About this Job Notification
| Posted on: 11-01-2026 | Ends On: 07-02-2026 |
| Class: PSU Jobs |
| Qualifications: Intermediate(12th), Ex-Servicemen, Graduates (All Graduates), Graduates (B.Com.), Graduates (BA), Graduates (BSC), Engineers (Civil), Engineers (CS/IT), Engineers (Electrical), Engineers (Electronics), Engineers (Electronics and Communication), Engineers (Instrumentation), Engineers (Mechanical), Engineers (Others), Diploma (Agriculture) |
| Experience Type: Fresher |
| Tenure Type: Permanent |
| States: Orissa |
OSSSC Recruitment 2026 Junior Assistant, Amin and Various 3250 Posts Online Application
Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has invited online applications for Combined Recruitment Examination 2025 for total 3250 positions under various roles including Revenue Inspector, ICDS Supervisor, Village Agricultural Worker, Junior Assistant, Assistant Revenue Inspector, Amin and Statistical Field Surveyors. These positions involve field and administrative work within specific districts, such as revenue collection, agricultural assistance, and departmental support services.
It is mandatory for candidates to check their eligibility compliance before applying, as incomplete applications will be summarily rejected. The final date for the submission of online applications is 07-02-2026. Note that Online registration / re-registration is to be completed by 31-01-2026.
Vacancies & Eligibility Criteria:
| Post Name |
Department Name |
Vacancies |
Age Limit as on 01-01-2025 |
Qualification |
Pay Scale as per 7th CPC |
| Revenue Inspector (RI) |
Revenue & Disaster Management Department |
165 |
20 to 42 years |
Bachelor Degree in any discipline or equivalent from a recognized University with knowledge in computer application. |
35400-112400 (Level-9) |
| ICDS Supervisor (Female Only) |
Women & Child Development Department |
286 |
21 to 47 years (Post is for women only) |
Bachelor's degree in Arts, Science, Commerce or its equivalent. (Post meant for women only) |
35400-112400 (Level-9) |
| Village Agricultural Worker (VAW) |
Agriculture & Farmers' Empowerment Department |
520 |
21 to 42 years |
Must have passed +2 Science or +2 Vocational course in Agriculture-related subjects such as Crop Production (CP), Horticulture (HORT), Repair and Maintenance of Power Driven Farm Machinery (PDFM).
Diploma in Agriculture Polytechnic is desirable (candidates with this qualification will be awarded 5 % extra marks in written test) |
21700-69100 (Level-5) |
| Junior Assistant (JA) |
Various Departments |
1237 |
21 to 42 years |
Passed +3 in Arts/Science/Commerce (Graduation) or equivalent with knowledge of Computer Skill.
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19900-63200 (Level-4) |
| Assistant Revenue Inspector (ARI) |
Revenue & Disaster Management Department |
422 |
20 to 42 years |
Passed Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent or Diploma in Engineering with knowledge in computer application. |
19900-63200 (Level-4) |
| Amin |
Revenue & Disaster Management Department |
378 |
20 to 42 years |
Passed Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent or Diploma in Engineering with knowledge in computer application. |
18000-56900 (Level-3) |
| Statistical Field Surveyor (SFS) |
Planning & Convergence Department |
242 |
21 to 42 years |
Passed 10+2 examination conducted by CHSE Odisha, CBSE, CISCE or equivalent. |
18000-56900 (Level-3) |
- Age Relaxation:
- 5 years for SC/ST/SEBC and Women.
- 10 years for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).
- Up to 5 years for candidates with experience in settlement/consolidation (for RI, ARI, and Amin).
- Ex-servicemen receive relaxation based on years of service or 5 years depending on the post.
- Language Requirement: Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak Odia and have passed Middle English School or Matriculation with Odia as a subject/medium.
- District Restriction: For Junior Assistant, candidates must belong to the district they apply for and be registered in that district's Employment Exchange. Candidates registered in a State or Special Employment Exchange (and not in the District Employment Exchange) must upload both the Resident Certificate of their home district and the Employment Exchange Registration Certificate.
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Dates to Consider:
- Last date for Online Registration / Re-Registration : 07-01-2026 to 31-01-2026
- Last Date for Submission of complete Online Application : 07-02-2026
Mode of Recruitment :
The selection process will consist of the Written Test, Practical Skill Test in Basic Computer Skills, Document Verification and Counselling, before formation of final merit list.
Stage-I: Written Test
The Written Test will be conducted for 100 marks. It will be an objective type test (MCQ) and will be held in OMR/CBRE mode. The standard of the Written Test will be equivalent to the HSC Exam (High School).
| Subject |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
| Mathematics |
20 |
20 |
1.5 hours |
| General Studies |
20 |
20 |
| English |
20 |
20 |
| Odia |
15 |
15 |
| Computer |
15 |
15 |
| Logical Reasoning |
10 |
10 |
- Negative marking will be applicable. One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each wrong answer.
