Updated on: 18 January 2026 (as per detailed OSSSC CRE notification)
Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has released the detailed notification for the Combined Recruitment Examination (CRE-2025) for recruitment to various district-cadre Group-B and Group-C posts under different departments of the Government of Odisha.
The online application process will start from 07 January 2026. Candidates who were tracking the earlier short notice can now check complete eligibility, vacancies, exam pattern and application dates.
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🔎 Quick Overview (For Fast Readers)
- Recruitment Body: Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC)
- Exam Name: Combined Recruitment Examination (CRE-2025)
- Posts Included: RI, ICDS Supervisor, ARI, Amin, SFS, JA & others
- Total Vacancies: 3,250+ (post-wise & district-wise)
- Post Level: Group-B & Group-C (District Cadre)
- Application Mode: Online
- Online Registration Start Date: 07 January 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 31 January 2026
- Exam Mode: OMR / CBRE
- Official Website: osssc.gov.in
Posts Covered Under OSSSC CRE-2025
Recruitment will be conducted for the following posts:
- Revenue Inspector (RI)
- ICDS Supervisor
- Assistant Revenue Inspector (ARI)
- Amin
- Statistical Field Surveyor (SFS)
- Junior Assistant (JA)
- Village Agricultural Worker (VAW)
All posts are district cadre unless mentioned otherwise.
Post-Wise Vacancy Details (Confirmed)
| Post Name | Department | Group | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Inspector (RI) | R&DM Dept. | B | 165 |
| ICDS Supervisor | W&CD Dept. | B | 286 |
| Village Agricultural Worker (VAW) | Agriculture Dept. | C | 520 |
| Junior Assistant | R&DM / Other Depts. | C | 1,237 |
| Assistant Revenue Inspector (ARI) | R&DM Dept. | C | 422 |
| Amin | R&DM Dept. | C | 378 |
| Statistical Field Surveyor (SFS) | D & P Dept. | C | 242 |
👉 District-wise & category-wise vacancy details are provided in the official annexures.
Educational Qualification (Post-Wise)
Revenue Inspector (RI)
- Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline
- Knowledge of Computer Application
ICDS Supervisor
- Bachelor’s Degree in Arts / Science / Commerce or equivalent
Village Agricultural Worker (VAW)
- +2 Science / +2 Vocational (Agriculture / Horticulture)
OR - Diploma in Agriculture / Polytechnic in Agriculture
Junior Assistant (JA)
- +3 or equivalent qualification
- Knowledge of Computer Skill
Assistant Revenue Inspector (ARI)
- +2 / Diploma or equivalent qualification
Amin
- +2/ Diploma in Engineering from SCTE & VT, Odisha
- Knowledge in Computer Application
Statistical Field Surveyor (SFS)
- +2 or equivalent qualification
⚠️ Candidates must possess the required qualification on the last date of online application.
📌 Employment Registration is mandatory to Apply
Age Limit (as on 01 January 2025)
- Revenue Inspector : 20 Years to 42 Years
- ICDS Supervisor : 21 Years to 42 Years
- VAW : 21 Years to 42 Years
- Junior Assistant : 21 Years to 42 Years
- Assistant Revenue Inspector : 20 Years to 42 Years
- Amin : 20 Years to 42 Years
- SFS : 21 Years to 42 Years
Age Relaxation
- SC / ST / SEBC / Women: 5 years
- PwD: 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per rules
Application Fee
- SC / ST / PwD: ₹0
- All Other Categories: ₹500
Fee must be paid online through the payment gateway.
Selection Process
The recruitment will be conducted in multiple stages:
Stage-I: Written Examination
- Objective Type (MCQ)
- Subjects include:
- Mathematics
- General Studies
- Odia
- English
- Computer
- Logical Reasoning
Stage-II: Practical Skill Test
- Basic Computer Skill Test (for applicable posts)
Stage-III: Document Verification
- Verification of original documents
- District-wise merit preparation
👉 Negative marking is applicable in the written test.
Exam Pattern (Written Test)
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 1.5 Hours
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
Important Dates
- Online Registration Start: 07 January 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 31 January 2026
- Written Exam Date: To be notified
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official OSSSC website – osssc.gov.in
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR)
- Log in and select CRE-2025
- Fill the online application form carefully
- Upload required documents
- Pay application fee (if applicable)
- Submit and take printout of confirmation page
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Only one application per candidate is allowed
- Incomplete applications will be rejected
- District preference must be filled carefully
- All information provided is subject to verification
🔗 Important Links
- Official Notification PDF : Detailed Pdf Download
- OSSSC Official Website: osssc.gov.in
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Conclusion
Candidates who visited this page earlier for the short notice are advised to read the complete updated notification carefully before applying. This page will be updated further once exam date and admit card details are released.