OSSSC CRE Recruitment 2026 (Combined Recruitment Examination ) Including posts like Revenue Inspector (RI), Assistant Revenue Inspector (ARI), Amin and more.
application process, important dates, eligibility, selection procedure, and how to apply online:
OSSSC CRE Recruitment 2026 – Official Notification OUT
The Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has released the CRE 2025/26 notification inviting online applications for various Group-C posts including:
➡️ Revenue Inspector (RI)
➡️ Assistant Revenue Inspector (ARI)
➡️ Amin
➡️ ICDS Supervisor
➡️ Village Agricultural Worker (VAW)
➡️ Junior Assistant (JA)
➡️ Statistical Field Surveyor (SFS)
…and other posts under Combined Recruitment Examination-2025.
📍 The official advertisement numbers are:
• IIE-120/2025-3198/OSSSC – For RI, ARI, Amin & other related posts
• IIE-121/2025-3206/OSSSC – For Forest & Police related posts (Forester, Forest Guard, Excise Constable) (OSSSC)
Important Application Dates (Post-Wise)
For RI, ARI, Amin & Other Posts:
| Event | Date |
| Apply Online Starts | 29 December 2025 |
| Online Registration / Re-registration Close | 21 January 2026 |
| Final Application Submission Deadline | 29 January 2026 |
For Forester, Forest Guard & Excise Constable:
| Event | Date |
| Online Registration Starts | 30 December 2025 |
| Registration Close | 22 January 2026 |
| Application Submission Deadline | 30 January 2026 |
Official Website
🔗 osssc.gov.in — This is the only official portal for:
✔️ Downloading notification PDFs
✔ Applying online
✔ Checking eligibility & syllabus
✔ Downloading admit cards and results (OSSSC)
Posts & Vacancy Details
While detailed vacancies by category and post are published in the official notification PDF (which you should download from the website), the major posts include:
✅ Revenue Inspector (RI)
✅ Assistant Revenue Inspector (ARI)
✅ Amin
✅ ICDS Supervisor
✅ Village Agricultural Worker (VAW)
✅ Junior Assistant (JA)
✅ Statistical Field Surveyor (SFS)
…and more depending on department needs.
Eligibility Criteria (General Overview)
Eligibility varies by post. Typical requirements usually include:
Educational Qualifications
✔️ Graduation (any discipline) for many posts (e.g., RI, ARI, SFS)
✔️ 12th Pass for some posts (e.g., Junior Assistant, VAW)
✔️ Post-specific professional or Diploma requirements may apply
➡️ Specific qualification details are available in the official PDF — always check the notification before applying.
Age Limit
✔️ Minimum age: 18 years
✔️ Maximum age: varies by post and category (often 30-38 years with age relaxations for reserved categories)
➡️ Exact age criteria will be listed in the official notification.
Selection Process
The OSSSC CRE selection typically consists of:
- Preliminary Examination (Objective type)
- Main Examination (Written / Descriptive or CBT)
- Document Verification & Final Selection
Detailed Selection Process and Syllabus for the OSSSC CRE (Combined Recruitment Examination) 2026 for Revenue Inspector (RI), Assistant Revenue Inspector (ARI), Amin and related posts
OSSSC CRE 2026 – SELECTION PROCESS (Stage-wise)
The selection process for OSSSC CRE 2026 has three major stages:
- Preliminary Examination (Screening Test)
- Main Examination
- Practical Skill Test (Basic Computer Skills – Qualifying)
Note:
✔️ The preliminary exam is generally screening in nature — its primary role is to shortlist candidates for the Mains.
✔️ Marks from the Main Exam are used for final merit ranking.
✔️ The Computer Skill Test is qualifying only (you must pass but the score doesn’t count toward final merit).
1) Preliminary Examination (Screening)
➡️ Purpose: Shortlist candidates for the Main Exam.
➡️ Mode: OMR/CBRT (Objective MCQ).
