OSSC CGLRE 2025-26 Mains Rescheduled: Check Dates & Vacancies

The Apply Online for OSSC CGL 2025-26 - Official Portal serves as the primary gateway for aspirants looking to secure prestigious Group B and Group C positions under the Odisha state government. With a total of 1576 vacancies on the line, the Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has officially rescheduled the Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination (CGLRE) 2025-26 Mains exam to 7th and 8th July 2026.

For candidates preparing for this competitive examination, understanding the updated timeline, eligibility standards, and examination layout is paramount. You can also review the complete details by downloading the Click to Download OSSC CGL 2026 Official Notification PDF.

OSSC CGL 2025-2026 Summary Overview

Important Recruitment Dates

Candidates must keep track of all crucial deadlines from notification to examination events:

Eligibility Criteria and Qualifications

Applicants must fall within the age bracket of 21 to 42 years as on 01/01/2025. Upper age relaxations are applicable for specific categories as detailed below:

Education Qualification

• Applicants are required to hold a graduation degree from a recognized university.
• Candidates must possess fundamental computer skills, including expertise in internet navigation, email communication, word processing, data analysis, and professional presentation software.

General Eligibility Criteria (Odia Language Proficiency)

• He/she must have passed the middle school examination with Odia as a language subject OR
• He//she must have passed the HSC examination with Odia as the medium of examination in non-language subjects.
• He/she must have passed Odia as a language subject in the final examination of Class VII or above from a school or educational institution recognized by the Odisha government.
• He/she must have passed a test in Odia in Middle English school standard conducted by the School and Mass Education Department, Govt..of Odisha.

Application Fee Structure

Note: Examination fee is refundable for candidates who physically appear for the exam.

Selection Process Stages

• Stage 1 - Preliminary Examination
• Stage 2 - Mains Examination
• Stage 3 - Certificate Verification

Exam Pattern & Syllabus Overview

The preliminary exam consists of 10th-standard objective questions. For detailed subject breakdowns, consult the Access OSSC CGL 2026 Syllabus & Exam Pattern Here and practice with Review OSSC CGL Previous Year Question Papers.

OSSC CGL Prelims Subjects

• Quantitative Aptitude
• Reasoning Ability
• Current Affairs
• Computer Awareness

Salary Structure

Steps to Apply Online for OSSC CGL Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official website of Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) at https://www.ossc.gov.in.
2. Scroll down the homepage and click on "Online Application of Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination for Group-B & Group-C Posts/Services-2025 (CGLRE -2025) under different Departments/HoDs of Govt. of Odisha".
3. To apply for this recruitment, there will be two stages: Registration and an application form.
4. Candidates need to register themselves by providing a valid email id and mobile number.
5. After Registration, tap on Apply Online and log in by entering your email ID and password generated at the time of Registration.
6. Fill in the required information in the application form, such as personal details and educational qualifications.
7. Upload documents in the prescribed format.
8. Cross-verify all the information provided by you and click on submit.
9. Pay the requisite fee as per your category.
10. Download and take a printout of the OSSC CHSL Application Form 2025-26 for future reference.

After reviewing your application status and downloading your admit card (scheduled for release on 30th June 2026 for the Mains examination), candidates should verify their exam center details, arrange travel logistics well in advance, and carry valid photo identification alongside their hall ticket on the exam days.