📢 OSSC Recruitment 2025 Notification Out!
The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has released the Combined Recruitment Examination 2025 notification for 74 Group-C vacancies under various departments of the Government of Odisha. This includes posts like:
-
Junior Stenographer
-
Junior Grade Typist
-
Typist-cum-Scribe Assistant
📌 Advt No: IIE-25/2025-1744/OSSC
📌 Post Code: 440
📅 Apply Online from April 4, 2025, to May 3, 2025
🔗 Official Portal: www.ossc.gov.in
📋 OSSC Combined Recruitment Exam 2025: Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏢 Recruiting Body | Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) |
| 📝 Exam Name | Combined Recruitment Exam 2025 |
| 🆔 Advt No. | IIE-25/2025 |
| 🔢 Post Code | 440 |
| 📍 Location | Odisha |
| 👥 Posts | Jr. Stenographer, Jr. Typist, Typist-cum-Scribe Asst |
| 📊 Vacancies | 74 |
| 🌐 Apply Mode | Online |
| 🔗 Website | ossc.gov.in |
| 📧 Email Support | support.ossc@gov.in |
📅 Key OSSC Dates 2025
| Event | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Online Registration | 04.04.2025 | 03.05.2025 |
| 📥 Form Submission | 04.04.2025 | 06.05.2025 |
| 🛠️ Application Edit | 04.04.2025 | 08.05.2025 |
| ✍️ Preliminary Exam | May/June 2025 | — |
| 📑 Main & Skill Tests | To Be Notified | — |
🧾 Vacancy Details & Salary (Post Code 440)
| Sl. No | Post Name | Department | Vacancies | Group | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jr. Stenographer (Dist. Offices) | EIC, Water Resources | 24 | C | ₹25,500–81,100 (Level-7) |
| 2 | Jr. Stenographer | Advocate General, Cuttack | 40 | C | ₹25,500–81,100 (Level-7) |
| 3 | Jr. Stenographer | Treasuries & Inspection | 03 | C | ₹25,500–81,100 (Level-7) |
| 4 | Junior Grade Typist | Prisons & Correctional Services | 05 | C | ₹19,900–63,200 (Level-4) |
| 5 | Typist-cum-Scribe Assistant | Law Department | 02 | C | ₹19,900–63,200 (Level-4) |
| Total | — | 74 | — | — |
✅ Eligibility Criteria
🟡 Nationality
-
Must be a Citizen of India
🟢 Character & Health
-
Good moral character & physical/mental fitness
🗣️ Odia Language Requirement
Must fulfill ONE of the following:
-
Passed Middle School with Odia
-
HSC with Odia medium
-
Odia as subject in Class VII or higher
-
Passed Odia test by School & Mass Edu Dept.
🎂 Age Limit (As on 01.01.2025)
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Jr. Steno (Sl. No. 1, 2) & Typist-cum-Scribe | 21 to 32 years |
| Jr. Steno (Sl. No. 3) & Jr. Typist | 18 to 32 years |
🔁 Age Relaxation: SC/ST/SEBC/Women – 5 yrs, PwD – 10 yrs, Ex-Servicemen – service period
🎓 Education & Skills
| Post | Qualification | Skills Required |
|---|---|---|
| Jr. Stenographer (Sl. 1) | HSC + ITI (Steno) | Basic Computer |
| Jr. Stenographer (Sl. 2) | Bachelor’s Degree | 80 WPM shorthand (Eng/Odia) |
| Jr. Stenographer (Sl. 3) | +2 or equivalent | Steno Certificate |
| Jr. Grade Typist | HSC or equivalent | Typing Certificate |
| Typist-cum-Scribe | +2 or equivalent | Typing: Eng (40 WPM), Odia (20 WPM) |
📝 Note: All certificates must be valid as of the application deadline.
📥 How to Apply Online
-
Visit: www.ossc.gov.in
-
Click “APPLY ONLINE”
-
Register as a “New User” or login
-
Fill in all required fields
-
Upload:
-
Photo (20–100kb)
-
Signature & Thumb (≤20kb)
-
Certificates (100–500kb, PDF)
-
-
Choose preferred post
-
Preview & Submit
-
Print a copy for future reference
💸 No Application Fee Required
🧪 OSSC Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Prelims (150 Marks) – MCQ: Arithmetic, Reasoning, Current Affairs, Computer, Odisha GK |
| Stage 2 | Main Exam (100 Marks) – Odia & English Descriptive |
| Stage 3 | Skill Tests (50 Marks Each): |
-
Computer Skill Test
-
Stenography/Typing Test (as applicable) | | Stage 4 | Document Verification | | Final Merit | Main + Skill Test Marks (Qualifying/Scoring) |
⛔ Negative Marking: 0.25 or 0.33 per wrong answer
📚 Syllabus Overview
Prelims:
-
Arithmetic, DI, Reasoning (10th Std)
-
Computer Awareness
-
Odisha GK
-
Current Events
Mains:
-
Odia & English (Comprehension, Precis, Translation, Grammar)
Skill Tests:
-
Typing/Dictation
-
MS Office, Networking, Internet usage
🔗 Important Links
| Action | Link |
|---|---|
| 👉 Apply Online | Click Here |
| 🔐 Applicant Login | Login Here |
| 🏠 Notification Page | Visit Here |
| 📄 Download Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| 🌐 Official Website | www.ossc.gov.in |
About the Author
Babu Rakhla
Dedicated educator and content creator passionate about empowering students with knowledge and resources for success in their academic pursuits.
Follow on Facebook
Be the first to comment!