Odisha Govt Jobs 2026
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Odisha has three separate staff commissions: OSSC for graduate-level posts, OSSSC for district-level subordinate posts, and OPRB for police. Odia language ability is a standard eligibility condition, usually shown through a pass in Odia at ME or matric level.
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Odisha Government Jobs at a Glance
- Public Service Commission
- Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)
- Other main recruiters
- Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC), Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC)
- Language of administration
- Odia
- Capital
- Bhubaneswar
- High Court
- Orissa High Court, Cuttack
- Teacher eligibility
- OTET, with OSSTET for secondary teachers
Who Recruits in Odisha
OPSC · Odisha Public Service Commission
Odisha Civil Services, medical officers, lecturers and other Group A and B posts.
opsc.gov.in (official website, opens in a new tab)OSSC · Odisha Staff Selection Commission
Combined Graduate Level, junior engineer and other state-level Group C posts.
ossc.gov.in (official website, opens in a new tab)OSSSC · Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission
Revenue inspector, amin, junior clerk, forest guard and other district-level posts.
osssc.gov.in (official website, opens in a new tab)OPRB · Odisha Police Recruitment Board
Police constables and sub-inspectors.
Orissa HC · Orissa High Court, Cuttack
High Court and district court staff.
orissahighcourt.nic.in (official website, opens in a new tab)
Eligibility Tests to Clear First
| Test | Conducted by | Needed for | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTET / OSSTET: Odisha Teacher Eligibility Tests | Board of Secondary Education, Odisha | OTET for elementary teachers; OSSTET for secondary school teachers. | See the current notice. |
Main Exams in Odisha
| Exam | Conducted by | Leads to | Stages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odisha Civil Services | OPSC | OAS, OPS and allied services | Preliminary, main written exam, interview |
| OSSC Combined Graduate Level | OSSC | Assistant section officer and similar posts | Preliminary, main exam, computer skill test |
| OSSSC Combined Recruitment | OSSSC | Junior clerk, RI, amin and district posts | Preliminary, main exam, skill test where required |
| Revenue and field posts | OSSSC | Revenue Inspector, Amin, forester, junior assistant | Per notice |
| Police Constable and SI | Odisha Police Recruitment Board | Constables and sub-inspectors | Per notice |
| Teacher recruitment | School and Mass Education Department | Junior teachers, linked to OTET | Per notice |
Rules Specific to Odisha Notifications
Language: Candidates must be able to read, write and speak Odia, usually shown by passing Odia at ME school or matric level, or an Odia language test.
Residence and reservation: Reservation is for Odisha residents with state-format certificates.
Preparing for Odisha Exams
State GK covers Odisha's history (Kalinga, Gajapati rulers), temples and culture, geography and schemes.
General papers overlap with SSC and railway exams.
Things Candidates Often Miss in Odisha
- OSSC and OSSSC are different bodies with similar names; check the website before applying.
- Candidates educated outside Odisha may need to clear an Odia test to meet the language condition.
Popular Government Posts in Odisha
| Post | Usually recruited by | Usual minimum qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Clerk / junior assistant | OSSSC | 12th pass or graduate, with typing |
| Police constable | Odisha Police Recruitment Board | 10th or 12th pass |
| Sub-inspector | Odisha Police Recruitment Board | Graduate |
| School teacher | School and Mass Education Department | D.El.Ed. or B.Ed., plus TET |
| Patwari / revenue posts | OSSSC | 12th pass or graduate, by state rules |
| Junior engineer | OSSC | Diploma or degree in engineering |
| Staff nurse | Health department | B.Sc. Nursing or GNM |
| Odisha civil services officer | OPSC | Graduate |
How State Recruitment Works
The usual path is notification, application, written test, any skill or physical test, then documents.
Read the full guide to groups, selection, pay and documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between OSSC and OSSSC?
OSSC recruits state-level Group C posts such as CGL and JE; OSSSC recruits district-level subordinate posts like revenue inspector, amin and junior clerk.
Is Odia compulsory for Odisha jobs?
For most posts, yes. The notice states how you must show Odia ability.