OSSC CTSRE 2025 Recruitment: Apply Online for 706+ Group-B Posts | Junior Engineer, Draughtsman & More | Check Eligibility, Salary & Last Date
The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has released a detailed advertisement for filling Group-B and Group-C posts under the Combined Technical Services Recruitment Examination (CTSRE)-2025. A total of 706+ vacancies are available across multiple departments of the Government of Odisha. Posts include Junior Engineer (Civil), Architectural Assistant, Cameraman, Photographer, Sound Recordist, Mechanic, Video Film Editor, Junior Draughtsman (Civil), and Tracer. Online applications open from 30 May 2026. If you hold a relevant diploma or degree in engineering or technical fields, this is one of the most important Odisha government job opportunities of 2026 — don’t miss it!
🏢 Organization Details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC), Unit-II, Bhubaneswar – 751001 |
| Advertisement No. | IIE-92/2025/5925/OSSC, Dated: 30.12.2025 |
| Reference Indictive Advt No. | 5925/OSSC Dated 30.12.2025 |
| Exam Name | Combined Technical Services Recruitment Examination (CTSRE)-2025 |
| Post Code | CTS/302 |
| Job Type | Regular Government Service |
| Job Location | Various districts across Odisha |
| Official Website | www.ossc.gov.in |
OSSC is the topmost recruitment body at the state level that recruits candidates into positions in administration and technical cadre for Government of Odisha. This recruitment of CTSRE-2025 includes recruitment to more than one department. The selected candidates will work under the Heads of various Departments in Odisha government departments.
📊 Number of Vacancies & Reservation
Total Vacancies: 706+ Posts (Across 11 Post Categories)
| Sl. | Post Name | Department | UR | SEBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Engineer (Civil) | EIC, Water Resources | 16 (W-05) | 04 (W-01) | 01 (W-01) | 03 (W-01) | 24 (W-08) |
| 2 | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Director, Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water | 103 (W-34) | 137 (W-46) | 98 (W-33) | 112 (W-37) | 450 (W-150) |
| 3 | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Director, Municipal Administration | 69 (W-23) | Nil | 27 (W-09) | 36 (W-12) | 132 (W-44) |
| 4 | Architectural Assistant | Chief Architect, Odisha, Bhubaneswar | 07 (W-02) | 04 (W-01) | 04 (W-01) | 08 (W-03) | 23 (W-07) |
| 5 | Cameraman | I&PR Department | 01 (W-Nil) | Nil | Nil | 01 (W-Nil) | 02 (W-Nil) |
| 6 | Photographer | I&PR Department | Nil | Nil | Nil | 01 (W-Nil) | 01 (W-Nil) |
| 7 | Sound Recordist | I&PR Department | 01 (W-Nil) | Nil | Nil | Nil | 01 (W-Nil) |
| 8 | Mechanic | I&PR Department | 01 (W-Nil) | Nil | Nil | Nil | 01 (W-Nil) |
| 9 | Video Film Editor | I&PR Department | 02 (W-01) | Nil | Nil | Nil | 02 (W-01) |
| 10 | Junior Draughtsman (Civil) | EIC, Rural Works, Odisha | 04 (W-02) | 01 (W-Nil) | 01 (W-Nil) | 01 (W-Nil) | 07 (W-02) |
| 11 | Tracer (State Cadre Field) | EIC, Rural Works, Odisha | 02 (W-Nil) | Nil | Nil | 01 (W-Nil) | 03 (W-Nil) |
W = Women (sub-quota within each category) UR = Unreserved | SEBC = Socially & Educationally Backward Class | SC = Scheduled Caste | ST = Scheduled Tribe
Special Category Reservations are also available for:
- Ex-Servicemen (ESM)
- Sports Persons
- Persons with Disability (PwD) — minimum 40% permanent disability required
Reservation provides an equal opportunity to all eligible citizens of Odisha. SC, ST, SEBC, and PwD candidates are eligible for age relaxation and fee concession. This will make the process of recruitment easy for such candidates. Transgender candidates are also eligible to participate in this recruitment process. The competition is very tough.
