The Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission has released two major Combined Recruitment Examinations — CRE 2025 & CRE-II 2025 with 4,700+ vacancies for multiple Group-B & Group-C posts including Revenue Inspector, Forest Guard, Forester, Junior Assistant, ARI, Amin, SFS & Excise Constable. Online applications are open at the official website www.osssc.gov.in
Massive OSSSC Recruitment 2025-26 — Vacancy Overview (CRE & CRE-II)
According to the official notifications dated 30th December 2025, OSSSC has notified two combined recruitment drives for multiple departments including:
- Forest, Environment & Climate Change
- Excise Department
- Revenue & Disaster Management
- Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water
- Women & Child Development
Important Dates — OSSSC Recruitment 2025-26
| Activity | Start Date | Last Date |
|---|---|---|
| Online Registration | 07 Jan 2026 | 31 Jan 2026 |
| Submission of Application | 07 Jan 2026 | 07 Feb 2026 |
(As mentioned in the advertisements)
OSSSC CRE-II 2025 — Forest & Excise Recruitment
Posts & Vacancies
| Post | Vacancies | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Forester | 47 | Level-7 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) |
| Forest Guard | 896 | Level-4 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) |
| Excise Constable | 575 | Level-4 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) |
Vacancy tables and pay scales are clearly listed in Annexure-I & II of the notification.
OSSSC CRE 2025 — Revenue & Administrative Posts
Posts & Vacancies
| Post | Vacancies | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Inspector (RI) | 165 | Level-9 |
| ICDS Supervisor | 286 | Level-9 |
| Village Agricultural Worker (VAW) | 520 | Level-5 |
| Junior Assistant (JA) | 1237 | Level-4 |
| Assistant Revenue Inspector (ARI) | 422 | Level-4 |
| Amin | 378 | Level-3 |
| Statistical Field Surveyor (SFS) | 242 | Level-3 |
Derived from vacancy matrix & pay rules in notification
OSSSC Recruitment 2025-26 — Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility varies by post and is based on qualifications mentioned in the advertisements.
Education Requirements (Highlights)
- RI / ICDS Supervisor: Bachelor’s Degree
- Forester: +2 Science with computer skills
- Forest Guard: HSC / 10th Pass
- Excise Constable: +2 Pass
- Junior Assistant / ARI: +3 / Graduation with computer knowledge
- VAW / Amin / SFS: 10+2 / Intermediate
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2025)
- General posts : 21 to 38 years
- RI / ARI / Amin / SFS: up to 42 years
- Forester / Forest Guard: 18 to 32 years
- Excise Constable: 21 to 32 years
Relaxations:
- SC / ST / SEBC / Women: +5 years
- PwD: +10 years
OSSSC Examination Fee
- General / SEBC: ₹500
- SC / ST / PwD: Fee Exempted
- Fee refunded to candidates who appear in exam
Refund policy confirmed in fee rules section
OSSSC Selection Process 2025-26
Selection is conducted in two stages:
Stage-1: Written Examination (100 Marks)
- OMR / CBRE mode
- Negative marking: -0.25
- Duration: 1.5 Hours
Subjects include:
Mathematics, GS, English, Odia, Computer, Logical Reasoning (for CRE posts)
Stage-2: Physical / Skill Test
For Forest & Excise Posts
Includes:
- Height & Chest standards
- Physical Efficiency Test
- Walking Test (Forest Guard — 25 km in 4 hrs)
For JA / RI / ARI / SFS / Amin
- Basic Computer Skill Test (50 marks)
- Qualifying in nature (40% required)
How to Apply Online for OSSSC Recruitment 2025-26
Follow these steps:
- Visit the official website
- https://www.osssc.gov.in (External Link)
- Click Apply Online
- Choose:
- New User (Fresh Registration)
- Registered User (Re-Registration)
- Fill application details & post preferences
- Upload:
- Passport photo (20–100KB)
- Signature (20–50KB)
- Pay exam fee (if applicable)
- Submit & download confirmation page
Application workflow & upload specs are detailed in the notification
Important Requirements — Read Before Applying
- Must know Odia language (read / write / speak)
- Some posts require Employment Exchange registration
- Physical standards mandatory for Excise & Forest posts
- Candidates are advised not to wait till the last date
Official Links
| Direct Link To Apply | Click Here |
| Official Notification (CRE 2025 I) | Click Here |
| Official Notification (CRE 2025 II) | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| For More Job Notifications | Click Here |