The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has released the OSSC CGL Specialist Recruitment 2026 notification for the recruitment of Group-B & Group-C Specialist posts. This is a great opportunity for candidates looking for Odisha government jobs in 2026 in India. A total of 199 vacancies have been announced, and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website.
This article provides complete details, including vacancy details, eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, selection process, salary, important dates, and how to apply online for OSSC CGL Specialist Recruitment 2026.
OSSC CGL Specialist Recruitment 2026 – Overview
The OSSC CGL Specialist Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for 199 Group-B & Group-C Specialist posts.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Name | OSSC CGL Specialist Recruitment 2026 |
| Recruitment Body | Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) |
| Advertisement No. | Estt./1/2033/2025-26 dated 16/05/2026 |
| Posts Name | Food Safety Officer, Senior Economic Investigator, Inspector of Legal Metrology, Librarian, Statistical Assistant, Junior Laboratory Assistant, Market Intelligence Inspector, Assistant Embankment Inspector and more |
| Total Vacancies | 199 posts (52 reserved for women) |
| Job Type | Odisha government jobs |
| Qualifications | Bachelor’s / Master’s / Doctorate, B.Tech / B.E. |
| Age Limit | 21 years to 42 years |
| Application Date | 09 June to 11 July 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Written Exam + Computer Skill Test + Certificate Verification |
| Job Location | Across the State of Odisha |
| Official Website | www.ossc.gov.in |
Vacancies Details – OSSC CGL Specialist Recruitment 2026
| Post Name | Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Food Safety Officer | Health & Family Welfare | 84 |
| Librarian (DIETs/BIETs) | School & Mass Education | 30 |
| Assistant Embankment Inspector | Water Resources | 23 |
| Laboratory Assistant | Water Resources | 20 |
| Senior Economic Investigator | Planning & Convergence | 16 |
| Junior Laboratory Assistant | Health & Family Welfare | 7 |
| Market Intelligence Inspector | Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare | 5 |
| Statistical Assistant | Technical Education & SCERT | 3 |
| Inspector of Legal Metrology | Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare | 2 |
| Graphic Designer / Scribe | Information & Public Relations | 4 |
| Sub-Total (Top Posts) | — | 194 |
| Other Posts (5 posts) | Various Departments | 5 |
| Grand Total | All Departments | 199 |
Eligibility Criteria for OSSC CGL Specialist Recruitment 2026
Candidates must carefully check eligibility before applying for this Odisha government jobs vacancy in 2026. Only eligible candidates will be considered during document verification.
Educational Qualification
- Food Safety Officer: Bachelor’s / Master’s / Doctorate in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Bio-Technology, Agricultural Science, Oil Technology, Veterinary Science, Bio-Chemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, or an MBBS / BDS / BHMS / BUMS / BSMS / BAMS / BSR Medicine degree from a recognised University.
- Senior Economic Investigator: Bachelor’s (Hons) or PG in Economics, Applied Economics, Agriculture Economics, Resource Economics, Commerce, Mathematics, Sociology with Statistics, Geography with Regional Planning, Statistics with Econometrics, Business Administration, Computer Science or Information Technology.
- Senior Cost Assistant: ICWAI (Inter) / ICMAI (Inter).
- Inspector / Laboratory Assistant (Legal Metrology): Graduate in Science (with Physics), Technology or Engineering — or Diploma in Engineering with 3 years professional experience.
- Computer Programmer: B.Tech / B.E. in Computer Science or Electronics & Telecommunication, or MCA.
- Graphic Designer / Scribe: Degree in Fine Art / Visual Art with PG Diploma in Multimedia / Animation / Visual Effects.
- Librarian (DIETs/BIETs and Directorate): B.Lib / M.Lib / BLIS / MLIS with minimum 50% marks — a strong opening for library science and graduate-level aspirants.
- Statistical Assistant: Bachelor’s (Hons) in Mathematics / Statistics / Physics / Economics / Applied Economics, or B.Com with computer knowledge.
- Junior Laboratory Assistant: Bachelor in Science with Chemistry as one of the subjects (Chemistry Hons for Factories & Boilers post).
