Full Form of OSSC
OSSC full form is Odisha Staff Selection Commission (हिंदी में: ओडिशा कर्मचारी चयन आयोग). It functions under Government of Odisha as an official authority for examination administration and cadre recruitment.
| Acronym / Short Form | OSSC |
|---|---|
| Full Form (English) | Odisha Staff Selection Commission |
| हिंदी अर्थ (Hindi Meaning) | ओडिशा कर्मचारी चयन आयोग |
| Domain / Sector | Civil services |
| Regulatory / Conducting Body | Government of Odisha |
| Official Portal | ossc.gov.in |
1. Official Mandate, Scope & Background
The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) is the statutory recruitment authority established under the Odisha Staff Selection Commission Rules 1993, headquartered in Bhubaneswar. It conducts competitive recruitment examinations for Group 'B' and Group 'C' non-gazetted technical, administrative, and paramedical cadres under the State Government of Odisha.
2. Eligibility Criteria, Qualifications & Age Limits
HSC / 10+2 / Bachelor's Degree depending on the post; ability to read, write, and speak Odia (passed Middle School / Matriculation with Odia language). Age limit: 21 to 38 years with state quota concessions.
3. Examination Scheme & Selection Procedure
Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination (CGLRE): Preliminary Examination (CBT/OMR) -> Main Written Examination (Descriptive/Objective) -> Computer Skill Test -> Document Verification.
4. Core Syllabus & Key Subjects
Arithmetic, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Current Events, Computer Awareness, General English, and Odia Language Comprehension.