🎓 Discipline & Educational Qualification
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Civil) – Water Resources | Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent from an institution recognized by the Odisha Council of Technical Education & Vocational Training (OCTEVT) |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) – Panchayati Raj | Diploma in Civil Engineering (OCTEVT recognized) |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) – Municipal Administration | Diploma in Civil Engineering from Directorate of Technical Education, Odisha; must be computer literate |
| Architectural Assistant | Diploma in Architectural Assistantship from an OCTEVT-recognized institution |
| Cameraman | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Cinematography from any recognized university; skills in multi-camera setup and AV production required |
| Photographer | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma in Cinematography; skills in digital photography, photo editing, and related software required |
| Sound Recordist | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Sound Recording & TV Engineering from any recognized institution; skills in studio & field recording, digital sound, and audio equipment maintenance required |
| Mechanic | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma in Electronics from any recognized institution; skills in audio-visual equipment repair required |
| Video Film Editor | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Video Editing/Film Production; skills in AV production, multimedia, and AV archival required |
| Junior Draughtsman (Civil) | HSC with NTC pass in Draughtsman (Civil) from NCVT-affiliated institution; knowledge of Computer Application & AutoCAD required |
| Tracer (State Cadre) | (i) HSC or equivalent, (ii) NTC (Draughtsman Civil) from recognized institution, (iii) Certificate in Basic Computer Skills, (iv) Certificate in AutoCAD Course |
Additional General Eligibility:
- Must be a citizen of India
- Must be of good character and sound health
- Must be able to read, write, and speak Odia fluently (Middle School with Odia as subject OR HSC with Odia medium OR Class-VII pass in Odia from Govt. recognized school)
- All certificates and marksheets must be obtained on or before the last date of online application submission
Criteria for educational qualifications have been specified clearly and exclusively for diplomas or degrees for technical positions. Maximum job opportunities will be available for those holding Civil Engineering Diploma in OSSC CTSRE 2025 recruitment. The institute issuing your certificate must be certified by OCTEVT or Directorate of Technical Education, Odisha.
📉 Minimum Qualifying Marks
The advertisement does not specify category-wise minimum qualifying marks for written stages separately. However, shortlisting is done as follows:
- Prelims → Mains Shortlist: Minimum 5 times the number of vacancies (post-wise and category-wise) shall be called for Main Written Examination.
- Mains → Certificate Verification Shortlist: 1.5 times the advertised vacancies (post and category-wise) shall be called for Certificate Verification.
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer in Prelims (MCQ format); 1/4th of total marks per wrong answer in Main Exam (4 options), and 1/3rd if 3 options.
Knowledge of the shortlist ratio assists candidates in knowing the degree of competition at each stage. As only 5x candidates pass Prelims, it becomes important for candidates to prepare well from the beginning itself. The Normalisation Formula would be used if there are multiple batches for taking the test.
🎂 Age Limit
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| All Candidates (as on 01.01.2025) | 21 Years | 42 Years |
| SEBC / SC / ST / All Women | 21 Years | 47 Years (+5 years relaxation) |
| PwD Candidates | 21 Years | 52 Years (+10 years relaxation) |
| Ex-Servicemen | 21 Years | 42 Years + defence service period rendered |
| PwD belonging to SC/ST | 21 Years | 52 Years (cumulative relaxation of 10 years over & above category relaxation) |
- Candidates not availing any relaxation: born not earlier than 2nd January 1983 and not later than 1st January 2004
- Age is calculated as on 01.01.2025
Since the relaxation of age criteria makes the present recruitment highly appealing to the reserved category, female candidates in all categories will have an additional benefit of 5 years on account of their age. The most beneficial age relaxation goes to the category of PwD, i.e., 10 years.
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC (SEBC) / Others | ₹500/- |
| SC / ST / PwD | NIL (Exempt) |
Payment Mode: Online only — through Odisha Treasury Portal linked with the online application form on www.ossc.gov.in
Important Note:
- The fee is refundable to candidates who actually appear in the Preliminary Examination (Stage-I).
- Applications without fee payment (except SC/ST/PwD) will be considered incomplete and liable for rejection.
- All candidates must mention their bank account number, IFSC code, account holder name, and bank branch in the application form for fee refund.
- The bank account must be valid and active.
₹500 registration charge will be refunded if candidate appears for the Preliminary Examination. This makes it a risk-free option for the candidates appearing for it. Candidates from SC/ST and PwD categories are eligible for total fee waiver. Payment can be made only through Odisha Treasury Portal.