- Market Intelligence Inspector: Graduation in Humanities / Science / Commerce with at least 40% marks, including Economics / Mathematics / Statistics / Commerce / Accounting, plus MS Office knowledge.
- Assistant Embankment Inspector / Laboratory Assistant (Water Resources): Bachelor’s Degree in Science (or equivalent) with basic computer certificate.
All candidates must be able to read, write, and speak Odia fluently, as well as meet any of the Odia-language requirements outlined in the notification.
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 42 years
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SEBC, SC, ST and all Women candidates | 5 years |
| PwD | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | service-period relaxation |
| PwD candidates of SC/ST | 10 years |
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Salary / Pay Scale
- Group-B Posts (Pay Level-9, Cell-1): approximately Rs 41,800 – Rs 1,32,400 per month
- Group-C Posts (Pay Level-8, Cell-1): approximately Rs 35,400 – Rs 1,12,400 per month
- Group-C Posts (Pay Level-7, Cell-1): approximately Rs 29,200 – Rs 92,300 per month
- Scribe Post (Pay Level-4, Cell-1): applicable Group-C scale as per ORSP 2017
- Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance and other admissible state government allowances
Application Fee
Category-wise application fee is as under.
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| General / SEBC / All Other Categories | Rs 500 |
| SC / ST / PwD Candidates | No Fee (Exempted) |
| Refund | Rs 500 refunded to candidates who actually appear in the Preliminary Examination |
Selection Process
The selection process for the latest Odisha government jobs recruitment in 2026 is designed to evaluate both theoretical knowledge and practical coaching ability. The notified stages are the following:
Stage I – Preliminary Examination (One Paper)
| Mode of Examination | Total Marks | No. of Questions | Duration | Type | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBRE/OMR mode | 150 marks | 150 questions | 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes) | Objective type with MCQs | 0.25 mark per wrong answer |
Stage II(a) – Main Written Examination (Technical Paper)
| Mode of Examination | Total Marks | No. of Questions | Duration | Type | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBRE/OMR mode | 200 marks | 100 questions | 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes) | Objective type with MCQs | 0.5 mark per wrong answer |
Stage II(b) – Computer Skill Test
All posts except Inspector of Legal Metrology (FS&CW Department), Laboratory Assistant (FS&CW Department), Junior Laboratory Assistant (Directorate of Factories & Boilers), and Junior Laboratory Assistant (State Food Testing Laboratory under Commissioner of Food Safety) must pass the computer skill test. The qualifying marks for the Computer Skill Test will be 50% of the total marks. Syllabus in Annexure-C of the advertising.
Stage III – Certificate Verification
Candidates with 1.5 times the number of advertised openings (post- and category-wise) will be shortlisted for Certificate Verification based on marks in the Technical Paper(s) of the Main Written Examination and qualification in the Computer Skill Test/Skill Test, as applicable. Candidates who do not present for certificate/document verification will be excluded from the final selection process. Candidates must provide original academic credentials, mark sheets, caste certificates, special category certificates, NOC (if a government official), and other papers specified in the admission letter, as well as self-attested photocopies.
How to Apply for OSSC CGL Specialist Recruitment 2026
Candidates must apply online for this OSSC CGL Specialist recruitment 2026 by following the steps below:
- Scroll down and go to the Important Links section.
- Click on the “Online Apply Link” and complete the registration process.
- Next stage, click on “Online Apply Link” and Login.
- Enter all your personal and educational details and upload the necessary documents.
- Pay the application fee according to your category and Submit the form.
- Take a printout of the application form.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date | 30 December 2025 |
| Online Registration Start Date | 09 June 2026 |
| Online Registration Last Date | 08 July 2026 |
| Application Form Last Date | 11 July 2026 |
| Application Form Correction Last Date | 14 July 2026 |
| Exam Date | Update Soon |
Important Links
| Online Apply Link | Click Here |
| Official Notification | View PDF |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs – OSSC CGL Specialist Recruitment 2026
Q.1 What is the application start date for the OSSC CGL Specialist Recruitment 2026?
The online application process is 09 June 2026.
Q.2 What is the last date to apply online for the OSSC CGL Specialist Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply is 11 July 2026.
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