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OSSC CTSRE 2026 Notification Out
OSSC CTSRE 2026 notification has been published by the Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) on its official website, ossc.gov.in. A total of 646 vacancies are to be filled through the recruitment drive including Junior Engineer, Junior Draughtsman, Photographer, Video Film Editor, Architectural
Assistant, Sound Recordist, Tracer, and others. Out of 646 posts, 450 vacancies are available for the Junior Engineer (Civil) posts under Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Department. Selection for these posts will be done on the basis of three stages including Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Certificate Verification.
The online application process for OSSC Combined Technical Services Examination 2026 will commence from May 30, 2026 on the Commission's official website, www.ossc.gov.in. The last date for submission of online application is July 2, 2026. Candidates can register themselves from May 30, 2026 to June 29, 2026.
OSSC CTSRE 2026 Notification PDF
The official OSSC CTSRE 2026 Notification PDF has been released through Advertisement No. IПЕ-92/2025/5925/OSSC Dated 30.12.2025. Candidates willing to apply for OSSC Combined Technical Services Recruitment Examination (CTSRE-2025) for Group-B & Group-C Posts/Services are advised to read the official OSSC CTSRE Notification 2026 properly before applying for these vacancies announced. Download the official notification through the link given below.
OSSC CGL Specialist Recruitment 2026 - Overview
*Organization: Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC)
*Exam Name: Combined Technical Services Recruitment Examination (CTSRE-2025)
*Post Category: Group-B and Group-C
*Post Name: Junior Engineer, Junior Draughtsman, Photographer, Video Film Editor, Architectural Assistant, Sound Recordist, Tracer, and others
*Total Vacancies: 646
*Category: OSSC Jobs
*Mode of Application: Online
*Application Dates: 30th May 2026 to 02nd July 2026
*Selection Process: Prelims, Mains & Certificate Verification
*Official Website: https://www.ossc.gov.in/
OSSC CTSRE Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
- Starting Date for Online Registration and Payment of Examination Fees: 30th May 2026
- Last Date for Online Registration and Payment of Examination Fees: 29th June 2026
- Starting Date for Submission of Online Application Form: 30th May 2026
- Last Date for Submission of Online Application Form: 02nd July 2026
- Starting Date for Editing of Online Application Form: 30th May 2026
- Last Date for Editing of Online Application Form: 05th July 2026
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OSSC CTSRE 2026 Vacancy Details
The Odisha Staff Selection Commission has announced a total of 646 vacancies under OSSC CTSRE Recruitment 2026 for various technical and specialist posts including Junior Engineer, Architectural Assistant, Cameraman, Photographer, Sound Recordist, Mechanic, Video Film Editor, Junior Draughtsman, and Tracer posts.
Post Wise and Category Wise Vacancy Details
- Junior Engineer (Civil) – Water Resources Department: 24 posts (W-08) - UR: 16 (W-05), SEBC: 04 (W-01), SC: 03 (W-01), ST: 01 (W-01)
- Junior Engineer (Civil) – Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Department: 450 Posts (Women: 150) | UR: 137 (W-46), SEBC: 98 (W-33), SC: 112 (W-37), ST: 103 (W-34)
- Junior Engineer (Civil) – Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Department – 36 Posts (Women: 12) | UR: 16 (W-05), SEBC: 04 (W-01), SC: 03 (W-01), ST: 13 (W-05)
- Junior Engineer (Civil) – Municipal Administration: 132 Posts (Women: 44) | UR: 69 (W-23), SEBC: 0, SC: 27 (W-09), ST: 36 (W-12)
- Architectural Assistant – 23 Posts (Women: 07) | UR: 07 (W-02), SEBC: 04 (W-01), SC: 04 (W-01), ST: 08 (W-03)
- Junior Draughtsman (Civil) – 07 Posts (Women: 02) | UR: 04 (W-02), SEBC: 01, SC: 01, ST: 01
- Tracer (State Cadre Field) – 03 Posts | UR: 02, SEBC: 0, SC: 0, ST: 01
- Cameraman – 02 Posts | UR: 01, SEBC: 0, SC: 0, ST: 01
- Video Film Editor – 02 Posts (Women: 01) | UR: 02 (W-01), SEBC: 0, SC: 0, ST: 0
- Photographer – 01 Post | UR: 0, SEBC: 0, SC: 0, ST: 01
- Sound Recordist – 01 Post | UR: 01, SEBC: 0, SC: 0, ST: 0
- Mechanic – 01 Post | UR: 01, SEBC: 0, SC: 0, ST: 0
OSSC CTSRE Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates applying for various posts under OSSC CTSRE Recruitment 2026 must fulfill the required nationality, language proficiency, educational qualification, and age limit criteria prescribed in the official notification.
