Level 3 )

OSSSC Recruitment 2025: CRE Exam 2025 Preparation Tips 

1. Gather study materials, online resources such as video lectures, and practice materials recommended for the examination. Having relevant study material will make your preparation simpler and faster. 

2. Divide topics into sub-topics for in-depth and better coverage of the syllabus. It will ensure that you don’t miss any important concepts and that you have covered the complete syllabus inside out. 

3. Make concise notes to make your revision faster and more effective. Having concise notes will make sure you can cover maximum topics in minimum time while revising before the examination. 

4. Use visual aids to facilitate the learning of complex concepts and statistical data. It will help you to understand difficult concepts with ease and hence increase your confidence while attempting the questions. 

5. Revise your notes regularly to enhance the retention of concepts. Regular revision will help you to strengthen your concepts and figure out your weak spots and gaps in your knowledge which then you can fill while studying for the examination. 

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