Big news for Odisha diploma and ITI holders! The Odisha
Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has officially released the Combined
Technical Services Recruitment Examination (CTSRE) 2025 Notification for 646
vacancies including Junior Engineer (Civil), Architectural
Assistant, Cameraman, Photographer, Sound Recordist, Mechanic, Video Film
Editor, Junior Draughtsman (Civil), and Tracer.
Eligible candidates with Diploma/Degree, ITI, or
12th pass can apply online from 30th May 2026 to 29th
June 2026 through the official OSSC website: ossc.gov.in.
📋 OSSC CTSRE Recruitment
2026 – Overview (Master Table)
|
Key Parameter |
Details |
|
Organization |
Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC), Unit-II,
Bhubaneswar |
|
Advertisement No. |
IIE-92/2025/5925/OSSC dated 30.12.2025 |
|
Examination Name |
Combined Technical Services Recruitment Examination
(CTSRE)-2025 |
|
Post Code |
CTS/302 |
|
Post Names |
Junior Engineer (Civil), Architectural Assistant,
Cameraman, Photographer, Sound Recordist, Mechanic, Video Film Editor, Junior
Draughtsman, Tracer |
|
Total Vacancies |
646 |
|
Group |
Group-B / Group-C |
|
Pay Scale |
Level-9, Level-8, Level-5 (ORSP 2017) |
|
Application Mode |
Online only |
|
Selection Process |
Preliminary Exam + Main Written Exam (Technical) +
Certificate Verification |
|
Application Start Date |
30th May 2026 |
|
Application Last Date |
29th June 2026 |
|
Last Date for Form Submission |
2nd July 2026 |
|
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2025) |
21 to 42 years (relaxation for reserved categories) |
|
Application Fee |
₹500 for Gen/SEBC (refundable); Nil for SC/ST/PwD |
|
Official Website |
📢 OSSC CTSRE 2025 Vacancy
Details – Post-Wise Breakdown
A total of 646 vacancies are available
across 11 posts under various Government of Odisha departments:
|
Sl. No. |
Post Name |
Department |
Group |
Total Vacancies |
|
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 |
Group-C |
07 |
|
11 |
Tracer (State Cadre Field) |
Engineer-in-Chief-I, Rural Works, Odisha |
Group-C |
03 |
|
Total |
646 |
📌 Vacancies
include reservation for UR, SEBC, SC, ST, Women, Ex-Servicemen, Sports Persons,
and PwD.
📅 Important Dates – Mark
Your Calendar
|
Event |
Date |
|
Notification Date |
30th December 2025 |
|
Online Registration & Fee Payment Start |
30th May 2026 |
|
Online Registration & Fee Payment Last Date |
29th June 2026 |
|
Last Date for Online Application Submission |
2nd July 2026 |
|
Last Date for Editing Application Form |
5th July 2026 |
|
Age Calculation Cut-off Date |
1st January 2025 |
|
Preliminary Examination Date |
To be notified |
|
Main Written Examination Date |
To be notified after Prelims result |
⚠️ Apply well before the
closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues.
✅ Eligibility Criteria – Check
Before You Apply
Educational Qualification (Post-Wise)
|
Post Name |
Required Qualification |
|
Junior Engineer (Civil) |
Diploma in Civil Engineering from institution recognized by
Odisha Council of Technical Education & Vocational Training |
|
Architectural Assistant |
Diploma in Architectural Assistantship from recognized
institution |
|
Cameraman |
Higher Secondary (+2) + Diploma/Degree in Cinematography |
|
Photographer |
Higher Secondary (+2) + Diploma in Cinematography |
|
Sound Recordist |
Higher Secondary (+2) + Diploma/Degree in Sound Recording
& TV Engineering |
|
Mechanic |
Higher Secondary (+2) + Diploma in Electronics |
|
Video Film Editor |
Higher Secondary (+2) + Diploma/Degree in Video
Editing/Film Production |
|
Junior Draughtsman (Civil) |
HSC + NTC pass in Draughtsman (Civil) from NCVT-affiliated
institution + Computer Application & AutoCAD knowledge |
|
Tracer |
High School Certificate + NTC (Draughtsman Civil) + Basic
Computer Skill + AutoCAD Certificate |
Mandatory Odia Language Requirement
Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak
Odia fluently and must have:
- Passed
Middle School Examination with Odia as a language subject, OR
- HSC
with Odia as medium, OR
- Passed
Odia as a language subject in Class-VII or above from a school recognized
by Govt. of Odisha, OR
- Passed
a test in Odia at Middle English School standard conducted by School &
Mass Education Department.
Nationality
- Must
be an Indian citizen.
🎂 Age Limit (As on
01-01-2025)
|
Category |
Age Limit |
|
General (UR) |
21 to 42 years (born between 02-01-1983 and 01-01-2004) |
|
SEBC / SC / ST / Women |
5 years relaxation (max 47 years) |
|
PwD |
10 years relaxation |
|
Ex-Servicemen |
Total service period relaxation |
|
PwD belonging to SC/ST |
Cumulative relaxation (10 years + category relaxation) |
⚠️ OBC (Creamy Layer)
candidates are NOT entitled to SEBC reservation; they must apply under UR
category.
💰 Application Fee
(Refundable for Prelims Appearances)
|
Category |
Fee |
|
General / SEBC / Others |
₹500 (Refundable on appearing in Preliminary
Exam) |
|
SC / ST / PwD |
NIL |
Payment Mode: Online only via Odisha Treasury
portal linked with the application form.
