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Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has released the notice regarding the Preliminary Examination for the OSSC CRE Recruitment 2025 on 26th June 2025. OSSC CRE Exam Date 2025 for various posts like Junior Stenographer, Junior Grade Typist and Typist-cum-Scribe Assistant is scheduled to be conducted on 27th July 2025 at various exam centers across Odisha. Candidates must prepare for the exam to score well in the examination.
OSSC CRE Notification 2025 PDF Out
OSSC CRE Notification PDF against Advt. No. IIE-25/2025-1744/OSSC has been released by Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC). Candidates can check OSSC CRE Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF shared below to check complete details regarding a number of vacancies, date of online registration, eligibility criteria, selection process exam pattern, and more.
OSSC CRE Recruitment 2025 Highlights
Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) will conduct the examination to fill 74 vacancies under OSSC CRE Recruitment 2025. Candidates will have to appear for three stages: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Skill Test.
| OSSC CRE Recruitment 2025 Highlights | |
| Organization Name | Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) |
| Posts | Junior Stenographer, Junior Grade Typist and Typist-cum-Scribe Assistant |
| Vacancies | 74 |
| Advt. No. | IIE-25/2025-1744/OSSC |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Exam Date | 27th July 2025 |
| Education Qualification | HSC/ Bachelor’s Degree |
| Age Limit | As per posts |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains Computer Skill Test/Stenographer Test/Typing Test and Certificate Verification |
| Salary | Junior Stenographer Rs – 25500/- to Rs. 81100/- Junior Grade Typist/ Typist-cum-Scribe Assistant Rs. 19900/- to Rs. 63200/- |
| Official website | www.ossc.gov.in |
OSSC CRE Exam Date 2025 Out
Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has released the OSSC CRE Exam Date 2025 notice stating that the Preliminary examination is scheduled to be conducted on 27th July 2025 in an offline mode. The rest of the details, like exam centers, time, and other instructions, will be released soon on the official website, www.ossc.gov.in
OSSC CRE Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
The official notification for OSSC CRE Recruitment 2025 has been released, and the application process has been over. The Prelims Exam for various posts will be conducted on 27th July 2025. Candidates who have applied should start their preparation
| Events | Dates |
| Notification | 3rd April 2025 |
| Application/Registration Starts | 4th April 2025 |
| Registration Last date | 3rd May 2025 |
| Submission of Online Applications | 6th May 2025 |
| Editing the Application | 4th April to 8th May 2025 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 27th July 2025 |
OSSC CRE Vacancy 2025
A total of 74 vacancies are announced for the posts, including Junior Stenographer (District Offices), Junior Grade Typist, Typist-cum-Scribe Assistant. Candidates can check post-wise and category-wise vacancy details in the table below.
| Posts | Department | UR(w) | ST (w | SC (w) | SEBC (w) | Total (w) |
| Junior Stenographer (District Offices) | EIC, Water Resources, Bhubaneswar | 12 (w-04) | 05 (w-02) | 04 (w-02) | 03 (w-Nil) | 24 (w-08) |
| Junior Stenographer | Advocate General, Odisha, Cuttack | 20 (w-06) | 13 (w-04) | 06 (w-02) | 01 (w-01) | 40 (w-13) |
| Junior Stenographer | Directorate of Treasuries and Inspection | 02 (w-01) | 01 (w-01) | Nil | Nil | 03 (w-02) |
| Junior Grade Typist | Directorate of Prisons and Correctional Services | 03 (w-01) | 01 (w-Nil) | 01 (w-Nil) | Nil | 05 (w-01) |
| Typist-cum-Scribe Assistant | Law Department, Odisha, Bhubaneswar | 01 (w-Nil) | 01 (w-Nil) | Nil | Nil | 02 (w-Nil) |
| Total | 38 | 21 | 11 | 4 | 74 | |
OSSC CRE Eligibility Criteria 2025
Candidates should check the OSSC CRE Eligibility Criteria 2025 before applying. If candidates do not meet these standards, they will be disqualified from the selection process. The education and age requirements for the OSSC CRE Recruitment 2025 has been explained below.
General Criteria for Eligibility
Candidates applying for the posts must have the ability to read, write, and speak Odia fluently, and,
- Passed the Middle School Examination with Odia as a subject.
- Passed HSC or equivalent exam with Odia as the medium of instruction.
- Passed Odia as a subject in the final exam of Class VII or above from a recognized school.
- Passed an Odia test at the Middle English School standard conducted by the School and Mass Education Department, Govt.. of Odisha.