Educational Qualification
- Junior Engineer (Civil) – Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution. Some departments also require computer knowledge.
- Architectural Assistant – Diploma in Architectural Assistantship.
- Cameraman – +2 with Diploma/Degree in Cinematography and AV production skills.
- Photographer – +2 with Diploma in Cinematography and digital photography skills.
- Sound Recordist – +2 with Diploma/Degree in Sound Recording or TV Engineering.
- Mechanic – +2 with Diploma in Electronics.
- Video Film Editor – +2 with Diploma/Degree in Video Editing or Film Production.
- Junior Draughtsman (Civil) – HSC with NTC in Draughtsman Civil and knowledge of Computer Application & AutoCAD.
- Tracer – HSC with NTC in Draughtsman Civil along with Computer Skill and AutoCAD certificates.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 42 Years
- Age Calculation Date: 01 January 2025
Age Relaxation
- SEBC, SC, ST & Women Candidates: 5 Years
- PwD Candidates: 10 Years
- Ex Servicemen: As per Government Rules
General Eligibility & Odia Language Requirement
Candidates must be Indian citizens with good character, sound health, and should not have more than one living spouse. Applicants must be able to read, write, and speak Odia fluently and should have passed Middle School/HSC with Odia subject or medium, Class VII with Odia language, or Odia test conducted by the School & Mass Education Department, Odisha.
OSSC CTSRE 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for OSSC Combined Technical Services Recruitment Examination 2026 will be conducted in three stages including Preliminary Examination, Main Written Examination, and Certificate Verification. Candidates must qualify each stage to be considered for final selection.
Stage 1 – Preliminary Examination
- Mode of Exam: OMR/CBRE
- Type of Questions: MCQ
- Total Marks: 150 Marks
- Duration: 150 Minutes
- Negative Marking: 0.25 Marks for each wrong answer
Subjects Included
- Arithmetic (10th Standard)
- Data Interpretation
- Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability
- General Mental Ability
- Current Affairs
- Computer & Internet Awareness
Stage 2 – Main Written Examination
- Paper Type: Technical Paper
- Total Marks: 200 Marks
- Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes)
- Mode: MCQ Based Examination
Note: Candidates around 1.5 times the vacancies will be shortlisted for Certificate Verification based on Main Exam marks.
Stage 3 – Certificate Verification
Candidates shortlisted in the Main Written Examination will be called for document verification. Candidates absent during certificate verification will not be considered for final selection.
OSSC CTSRE Recruitment 2026 Salary
Candidates selected through Odisha Staff Selection Commission CTSRE Recruitment 2026 will receive salary as per ORSP Rules 2017 along with DA, HRA, medical facilities, pension benefits, and other allowances admissible under Odisha Government rules.
- Junior Engineer (Civil) – Water Resources Department – Level 9, Cell 1 of ORSP 2017
- Junior Engineer (Civil) – Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Department – Level 9, Cell 1 of ORSP 2017
- Junior Engineer (Civil) – Municipal Administration – Level 9, Cell 1 of ORSP 2017
- Architectural Assistant – Level 9, Cell 1 of ORSP 2017
- Cameraman – Level 9, Cell 1 of ORSP 2017
- Photographer – Level 9, Cell 1 of ORSP 2017
- Sound Recordist – Level 9, Cell 1 of ORSP 2017
- Mechanic – Level 9, Cell 1 of ORSP 2017
- Video Film Editor – Level 9, Cell 1 of ORSP 2017
- Junior Draughtsman (Civil) – Level 8, Cell 1 of ORSP 2017
- Tracer (State Cadre Field) – Level 5, Cell 1 of ORSP 2017
OSSC CTSRE 2026 Application Fee
- General / SEBC / Other Category Candidates: ₹500/-
- SC / ST / PwD Candidates: Exempted from fee payment
- The examination fee will be refunded to candidates who appear in the recruitment examination.
How to Apply for OSSC CTSRE Recruitment 2026?
Candidates can apply online for Odisha Staff Selection Commission CTSRE Recruitment 2026 through the official OSSC website. The online registration and examination fee payment process will commence from 30th May 2026 and continue till 29th June 2026. Candidates will be able to submit the online application form from 30th May 2026 to 02nd July 2026, while the application editing window will remain active till 05th July 2026.
Steps to Apply Online
Step 1: Visit the official OSSC website and open the CTSRE Recruitment 2026 application portal.
Step 2: Complete the One Time Registration using a valid mobile number and email ID.
Step 3: Login with the generated registration credentials to access the application form.
Step 4: Enter all required personal, educational, and category details carefully.
Step 5: Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and necessary documents in prescribed format.
Step 6: Preview the completed application form and verify all details before final submission.
Step 7: Submit the online application form successfully within the deadline.
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