⚙️ Selection Process
The selection process for OSSC CTSRE 2025 consists of three stages:
Stage-I: Preliminary Examination (Screening)
- Type: MCQ (OMR or CBRE mode)
- Total Marks: 150
- Duration: 150 minutes (2.5 hours)
- Negative Marking: -0.25 per wrong answer
- Subjects: Arithmetic (10th standard) | Data Interpretation | Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability | General Mental Ability | Current Events (National & International) | Computer/Internet Awareness
Stage-II: Main Written Examination (Technical Paper)
- Total Marks: 200
- Duration: 120 minutes (2 hours)
- Syllabus: Post-specific Technical Paper (different for each post; same for Junior Draughtsman Civil and Tracer)
- Negative Marking: 1/4 marks for 4-option MCQ, 1/3 marks for 3-option MCQ
Stage-III: Certificate Verification
- Candidates shortlisted from Main Exam (1.5x vacancies) are called for document verification
- Original certificates, marksheets, caste certificates, NOC (if applicable), etc. must be produced
- Absent candidates will have their candidature cancelled — no request for date change entertained
Merit List: Based on marks in Main Written Exam; allotment via merit-cum-preference.
The three stages of selection ensure that the deserving candidates are selected. Prelims serves as a screen, Mains is where you get tested for your technical knowledge, and Certificate Verification verifies the authenticity of your documents. You should prepare General Aptitude and technical subjects together.
📚 Examination Syllabus
Stage-I: Preliminary Exam (150 Marks)
| Subject | Standard |
|---|---|
| Arithmetic | 10th Standard |
| Data Interpretation (Charts, Graphs, Tables) | 10th Standard |
| Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability | General |
| General Mental Ability | General |
| Current Events – National & International | General Awareness |
| Computer/Internet Awareness | Basic Level |
Stage-II: Main Exam – Technical Paper (200 Marks, Post-wise Syllabus)
The detailed technical syllabus for each post is provided in Annexure-D of the official notification. Technical papers differ for each post. However, the Technical Paper for Junior Draughtsman (Civil) and Tracer will be the same.
Key Points:
- Question paper will be in both Odia and English versions (per GA & PG Dept Notification No-29246, dated 18.10.2022)
- Candidates must choose their medium of examination in the online application form — this choice cannot be changed later
- No re-evaluation/re-checking of scores is permitted
Refer to the official OSSC CTSRE 2025 notification Annexure-D for the latest and complete syllabus for the technical paper. Download the notification from www.ossc.gov.in. Start your preparation now with previous year OSSC technical papers and standard diploma-level civil engineering books.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Online Registration & Fee Payment | 30.05.2026 | 29.06.2026 |
| Submission of Online Application Form | 30.05.2026 | 02.07.2026 |
| Editing of Online Application Form | 30.05.2026 | 05.07.2026 |
| Preliminary Exam Date | To be notified via OSSC website | — |
| Admit Card (Prelims) | Available on www.ossc.gov.in | — |
No Admission Letter will be sent by post. Candidates must download their admit card from the official OSSC website.
Deadlines are strict — the online application window closes on 2nd July 2026 and editing ends on 5th July 2026. Apply well before the last date to avoid server rush. Keep checking www.ossc.gov.in for exam date announcements. Submitting early also gives you time to correct errors via the editing window.
📝 How to Apply
Follow these steps carefully to complete your OSSC CTSRE 2025 application:
- Visit the Official Website: Go to www.ossc.gov.in
- Find the Advertisement: Look for CTSRE-2025 / Post Code CTS/302 notification link on the homepage.
- Register Online: Complete online registration with a valid email ID and mobile number. Keep both active throughout the recruitment process.
- Fill the Application Form: Enter personal details, educational qualifications, category, PwD/ESM/Sports status, post preference, and medium of examination.
- Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and any required certificates (disability certificate for PwD, etc.) in the prescribed format.
- Pay the Examination Fee: Pay ₹500 (if applicable) through the Odisha Treasury Portal linked in the application form. SC/ST/PwD candidates are exempt.
- Enter Bank Details: Provide your active bank account number, IFSC code, account holder name, and bank branch for fee refund purposes.
- Submit the Application: Review all details carefully and submit the Online Application Form before 02.07.2026.
- Edit if Required: Use the editing facility available from 30.05.2026 to 05.07.2026 to correct any mistakes.
- Save Confirmation: Take a printout or screenshot of the submitted application form for future reference.
No physical/hard copy needs to be sent to OSSC. The entire process is online only.
Fresh candidates in the OSSC portal – please ensure you have your marksheets for Diplomas or Degree certificates, valid identification proof, caste certificate, and photo ready before proceeding with the application. It is advisable to have a good internet connection during the process.
📜 General Conditions
- Recruitment is governed by Combined Technical Services Recruitment Examination Rules-2022 as amended.
- Appointment will be on a regular basis at the Level of Pay mentioned (Level-9, Cell-1 of ORSP, 2017 for most Group-B posts; Level-8 for Junior Draughtsman; Level-5 for Tracer).
