OSSC CGLRE Specialist 2026 – Apply for 199 Govt Posts

About The Odisha Staff Selection Commission, Unit II, headquartered in Bhubaneswar, is a statutory body functioning under the Government of Odisha. Its primary responsibility is to conduct state-level competitive examinations for filling vacancies across government departments in a fair and merit-based manner. OSSC has built a strong reputation as one of the most reliable recruitment bodies in eastern India. It manages selection for a wide range of posts including technical, specialist, and administrative roles spread across multiple Heads of Departments. This particular recruitment drive is being carried out under the Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination framework, ensuring a structured and standardised process for all candidates who wish to serve the Government of Odisha. Descriptions OSSC has officially released Advertisement No. IIE-46/2025/5919/OSSC, dated 30.12.2025, for the Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination for Group-B and Group-C Specialist Posts and Services 2025. This recruitment is commonly referred to as CGLRE SPECIALIST-2025, and the official post code is CGLS/345. A total of 199 vacancies have been announced across 16 different post categories under various departments and Heads of Departments of the Odisha State Government. All applications must be submitted through online mode only at the official OSSC website. No physical copy or hard copy of the application will be accepted under any circumstances. This recruitment is governed by the Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination for Group-B and Group-C Specialist Posts and Services Rules 2022, along with its subsequent amendments. All selected candidates will be appointed on a regular basis against the pay levels specified in the official vacancy table. Apply For – Post Names 1· Food Safety Officer – Office of Commissioner of Food Safety (Group-B) 2· Senior Economic Investigator – Planning & Convergence Department (Group-B) 3· Senior Cost Assistant – Directorate of Export Promotion & Marketing (Group-B) 4· Inspector of Legal Metrology – Directorate of Legal Metrology (Group-B) 5· Laboratory Assistant – Directorate of Legal Metrology (Group-B) 6· Computer Programmer – I&PR Department (Group-B) 7· Graphic Designer – I&PR Department (Group-B) 8· Librarian in DIETs/BIETs – Directorate of TE & SCERT (Group-B) 9· Librarian – Directorate of Technical Education & SCERT (Group-B) 10· Statistical Assistant – Directorate of TE & SCERT (Group-B) 11· Junior Laboratory Assistant – State Food Testing Laboratory (Group-C) 12· Market Intelligence Inspector – FS & CW Department (Group-C) 13· Assistant Embankment Inspector – EIC, Water Resources (Group-C) 14· Laboratory Assistant – EIC, Water Resources (Group-C) 15· Junior Laboratory Assistant – Directorate of Factories & Boilers (Group-C) 16· Scribe – I&PR Department (Group-C) Vacancies Total Vacancies: 199 (Women Reserved: 52) Breakdown (Approximate Reservation): 1· UR (General): 106 seats (Women – 29) 2· OBC / SEBC: 19 seats (Women – 06) 3· SC (Scheduled Caste): 31 seats (Women – 06) 4· ST (Scheduled Tribe): 43 seats (Women – 11) Important Dates 1· Online Registration Opening Date : 09 June 2026 2· Last Date to Submit Online Application : 11 July 2026 3· Last Date for Editing Application Form : 14 July 2026 Eligibility Criteria 1·Nationality: Must be a citizen of India with good character, sound health, and free from organic defects or bodily infirmity. 2·Age Limit (as on 01.01.2025): · Minimum Age : 21 Years · Maximum Age : 42 Years · Relaxation : 5 years for SEBC / SC / ST / all Women candidates 10 years for PwD candidates Full defence service period for Ex-Servicemen 3· General category candidates with no relaxation must be born between 2nd January 1983 and 1st January 2004. 4 ·Odia Language Requirement: Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak Odia fluently. They must have passed Odia as a subject in Middle School or Matriculation, or passed Odia in Class VII from a recognised institution, or cleared a Middle English School standard Odia test conducted by the School & Mass Education Department, Government of Odisha. Educational Qualifications (Post-wise Summary): 1· Food Safety Officer: Bachelor's / Master's / Doctorate in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Bio-Technology, Agricultural Science, Bio-Chemistry, Microbiology, Oil Technology, Veterinary Science, or an equivalent medical degree (MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BUMS/BHMS/B.Sowa Rigpa). Computer knowledge is mandatory. 2· Senior Economic Investigator: Honours or PG Degree in Economics, Applied Economics, Agriculture Economics, Commerce, Mathematics, Statistics, Sociology (with statistics), Geography (with statistics), Regional Planning, Business Administration, Computer Science, or Information Technology from a recognised university. Computer knowledge is mandatory. 3· Senior Cost Assistant: ICWAI (Inter) or ICMAI (Inter) qualification. 