OSSC CGLRE Specialist 2025 Notification: Vacancies, Salary, Eligibility & Complete Apply Guide
Big news for graduates in Odisha — the Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has released a detailed notification (Advt. No. ITE-46/2025/5919/OSSC dated 30.12.2025) for the Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination for Group-B & Group-C Specialist Posts 2025. A total of 199 vacancies have been advertised across 16 specialist posts under different Departments and Heads of Department of the Government of Odisha. If you are a graduate dreaming of a stable, well-paying state government job, this is one of the strongest Odisha government jobs of the year.
The online window opens on 9 June 2026 and the final application submission closes on 11 July 2026, with form editing allowed till 14 July 2026. Selected candidates will draw pay under ORSP 2017 Pay Levels 7 to 9, which works out to roughly Rs 29,200 to Rs 1,32,400 per month before allowances. Read this full article carefully so you don’t miss any post-specific detail, and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for every OSSC update.
Key Highlights — OSSC CGL Specialist 2025 Recruitment
The Odisha Staff Selection Commission, headquartered at Unit-II, Bhubaneswar, conducts recruitment for various Group-B and Group-C posts under the Government of Odisha. The CGLRE Specialist-2025 exam (Post Code: CGLS/345) is governed by the Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination for Group-B and Group-C Specialist Posts and Services Rules-2022, as amended.
- Recruiting Body: Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC)
- Post Names: Food Safety Officer, Senior Economic Investigator, Inspector of Legal Metrology, Librarian, Statistical Assistant, Junior Laboratory Assistant, Market Intelligence Inspector, Assistant Embankment Inspector and more
- Total Vacancies: 199 posts (52 reserved for women)
- Salary / Pay Level: ORSP 2017 Level-7, Level-8 & Level-9, Cell-1 (approx. Rs 29,200 – Rs 1,32,400 per month)
- Job Location: Across the State of Odisha
- Application Window: 9 June 2026 to 11 July 2026
This is a real opportunity for graduate-level government job aspirants from Odisha and outside, since the Commission also allows non-Odia candidates who can read, write and speak Odia fluently as per the eligibility clause.
OSSC CGL Specialist 2025 Vacancy Breakdown — Post-Wise Details
The 199 vacancies are spread across 16 specialist posts under 7 different Departments/Heads of Department. The table below covers the major posts. For the full department-wise list and category breakdown (UR/SEBC/SC/ST), please refer to the official notification PDF linked in Essential Links below.
| Post Name | Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Food Safety Officer | Health & Family Welfare | 84 |
| Librarian (DIETs/BIETs) | School & Mass Education | 30 |
| Assistant Embankment Inspector | Water Resources | 23 |
| Laboratory Assistant | Water Resources | 20 |
| Senior Economic Investigator | Planning & Convergence | 16 |
| Junior Laboratory Assistant | Health & Family Welfare | 7 |
| Market Intelligence Inspector | Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare | 5 |
| Statistical Assistant | Technical Education & SCERT | 3 |
| Inspector of Legal Metrology | Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare | 2 |
| Graphic Designer / Scribe | Information & Public Relations | 4 |
| Sub-Total (Top Posts) | — | 194 |
| Other Posts (5 posts) | Various Departments | 5 |
| Grand Total | All Departments | 199 |
The remaining posts include Senior Cost Assistant, Laboratory Assistant (Legal Metrology), Computer Programmer, Librarian (Directorate of TE & SCERT) and Junior Laboratory Assistant (Factories & Boilers) — one vacancy each.
OSSC CGL Specialist 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility differs by post. Below is a focused summary — for the full discipline-wise list, read the official notification.
Educational Qualification
Since posts are highly specialised, the qualifications vary. Some examples:
- Food Safety Officer: Bachelor’s / Master’s / Doctorate in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, Bio-Technology, Agricultural Science, Oil Technology, Veterinary Science, Bio-Chemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, or an MBBS / BDS / BHMS / BUMS / BSMS / BAMS / BSR Medicine degree from a recognised University.
- Senior Economic Investigator: Bachelor’s (Hons) or PG in Economics, Applied Economics, Agriculture Economics, Resource Economics, Commerce, Mathematics, Sociology with Statistics, Geography with Regional Planning, Statistics with Econometrics, Business Administration, Computer Science or Information Technology.
- Senior Cost Assistant: ICWAI (Inter) / ICMAI (Inter).
- Inspector / Laboratory Assistant (Legal Metrology): Graduate in Science (with Physics), Technology or Engineering — or Diploma in Engineering with 3 years professional experience.
- Computer Programmer: B.Tech / B.E. in Computer Science or Electronics & Telecommunication, or MCA.
- Graphic Designer / Scribe: Degree in Fine Art / Visual Art with PG Diploma in Multimedia / Animation / Visual Effects.
- Librarian (DIETs/BIETs and Directorate): B.Lib / M.Lib / BLIS / MLIS with minimum 50% marks — a strong opening for library science and graduate-level aspirants.
- Statistical Assistant: Bachelor’s (Hons) in Mathematics / Statistics / Physics / Economics / Applied Economics, or B.Com with computer knowledge.
- Junior Laboratory Assistant: Bachelor in Science with Chemistry as one of the subjects (Chemistry Hons for Factories & Boilers post).
- Market Intelligence Inspector: Graduation in Humanities / Science / Commerce with at least 40% marks, including Economics / Mathematics / Statistics / Commerce / Accounting, plus MS Office knowledge.