Educational Qualification
The post-wise educational qualifications are explained in a tabular form
| Posts | Department | Educational Qualifications |
| Junior Stenographer | EIC, Water Resources, Bhubaneswar | Candidates must have completed the HSC Examination or an equivalent qualification, along with an ITI certificate in Stenography and a Basic Computer Skills certificate. |
| Junior Stenographer | Advocate General, Odisha, Cuttack | Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Candidates should have a minimum shorthand speed of 80 words per minute in both English and Odia, along with good knowledge of computer applications. |
| Junior Stenographer | Directorate of Treasuries and Inspection | Candidates must have passed the +2 Arts/Science/Commerce examination from CHSE, Odisha, or an equivalent exam, with a minimum shorthand speed of 80 words per minute in both English and Odia, plus computer knowledge. |
| Junior Grade Typist | Directorate of Prisons and Correctional Services | HSC Examination or equivalent to HSC Examination with a certificate on basic Computer skills |
| Typist-cum-Scribe Assistant | Law Department, Odisha, Bhubaneswar | Candidates should have passed +2 in any discipline or equivalent exam, with typing skills of 40 words per minute in English and 20 words per minute in Odia, along with basic computer skills. |
Age Limit (As on 1/1/2025)
The upper age limit for all the posts in this recruitment is 32 years. Candidates can check the age range for each post in the table below.
| Posts | Department | Age limit |
| Junior Stenographer | EIC, Water Resources, Bhubaneswar | 21-32 years |
| Junior Stenographer | Advocate General, Odisha, Cuttack | |
| Junior Stenographer | Directorate of Treasuries and Inspection | 18-32 years |
| Junior Grade Typist | Directorate of Prisons and Correctional Services | |
| Typist-cum-Scribe Assistant | Law Department, Odisha, Bhubaneswar | 21-32 years |
OSSC CRE Recruitment 2025 Application Process
Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has closed the application window for the OSSC CRE Recruitment 2025 on its official website. Candidates can check the other details below in the article
Steps to Apply for the OSSC CRE Recruitment 2025
Candidates who wish to apply for the OSSC Common Recruitment Examination must follow the steps provided below-
- Visit the Commission’s website, www.ossc.gov.in and click on the “APPLY ONLINE” button to register.
- Click on the Registration as a New User to proceed to registration.
- Provide your Email ID and Mobile Number, then click “Proceed” to continue.
- You will receive an OTP on your Email and Mobile Number. Enter the OTP and click “Next” to continue.
- After verifying the registration page will open, enter posts name, fill required details and upload the documents, Picture, signature and Thumb.
- Again login and preview your details and submit the application form.
OSSC CRE Selection Process 2025
The selection process for OSSC CRE is based on four stages.
- Preliminary Examination
- Mains Written Examination
- Stenography/Typing Test
- Document Verification
OSSC CRE Exam Pattern 2025
The exam pattern for Junior Stenographer and Junior Grade Typist, and Typist-cum-Scribe Assistant is as follows-
- There will be a 400-mark exam.
- Stage 1 is qualifying in nature.
- For the Junior Stenographer position, selection will be based on the Main Written Exam, Computer Skill Test, and Stenography Test.
- For the Junior Grade Typist and Typist-cum-Scribe Assistant positions, selection will be based on the Main Written Exam, Computer Skill Test, and Typing Test
- 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer if options are four, 0.33 marks will be deducted if options are three.
| Stages | Papers | Marks | Remarks |
| 1 | Prelims Exam (one paper) | 150 | 25 times the number of vacancies will be called for Stage 2 |
| 2 | Mains Written Exam (Language Paper) | 100 | 15 times of vacancy called for Stage 3 |
| 3 | Computer Skill Test | 50 | Steno-80 wpm both in English and Odia Typist-40 words per minute in English and 20 words per minute in Odia |
| Stenography Test | 50 | ||
| Typing Test | 50 | ||
| Total | 400 |
OSSC CRE Salary 2025
OSSC CRE Salary 2025 for Junior Stenographer, Junior Grade Typist, and Typist-cum-Scribe Assistant are summarized in the tabular form.
- Junior Stenographers for all departments will get Rs. 25000 to RS. 81100 under level 7
- Junior Grade Typist and Typist-cum-Scribe Assistant will get Rs. 19900 to RS. 63200 (level 4).
| Posts | Department | Salary |
| Junior Stenographer | EIC, Water Resources, Bhubaneswar | Rs. 25000 to RS. 81100 (level 7) |
| Junior Stenographer | Advocate General, Odisha, Cuttack | |
| Junior Stenographer | Directorate of Treasuries and Inspection | |
| Junior Grade Typist | Directorate of Prisons and Correctional Services | Rs. 19900 to RS. 63200 (level 4) |
| Typist-cum-Scribe Assistant | Law Department, Odisha, Bhubaneswar |
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