4· Inspector of Legal Metrology: Science graduate with Physics, or Technology / Engineering degree, or Diploma in Engineering from a recognised institution with 3 years of professional experience. 5· Laboratory Assistant (Legal Metrology): Same as above – Science graduate with Physics, or Engineering degree or Diploma with 3 years of experience. 6· Computer Programmer: B.Tech / B.E. in Computer Science / Electronic & Telecommunication, or MCA from a recognised institution. 7· Graphic Designer: Fine Arts / Visual Arts Degree from a recognised university with PG Diploma in Multimedia / Animation / Visual Effect; must have skills in designing sets, advertisement materials, logos, layouts, and illustrations. 8· Librarian in DIETs/BIETs and TE & SCERT: B.Lib / M.Lib / BLIS / MLIS with a minimum of 50% marks. 9· Statistical Assistant: Honours Degree in Mathematics / Statistics / Physics / Economics / Applied Economics, or B.Com from a recognised institution. Computer knowledge is mandatory. 10· Junior Laboratory Assistant (Food Testing): Bachelor's Degree in Science with Chemistry as one of the subjects. 11· Market Intelligence Inspector: Graduation in Humanities / Science / Commerce or equivalent with at least 40% marks, and one of the following subjects: Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Commerce, or Accounting. Computer knowledge in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint required. 12· Assistant Embankment Inspector / Laboratory Assistant (Water Resources): Bachelor's Degree in Science or equivalent qualification, along with a basic computer skill certificate from a recognised institution. 13· Junior Laboratory Assistant (Factories & Boilers): Bachelor's Degree in Science with Chemistry Honours. 14· Scribe: Fine Arts / Visual Arts Degree from a recognised university with knowledge of computer applications including Photoshop and CorelDraw. All qualifications must be obtained on or before the last date of Online Application Form submission. Application Fees 1· General / SEBC Candidates : Rs. 500 2· SC / ST / PwD Candidates : Nil Application Process Step 1 : Open the official website – www.ossc.gov.in Step 2 : Click on the "APPLY ONLINE" button on the homepage. Step 3 : New applicants must click "NEW USER" to register and generate a User ID and Password. Step 4 : Log in using your credentials and carefully fill in all fields of the Online Application Form including personal details, educational qualifications, and post preferences. Step 5 : Upload the following scanned documents – · Passport-size colour photograph (JPG/JPEG, 20kb–100kb) · Full specimen signature and Left/Right Thumb Impression (JPG/JPEG, up to 20kb) · Academic certificates and mark sheets (PDF, 100kb–500kb) · Caste / category certificate if applicable Step 6 : Pay the examination fee online if applicable. Step 7 : Review the entire application carefully before final submission. Once submitted, no changes or corrections will be allowed under any circumstances. Step 8 : Take a printed copy of the submitted application form and keep it safely for your personal records. Why this Job is Important This recruitment covers a wide range of specialist and technical roles across key government departments of Odisha including Health and Family Welfare, Water Resources, Food Safety, Technical Education, and Information & Public Relations. All 199 posts are permanent state cadre positions, meaning selected candidates will serve in regular government roles with structured pay growth under the Odisha Revised Scale of Pay 2017. The recruitment is open to graduates from diverse academic backgrounds including science, commerce, arts, library science, computer science, fine arts, and engineering. This makes it one of the most inclusive government job openings in the state. Candidates from reserved categories including SC, ST, SEBC, Women, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, and Sports Persons also have dedicated reservation provisions, ensuring fair access to all sections of society.

Why people want this job Government jobs in Odisha continue to attract a large number of educated youth due to the stability, social recognition, and long-term benefits they offer. OSSC CGLRE Specialist 2025 is particularly popular because it opens doors for candidates from multiple educational streams, not just a single discipline. Whether you hold a degree in economics, biology, library science, fine arts, computer science, or engineering, there is likely a post suited to your qualification. The pay structure under ORSP 2017 ensures regular salary revisions, and the permanent nature of the appointment means candidates enjoy job security, retirement benefits, and medical provisions. For families across Odisha, a government post at this level is a life-changing opportunity. The transparent selection process with multiple stages also ensures that genuinely capable candidates get selected on the basis of merit. For anyone seeking a stable and respected career in public service in Odisha, this recruitment deserves serious attention and early preparation.