✅ Candidates must provide
correct bank account details in the application form to receive the refund.
💵 Pay Scale (as per ORSP
2017)
|
Post Level |
Pay Scale |
|
Level-9, Cell-1 |
₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (approx.) |
|
Level-8, Cell-1 |
₹28,000 – ₹88,000 (approx.) |
|
Level-5, Cell-1 |
₹19,900 – ₹63,200 (approx.) |
Plus allowances as per Odisha Government rules.
🧾 Selection Process – 3
Stages
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
|
Subject |
Marks |
Duration |
Negative Marking |
|
Arithmetic (10th std), Data Interpretation, Logical
Reasoning, General Mental Ability, Current Events, Computer/Internet
Awareness |
150 |
150 minutes |
0.25 marks per wrong answer |
- Mode: MCQ
(OMR / CBRE)
- Shortlisting: Minimum
5 times the number of vacancies (post-wise, category-wise) will be called
for Main Exam.
Stage 2: Main Written Examination (Technical Paper)
|
Paper |
Marks |
Duration |
Negative Marking |
|
Technical Paper (post-specific syllabus) |
200 |
120 minutes |
1/4 or 1/3 mark per wrong answer (depending on options) |
- Shortlisting: 1.5
times the advertised vacancies (post-wise, category-wise) for Certificate
Verification.
Stage 3: Certificate Verification
- Shortlisted
candidates must produce original certificates for
verification.
- Absence at
Certificate Verification leads to cancellation of candidature.
📈 Competition Level
Analysis
The competition for OSSC CTSRE 2025 is expected to be high,
given the 646 Group-B/C technical vacancies. Key insights:
- Most
sought-after post: Junior Engineer (Civil) – 606 vacancies across
three departments.
- Preliminary
Exam (10th-level aptitude) will attract a wide pool of aspirants.
- Technical
Paper (Stage 2) is post-specific, filtering candidates with weak
technical knowledge.
- Merit-cum-preference allotment
means accuracy and a well-thought-out preference list are critical.
❌ Who Should NOT Apply?
- Candidates
without the relevant Diploma/Degree/ITI certificate for
the specific post.
- Candidates
outside the 21-42 age bracket (without applicable
relaxation).
- Candidates
who cannot read/write/speak Odia and lack required proof.
- OBC
(Creamy Layer) candidates (apply under UR instead).
- CRPF,
BSF, Coast Guard personnel (not eligible as Ex-Servicemen).
- Government
servants/PSU employees without a valid NOC.
- Candidates
with "likely to improve" (temporary disability) PwD
certificates.
❌ Common Mistakes to Avoid Before
Applying
|
Mistake |
Consequence |
|
Applying without required qualification |
Rejection |
|
Wrong category selection (mismatch with certificates) |
Candidature cancelled at DV |
|
Not having valid Odia language proof |
Disqualification |
|
Incorrect bank account details |
Fee refund not received |
|
Choosing exam medium carelessly (Odia/English) |
Cannot be changed later |
|
Ignoring negative marking & over-attempting |
Low score |
|
Inactive mobile/email |
Missed important notifications |
|
Government servant without NOC |
Application rejected |
📝 How to Apply for OSSC
CTSRE 2025 – Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Visit the Official Website
- Go
to https://www.ossc.gov.in
Step 2: Register Yourself
- Click
on "New User Registration" (if not already registered on OSSC
portal).
- Fill
in basic details to generate User ID and Password.
Step 3: Log In and Fill Application Form
- Log
in with your credentials.
- Select
"CTSRE-2025" (Post Code: CTS/302).
- Fill
personal, educational, and contact details carefully.
Step 4: Upload Documents (Scanned Copies)
- Recent
passport-size photograph (as per specs)
- Signature
- Relevant
educational certificates (Diploma/Degree/ITI)
- Odia
language proof certificate
- Caste
certificate (if applicable)
- PwD
certificate (if applicable)
- NOC
(if Government servant/PSU employee)
Step 5: Pay Application Fee (if applicable)
- Pay
₹500 online via Odisha Treasury portal.
- SC/ST/PwD
candidates – no fee required.
Step 6: Submit and Print
- Preview
all details before final submission.
- Submit
the form.
- Download
and print the confirmation page for future reference.
⚠️ No physical copy/hard
copy of the online application form needs to be submitted to OSSC.
📄 Documents Required (At
Certificate Verification Stage)
|
Document Type |
Mandatory? |
|
Admission Letter (downloaded from OSSC website) |
✅ Yes |
|
Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar/Voter ID/PAN) |
✅ Yes |
|
Original Academic Certificates & Mark Sheets |
✅ Yes |
|
Odia Language Proficiency Proof |
✅ Yes |
|
Caste Certificate (SEBC/SC/ST) – Govt. of Odisha format |
If applicable |
|
Disability Certificate / UDID Card (PwD) |
If applicable |
|
Sports ID Card (Odisha Sports Dept.) |
If applicable |
|
Discharge Certificate (Ex-Servicemen) |
If applicable |
|
NOC from competent authority (Govt. servants/PSU) |
If applicable |
🔗 Important Links –
Direct Access
|
Description |
Link |
|
✅ Apply Online |
|
|
📄 Official Notification
PDF (CTSRE-2025) |
|
|
🌐 OSSC Official Website |
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