- Candidates applying for more than one post/service must indicate their preference/option in the application.
- Admission to exams is provisional; OSSC can cancel candidature at any stage if found ineligible.
- Incomplete applications will be rejected without correspondence.
- Normalisation Formula will be applied if exam is conducted in multiple batches.
- False information or concealment of facts leads to permanent debarment.
- Border Security Force, Indian Coast Guard, CRPF, and other Para Military Forces are NOT considered Ex-Servicemen for this recruitment.
- Sports candidates must submit a Sports ID Card issued by the Director of Sports & Youth Service Department, Govt. of Odisha.
- Only Date of Birth as per High School Certificate (BSE, Odisha or equivalent) is acceptable.
- Transgender community candidates are also eligible to apply.
- Vacancies may change without prior notice at the Commission’s/Government’s discretion.
- No Admission Letter will be sent by post — candidates must download from OSSC website.
- Any complaints about exam conduct must be emailed to [email protected] within 5 days of exam completion.
Reading through the general conditions will help avoid disqualification from participating. OSSC carefully validates documents for genuineness and eligibility during the Certificate Verification process. Make sure all claims made in the application have supporting documents.
🔗 Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | www.ossc.gov.in |
| Official Notification | www.ossc.gov.in |
| Official Website | www.ossc.gov.in |
❓ FAQ Section
The last date to submit the Online Application Form is 2nd July 2026. The last date for online registration and fee payment is 29th June 2026. The editing window for the application form is open until 5th July 2026. Candidates are advised to apply well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Candidates who are Indian citizens, aged between 21 and 42 years (as on 01.01.2025), can read/write/speak Odia fluently, and hold the relevant diploma or degree for their chosen post are eligible. For most Junior Engineer (Civil) posts, a Diploma in Civil Engineering from an OCTEVT-recognized institution is required. Age relaxation is available for SEBC, SC, ST, Women, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen categories.
Most Group-B posts (Junior Engineer Civil, Architectural Assistant, Cameraman, Photographer, Sound Recordist, Mechanic, Video Film Editor) are placed at Level-9, Cell-1 of ORSP, 2017. Junior Draughtsman (Civil) is at Level-8, Cell-1 of ORSP, 2017. Tracer (State Cadre Field) is at Level-5, Cell-1 of ORSP, 2017. These are regular government posts with all applicable allowances.
The selection process has three stages: Stage-I – Preliminary Examination (150 marks, 150 minutes, MCQ with -0.25 negative marking), Stage-II – Main Written Examination (Technical Paper, 200 marks, 120 minutes, post-specific syllabus), and Stage-III – Certificate Verification. Final merit is based on Main Exam marks and post/service preference given by the candidate.
The examination fee is ₹500/- for General/SEBC/OBC candidates, payable online through the Odisha Treasury Portal. SC, ST, and PwD candidates are fully exempt from paying any fee. The fee is refundable to all candidates who actually appear in the Preliminary Examination. Candidates must provide valid bank account details in the form for fee refund.
There are a total of 706+ vacancies across 11 different post categories. The largest share is for Junior Engineer (Civil) under Director, Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Department – 450 posts, followed by Junior Engineer (Civil) under Director, Municipal Administration – 132 posts, and Junior Engineer (Civil) under EIC, Water Resources – 24 posts.
Yes. SEBC, SC, ST, and all Women candidates get 5 years of upper age relaxation (maximum age 47 years). PwD candidates get 10 years of relaxation (maximum age 52 years). PwD candidates belonging to SC/ST get a cumulative relaxation of 10 years over and above their category relaxation. Ex-Servicemen get relaxation equivalent to their total defence service period.
⚠️ Disclaimer
The information provided on this page (CurrentOpenings – https://currentopenings.in/) is based on the official advertisement published by the Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC). We have made every effort to present accurate and up-to-date information. However, candidates are strongly advised to verify all details — including vacancies, eligibility criteria, dates, fee, and selection process — directly from the official OSSC website (www.ossc.gov.in) and the official notification before applying. CurrentOpenings is not responsible for any discrepancy, error, or mismatch in the information provided here. Always refer to the official source for the most accurate and latest updates.
| Advertisement No. | IIE-92/2025/5925/OSSC, Dated: 30.12.2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 706 |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Apply Date | 30 May 2026 — 02 Jul 2026 Upcoming |
| Official Advertisement | Download PDF |
| Online Registration Start Date | 30 May 2026 |
| Online Application Submission Last Date | 02 July 2026 |
| Fee Payment End Date | 29 June 2026 |
| Editing of Online Application Form | 05 July 2026 |
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