The Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has officially extended the registration deadline for 1,237 Junior Assistant positions under the Combined Recruitment Examination-2025. This massive recruitment drive, operating under Advt No. 120/2025-3198/OSSSC, offers a promising career path within the Government of Odisha departments such as Finance, R & DM, A & FE, and W & CD. Prospective aspirants must take advantage of these newly extended timelines to secure their online submissions.
To review complete particulars, you can Download Official OSSSC CRE Notification 2026 PDF directly and plan your submission strategy.
OSSSC Junior Assistant 2026 - Highlights
| Organization | Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) |
| Post | Junior Assistant (JA) |
| Exam Name | Combined Recruitment Examination-2025 |
| Advt No. | 120/2025-3198/OSSSC |
| Vacancies | 1237 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Exam Date | To be notified |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Exam Practical Skill Test Document Verification |
| Salary | Rs. 19900/- to Rs. 63200/- (Pay Level 4) |
| Official Website | www.osssc.gov.in |
Important Dates and Schedule Extensions
Aspirants must note the revised timelines closely. Registrations and fee payments are now open until early March 2026, giving applicants ample window to complete their registration through the official portal.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| OSSSC Junior Assistant Notification release date | 30th December 2025 |
| Apply Online Starts | 7th January 2026 |
| Last Date to Register | 6th March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 8th March 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 6th March 2026 |
| Exam Date | To be notified |
Vacancy Distribution
The 1,237 Junior Assistant openings are segregated across categories and gender breakdowns as outlined below:
| Category | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 460 | 211 |
| ST | 199 | 76 |
| SC | 143 | 49 |
| SEBC | 77 | 22 |
| Total | 1237 | - |
Eligibility Criteria & Application Fee
Candidates applying for the Combined Recruitment Examination-2025 must satisfy specific academic qualifications and age parameters:
- Educational Qualification: Bachelorโs degree from a recognized university plus passed Middle School examination with Odia as a language subject or HSC examination with Odia as a primary medium of instruction.
- Age Limit: 18 to 42 years as on 01/01/2025, with government-mandated age relaxations for reserved categories (SEBC, SC, ST, women, PwD, Ex-Servicemen).
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ ST/ PwDs | Nill |
| Others | Rs. 500/- |
*(Note: The application fee of Rs. 500/- for General/Others is refundable if the candidate appears for the exam).*
OSSSC Junior Assistant Selection Process & Checklists
To clear the recruitment process successfully, candidates must progress through these structured stages:
- Preliminary Exam
- Practical Skill Test
- Document Verification
Exam Pattern & Syllabus Structure
The written examination takes place in an offline mode containing objective-type multiple-choice questions. Review the structural guidelines below:
- OSSSC Junior Assistant Exam will be held in offline mode, consisting of objective-type multiple-choice questions.
- A total of 100 MCQ-based questions will be asked for a total of 100 marks.
- The time duration of the exam will be 90 minutes.
- There is negative marking; 0.25 marks will be deducted for wrong answers.
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 | 1.5 hours/ 90 minutes |
| General Studies | 20 | 20 | 1.5 hours/ 90 minutes |
| English | 20 | 20 | 1.5 hours/ 90 minutes |
| Odia | 15 | 15 | 1.5 hours/ 90 minutes |
| Computer | 15 | 15 | 1.5 hours/ 90 minutes |
| Logical Reasoning | 10 | 10 | 1.5 hours/ 90 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1.5 hours/ 90 minutes |
Salary and Pay Scale
Selected candidates will be placed under a lucrative government pay scale structure:
| Post Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Junior Assistant | Rs. 19900/- to Rs. 63200/- (Pay Level 4) |
Ready to proceed? Click Here to Apply Online for OSSSC Junior Assistant 2026 to complete your registration before the deadline expires.
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