Age
21-42 Years
Min Qualification
10th
Location
All India
The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has released a major recruitment notification for various Specialist Posts under different departments of the Government of Odisha. This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates with a background in Arts, Science, Commerce, or Vocational studies to secure a regular government job with a competitive pay scale.
Whether you are interested in field work as an Amin, technical roles in the Fisheries department, or assisting in Forensic laboratories, this recruitment drive covers a diverse range of interests. With a total of 124 vacancies up for grabs, now is the perfect time to start your preparation and aim for a bright future in the Odisha state cadre.
Amin: Must have passed +2 (Arts/Science/Commerce) and possess a certificate in Basic Computer Skills.
Junior Fisheries Technical Assistant (JFTA): Preference is given to +2 Vocational (Fisheries). If not available, candidates with +2 Science are eligible. Candidates must know how to swim.
Junior Forensic Attendant: Must have passed +2 Science from a recognized board.
Language Requirement: You must be able to read, write, and speak Odia fluently and have passed Odia as a subject in High School or Middle School.
General/UR/SEBC Candidates: ₹500.
SC/ST/PwD Candidates: Exempted (No Fee).
Note: The fee is refundable to those candidates who actually appear for the recruitment examination. Ensure you provide correct bank details in the application form to receive the refund.
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Can candidates from outside Odisha apply?
Ans: Yes, if they are Indian citizens and meet the Odia language proficiency requirements (reading, writing, and speaking).
Is the application fee refundable?
Ans: Yes, the ₹500 fee will be refunded to your bank account if you actually appear for the exam.
Do I need to send a hard copy of the application to OSSC?
Ans: No, the application is online only. Do not send physical copies.
What is the "Normalization Formula"?
Ans: If the exam is held in multiple batches, OSSC uses a formula to balance the difficulty level across different sets of question papers.
Is there a swimming test for the Fisheries post?
Ans: The advertisement states you must know swimming well and provide a declaration, but a formal test may be conducted during selection.
Can I apply for more than one post?
Ans: Yes, you can give your merit-cum-preference for posts during the application.
Is there negative marking in the exam?
Ans: Yes, Stage-I has a 0.25 penalty for wrong answers.
What is the salary level?
Ans: All three posts are in Pay Matrix Level-3 of ORSP, 2017.
Can Transgender candidates apply?
Ans: Yes, candidates belonging to the Transgender community are fully eligible.
What happens if I miss the Document Verification?
Ans: Your candidature will be automatically rejected.