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OSSC CGL Recruitment 2024, Exam Date for 586 Vacancies

Odisha Staff Selection Commission published an official notification for OSSC CGL Recruitment 2024 on the official website. Through this recruitment drive, OSSC will be recruiting a total of 586 vacancies for Group B and Group C posts/services under various categories. The commission will examine July-September 2024. The exact exam date will be announced soon on the official website.  Candidates must check the OSSC CGL Recruitment 2024 details mentioned below.

OSSC CGL Notification 2024 PDF

OSSC CGL Notification 2024 is out for 586 various vacancies in various departments. The candidates can read the detailed notification PDF for all the details such as age limit, education qualification, exam pattern, application process, etc. The candidates can access the official notification from the commission’s website. The direct link to download the notification pdf is given below for the ease of the candidates.

OSSC CGL Notification 2024 – Download Now

OSSC CGL Recruitment 2024: Highlights

Odisha Staff Selection Commission is inviting online applications for the recruitment of Combined graduate level for Group B and C posts from 5th April 2024. The candidates applying for the recruitment should be aware of the important aspects of the recruitment process as mentioned in the official notification. For the ease of candidates, we have tabulated the detailed OSSC CGL Recruitment 2024.

OSSC CGL Recruitment 2024: Highlights
Recruitment Authority Odisha Staff Selection Commission
Post Group B & C
Total Vacancies 586
Category Govt Jobs 2024
Starting Date of Online Application 5th April 2024
Last Date to Apply Online 2nd May 2024 (Closed)
Submission of Online Application Form 5th May 2024
Last Date to edit the application form 5th April to 17th May 2024
OSSC CGL 2024 Written Exam Date July-September 2024
Job Location Odisha
Official Website ossc.gov.in

OSSC CGL Exam Date 2024

Odisha Staff Selection Commission will announce the CGL Exam Date 2024 on the official website. The exam is anticipated to be conducted in July- September 2024. Candidates are advised to keep visiting this page at regular intervals for the latest updates regarding the exam date.

OSSC CGL Form Edit Link 2024

Candidates who have filled out the application form from 5th April to 2nd May 2024 can edit their application form from 5th April 2024 from the official website. The last date for form editing is 17th May 2024. There is no extension or any other facility to edit your application form afterward.

OSSC CGL Apply Online 2024

The online application procedure started on 5th April 2024 from the official website. For the candidate’s convenience, we have provided the direct link to the application here to fill out the application form for OSSC CGL Recruitment 2024. The last date of application was 2nd May 2024. The last date for online form submission was 5th May 2024. Candidate can correct their mistakes in the application form till 17th May 2024.

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How to Apply Online for OSSC CGL Recruitment 2024?

The candidates applying for the OSSC CGL Recruitment 2024 will have to follow an application process that they should be aware of. For the convenience of the candidates, we have provided a step-by-step process to apply. Candidates can apply online from the direct link provided above after activation on the official website. The candidates can also apply from the official website as the steps mentioned below.

  • Visit the official website of OSSC @www.ossc.gov.in.
  • Find the link to apply for OSSC CGL Recruitment 2024.
  • Complete the registration procedure by entering your basic details.
  • Read the instructions thoroughly and fill out the application form.
  • Pay the application fee and submit the form.
  • Download and take a printout for future reference.

OSSC CGL Vacancy 2024

The total number of vacancies announced for the Group B and Group C vacancies is 586. The vacancies are offered to the candidates in the posts of  Inspector of Endowments, Assistant CT and GST Officer, Auditor, Inspector of  Cooperative Societies, Junior Assistant, and Junior Assistant (District Offices). The category-wise and department-wise vacancies are tabulated below.

Post Name Number of Vacancies
Inspector of Endowments 21
Assistant CT and GST Officer 61
Auditor 09
Inspector of Cooperative Societies 15
Junior Assistant 11
Junior Assistant (District Offices) 469
Total 586

Candidates must check the detailed vacancy distribution snippet provided below.

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OSSC CGL Recruitment 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility criteria are one of the most important aspects of the recruitment process that the candidates want to be aware of as it determines whether they can apply for the Group B and C posts. Before applying for the OSSC CGL Recruitment 2024 candidates must satisfy the minimum eligibility criteria i.e. educational qualification and age limit. The details are as follows:

General Eligibility

The candidate must be able to read, write, and speak Odia fluently. Check the general eligibility below,

  • He/she must have passed the middle school examination with Odia as a language subject OR
  • He//she must have passed the HSC examination with Odia as the medium of examination in non-language subjects.
  • He/she must have passed Odia as a language subject in the final examination of Class VII or above from a school or educational institution recognized by the Odisha government.
  • He/she must have passed a test in Odia in Middle English school standard conducted by the School and Mass Education Department, Govt. of Odisha.