- Minimum qualifying marks will be 35% for UR category and 30% for SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen categories.
- For Village Agricultural Worker post, candidates possessing Diploma in Agriculture (from OUAT) will be awarded 5% extra marks in the Written Test.
Stage-II: Practical Skill Test in Basic Computer Skills
Candidates shortlisted in written test will appear in Practical Skill Test in Basic Computer Skills, which will be conducted for 50 marks with a duration of 1 hour. This test will be of qualifying nature. Minimum qualifying marks will be 40% for all categories.
Number of candidates to be shortlisted for the Practical Skill Test will be at least three times the number of advertised vacancies (category-wise), based on merit and availability.
Stage-III: Document Verification
Document Verification will be conducted for candidates shortlisted after the Practical Skill Test. Candidates will be required to produce original documents in support of age, educational qualification, category, disability, employment exchange registration, domicile, and other eligibility conditions.
Candidates qualifying the Practical Skill Test will be shortlisted for Document Verification from, in a number at least 1.25 times the vacancies (category-wise).Counselling will be conducted for choice of post and department/district/range for shortlisted candidates.
Fee Structure :
Applicable application fee is to be paid online. Fee structure is -
- Unreserved (UR) / SEBC candidates: Rs. 500
- SC / ST / PwD candidates: Exempted
How to Apply :
- Registration / Re-registration
- Access the recruitment system of Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission.
- Fresh candidates must complete new registration.
- Previously registered candidates must complete re-registration using their existing User ID.
- Create login credentials after successful registration.
- Filling of Online Application Form
- Log in using the registered User ID and password.
- Fill personal details, educational qualifications, category details, and other required information.
- Select district details (for junior assistant post).
- Uploading of Documents
- Upload recent passport size photograph in JPG/JPEG format (20 KB to 50 KB).
- Upload scanned signature in JPG/JPEG format (20 KB to 50 KB).
- Upload relevant certificates related to qualification, category, disability, employment exchange registration, and residence, wherever applicable.
- Payment of Application Fee
- Pay the applicable application fee online through net banking, credit card, or debit card, as per category.
- Fee exemption will apply to eligible categories as notified.
- Final Submission
- Verify all entered details carefully before final submission.
- Submit the online application within the prescribed dates.
- Registration will be open from 07-01-2026 to 31-01-2026.
- Online application submission will be allowed from 07-01-2026 to 07-02-2026.
- Post-Submission
- Download and save the confirmation page after successful submission.
- No printout of the application form is required to be sent to Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission at this stage.
- Candidates may keep a printed copy for their own reference and future use.
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OSSSC Recruitment 2026 Forester, Forest Guard and Excise Constable 1518 Posts Online Application
Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) is inviting online applications for the Combined Recruitment Examination-2025 (II) to fill a total of 1518 vacancies for the posts of Forester, Forest Guard, and Excise Constables. These are Group C district/circle/division cadre posts where selected candidates will be appointed on a regular basis in the respective pay scales. The last date to submit online applications is 07-02-2026, though candidates must complete their registration or re-registration by 31-01-2026.
Before applying, it is mandatory for candidates to thoroughly check their eligibility compliance, including specific age limits, educational qualifications, and physical standards required for each post. Foresters and Forest Guards are responsible for the protection and management of forest resources and wildlife, while Excise Constables focus on enforcing excise laws and preventing the illegal trade of intoxicants. These roles involve field-based duties that require meeting strict physical measurement and efficiency criteria, such as walking tests and height requirements.
Vacancies & Eligibility Criteria:
| Post Name |
Vacancies |
Age Limit as on 01-01-2025 |
Qualfication |
Pay Scale as per 7th CPC |
| Forester |
47 |
18 to 32 Years |
Passed Higher Secondary Examination (+2) in Science stream from a recognized Board or Institution. |
Pay Matrix Level-8 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) |
| Forest Guard |
896 |
18 to 32 Years |
Passed High School Certificate (HSC) Examination or equivalent from a recognized Board. |
Pay Matrix Level-6 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) |
| Excise Constable |
575 |
21 to 32 Years |
Passed High School Certificate (HSC) Examination or equivalent from a recognized Board or Council. |
Pay Matrix Level-5 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100) |
Post Nature
- All posts are permanent and regular under the Government of Odisha.
Age Relaxation
- SC / ST / SEBC / Women candidates: 5 years
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Relaxation equal to period of service rendered
Medical and Physical Fitness Conditions
- For the post of Excise Constable, candidates must not have knock knee, bow legs, flat foot, varicose veins, squint in eyes, poor vision, colour blindness, inability to flex fingers properly, speech or hearing impediment, or any other obvious deformity.
Common Eligibility Conditions
- No domicile restriction is specified; candidates from all states may apply for these posts.
- Candidate must be able to read, write, and speak Odia and must have passed Odia as a language subject or equivalent qualifying condition.
