OSSC Senior Store Inspector Recruitment 2026: Short Notification Released for Civil Defence Instructor / Senior Store Inspector Posts at ossc.gov.in

The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has released a short notification for the recruitment of Civil Defence Instructor / Senior Store Inspector under the Directorate of Fire & Emergency Services, Home Guards and Civil Defence, Odisha, Cuttack. The detailed OSSC Senior Store Inspector Recruitment 2026 Notification and online application schedule will soon be available on www.ossc.gov.in. This Group-B recruitment offers a great opportunity for eligible candidates to join the Odisha state service.

OSSC Senior Store Inspector Recruitment 2026 

The OSSC Senior Store Inspector Recruitment 2026 aims to fill 07 vacancies for the posts of Civil Defence Instructor / Senior Store Inspector, including 02 reserved for women candidates. The post carries a Group-B status under Level-9, Cell-01 of the ORSP Rules, 2017. Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline and basic computer skills are eligible to apply. The online application link and detailed schedule for registration, examination, and other processes will be published shortly on the OSSC portal. 

OSSC Senior Store Inspector Notification 2026 

The OSSC Senior Store Inspector Recruitment 2026 short notification provides preliminary details about the vacancy, eligibility, and salary. The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) will soon release the detailed advertisement mentioning the application start date, last date, exam schedule, and complete eligibility criteria. We will update this page with a direct link to download the detailed notification once it is officially published. 

Interested candidates can read below for the detailed OSSC Senior Store Inspector eligibility criteria, including educational qualification, age limit, selection process, exam pattern, and physical requirement, which have been prepared based on the previous recruitment notification for the same post.

OSSC Senior Store Inspector Recruitment 2026 Overview

*Recruiting Authority: Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) 

*Department: Directorate of Fire & Emergency Services, Home Guards and Civil Defence, Odisha, Cuttack. 

*Post Name: Civil Defence Instructor / Senior Store Inspector 

*Total Vacancies: 07 (including 02 for women) 

*Category: OSSC Jobs 

*Group & Pay Scale: Group-B, Level-9 Cell-01 of ORSP Rules, 2017 

*Application Mode: Online 

*Application Dates: To be announced 

*Official Website: https://www.ossc.gov.in/ 

OSSC Senior Store Inspector Vacancy 2026

The OSSC has released a total of 07 vacancies for the post of Civil Defence Instructor / Senior Store Inspector, including 02 posts reserved for women candidates, and the category-wise vacancy distribution will be provided in the detailed notification. 

OSSC Senior Store Inspector Eligibility Criteria 2026 

The OSSC Senior Store Inspector Eligibility Criteria 2026 require candidates to have a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university along with basic computer knowledge. The age limit as of 01.01.2025 is 21 to 32 years, with age relaxation of 5 years for SC, ST, SEBC, and Women candidates, and relaxation for Ex-Servicemen as per government norms. 

Other Eligibility Conditions

Along with educational and age criteria, candidates must also fulfill the following:

• Must be an Indian citizen. 

• Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak Odia. 

• Must have passed Middle School with Odia as a subject, Matriculation with Odia as the medium of examination, or Class VII or above with Odia as a subject. 

• Alternatively, candidates can qualify through a test in Odia (M.E. School standard) conducted by the School & Mass Education Department, Government of Odisha.  

OSSC Senior Store Inspector Selection Process 2026

The selection process will consist of five stages, as given below:

• Stage 1- Preliminary Examination 

• Stage 2- Physical Measurement & Physical Test (Qualifying) 

• Stage 3- Main Written Examination 

• Stage 4- Viva-Voce-cum-Psychological Test 

• Stage 1- Certificate Verification 

Stage 1: Preliminary Examination

• Mode: Online (CBRE Mode) 

• Type: Objective Type 

• Duration: 1 Hour 

• Total Marks: 100 

• Nature: Qualifying only 

• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer 

Stage 2: Physical Measurement & Physical Test (Qualifying) 

Candidates who qualify in the Preliminary Exam will have to appear for Physical Measurement and Physical Efficiency Tests (PET), which are qualifying in nature. 