Educational Qualification

The educational qualification required for the candidates to apply for the OSSC CGL Recruitment 2024 is a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from an institution recognized by the government. Educational Qualification for OSSC CGL 2024 Recruitment is as follows:

  • Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized institution.
  • Computer Knowledge such as proficiency in the use of computer internet, e-mail, data analysis, Word Processing, etc.

Age Limit

Along with the educational qualification, the candidates should also satisfy the upper and lower age limits applicable to the various categories. The commission will also provide the relaxation in the upper age limit as put in place by the government norms. The candidates must check the age limit for the post of Group B & Group C before applying online. The age limit to apply for OSSC CGL Recruitment 2024 is as follows:

Minimum Age Maximum Age
21 Years (As of 01 January 2024) 38 Years (As of 01 January 2024)

OSSC CGL Recruitment 2024 Selection Process

One of the most important aspects of the recruitment process is the various stages that the candidates will have to clear to be selected for the 586 vacancies of the multiple Group B and C posts. The selection of candidates for OSSC CGL Recruitment 2024 will be based on the following stages. The candidate qualifying for the Preliminary examination will be eligible for the next stage i.e. main examination.

  • Preliminary Examination (150 Marks)
  • Mains Examination (200 Marks, Paper 1 and 2)
  • Certificate Verification

OSSC CGLRE Exam Pattern 2024

As mentioned above, the first stage of the OSSC CGL Recruitment 2024 is the preliminary exam. The candidates should be aware of the pattern of the question paper that they will be presented in the exam. It will help them efficiently prepare for the exam. The OSSC CGL Exam Pattern for preliminary examination is given below:

  • Types of question: Multiple Choice Questions
  • The Time duration of the examination is 150 Minutes
  • There is a negative Marking of 0.25 Mark
  • Level of the exam: 10th Std.
OSSC CGL Prelims Exam Pattern 2024
Subjects No. of Questions Marks Duration
Arithmetic & Numerical Ability 45 45 150 minutes
Data Interpretation 30 30
Reasoning Ability 36 36
Current Events 18 18
Computer Awareness 21 21
Total 150 150 150 minutes

The candidates who qualify for the cutoff for the preliminary examination will be eligible to appear for the main exam. The table below will provide the candidates with a better idea regarding the exam pattern of the OSSC CGL Recruitment 2024 mains examination.

OSSC CGL Mains Exam Pattern 2024
Paper Subject  Marks
I Language (Odia & English) 200
II General Studies

OSSC CGL Syllabus 2024

The candidates applying for the OSSC CGL Recruitment 2024 should be aware of the syllabus for the written examination along with the exam pattern. The official notification provides the indicative syllabus for the preliminary and main examinations in the Annexure C section. The syllabus for the preliminary exam is stated in the notification in the following way.

OSSC CGL Prelims Syllabus 2024
Subject Syllabus
Arithmetic & Numerical Ability Arithmetic – 10th Standard
Data Interpretation (Chart, Graph, Table, Data Sufficiency, etc.) – 10th Standard
Reasoning Ability Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability, General Mental Ability
Current Events Current Events of national and international importance
Computer Awareness Computer/Internet awareness.

The official notification also provides the indicative syllabus for the mains examination. The syllabus for the Language and General Studies papers provide the topics based on which questions will be asked in the exam. The table below will provide the candidates with the detailed syllabus of the mains examination.

OSSC CGL Mains Syllabus 2024
Subject Syllabus
Language (Odia & English)
  • Odia Language Comprehension – 10th Standard
  • English Language Standard – Plus Two Standard
  • Precis Writing (Odia & English)
  • Usage of Vocabulary (Odia & English)
  • Translation from Odia to English and vice versa
General Studies Indian Constitution, Indian Economy, Odisha Economy & Budget, Indian & World Geography, History of India, History of Odisha, Art & Culture with special reference to Odisha and General Issues of Environment & Climate Change (plus two standard).

OSSC CGL Recruitment 2024 Salary

The post-wise salary varies under the Odisha Staff Selection Commission. The detailed post-wise salary distribution is as follows:

Post Name Pay Matrix Level
Inspector of Endowments Level 9 of ORSP, 2017
Assistant CT and GST Officer
Auditor
Inspector of Cooperative Societies
Junior Assistant Level 4 of ORSP, 2017
Junior Assistant (District Offices)

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FAQs

How many vacancies are announced under OSSC CGL Recruitment 2024?

The total number of vacancies announced are 586 under Group B and Group C in various Departments.

What is the starting date for online application for OSSC CGL Recruitment 2024?

The online application was started from 5th April 2024 for OSSC CGL Recruitment 2024 on the official website i.e. www.ossc.gov.in.

What is the prelims exam date for OSSC CGL Recruitment 2024?

The OSSC CGL Prelims Exam Date 2024 can be conducted in July-September 2024. The exact dates will be out soon.

What age criteria is required to apply for OSSC CGL Recruitment 2024?

The minimum age required to apply online for OSSC CGL Recruitment 2024 should be 21 years and the maximum age should be 38 years.

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