OSSSC CRE Recruitment 2026: Last Date to Apply Online (Extended) Vacancy, Eligibility

OSSSC CRE Recruitment 2026: The Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has released the CRE Recruitment 2026 notification for multiple posts across various state government departments. The vacancies include Revenue Inspector (RI), Assistant Revenue Inspector (ARI), ICDS Supervisor, Amin, VAW, JA, Statistical Field Surveyor (SFS), Forester, Forest Guard, and Excise Constable.

Applications for OSSSC Forest Guard and Forester posts are now open on the official website from 7th January 2026. The last date to apply has been extended to 22nd February 2026. Candidates must submit applications online at osssc.gov.in. This recruitment offers a valuable opportunity for candidates aspiring to secure a state government job in Odisha.

OSSSC Recruitment 2026 – Last Date Extended

The online application process for OSSSC RI and Amin Recruitment 2026 started on 07 January 2026. The last date to submit applications has been extended to 22 February 2026. Candidates must apply online at official website.

OSSSC CRE Recruitment 2026 Key Highlights

This OSSSC CRE 2025 Recruitment will be conducted through the Combined Recruitment Examination (CRE-2025), featuring a Prelims Test, Mains Exam, and Practical Skill Test in Basic Computer Skills. The Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission has released an official notification on 30th December 2025

OSSSC CRE Notification 2026

Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) issued an official CRE 2026 notification on 30 December 2025 for the Combined Recruitment Examination–2025. This notification announces the recruitment for the following posts: RI, ICDS Supervisor, VAW, JA, ARI, Amin, Forester, Forest Guard, and SFS. It also includes the list of posts and the registration schedule.

OSSSC CRE Notification 2026 PDF

OSSSC CRE Vacancy 2026

The OSSSC CRE 2025–26 recruitment has announced vacancies for several Group B and Group C positions across various departments in Odisha, such as Revenue, Women & Child Development, Panchayati Raj, and Finance. Detailed vacancy information is provided in the official notification linked below, post-wise.

OSSSC CRE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility differs by post and we have updated the details as per the previous year notification pdf:

i. Revenue Inspector (RI)

Educational Qualification:

• Must have passed a Bachelor’s Degree examination in any discipline or equivalent from a recognized University.

• Must have knowledge in computer application.

Age Limit (as on 1st January 2025):

• Minimum: 20 years

• Maximum: 42 years

ii. ICDS Supervisor

Educational Qualification:

• Must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts, Science, or Commerce or its equivalent.

Age Limit (as on 1st January 2025):

• Must be a woman

• Minimum: 21 years

• Maximum: 42 years

iii. Village Agricultural Worker (VAW)

Educational Qualification:

• Must have passed +2 Science or +2 Vocational course in Agriculture-related subjects in:

  • Crop Production (CP)

  • Horticulture (HORT)

  • Repair and Maintenance of Power Driven Farm Machinery (PDFM)
    from a recognized Board/Council/Institution.

• Candidates having a Diploma in Agriculture Polytechnic under Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology shall be desirable.

• Candidates possessing such qualification shall be awarded 5% extra marks of the marks secured in the Written Test.

Age Limit (as on 1st January 2025):

• Minimum: 21 years

• Maximum: 42 years

iv. Junior Assistant (JA)

Educational Qualification:

• Must have passed +3 in Arts/Science/Commerce or equivalent from a recognized University.

• Must have knowledge of Computer Skill.

Age Limit (as on 1st January 2025):

• Minimum: 21 years

• Maximum: 42 years

v. Assistant Revenue Inspector (ARI)

Educational Qualification:

• Must have passed Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) conducted by:

  • Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha

  • or equivalent Board

• Or Diploma in Engineering from an Institution under State Council for Technical Education & Vocational Training, Odisha / AICTE.

• Must know computer application.

Age Limit (as on 1st January 2025):

• Minimum: 20 years

• Maximum: 42 years

vi. Amin

Educational Qualification:

• Same as Assistant Revenue Inspector (ARI).

Age Limit (as on 1st January 2025):

• Minimum: 20 years

• Maximum: 42 years

vii. Statistical Field Surveyor (SFS)

Educational Qualification:

• Must have passed 10+2 examination conducted by:

  • Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha

  • or Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

  • or equivalent Board.

Age Limit (as on 1st January 2025):

• Minimum: 21 years

• Maximum: 42 years

OSSSC CRE Age Relaxation

Age relaxation is applicable to reserved category candidates as per the OSSSC CRE Recruitment 2025–26 notification. The category-wise age relaxation details are given below:

OSSSC CRE Salary Structure 2026

The posts come with additional government perks and allowances.

OSSSC CRE 2026 Selection Process

As per the latest OSSSC CRE Recruitment 2025–26 notification, the selection process varies by post and has been streamlined as follows:

1. Written Examination (CBRE Mode)

• Objective-type MCQ examination

• Tests general awareness and post-specific/domain knowledge

• Marks obtained in the written exam are considered for preparation of the merit list

2. Skill Test / Practical Test

• Applicable only for certain posts such as Junior Assistant

• Candidates must secure a minimum of 40% marks

• This is a qualifying test only and does not carry weightage in the final merit list

Candidates must clear each stage to move forward in the OSSSC CRE selection process.