- Assistant Embankment Inspector / Laboratory Assistant (Water Resources): Bachelor’s Degree in Science (or equivalent) with basic computer certificate.
All candidates must be able to read, write and speak Odia fluently and must satisfy any one of the Odia-language criteria mentioned in the notification (Middle School Odia, Matriculation Odia medium, Class-VII Odia, or School & Mass Education Department’s Odia test).
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 42 years
- Age Relaxation: 5 years for SEBC, SC, ST and all Women candidates; 10 years for PwD; service-period relaxation for Ex-Servicemen; PwD candidates of SC/ST get a cumulative 10-year relaxation over and above the normal category relaxation.
- Candidates not enjoying any relaxation must not have been born earlier than 2 January 1983 or later than 1 January 2004.
What is the Salary for OSSC CGL Specialist 2025 Posts?
All posts carry pay under the Odisha Revised Scales of Pay (ORSP), 2017, and the level depends on whether the post is Group-B or Group-C.
- Group-B Posts (Pay Level-9, Cell-1): approximately Rs 41,800 – Rs 1,32,400 per month
- Group-C Posts (Pay Level-8, Cell-1): approximately Rs 35,400 – Rs 1,12,400 per month
- Group-C Posts (Pay Level-7, Cell-1): approximately Rs 29,200 – Rs 92,300 per month
- Scribe Post (Pay Level-4, Cell-1): applicable Group-C scale as per ORSP 2017
- Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance and other admissible state government allowances
With basic pay plus allowances, the approximate in-hand salary ranges from Rs 38,000 to Rs 70,000 per month for Group-C posts and Rs 50,000 to Rs 85,000 per month for Group-B posts, depending on the post and station of posting.
In addition to monthly pay, employees enjoy benefits such as NPS (National Pension System), leave encashment, medical reimbursement, and other government employee privileges. Appointment is on a regular basis under the Government of Odisha.
What is the Selection Process for OSSC CGL Specialist 2025?
The competitive examination is conducted in three stages. Mode of examination may be CBRE (Computer Based Recruitment Examination) or OMR at the discretion of the Commission. You can review the broader exam syllabus and preparation pages on our portal once the detailed syllabus is published.
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination
- Mode: CBRE / OMR
- Total Marks: 150 (150 questions, 02 hours 30 minutes)
- Negative Marking: 0.25 mark per wrong answer
- Candidates equal to 5 times the post-wise & category-wise vacancy shall be shortlisted for the Main Written Examination.
Stage 2: Main Written Examination + Computer Skill Test
- Technical Paper: 200 marks, 100 questions, 02 hours 30 minutes, MCQ type
- Negative Marking: 0.5 mark per wrong answer
- Computer Skill Test: qualifying (50% of total marks). Not required for Inspector & Laboratory Assistant (Legal Metrology), Junior Laboratory Assistant (Factories & Boilers) and Junior Laboratory Assistant (State Food Testing Laboratory).
Stage 3: Certificate Verification
Candidates equal to 1.5 times the advertised vacancies are shortlisted for certificate verification based on Main Written Examination marks and Skill Test qualification, wherever applicable.
The Preliminary and Main Examinations will be conducted in both Odia and English, except Paper-I of the Main exam (language). A Normalisation Formula (Notice No. 2444/OSSC dated 02.09.2021) will be applied if the exam is held in multiple batches.
How to Apply Online for OSSC CGL Specialist 2025?
Before starting, keep your scanned photo, signature, qualification certificates, caste certificate (if applicable), PwD/UDID card (if applicable), valid email ID and active mobile number ready.
- Visit the OSSC official website (link provided in Essential Links below).
- Click on the Online Application link for “CGLRE Specialist-2025” (Post Code: CGLS/345).
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) if you are a new user, or log in if already registered.
- Fill in your personal, educational and category details accurately, and select your post/service preferences in order of priority.
- Upload the required documents — photo, signature, qualification certificates, caste/PwD certificates, NOC (for Govt. servants).
- Pay the examination fee of Rs 500 online through the Odisha Treasury portal (SC/ST/PwD candidates are exempt).
- Submit the application, take a printout, and use the editing window till 14 July 2026 if any correction is needed.
OSSC CGL Specialist 2025 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 30 December 2025 |
| Online Registration Start | 9 June 2026 |
| Online Registration End | 8 July 2026 |
| Application Form Submission Last Date | 11 July 2026 |
| Application Form Editing Last Date | 14 July 2026 |
| Date of Examination | To be notified later |
OSSC CGL Specialist 2025 Application Fees
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| General / SEBC / All Other Categories | Rs 500 |
| SC / ST / PwD Candidates | No Fee (Exempted) |
| Refund | Rs 500 refunded to candidates who actually appear in the Preliminary Examination |
Fee is to be paid online through the Odisha Treasury portal linked with the application form. Applications submitted without fee (except SC/ST/PwD) will be rejected. Candidates must mention correct bank account number, IFSC code, account holder name and bank branch for refund.
Essential Links — OSSC CGL Specialist 2025 Recruitment
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for OSSC CGL Specialist 2025
- Visit OSSC Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram for Odisha Govt Jobs
If you fulfil the eligibility for any of the 16 specialist posts, don’t let this chance slip away — the last date to submit the application is 11 July 2026. State government jobs of this scale don’t come every year, so prepare your documents early and apply well before the deadline. For more Odisha government job notifications and exam updates, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.