(a) Physical Standard Measurements

For Men:

• UR/SEBC – Height: 168 cm, Weight: 55 kg, Chest: 79–84 cm

• SC/ST – Height: 163 cm, Weight: 50 kg, Chest: 76–81 cm

For Women:

• UR/SEBC – Height: 155 cm, Weight: 47.5 kg

• SC/ST – Height: 150 cm, Weight: 45 kg

(b) Physical Efficiency Tests

For Men:

• Running 1.6 km in 8 minutes 

• Cycling 1.6 km in 5 minutes 

• Long Jump – 3.66 m (3 attempts) 

• Cross-country – 5 km in 40 minutes 

• Running 100 m with 10 low hurdles (77 cm) in 25 seconds 

• High Jump – 1.22 m (3 chances) 

• Swimming – 100 m 

• Rope Climbing – 6 m (3 chances) 

• Ladder Climbing – 8 m (3 chances) 

For Women:

• Running 1.6 km in 10 minutes

• Cycling 1.6 km in 7 minutes

• Long Jump – 2.77 m (3 attempts)

• Cross-country – 4 km in 40 minutes

• Running 80 m with 10 low hurdles (77 cm) in 25 seconds

• High Jump – 1.00 m (3 chances)

• Swimming – 100 m

• Rope Climbing – 5 m (3 chances) 

• Ladder Climbing – 8 m (3 chances) 

Stage 3: Main Written Examination (Total 350 Marks)

The Main Written Examination consists of four papers carrying a total of 350 marks. There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-III (General Studies).

Candidates must qualify the Computer Skill Test separately to be considered for final selection.

• Paper-I: General English – 50 marks, duration 1 hour 30 minutes. This will be a descriptive type paper.

• Paper-II: Odia Language – 50 marks, duration 1 hour 30 minutes. This paper will also be descriptive type.

• Paper-III: General Studies – 200 marks, duration 3 hours. It will be an objective type test conducted in CBRE mode (Computer Based Recruitment Exam).

• Paper-IV: Computer Skill Test – 50 marks, duration 45 minutes. This paper is qualifying in nature, and candidates must secure a minimum of 17 marks to qualify. 

Stage 4: Viva-Voce-cum-Psychological Test

• Total Marks: 30

• Candidates who qualify the Main Written Examination will be called for this stage.

• Marks obtained here will be added to the final merit list. 

OSSC Senior Store Inspector Apply Online 2026: Steps and Application Fee

The online application process for the OSSC Senior Store Inspector Recruitment 2026 will be activated soon on the official OSSC website — www.ossc.gov.in. Interested candidates should follow the step-by-step procedure below to complete their application successfully: 

Step-by-Step Online Application Process

Step 1: Visit the official OSSC website: https://www.ossc.gov.in/. 

Step 2: Click on the “Apply Online” link for Senior Store Inspector Recruitment 2026 once it is activated.

Step 3: Register yourself by providing basic details such as name, date of birth, mobile number, and email ID.

Step 4: Login using the credentials sent to your registered email/phone number.

Step 5: Fill in the application form with personal, educational, and other required details.

Step 6: Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and relevant documents as per specifications in the notification.

Step 7: Review the application carefully and submit the form online.

Step 8: Download the application confirmation page and take a printout for future reference. 

Application Fee

• Unreserved / SEBC Candidates: ₹500 (Refundable after appearing in the Written Exam)

• SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Women Candidates: No Fee

• Payment can be made through Net Banking / 

Documents Required During Certificate Verification

Candidates must produce the following documents in original along with self-attested copies during certificate verification:

• Copy of Online Application Form

• HSC Certificate & Marksheet

• +2 (Intermediate) Certificate & Marksheet

• Bachelor’s Degree Certificate & Marksheet

• Computer Proficiency Certificate (PGDCA / DCA)

• Valid Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/SEBC candidates)

• Odia Language Proficiency Certificate

• Valid Photo ID Proof (Voter ID / PAN / Aadhaar / Passport / Driving Licence) 

Important Links:

• Short Notification PDF: Click Here

• Detailed Notification PDF: Click Here

• Apply Online Link: Click Here

• Official Website: Click Here