➡️ Total Questions: 100
➡️ Total Marks: 100
➡️ Time Duration: 90 Minutes
➡️ Negative Marking: 0.33 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
Subjects & Topics Covered
| Subject | No. of Questions | Key Areas |
| Mathematics | 20 | Basics — averages, percentages, ratio, profit/loss, time & work, basic algebra, number system, data interpretation etc. |
| General Studies | 20 | Current affairs (India & Odisha), history, geography, polity, economy, general science, awards & culture etc. |
| English | 20 | Grammar & usage, vocabulary, sentence correction, comprehension etc. |
| Odia Language | 20 | Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, sentence arrangement etc. |
| Logical Reasoning | 20 | Analogy, series, coding-decoding, puzzles, blood relations etc. |
| (Detailed topics listed further below) |
✔ You must qualify this stage to appear for the Main Exam.
✔ Marks may not be counted in the final merit list (varies by notification).
2) Main Written Examination
➡️ Purpose: Main criteria for shortlisting candidates for final selection.
➡️ Mode: OMR/CBRT (Objective MCQ).
➡️ Total Questions: 180
➡️ Total Marks: 180
➡️ Time Duration: 3 Hours
➡️ Negative Marking: 0.33 per wrong answer.
📋 Subjects & Distribution
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
| Mathematics | 40 | 40 |
| General Studies | 40 | 40 |
| English | 40 | 40 |
| Odia Language | 20 | 20 |
| Computer (Basics) | 40 | 40 |
| Total: 180 Questions – 180 Marks. |
The Main Exam score and performance is used to prepare merit list for final selection.
3) Practical Skill Test (Basic Computer Skills)
➡️ Type: Qualifying practical test
➡️ Focus: Basic computer operations and applications.
➡️ Minimum Qualifying Marks: 40% (candidates must reach this threshold to be eligible for final selection).
➡️ Marks: Usually around 50 (qualifying).
This test evaluates real-world computer ability (not part of merit ranking).
Typical areas include:
✔ Operating system basics (Windows)
✔ MS Word – editing/formatting
✔ MS Excel – functions, formatting
✔ MS PowerPoint – slide creation
✔ Basic internet & email usage.
DETAILED SYLLABUS — Prelims & Mains
Mathematics
Covers arithmetic and quantitative aptitude topics such as:
- Number Systems (LCM/HCF, integers, decimals)
- Percentage, Ratio & Proportion
- Profit & Loss, Discount
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Average, Time & Work, Time & Distance
- Data Interpretation (Bar/Pie/Line charts)
- Algebra basics
- Mensuration & Geometry
- Statistics & Probability
(High-school level math; most from 10+2 syllabus)
General Studies
General Awareness including:
- National & Odisha current affairs
- Indian history & freedom struggle
- Indian geography & world geography
- Political system & Constitution
- Economic basics & development
- General science & technology
- National organizations, awards, books & authors
- Odisha cultural knowledge, important places and events.
English Language
Focuses on English grammar and usage:
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Vocabulary & word usage
- Sentence Completion
- Error Spotting & Correction
- Reading Comprehension
- Idioms & Phrases
- Prepositions, Articles, Tenses, Voice etc.
Odia Language
Tests Odia reading & writing skills such as:
- Grammar & grammar rules
- Vocabulary and meaning
- Comprehension passages
- Sentence arrangement
- Error correction
- Usage and writing quality.
Logical Reasoning (Primarily in Prelims)
Includes:
- Analogies & classification
- Coding-decoding
- Puzzles
- Blood relations
- Clocks & calendars
- Series and patterns
- Non-verbal reasoning.
Computer (Mains)
Basic computer knowledge expected in the Main paper:
- Computer fundamentals
- Windows OS (file handling & operations)
- Word Processing (MS Word)
- Spreadsheets (MS Excel — formulas, basic functions)
- Presentations (MS PowerPoint)
- Internet & email basics.
How to Apply Online – Step by Step
- Visit 👉 osssc.gov.in (official OSSSC website). (OSSSC)
- Click “Recruitment / Apply Online” link.
- Select the relevant CRE-2025 advertisement (e.g., IIE-120/2025).
- Click “New Registration” (if first time) or “Login” (if re-registering).
- Fill in personal details, educational qualification, category details, etc.
- Upload required scanned documents (photo, signature, certificates).
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit form and take a printout for future reference.
Important Tips
✔️ Read official notification PDF carefully before applying.
✔️ Ensure all documents are correct and legible.
✔️ Apply well before the deadline to avoid last-minute rush.
✔️ Keep a printout of application form & fee receipt.
