OSSSC Group C Recruitment 2023: 2753 Vacancies, Exam Date, Pattern & Criteria

OSSSC Group C Recruitment 2023 Overview

The Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has officially published the OSSSC Group C Notification 2023 under Notification Number 04/2023-585 (C)/OSSSC. This massive recruitment drive is carried out for the Combined Recruitment Examination-2023 covering the 2023-24 fiscal year. It features a total of 2753 Group C vacancies specifically dedicated to roles including the Multi-purpose Health Worker (Female), Statistical Field Surveyor, Assistant Revenue Inspector, Amin, Forest Guard, and Excise Constable.

Candidates looking forward to building a career in government sectors across Odisha can review various details such as dates, application links, exam schedules, and qualifications. For official announcements, you can check OSSSC Group C 2023 Apply Online - Direct Link or browse other available Govt Jobs.

Participating Departments & Important Dates

Multiple key government sectors are collaborating under this recruitment drive, including the Planning & Convergence Department, Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Forest & Environment Department, and Excise Department.

You can also view the official circular directly via the OSSSC Group C Official Notification 2023 PDF file.

Eligibility, Age Limits & Salary Structures

Applicants must fulfill the standard educational qualification requirement of completing a 12th-grade education from a recognized board or university. Candidates should verify their age limit criteria as of 01/01/2023:

No examination fee is required for the OSSSC Recruitment 2023 application process, making it fully accessible to eligible candidates.

Below are the individual remuneration details for various designated posts:

OSSSC Group C Exam Pattern 2023

The written examination features 180 multiple-choice questions carrying 180 marks with a total duration of 3 hours. There is a negative marking scheme of 0.5 marks for wrong answers or multiple answers.

Minimum qualifying criteria are set at 30% for SC/ST/PWD/Ex-Serviceman/Sportsman candidates, and 35% for all other categories.

Physical Standards and Efficiency Tests

Candidates applying for specific roles must review the physical measurement checklists:

Physical Standard Measurement Test - Excise Constable

• Male UR/SEBC: Height 168 cm, Weight 55 kg, Chest Unexpanded 79 cm, Chest Expanded 84 cm
• Male SC/ST: Height 163 cm, Weight 50 kg, Chest Unexpanded 76 cm, Chest Expanded 81 cm
• Female UR/SEBC: Height 158 cm, Weight 47.5 kg, Chest --
• Female SC/ST: Height 153 cm, Weight 45 kg, Chest --

Physical Standard Measurement Test - Forest Guard

• Male UR/SEBC/SC: Height 168 cm, Weight --, Chest Unexpanded 81 cm, Chest Expanded upto 5 cm
• Male ST: Height 158 cm, Weight --, Chest Unexpanded 81 cm, Chest Expanded upto 5 cm
• Female UR/SEBC/SC/ST: Height 153 cm, Weight --, Chest --

Physical Efficiency Test Requirements

• Running: Males - 1.6 km in 6:30 minutes; Females - 1.6 km in 8:30 minutes & 200 meters in 36 seconds
• Rope Climbing: Males - 6 meters; Females --
• High Jump: Males - 1.22 meters; Females --
• Long Jump: Males - 3.66 meters; Females - 2.75 meters
• Swimming: Males - 40 meters; Females - 40 meters
• Cycling: Males --; Females - 1.6 km in 6:30 minutes