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Dates to Consider:
- Last date for Online Registration / Re-Registration : 07-01-2026 to 31-01-2026
- Last Date for Submission of complete Online Application : 07-02-2026
Mode of Recruitment :
The selection process will be conducted in multiple stages including Written Examination, Physical Standard Measurement Test, Physical Efficiency Test, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
Stage I – Written Examination
The Written Examination will be conducted first and will be objective in nature. The examination will be held either in OMR based or Computer Based mode as decided by the Commission.
| Subject |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
| Mathematics |
20 |
20 |
1½ Hours |
| General Studies |
25 |
25 |
| English |
20 |
20 |
| Odia |
15 |
15 |
| General Science |
20 |
20 |
Written Examination will carry negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer. There will be no penalty for leaving a question unanswered. The Written Examination will have minimum qualifying marks prescribed category-wise.
- Unreserved category candidates will be required to secure at least 30% marks.
- SC, ST, Persons with Disabilities, and Ex-Servicemen candidates will be required to secure at least 35% marks.
In case two or more candidates secure equal marks in the Written Examination, the tie will be resolved by applying the following criteria in the same order.
- The candidate with lesser wrong number of wrong attempts will be placed higher in the merit list.
- If the tie continues further, the candidate older in age will be placed higher in the merit list.
For the post of Excise Constable, candidates possessing NCC certificate will be given additional maks - 1 Mark for NCC 'B' Certificate amd 2 marks for NCC 'C' Certificate.
Stage II – Physical Standard Measurement Test (PSM / PST)
The Physical Standard Measurement Test will be conducted to verify height, chest, and weight standards as prescribed for the respective posts. Candidates who fail to meet the prescribed standards will not be allowed to participate in further stages. The number of candidates shortlisted for the Physical Test will not be less than three times the number of vacancies.
Physical Standards for Forester / Forest Guard
| Category |
Height (cm) |
Chest (Unexpanded) |
Chest Expansion |
| Men (UR / SEBC / SC) |
168 |
81 |
5 cm |
| Men (ST) |
158 |
81 |
5 cm |
| Women (All Categories) |
153 |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Candidates having colour blindness will not be eligible for the posts of Forester and Forest Guard.
Physical Standards for Excise Constable
| Category |
Height (cm) |
Weight (kg) |
Chest (Unexpanded) |
Chest (Expanded) |
| Men (UR / SEBC) |
168 |
55 |
79 |
84 |
| Men (SC / ST) |
163 |
50 |
76 |
81 |
| Women (UR / SEBC) |
158 |
47.5 |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
| Women (SC / ST) |
153 |
45 |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Stage III – Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Candidates qualifying the Physical Standard Measurement Test will appear in the Physical Efficiency Test. The PET will be qualifying in nature.
PET for Forester / Forest Guard
| Category |
Test |
Qualifying Standard |
| Male |
Walking |
25 km in 4 hours |
| Female |
Walking |
16 km in 4 hours |
PET for Excise Constable
| Category |
Test |
Qualifying Standard |
| Male |
Running |
1.6 km in 7 minutes |
| Male |
Long Jump |
3.66 meters (3 attempts) |
| Female |
Running |
1.6 km in 8 minutes |
| Female |
Long Jump |
2.75 meters (3 attempts) |
Stage IV – Document Verification
Candidates qualifying the Physical Efficiency Test will be called for Document Verification. Original documents relating to age, educational qualification, category, and other eligibility conditions will be verified.
Stage V – Medical Examination
Candidates found eligible after Document Verification will undergo Medical Examination to ensure compliance with prescribed medical and physical fitness standards. Final selection will be based on merit (Written test) subject to medical fitness.
Fee Structure :
Applicable application fee is to be paid online. Fee structure is -
- UR / SEBC candidates: ₹500
- SC / ST / PWD candidates: ₹200
How to Apply :
Applicants must follow the step-by-step process given below to submit the online application correctly.
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Registration
- Visit the official recruitment portal of Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission.
- New users must complete online registration by providing basic details to generate a User ID and password.
- Already registered users must log in using their existing User ID and password.
- Registration alone will not be treated as submission of application. It can be done till 31-01-2026.
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Filling of Online Application Form
- Log in and fill the online application form with personal, educational, and other required details.
- Ensure all eligibility conditions except age are fulfilled on the last date of submission of online application.
- Incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected.
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Upload of Documents
- Upload scanned passport-size colour photograph in JPG/JPEG format.
- Upload scanned full signature in JPG/JPEG format.
- File size for photograph and signature must be between 20 KB and 50 KB.
- Certificates and mark sheets should be kept ready for filling details but are not required to be uploaded at this stage.
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Payment of Application Fee
- Pay the applicable application fee online through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI.
- After successful payment, ensure that the transaction is completed and acknowledged by the system.
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Final Submission
- Preview the filled application form carefully before final submission.
- Submit the online application on or before the last date.
- The last date for receipt of online application is 07-02-2026.
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Record Keeping
- Do not send any printed copy of the application form to Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission.
- Applicants may keep a printout or saved copy of the submitted application for future reference.
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