Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) OSSC CTSRE Recruitment 2026, Eligibility, Age Limit, Selection Process, Salary, Apply Online, OSSC has announced the CTSRE 2025 recruitment for Group B/Group C technical positions. A total of 646 vacancies are available. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online by visiting the OSSC official website.
The application process for the OSSC CTSRE Recruitment 2026 will begin on May 30, 2026, and applications can be submitted until June 29, 2026. Candidates must be at least 21 years old and at least 42 years old.
OSSC CTSRE Recruitment 2026
Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) : Short Details of Notification
Advertisement No. IIE-92/2025/5925/OSSC | Short Details of Notification
Important Date
- Notification Released : 30 December 2025
- Application Start : 30 May 2026
- Last Date for Apply Online : 29 June 2026
- Last Date for fee Payment : 29 June 2026
- Correction Date : As per schedule
- Exam Date : Notify Soon
- Admit Card : Before Exam
- Result Date : Notify Soon
Application Fees
- General / SEBC / Others : 500/- (Refundable on appearing in Preliminary Examination)
- SC / ST / PwD : NIL
- Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Mode Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking Only.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age : 21 Years
- Minimum Age : 42 Years
- Age relaxation for Reserved Category candidates as per Rules.
No. of Post
646 Posts
Vacancy Details
| Sl. No. | Name of Post/Services | Department/Office | Group | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Engineer-in-Civil, Water Resources | Group-B | 24 |
| 2 | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Director, Panchayati Raj, Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Department | Group-B | 450 |
| 3 | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Director, Municipal Administration | Group-B | 132 |
| 4 | Architectural Assistant | Chief Architect, Odisha, Bhubaneswar | Group-B | 23 |
| 5 | Cameraman | Information & Public Relations Department | Group-B | 02 |
| 6 | Photographer | Information & Public Relations Department | Group-B | 01 |
| 7 | Sound Recordist | Information & Public Relations Department | Group-B | 01 |
| 8 | Mechanic | Information & Public Relations Department | Group-B | 01 |
| 9 | Video Film Editor | Information & Public Relations Department | Group-B | 02 |
| 10 | Junior Draughtsman (Civil) | Engineer-in-Chief-I, Rural Works, Odisha, Bhubaneswar | Group-C | 07 |
| 11 | Tracer (State Cadre Field) | Engineer-in-Chief-I, Rural Works, Odisha, Bhubaneswar | Group-C | 03 |
| Total | 646* | |||
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Civil) – Water Resources / Panchayati Raj / Drinking Water Dept. | Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent from an Institution recognized by Odisha Council of Technical Education & Vocational Training |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) – Municipal Administration | Diploma in Civil Engineering from an institution recognised by Directorate of Technical Education of Odisha; must be computer literate |
| Architectural Assistant | Diploma in Architectural Assistantship from an Institution recognized by Odisha State Council of Technical Education & Vocational Training |
| Cameraman | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Cinematography from any recognized University; skills in multi camera set up and AV production |
| Photographer | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma in Cinematography from recognized institutions; skills in Digital Photography, Photo editing, and related software |
| Sound Recordist | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Sound Recording & TV Engineering/Sound Recording & Design from any recognized institute/University; skills in field and studio recording, digital sound recording and audio equipment maintenance |
| Mechanic | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma in Electronics from any recognized institution; skills in repairing of audio visual equipment |
| Video Film Editor | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Video Editing/Film Production from recognized Institute/University; skills in AV production, Multimedia and AV Archival |
| Junior Draughtsman (Civil) | HSC with NTC pass in Draughtsman (Civil) from institutions affiliated by NCVT; knowledge in Computer Application & AutoCAD |
| Tracer (State Cadre Field) | (i) High School Certificate or equivalent; (ii) NTC (Draughtsman Civil) from a recognised institution; (iii) Certificate towards Basic Computer Skill; (iv) Certificate towards Auto CAD Course from a recognised institution |
- For More Eligibility Details Read the Official Notification.
Salary
- Pay Scale : Level-9, Cell-1 / Level-8, Cell-1 / Level-5, Cell-1 of ORSP, 2017 (as applicable per post).
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Written Examination (Technical Paper)
- Certificate Verification
Stage 1 – Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
| Sl. | Subjects | Total Marks | Duration | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | One Paper: Arithmetic (10th standard), Data Interpretation (Chart, Graph, Table, Data Sufficiency – 10th standard), Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability, General Mental Ability, Current Events of National and International Importance, Computer/Internet Awareness | 150 Marks | 150 minutes | MCQ (OMR / CBRE mode) |
Stage 2 – Main Written Examination (Technical Paper)
| Sl. | Paper | Total Marks | Duration | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technical Paper (syllabus as per Annexure-D of notification; Technical Paper for Junior Draughtsman (Civil) and Tracer will be the same) | 200 Marks | 2 hours (120 minutes) | Different papers for different posts. Candidates numbering 1.5 times the advertised vacancies (post-wise and category-wise) shall be shortlisted for Certificate Verification. Negative marking: 1/4 of total mark (4 options) or 1/3 of total mark (3 options) |
OSSC CTSRE Recruitment 2026: How to Apply
- Visit the official website (https://www.ossc.gov.in/) of OSSC. Candidate Can Apply Between 30 May 2026 to 29 June 2026.
- Candidate Read the Official Notification Before Applying in “OSSC CTSRE Recruitment 2026“.
- Kindly Check and Collect the All Document – Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
- Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Recruitment Form – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, etc.
- Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All details Carefully.
- Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.
Some Useful Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | https://www.ossc.gov.in/ |
| Age Calculator tool | Click Here |
| Home Page | Click Here |
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OSSC CTSRE Recruitment 2026– Important Questions
What is the online application for OSSC CTSRE Recruitment 2026 Start Date?
The online application for this recruitment has started 30 May 2026.
What is the last date to submit the Application form for this recruitment?
The last date to submit the online application Form is 29 June 2026.
How many vacancies are there?
There are total 646 vacancies.
What is the selection process for OSSC CTSRE Recruitment 2026?
Candidaes will be selected based on Preliminary Examination + Main Written Examination (Technical Paper) + Certificate Verification.
What is the official website of OSSC?
The Official Website of OSSC is https://www.ossc.gov.in/.
