The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has announced the OSSC JE Recruitment 2026 for 606 Junior Engineer vacancies across Group-B and Group-C technical services. A preliminary notification for the Combined Technical Services Recruitment Examination (CTSRE-2025) was published on 31st December 2025, marking the commencement of a major state government recruitment drive.
Prospective candidates can expect the full notification detailing the online application dates, exam pattern, and syllabus to be released soon on the official OSSC portal: https://www.ossc.gov.in/.
The recruitment aims to fill 606 Junior Engineer positions under various departments and Heads of Departments (HoDs) of the Government of Odisha. In a significant move towards inclusive hiring, 202 of these vacancies are specifically reserved for women candidates.
OSSC JE 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Based on previous recruitment cycles, the expected eligibility parameters for OSSC Junior Engineer posts are as follows:
Educational Qualification: Applicants must possess a Diploma in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Odisha State Council of Technical Education & Vocational Training or the Directorate of Technical Education, Odisha.
Age Limit: Candidates should be between 21 and 42 years of age as of the specified cutoff date. Age relaxations for reserved categories will be outlined in the detailed notification.
Selection Process & Salary Structure
The OSSC will follow a streamlined two-stage selection process to appoint suitable candidates:
Written Examination: A single-stage objective written test will be conducted to shortlist eligible applicants.
Document Verification: Successfully qualified candidates will be called for certificate and document authentication prior to final appointment.
Upon selection, Junior Engineers will be placed in Pay Level-9 as per the Odisha government pay matrix. The comprehensive salary package includes:
- Basic Pay
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Other allowances as per prevailing state government norms.
Interested and eligible diploma holders in Civil Engineering are advised to begin preparing their necessary documents. The online application process will commence shortly after the release of the comprehensive notification PDF. All applications must be submitted exclusively through the official OSSC website within the stipulated dates.
Aspiring candidates should regularly check the official OSSC portal for the latest updates on application start/end dates, exam syllabus, and admit card release.
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