The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has officially extended the last date for submitting the Online Application Form for Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination (CGLRE) 2025. This update is crucial for candidates who could not complete registration, fee payment, or final submission due to technical issues or time constraints.
Many applicants were confused about whether the extension applies only to registration or also to the final submission. To avoid mistakes that could lead to application rejection, it is important to understand the revised schedule clearly.
In this article, you will find updated dates, what has changed, what remains unchanged, and solutions to common problems faced by candidates during the OSSC CGLRE application process.
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⚡ Quick Review (Must Read)
- ✅ Exam Name: OSSC Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination (CGLRE) 2025
- ✅ Conducting Authority: Odisha Staff Selection Commission
- ✅ Registration & Fee Payment Last Date: 28 January 2026
- ✅ Final Application Submission Last Date: 31 January 2026
- ✅ Mode of Application: Online only
- ✅ Official Website: ossc.gov.in
- ✅ Who Should Apply: Graduate candidates eligible for OSSC CGL posts
📢 Official Notice on OSSC CGLRE 2025 Date Extension
According to the latest official notice issued by OSSC, the Commission has extended the last date for both registration/payment and final submission of the online application form for CGLRE-2025.
This extension replaces all previously announced deadlines mentioned in the original advertisement and must be followed strictly by all applicants.
📅 OSSC CGLRE 2025: New Important Dates Explained
Here is a clear explanation of the revised dates so that no candidate gets confused:
📝 Online Registration & Fee Payment
- New last date: 28 January 2026
- Candidates must complete registration AND exam fee payment by this date.
- Registration without fee payment may lead to invalid application.
📤 Final Submission of Online Application Form
- New last date: 31 January 2026
- Candidates who have registered and paid the fee must final-submit the form before this deadline.
- Merely saving the form is not enough.
🌐 Mode of Application (Very Important)
- ✔️ Applications are accepted only in online mode
- ✔️ Apply through the official website: ossc.gov.in
- ❌ No hard copy / printed application is required
- ❌ Offline applications will not be accepted
Candidates sending documents by post or courier should note that such submissions have no value in the OSSC selection process.
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🛠️ Common Problems Faced by Applicants & Solutions
❓ “I registered earlier but did not submit the form”
➡️ You can still log in and complete final submission till 31 January 2026.
❓ “I paid the fee but forgot to submit the application”
➡️ Fee payment alone is not sufficient. Final submission is mandatory.
❓ “The website was slow earlier”
➡️ OSSC usually experiences high traffic near deadlines. Apply well before the last date.
❓ “Do I need to send documents offline?”
➡️ No. OSSC follows a 100% online application process.
📌 What Has NOT Changed?
Candidates should note that this notice only extends dates. The following remain unchanged:
- Eligibility criteria
- Syllabus & exam pattern
- Selection process
- Number of vacancies
- Examination rules
Always refer only to official OSSC notices for authentic information.
✅ Final Advice for OSSC CGLRE 2025 Applicants
- Do not wait until the last day to apply
- Double-check all details before final submission
- Save the application confirmation for future reference
- Rely only on official OSSC updates
Missing the extended deadline will result in permanent rejection, with no further opportunity.
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🌐 Important Links
- Official Website: ossc.gov.in
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