OSSSC CRE Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 4768 Posts

The OSSSC CRE Recruitment 2026 offers 4768 vacancies for Forest Guard, Constable, RI, ARI, & Other posts under the Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC). Interested candidates can apply online from January 07, 2026, to January 31, 2026, at the OSSSC website (osssc.gov.in).

Details for OSSSC CRE Recruitment 2026:

Vacancy Details:

Eligibility Criteria:

Qualification & Experience:

• Revenue Inspector (RI):
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline or equivalent from a recognized University with knowledge in computer applications. Age: over 20 years and below 42 years as on 1st January, 2025.
• ICDS Supervisor:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Arts, Science or Commerce or its equivalent. Only women candidates; age not less than 21 years and not more than 42 years as on 1st January, 2025.
• Village Agricultural Worker (VAW):
  • Passed +2 Science or +2 Vocational course in Agriculture-related subject in Crop Production (CP) / Horticulture (HORT) / Repair and Maintenance of Power-Driven Farm Machinery (PDFM) from a recognized Board/Council/Institution; Diploma in Agriculture Polytechnic under OUAT is desirable and carries 5% extra marks in Written Test.
• Junior Assistant (JA):
  • Passed +3 in Arts / Science / Commerce or equivalent with knowledge of Computer Skills.
• Assistant Revenue Inspector (ARI):
  • Passed Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) conducted by CHSE, Odisha or equivalent, or Diploma in Engineering from an Institution under State Council for Technical Education & Vocational Training, Odisha, affiliated to AICTE, and knowing computer applications.
• Amin:
  • Passed Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) conducted by CHSE, Odisha or equivalent, or Diploma in Engineering from an Institution under the State Council for Technical Education & Vocational Training, Odisha, affiliated to AICTE, with knowledge in computer application (as per detailed table text).
• Statistical Field Surveyor (SFS):
  • Passed 10+2 examination conducted by CHSE, Odisha or CBSE or CISCE or any other examination equivalent thereto.
• Forester:
  • Must have passed +2 Science from recognized University, Institution or Board with knowledge in basic Computer skills. Must have attained the age of 18 years and not above 32 years as on 1st January, 2025.
• Forest Guard:
  • Must have passed High School Certificate Examination (10+) from recognized Board or Institution. Age: within 18–32 years as on 1st January, 2025, as per the table.
• Excise Constable:
  • Must have passed +2 Examination or equivalent conducted by Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha or any other recognized Board or Council. Must have attained the age of 21 years and not above 32 years as on 1st January, 2025.

Age Limit:

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 42 years
• Age relaxation as per govt rules

Eligibility Criteria:

• Candidates other than Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) shall pay an Examination Fee of ₹ 500/- using Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI through the Payment Gateway during online application.
• SC, ST and PwDs candidates are exempted from payment of Examination Fee.
• Examination Fee of ₹ 500/- paid shall be refunded to applicants who actually appear for the examination after the conduct of the examination and verification of attendance records. Refund shall be credited to the bank account or payment method used at the time of registration; applicants are advised to use their own account to avoid inconvenience.
• No refund shall be admissible to applicants who fail to appear in the examination for any reason whatsoever.
• If the Confirmation Page is not generated after payment, the transaction will be cancelled and the amount refunded within 48 hours; applicants then need to make another payment/transaction to complete the application.

Important Dates:

• Application Start Date: 07 January 2026
• Application End Date: 31 January 2026
• Submission of Online Application (after Registration/Re-registration): 07 January 2026
• Last date of receipt of online applications: 07 February 2026

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