Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has released the OSSC Admit Card 2026 online for its CGL prelims written examination on 10th April 2026. The candidates who applied for this exam can now download their OSSC CGL admit cards either from the official website (www.ossc.gov.in) or directly from the link shared in the article. To download the admission letter, candidates need their username,/mobile number/email ID, and password (as per the admission certificate).
OSSC CGL Admit Card 2026 Out
This year, 231,672 candidates have successfully registered for the 1,576 vacant posts, and their admit cards are now available for download on the official website. As per the schedule, the OSSC CGL 2026 Prelims Exam will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode on 19th April 2026 in a single shift (9:30 am to 12 noon) across all 30 districts, and the OSSC CGL admit card was released on 10th April 2026 on the commission's official website, www.ossc.gov.in.
| OSSC Admit Card 2026: Overview | |
| Organization | Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) |
| Exam Name | Odisha CGL (CGLRE-2025) |
| Posts | Group B & Group C |
| Vacancies | 1576 |
| Advt No. | 5751/OSSC dated 12.12.2025 |
| Admit Card Date | 10th April 2026 |
| Last Date to Download Admit Card | 19th April 2026 |
| OSSC CGL Prelims Exam Date | 19th April 2026 (Sunday) |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (OMR-Based) |
| Exam Timing | 9:30 am to 12 noon |
| Duration of Exam | 150 minutes |
| Candidates Applied | 231672 |
| No. of Districts | 30 |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains and Certificate Verification |
| Official Website | www.ossc.gov.in |
Total Vacancies: 1,576 posts (Group B and Group C).
Successful Applications: Out of over 2,32,000 total submissions, 2,03,510 candidates have been successfully registered to appear.
Competition Ratio: Approximately 129 candidates are competing for every single post.
Exam Centres: The government has established exam centers across all 30 districts of Odisha.
Primary Hubs: The major concentration of candidates will be in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Sambalpur, and Berhampur.

OSSC CGL 2026 Exam Date & Shift Timings
As already mentioned, the exam for the Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination (CGLRE-2025) will be held in a single shift on 19th April 2026. Candidates are advised to reach their respective exam centre as mentioned on their OSSC CGL Admit Card before 8:30 am. The exam timings are 9:30 am to 12 noon.
| Particular | Timing |
| Reporting Time | 8:30 am |
| Gate Closing Time | 9:15 am |
| Exam Starts | 9:30 am |
| Exam Ends | 12 noon |
| Exam Duration | 150 minutes |
OSSC CGL Admit Card 2026 Download Link
As the admit cards are not available online at www.ossc.gov.in, for the ease of candidates, we have also provided a direct link below to download the OSSC CGL Prelims Hall Ticket. Candidates can download their OSSC hall tickets using any one of their Registration Number/User Name/Mobile Number by clicking the direct link shared below.
Click to Download OSSC CGL Admit Card 2026 (Link Active)
Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has released the hall tickets for around 2 lakh+ candidates at their official website www.ossc.gov.in, and there may be chances website may not work due to heavy load. So candidates are advised to calm and refresh the page in sometime.
Practice OSSC CGL Prelims Mock Test 2026 Before Exam
How to Download OSSC Admit Card 2026?
Candidates must follow the steps provided below to download their OSSC CGL Prelims Hall Tickets from the Odisha Staff Selection Commission official website www.ossc.gov.in.
1. Visit the official website of the Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC), www.ossc.gov.in.
2. On the homepage, locate the "Candidate's Corner" section.
3. Under the "Candidate's Corner" section, click on the "Download Admit Card" option.
4. You are redirected to a new page. Search for "Download the Admission Letter for Preliminary Examination of Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination (CGLRE), 2025" and click on it.

5. Enter your registered username,/mobile number/email ID & password, and captcha code on the new page. Click on the "Login" button.
6. Your OSSC admit card is displayed on your screen.
7. Carefully review all the details on your admit card, including your name, roll number, exam centre, and exam date.
8. Download your OSSC CGL Prelims admit card and save it for future reference.
Note- In case of discrepancies (wrong name, photo, exam centre, etc.), candidates should immediately contact OSSC authorities for correction.
What documents should be carried along with the OSSC CGL admit card?
Candidates must carry:
- Printed admit card
- Valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID, etc.)
- Passport-size photographs (if required)
OSSC CGL 2026 Prelims Exam Structure
The exam is to be held in offline mode in OMR-based format across all 30 districts of Odisha. Below is the summarised format of the prelims exam.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | OSSC CGL Prelims Examination |
| Exam Type | Objective Type (MCQs) |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Total Questions | 150 |
| Total Marks | 150 |
| Duration | 150 Minutes |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 Marks for Each Wrong Answer |
| Subjects | Quantitative Aptitude Reasoning Ability Current Affairs Computer Awareness |
| Question Level | 10th Standard |
| Medium of Exam | English & Odia |
Details Mentioned on OSSC CGL Admit Card 2026
After downloading the admit card, candidates need to check the following details on their admit cards.
- Candidate’s Name
- Roll Number
- Date of Birth
- Reporting Time
- Examination Date and Time
- Exam Center Address
- Photograph and Signature
- Exam Instructions
How to check the OSSC CGL Prelims Exam Center?
Odisha CGL 2026 prelims exam will be conducted on a single day on 19th April 2026, across various centers in all 30 district headquarters of Odisha. Candidates can check their exam centre details on their respective hall tickets, which has been made available online at www.ossc.gov.in.
What to Carry and What Not to Carry?
| Allowed | Prohibited |
| Printed admit card, original photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter), 2 passport photos | Mobile/electronics, ID copies, expired IDs, bags |
| Self-declaration form (download with admit card) | Calculators, study material |
