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Full Form of OSSC

Official Definition & Statutory Meaning

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 FormOSSC
Full Form (English)Odisha Staff Selection Commission
हिंदी अर्थ (Hindi Meaning)ओडिशा कर्मचारी चयन आयोग
Domain / SectorCivil services
Regulatory / Conducting BodyGovernment of Odisha
Official Portalossc.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.

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