OSSC CTSRE Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 646 Junior Engineer, Tracer and More Posts

By: Saurabh Ninawe

On: 21/05/2026

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Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has released a notification for the post of OSSC CTSRE Recruitment 2026. Interested candidates must fulfill all the eligibility criteria and apply online. Before applying online, candidates are advised to carefully read the full notification, recruitment eligibility, age limit, post-wise eligibility, selection procedure, syllabus, admit card, answer key, and all other relevant details. Read the official advertisement thoroughly before submitting the application.

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EventDate
Date of Advertisement30/12/2025
Opening of Online Registration and Payment of Fees30-05-2026
Last Date for Online Registration and Payment of Fees29-06-2026
Last Date for Submission of Online Application Form02-07-2026
Last Date for Editing Online Application Form05-07-2026
Age Calculated As On01-01-2025
Admit Card / Admission Letter DownloadTo be notified on www.ossc.gov.in
Preliminary Examination DateTo be notified on www.ossc.gov.in
Main Written Examination DateTo be notified after Preliminary Examination result
CategoryFees / Intimation Charges
General / SEBC / OthersRs. 500/- (Refundable on appearing in Preliminary Examination)
SC / ST / PwDNIL
CategoryAge Limit / Relaxation
General (UR)21 to 42 years (as on 01-01-2025)
SEBC / SC / ST / Women (all categories)5 years relaxation in upper age limit
PwD10 years relaxation in upper age limit
Ex-ServicemenTotal period of service rendered in defence service (as per Govt. rules)
PwD belonging to SC/ST categoryCumulative age relaxation of 10 years over and above the normal relaxation specified for the category
Post NameEducational Qualification
Junior Engineer (Civil) – Water Resources / Panchayati Raj / Drinking Water Dept.Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent from an Institution recognized by Odisha Council of Technical Education & Vocational Training
Junior Engineer (Civil) – Municipal AdministrationDiploma in Civil Engineering from an institution recognised by Directorate of Technical Education of Odisha; must be computer literate
Architectural AssistantDiploma in Architectural Assistantship from an Institution recognized by Odisha State Council of Technical Education & Vocational Training
CameramanHigher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Cinematography from any recognized University; skills in multi camera set up and AV production
PhotographerHigher Secondary (+2) with Diploma in Cinematography from recognized institutions; skills in Digital Photography, Photo editing, and related software
Sound RecordistHigher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Sound Recording & TV Engineering/Sound Recording & Design from any recognized institute/University; skills in field and studio recording, digital sound recording and audio equipment maintenance
MechanicHigher Secondary (+2) with Diploma in Electronics from any recognized institution; skills in repairing of audio visual equipment
Video Film EditorHigher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Video Editing/Film Production from recognized Institute/University; skills in AV production, Multimedia and AV Archival
Junior Draughtsman (Civil)HSC with NTC pass in Draughtsman (Civil) from institutions affiliated by NCVT; knowledge in Computer Application & AutoCAD
Tracer (State Cadre Field)(i) High School Certificate or equivalent; (ii) NTC (Draughtsman Civil) from a recognised institution; (iii) Certificate towards Basic Computer Skill; (iv) Certificate towards Auto CAD Course from a recognised institution
Sl. No.Name of Post/ServicesDepartment/OfficeGroupTotal
1Junior Engineer (Civil)Engineer-in-Civil, Water ResourcesGroup-B24
2Junior Engineer (Civil)Director, Panchayati Raj, Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water DepartmentGroup-B450
3Junior Engineer (Civil)Director, Municipal AdministrationGroup-B132
4Architectural AssistantChief Architect, Odisha, BhubaneswarGroup-B23
5CameramanInformation & Public Relations DepartmentGroup-B02
6PhotographerInformation & Public Relations DepartmentGroup-B01
7Sound RecordistInformation & Public Relations DepartmentGroup-B01
8MechanicInformation & Public Relations DepartmentGroup-B01
9Video Film EditorInformation & Public Relations DepartmentGroup-B02
10Junior Draughtsman (Civil)Engineer-in-Chief-I, Rural Works, Odisha, BhubaneswarGroup-C07
11Tracer (State Cadre Field)Engineer-in-Chief-I, Rural Works, Odisha, BhubaneswarGroup-C03
Total646*

Selection Process :

Stage 1 – Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)

Sl.SubjectsTotal MarksDurationMode
1One Paper: Arithmetic (10th standard), Data Interpretation (Chart, Graph, Table, Data Sufficiency – 10th standard), Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability, General Mental Ability, Current Events of National and International Importance, Computer/Internet Awareness150 Marks150 minutesMCQ (OMR / CBRE mode)

Negative marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. A minimum of 5 times the number of vacancies (post-wise and category-wise) shall be shortlisted for Main Written Examination. If vacancies in any post/category are less than 10, then candidates numbering 10 times the vacancies shall be shortlisted.

Stage 2 – Main Written Examination (Technical Paper)

Sl.PaperTotal MarksDurationRemarks
1Technical Paper (syllabus as per Annexure-D of notification; Technical Paper for Junior Draughtsman (Civil) and Tracer will be the same)200 Marks2 hours (120 minutes)Different papers for different posts. Candidates numbering 1.5 times the advertised vacancies (post-wise and category-wise) shall be shortlisted for Certificate Verification. Negative marking: 1/4 of total mark (4 options) or 1/3 of total mark (3 options)

Stage 3 – Certificate Verification

  • Candidate must be submitted Application online only through the official website by clicking on the “Apply Online” Provided Link In “IMPORTANT LINK” Section Below.
  • Candidate Read the Notification Before Apply the Recruitment Application Form.
  • Kindly Check and Collect the All Document – Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
  • Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Admission Entrance Form – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, Etc.
  • Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All Column Carefully.
  • Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.
  • Apply Online at: https://www.ossc.gov.in
  • For queries: Email ossc.od@nic.in (complaints on examination conduct to be sent within 05 days of examination completion).

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FAQs :

What is OSSC CTSRE 2025 Recruitment?

OSSC CTSRE 2025 is a Combined Technical Services Recruitment Examination conducted by the Odisha Staff Selection Commission to fill 646 Group-B and Group-C technical posts across various departments.

How many vacancies are available in OSSC CTSRE 2025?

A total of 646 vacancies have been announced, mainly for Junior Engineer (Civil) along with posts like Architectural Assistant, Cameraman, and others.

What is the last date to apply for OSSC CTSRE 2025?

The last date for online registration and fee payment is 29 June 2026, while the final submission deadline is 2 July 2026.

What is the eligibility for OSSC CTSRE 2025?

Candidates must have a Diploma/Degree in relevant fields (like Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Media-related disciplines) and must be able to read, write, and speak Odia.

What is the age limit for OSSC CTSRE 2025?

Applicants must be between 21 to 42 years as on 01 January 2025, with age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per Odisha government rules.

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Saurabh Ninawe

My name is Saurabh and i have 7 years of experience in education industry. in this Sarkari Job blog I provide information about the Jobs, Result, Yojana and many more.

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