New Delhi, 22 February 2023 – Odisha OSSC CGL 2023 – The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has announced the preliminary exam schedule for the Combined Post Graduate Level Recruitment Examination for Group-B with Specialist posts/services.
Candidates who applied for the aforementioned positions can obtain the prelims exam notice from the OSSC’s official website.
According to the short notice, the OSSC will hold the examination on 26 March 2023, using Optical Mark Recognition (OMR).
The exam will be held in a range of locations, including Balasore, Bhjubaneswar, Cuttack, Berhampur, Sambalpur, and Koraput.
It is to be noted that OSSC will share admit cards, a detailed exam schedule, and other information on its website at a later date.
Odisha OSSC CGL 2023 – General Overview
| State | Odisha |
| Commission Name | Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) |
| Name of Exam | OSSC CGL 2023 exam |
| Posts | Group-B positions |
| Group-B Vacancies | 699 |
| Selection Process | Prelims, mains exam and certificate verification |
| OSSC CGL 2023 Prelims Exam Date | 26 March 2023 |
| Admit Card Issuance Date | To be notified |
| OSSC CGL 2023 Result | To be notified |
| OSSC Official Website | ossc.gov.in |
Odisha OSSC CGL 2023 – Prelims Exam Pattern
- The exam will include 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) worth 150 marks.
- The exam will last 150 minutes.
- For each incorrect answer, 0.25 marks are deducted.
- The questions will be of the 10th standard level.
- Arithmetic, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability, General Mental Ability, Current Events of National and International Importance, and Computer / Internet Awareness will each carry 45, 30, 36, 18, and 21 marks.
Odisha OSSC CGL 2023 – How to Download Prelims Exam Schedule?
Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website of the OSSC at ossc.gov.in.
Step 2: Candidates should then go to the “What’s New” section in the middle of the page and look for the notification about the OSSC CGL 2023 prelims examination, which was issued on 21 February 2023.
Step 3: Applicants must click the “View PDF” link next to the notification about the OSSC CGL 2023 preliminary examination.
Step 4: Candidates will then be redirected to a new page where they will find the notice regarding the OSSC CGL 2023 preliminary exam schedule.
Step 5: Candidates must download the notification for future reference.
Please check this page for the latest exam news.
Odisha OSSC CGL 2023 – FAQs
Q1) What is the OSSC CGL exam?
Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) conducts the Combined Post Graduate Level Recruitment Examination to recruit candidates for various Group B and Group C positions in the state’s government departments.
Q2) When is the OSSC CGL 2023 preliminary examination?
The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has announced the preliminary exam schedule for the Combined Post Graduate Level Recruitment Examination for Group-B with Specialist posts/services.
According to the short notice, the OSSC will hold the examination on 26 March 2023, using Optical Mark Recognition (OMR).
Q3) Where will the OSSC CGL 2023 preliminary examinations be held?
The preliminary exam for the Combined Post Graduate Level Recruitment Examination for Group-B with Specialist posts/services will be held in a range of locations, including Balasore, Bhjubaneswar, Cuttack, Berhampur, Sambalpur, and Koraput.
