OSSC CTSRE Recruitment 2026: 646 Vacancies, Exam Pattern & Notification

The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has officially announced the OSSC JE Recruitment 2026 framework under the Combined Technical Services Recruitment Examination (CTSRE-2025). Released via Advertisement Number 5925/OSSC, this massive recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 646 Group-B and Group-C technical vacancies across various departments under the Government of Odisha. Aspirants preparing for technical government jobs in the region should review the notification and official guidelines carefully.

Candidates can access the official guidelines and breakdown through the Official OSSC CTSRE Notification 2026 PDF (Advt. No. 5925/OSSC). The preliminary examination date for this drive will be announced soon on the official website www.ossc.gov.in.

OSSC CTSRE Recruitment 2026 Highlights

• Organization Name: Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC)
• Exam Name: Combined Technical Services Recruitment Examination (CTSRE-2025)
• Post Name: Junior Engineer, Architectural Assistant, Cameraman, Photographer, Junior Draughtsman, Tracer
• Vacancies: 646
• Advt. No.: 5925/OSSC
• Exam Date: Will be Announced Soon
• Duration of Exam: 150 Minutes
• Total Marks: 150
• Negative Marking: 0.25 Mark
• Selection Process: Preliminary Examination, Main Written Examination, Certificate Verification
• Official Website: https://www.ossc.gov.in/

OSSC CTSRE Vacancy 2026 Breakdown

Out of the 646 total available vacancies, a major share consists of Junior Engineer positions (606 openings). The detailed department-wise distribution is outlined below:

• Junior Engineer (Civil) - Engineer-in-Civil, Water Resources: 24
• Junior Engineer (Civil) - Director, Panchayati Raj, Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Department: 450
• Junior Engineer (Civil) - Director, Municipal Administration: 132
• Architectural Assistant - Chief Architect, Odisha, Bhubaneswar: 23
• Cameraman - Information & Public Relations Department: 02
• Photographer - Information & Public Relations Department: 01
• Sound Recordist - Information & Public Relations Department: 01
• Mechanic - Information & Public Relations Department: 01
• Video Film Editor - Information & Public Relations Department: 02
• Junior Draughtsman (Civil) - Engineer-in-Chief-I, Rural Works, Odisha, Bhubaneswar: 07
• Tracer (State Cadre Field) - Engineer-in-Chief-I, Rural Works, Odisha, Bhubaneswar: 03

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

Candidates must satisfy specific age limits and educational requirements. The age limit for applicants is set between 21 and 42 years as of 01/01/2025.

Educational Qualification Checklist

• Junior Engineer (Civil): Diploma in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification
• Architectural Assistant: Diploma in Architectural Assistantship
• Cameraman: At least Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Cinematography and skill in multi-camera setup and AV production
• Photographer: At least Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma in Cinematography and skills in Digital Photography, Photo editing, use of related software, and storage of digital images
• Sound Recordist: At least Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Sound Recording & TV Engineering/Sound Recording & Design, and skills in field and studio recording, digital sound recording, sound mixing, and audio equipment maintenance
• Mechanic: At least Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma in Electronics and skills in repairing audiovisual equipment
• Video Film Editor: At least Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Video editing/Film Production with skills in AV production, Multimedia, and AV Archival
• Junior Draughtsman (Civil): HSC with NTC pass in Draughtsman (Civil) in Computer Application & AutoCAD
• Tracer (State Cadre Field): High School Certificate examination, NTC (Draughtsman Civil), Certificate towards Basic Computer, and Certificate towards Auto CAD Course from a recognized institution

Application Fee Structure

Application fee provisions differ based on applicant categories:

• SC, ST, and PwD: Exempted
• Others: Rs. 500/-

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The recruitment methodology comprises three successive phases:

• Preliminary Examination
• Mains Written Examination
• Certificate Verification

OSSC CTSRE Exam Structure 2026

• Preliminary Examination: One Paper, 150 minutes, 150 Marks
• Main Written Examination: Technical Paper, 120 minutes, 200 Marks
• Negative marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer

Next Steps for Candidates

Candidates who have verified their eligibility and qualifications should monitor the official portal regularly for the release of admit cards and preliminary examination dates. Ensure that you have all relevant certificates ready for verification, and organize travel preparations well in advance once test centers are allotted.