OSSC CGL Specialist Recruitment 2026 Out for 199 Posts

OSSC CGL Specialist Recruitment 2026 Notification Out

Apply Online for 199 Food Safety Officer, Laboratory Assistant & Other Posts

The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has officially released the OSSC CGLRE Specialist-2025 Recruitment 2026 Notification for 199 Group-B & Group-C Specialist Vacancies across multiple government departments in Odisha.

This recruitment includes vacancies for:

Food Safety Officer
Senior Economic Investigator
Laboratory Assistant
Junior Laboratory Assistant
Computer Programmer
Graphic Designer
Librarian
Statistical Assistant
Assistant Embankment Inspector
Inspector of Legal Metrology
Market Intelligence Inspector
Scribe
And More

Candidates can apply online from 09 June 2026 to 11 July 2026 through the official OSSC website.

OSSC CGL Specialist Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC)
Examination Name	Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination for Specialist Posts 2025 (CGLRE Specialist-2025)
Advertisement Number	IIE-46/2025/5919/OSSC
Total Vacancies	199 Posts
Post Category	Group-B & Group-C Specialist Posts
Application Mode	Online
Job Location	Across Odisha
Application Start Date	09 June 2026
Last Date to Apply	11 July 2026
Selection Process	Prelims + Mains + Skill Test + Certificate Verification
Official Website	www.ossc.gov.in

Why OSSC CGL Specialist Recruitment 2026 Is Important

The OSSC CGL Specialist Recruitment 2026 is one of the biggest Odisha government recruitments for graduate and specialist candidates.

Major Highlights

Career Benefits	Professional Advantages
Regular Government Job	State Cadre Recruitment
199 Specialist Vacancies	Multiple Departments Included
Group-B & Group-C Posts	Strong Salary Structure
Opportunities for Graduates & Postgraduates	Computer Skill-Based Recruitment
Women Reservation Available	Long-Term Government Career
Technical & Non-Technical Roles	Department-Wise Vacancies

OSSC CGL Specialist Vacancy 2026 Details

Post Name	Vacancies
Food Safety Officer	84
Senior Economic Investigator	16
Senior Cost Assistant	01
Inspector of Legal Metrology	02
Laboratory Assistant (Legal Metrology)	01
Computer Programmer	01
Graphic Designer	02
Librarian in DIETs/BIETs	30
Librarian	01
Statistical Assistant	03
Junior Laboratory Assistant (Food Testing Lab)	07
Market Intelligence Inspector	05
Assistant Embankment Inspector	23
Laboratory Assistant (Water Resources)	20
Junior Laboratory Assistant (Factories & Boilers)	01
Scribe	02
Total Posts	199

Eligibility Criteria

Basic Eligibility Requirements

Criteria	Details
Nationality	Indian Citizen Only
Language Requirement	Must Read, Write & Speak Odia Fluently
Health Requirement	Must Be Physically & Mentally Fit
Marital Status	Should Not Have More Than One Spouse Living

Educational Qualification

Educational qualifications vary post-wise from Graduation to Post-Graduation and Technical Degrees.

Major Qualification Requirements

Post	Qualification
Food Safety Officer	Degree/Master’s in Food Technology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Agriculture, Veterinary Science, etc.
Senior Economic Investigator	Bachelor’s/Master’s in Economics, Commerce, Statistics, Mathematics, etc.
Computer Programmer	B.Tech / B.E / MCA
Graphic Designer	Degree in Fine Arts + PG Diploma in Multimedia/Animation
Librarian Posts	B.Lib / M.Lib / BLIS / MLIS
Laboratory Assistant	Science/Engineering Background
Assistant Embankment Inspector	Bachelor’s Degree in Science
Scribe	Degree in Fine Arts + Computer Knowledge

Age Limit

Category	Age Limit / Relaxation
General / EWS	21 to 42 Years
SEBC / SC / ST / Women	5 Years Relaxation
PwD Candidates	10 Years Relaxation
Ex-Servicemen	As Per Government Rules

Application Fee

Category	Examination Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹500
SC / ST / PwD	No Fee

Important: Examination fee will be refunded to candidates who appear in the Preliminary Examination.

Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Category	Pay Level
Group-B Posts	Level-9 (ORSP 2017)
Group-C Posts	Level-4 to Level-8

Selection Process

The recruitment process will be conducted in Three Stages.

Selection Stages

Stage	Process
Stage-I	Preliminary Examination
Stage-II	Main Written Examination
Stage-II(b)	Computer Skill Test
Stage-III	Certificate Verification

Preliminary Examination Pattern

Particulars	Details
Mode of Exam	CBRE / OMR
Total Marks	150 Marks
Total Questions	150 Questions
Duration	2 Hours 30 Minutes
Question Type	Objective MCQs
Negative Marking	0.25 Mark Deduction

Main Examination Pattern

Particulars	Details
Total Marks	200 Marks
Questions	100 Questions
Duration	2 Hours 30 Minutes
Negative Marking	0.5 Mark Deduction

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	20 May 2026
Online Application Start Date	09 June 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	11 July 2026
Application Edit Last Date	14 July 2026
Preliminary Exam Date	To Be Announced

Documents Required

Documents Required
Recent Passport Size Photograph
Signature & Thumb Impression
10th / 12th Certificates
Graduation / PG Certificates
Caste Certificate
PwD Certificate (If Applicable)
Odia Language Proof
Government ID Proof
NOC for Govt Employees
Bank Account Details

How to Apply for OSSC CGL Specialist Recruitment 2026

Steps	Process
Step 1	Visit the official OSSC website
Step 2	Complete New User Registration
Step 3	Fill the online application form carefully
Step 4	Upload required documents
Step 5	Pay examination fee online
Step 6	Submit application form
Step 7	Download final application copy

Important Links

Resource	Link
Apply Online	www.ossc.gov.in
Official Notification PDF	Available on Official Website
Official Website	www.ossc.gov.in

Who Should Apply for OSSC CGL Specialist Recruitment 2026?

This recruitment is highly suitable for candidates interested in:

Career Fields
Odisha Government Jobs
Specialist Government Posts
Food Safety Officer Careers
Laboratory & Research Jobs
Computer Programmer Government Jobs
Library Science Careers
Statistical & Economic Investigation Jobs

CareerFlora Expert Insight

The OSSC CGL Specialist Recruitment 2026 is a major opportunity for graduates, postgraduates, engineering candidates, economics students, science students, and technical professionals looking for stable government careers in Odisha.

With 199 vacancies, strong salary structure, reservation benefits, multiple departments, and long-term career growth, this recruitment can become one of the most valuable Odisha government job opportunities of 2026.

OSSC CGL Specialist Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 199 Posts | Apply Online for Food Safety Officer, Laboratory Assistant & More