Download OSSSC PEO Syllabus 2026 PDF with latest Exam Pattern, Marking Scheme & Subject-wise topics. Check OSSSC Panchayat Executive Officer Exam Pattern, important books & preparation tips for success.

Overview :

The Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has released the detailed syllabus for Panchayat Executive Officer (PEO) Exam 2026. Candidates preparing for the OSSSC PEO recruitment can download the official syllabus PDF, exam pattern, and marking scheme from this page. This comprehensive guide covers subject-wise topics, preparation strategy, and important books for the OSSSC PEO exam.

Exam Name	OSSSC PEO Exam 2026
Conducting Body	Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC)
Post Name	Panchayat Executive Officer (PEO)
Total Vacancies	1500+ Posts
Exam Mode	Offline (Written)
Exam Type	Objective (MCQ)
Total Questions	180
Total Marks	180
Exam Duration	3 Hours
Negative Marking	Yes (0.5 marks per wrong answer in some updates)
Selection Process	Written Exam + Skill Test + Document Verification
Exam Language	English / Odia
Official Website	www.osssc.gov.in

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Exam Pattern :

Key Highlights of Exam Pattern:

Subject/Section	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
English	40	40	3 Hours (180 Minutes)
Odia	35	35
Mathematics	35	35
General Knowledge	35	35
Computer Knowledge	35	35
Total	180	180

Important Points:

• Each correct answer carries 1 mark
• Negative marking: 0.5 marks deducted for each wrong answer (as per latest updates)
• No marks for unattempted questions
• The question paper will be available in English and Odia

Selection Process :

• Written Exam + Skill Test + Document Verification

Subject Wise Syllabus :

1. English

• Verbs, Tenses, Modal, Active and Passive voice, Subject-verb Agreement
• Connectors, Types of Sentences, Direct and Indirect Speech, Comparison
• Articles, Nouns, Pronouns, Prepositions
• Unseen passage (400-450 words) with comprehension questions
• Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Correction

2. Odia (Grammar)

• Transformation of sentences (Affirmative, Negative, Interrogative, etc.)
• Transformation of words (noun to adjective, etc.)
• Sandhi, Samasa
• Antonyms and Synonyms
• Correction of common errors in words
• Idioms and Phrases, Taddhita and Krudanta
• Punctuation marks

3. Mathematics (Quantitative Aptitude)

• Number System
• HCF and LCM
• Squares and Square Roots, Cubes and Cube Roots
• Percentage and Averages
• Simple Interest and Compound Interest
• Profit, Loss, and Discount
• Partnership
• Ratio and Proportion

4. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Historical events, dates, personalities, and places
• Geographical facts with places
• States, Countries, and Institutions with Headquarters
• Books and authors
• Scientific facts and discoveries
• Current events (National & International)
• Odisha-specific GK

5. Computer Knowledge

• MS Windows: Introduction to Windows
• MS Office: MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, and MS Access
• Basic computer fundamentals and applications

Important Topics for Exam :

• Current Affairs (Last 6-12 months, especially Odisha-related)
• Odia Grammar & English Comprehension
• Arithmetic (Percentage, Profit-Loss, SI-CI)
• General Knowledge (History, Geography, Polity)
• Basic Computer Operations (MS Office)

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