OSSC CTSRE Recruitment 2026 Out for 606 Junior Engineer (Civil) Posts at ossc.gov.in, Check Eligibility and Selection Process

The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has released the indicative notification for the Combined Technical Services Recruitment Examination (CTSRE)-2025. This major recruitment drive aims to fill 606 Junior Engineer (Civil) vacancies under various departments of the Government of Odisha. Interested candidates with a Diploma in Civil Engineering can apply online once the detailed notification and application link are activated on the official OSSC website — www.ossc.gov.in. 

OSSC CTSRE Recruitment 2026 

The OSSC CTSRE Recruitment 2025 has been officially announced on the OSSC website for a total of 606 Junior Engineer (Civil) vacancies across various departments of the Government of Odisha, including 24 posts under Engineer-in-Chief, Water Resources Department, 450 posts under Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Department, and 132 posts under Director, Municipal Administration, H&UD Department. Selected candidates will be appointed at Group-B Level-9, Cell-1 of ORSP, 2017, with a salary ranging from ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 along with government allowances and benefits. 

OSSC CTSRE Notification 2026 

The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has released the short notification for the post of Junior Engineer (Civil) under CTSRE-2025 (No. IIE-92/2025-5925/OSSC dated 30.12.2025). The OSSC Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026 short notification provides information on post vacancies, eligibility, and salary details. The OSSC JE Recruitment 2026 detailed advertisement will contain complete information on category-wise vacancies, syllabus, exam pattern, age relaxation, and application procedure. A direct link to download the detailed notification will be provided here once it is officially released. 

OSSC CTSRE Recruitment 2026 Overview 

*Recruitment Authority: Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC)

*Exam Name: Combined Technical Services Recruitment Examination (CTSRE)-2025 

*Post Name: Junior Engineer (Civil)

*Total Vacancies: 606

*Job Type: Group-B (Technical) 

*Salary: Level-9, Cell-1 of ORSP, 2017 (Rs.35,400 - Rs.1,12,400) 

*Category: OSSC Jobs 

*Application Mode: Online 

*Application Dates: To be announced 

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

OSSC CTSRE 2025 Vacancy Details 

The OSSC CTSRE 2025 notification includes 606 total vacancies for Junior Engineer (Civil) under the following departments:

• Engineer-in-Chief, Water Resources Department: 24 posts (Women – 08) 

• Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Department: 450 posts (Women – 150) 

• Director, Municipal Administration, H&UD Department: 132 posts (Women – 44) 

OSSC CTSRE Eligibility Criteria 2026 

Candidates interested in OSSC CTSRE JE Recruitment 2026 must possess a Diploma in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution and should be computer literate. The age of applicants should be between 21 and 42 years as on 01.01.2025, with age relaxation of 5 years for SC, ST, SEBC, and Women candidates and 10 years for PwD candidates as per government rules. 

OSSC Junior Engineer (JE) Salary 2026 

Selected candidates for Junior Engineer (Civil) posts under OSSC CTSRE 2025 will be appointed at Pay Matrix Level-9, Cell-1 of ORSP, 2017, with a monthly salary ranging from ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400, along with dearness allowance, house rent allowance, and other government benefits. 

OSSC Junior Engineer (JE) Selection Process 2026

The OSSC Junior Engineer (Civil) selection process 2026 consists of three stages: Stage I – Preliminary Examination, Stage II – Main Written Examination (Technical Paper), and Stage III – Certificate Verification. Candidates must qualify in each stage to progress to the next, and only those who successfully clear all stages will be considered for final appointment. 

OSSC CTSRE Exam Pattern 2026 

Stage I: Preliminary Examination

• Type: Objective (MCQ-based, OMR/CBRE) 

• Total Marks: 150 

• Duration: 150 minutes  

• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer 

Subjects:

• Arithmetic (10th standard level) 

• Data Interpretation (Chart, Graph, Table, Data Sufficiency) 

• Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability 

• General Mental Ability 

• Current Events (National & International) 

• Computer/Internet Awareness 

Stage II: Main Written Examination

• Paper: Technical (Civil Engineering) 

• Total Marks: 200 

• Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes) 

Stage III: Certificate Verification

• Candidates up to 1.5 times the number of vacancies (post-wise and category-wise) will be called based on Main Written Exam marks. 

• Absence during certificate verification will result in cancellation of candidature. 

• No request for rescheduling verification dates will be entertained. 

OSSC CTSRE Online Application Process 2026

The OSSC CTSRE 2026 online registration and application form activation dates will be announced shortly through the detailed advertisement on OSSC’s official website. 

How to Apply Online:

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

Step 2: Click on the “Apply Online” link for CTSRE 2025. 

Step 3: Complete the registration with a valid email ID and mobile number. 

Step 4: Fill in personal, educational, and category details carefully. 

Step 5: Upload scanned copies of required documents, photo, and signature. 

Step 6: Pay the application fee (if applicable). 

Step 7: Submit the application and download the confirmation page for future use. 

OSSC CTSRE Application Fee 2026 

The application fee for OSSC CTSRE Recruitment 2026 is ₹500 for UR and SEBC candidates, which is refundable after attending the written examination. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen (ESM) categories are exempted from the application fee. The exact payment process and instructions will be provided in the detailed advertisement. 

Important Links:

• Short Notification: Click Here

• Detailed Notification PDF: Click Here 

• Apply Online Link: Click Here 

• Official Website: Click Here