OSSC CHSL 2026 notification released: Application begins on March 6, check eligibility details here

The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has released the OSSC CHSL 2026 notification for recruitment to specialist Group B and Group C posts under the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Recruitment Examination. The notification was issued on March 2, 2026. As per the official schedule, the online application process will begin on March 6, 2026. Interested candidates can apply through the official website, ossc.gov.in, within the given timeline.

A total of 124 vacancies have been announced for posts including Amin, Junior Fisheries Technical Assistant and Junior Forensic Attendant. Candidates are advised to check the eligibility conditions carefully before submitting the application form. The last date to apply online is April 5, 2026.

OSSC CHSL recruitment 2026: Vacancy details and dates

According to the official notification, the online registration will start on March 6, 2026. The last date to submit the application form is April 5, 2026. Candidates will be allowed to edit their submitted forms within the correction window mentioned in the notification.

The recruitment drive aims to fill 124 posts in different departments of the Odisha government. The posts include Amin under the Water Resources Department, Junior Fisheries Technical Assistant and Junior Forensic Attendant. Category-wise reservation, including reservation for women, has been provided as per state government rules. Candidates should refer to the detailed notification for vacancy break-up.

Eligibility criteria and age limit

Candidates must have passed the 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised board. For the post of Amin, candidates must also have basic computer knowledge. For Junior Fisheries Technical Assistant, candidates should have passed +2 Science or +2 Vocational in Fisheries. For Junior Forensic Attendant, +2 Science is required.

The minimum age required is 21 years and the maximum age limit is 42 years as on January 1, 2025. Age relaxation will be given to candidates belonging to reserved categories as per government norms.

Interested candidates can download the official OSSC CHSL recruitment notification by clicking here.

Selection process and how to apply

The selection process will consist of a Preliminary Examination, Main Written Examination and Document Verification. The preliminary exam will be objective in nature. Candidates who qualify will be called for the main examination.

To apply, candidates need to visit the official website of OSSC and complete the online registration process. They must fill in personal and educational details, upload required documents and submit the form before the deadline. Candidates are advised to keep a copy of the submitted form for future reference.
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