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OSSC Recruitment 2023, Apply Online for 234 Vital Statistics Assistant Posts

OSSC Recruitment 2023 Out: The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has published the OSSC Notification 2023 PDF for the recruitment drive for 234 Vital Statistics Assistant posts. This is a promising opportunity for individuals who are aspiring to join the Health Intelligence and Vital Statistics Health and Family Welfare Department in Odisha. The online application process for OSSC Recruitment has been started from the official OSSC website at www.ossc.gov.in and candidates have to submit their application dully filled application forms by 24th December 2023. Applicants are advised to thoroughly read all details related to OSSC Recruitment 2023, including eligibility criteria and age limits, available in the provided article.

OSSC Recruitment 2023

Interested candidates, having a graduation degree in Mathematics and Statistics from a recognized university and are within the age bracket of 18 to 38 years, can apply online for OSSC Recruitment 2023. Candidates selection for Vital Statistics Assistant (Group C) posts involves the Prelims, Mains, Computer Skill Test, and Document Verification. Candidates are suggested not to wait until the last registration date and submit their OSSC Application form by 24th December 2023.

OSSC Notification 2023 PDF

The OSSC has officially released the detailed OSSC Notification 2023 (Advt 4478/OSSC) consists of the details regarding vacancies of 234 Group C posts for Vital Statistics Assistants. Aspirants interested in applying for Vital Statistics Assistants (VSA) positions are advised to review the details mentioned in the official notification at www.ossc.gov.in and from the pdf link below. 

OSSC Recruitment 2023- Overview

The OSSC Vital Statistics Assistant Recruitment 2023 has been started by Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) for filling 234 vacancies of Vital Statistics Assistant (Group C). The selection process includes four stages Prelims, Mains, Computer Skill Test and document verification.

OSSC Recruitment 2023
Organisation Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC)
Post Vital Statistics Assistant (Group C)
Vacancies 234
Category Govt. Jobs
Mode of Application Online
OSSC Recruitment 2023 Apply Online
  • Registration Date- 24th November to 21st December 2023
  • Online Application Date24th November to 24th December 2023
Selection Process Prelims, Mains, Computer Skill Test, and Document Verification
Job Location Odisha
Salary Pay Level 4 (7th CPC)
Official website www.ossc.gov.in

OSSC Recruitment 2023- Important Dates

The OSSC Recruitment 2023 notification has been released on 18th November 2023, and the online registration for Vital Statistic Assistant posts has been started at www.ossc.gov.in. Candidates can fill out their registration forms till 21st December 2023 and the last date to fill out the application forms is 25th December 2023. The important dates for OSSC Group C Recruitment 2023 are mentioned below in the table.

OSSC Recruitment 2023 Important Dates
Events Dates
OSSC Recruitment 2023 Notification Release Date 18th November 2023
OSSC Recruitment Apply Online Starts 24th November 2023
Last Date for Registration 21st December 2023
Last date to apply online  24th December 2023
Final Submission Date 24th December 2023
Online Application Edit Date 24th November to 27th December 2023
OSSC Prelims Exam Date 2023 First Quater in 2024

OSSC Vacancy 2023 

The OSSC announced the OSSC Recruitment 2023 for 234 Group C posts in the Health Intelligence & Vital Statistics, Odisha department. The OSSC Notification 2023 consists of the category wise break of Vital Statistics Assistant vacancy. The officials also mentioned the male and female vacancies for the post. The total number of category wise OSSC Vacancy 2023 is mentioned below in the table;

OSSC Vacancy 2023 (Category wise)
Category Vacancies
Male Female
UR 76 40
SEBC 19 09
SC 26 13
ST 34 17
Total 155 79

OSSC Recruitment 2023 Apply Online

The OSSC Recruitment 2023 application online link has been activated on the official website www.ossc.gov.in from 24th November 2023. In this section, we have also provided you with a direct link to apply online. The eligible candidates fill in the OSSC Recruitment 2023 online application to avoid last-minute technical hassle. The deadline to submit the online application form is 24th December 2023. While OSSC Recruitment last registration date is 21st December 2023. The candidates must have an active email Id and Mobile number before filling online form. The aspirants also keep a scanned photograph, signature, and left/right thumb impression in JPG/JPEG form and scanned copy of documents in PDF form for online application in OSSC Recruitment 2023.

Steps to Apply for OSSC Recruitment 2023

The candidates must read all the instructions before applying for the OSSC Vital Statistics Assistant posts. The complete steps to apply online for OSSC Recruitment 2023 are mentioned below.

Step 1: Visit the official website of the Odisha Staff Selection Commission, www.ossc.gov.in.

Step 2: Candidates click on the “Apply Online” link given on the homepage.

Step 3: The aspirants are redirected to a new page, here click on the “New User” tab.

Step 4: Then fill in the required field and register.

Step 5: The candidate’s login credentials for the OSSC Recruitment 2023 will be generated write it.

Step 6: Fill in all the details of educational qualification, and personal details, and upload the photograph and other required documents.

Step 7: Check all the details filled in and submit it.

Step 8: Pay the application fee and your application is registered successfully.

Step 9: Download the OSSC application and save it for future reference.

OSSC Recruitment 2023 Eligibility Criteria

The aspirants must read the OSSC Recruitment 2023 Eligibility Criteria before applying. Some important eligibility are the candidate must be a citizen of India and have a good character. The aspirant must read, write and speak the Odia language. Other eligibility like language, educational qualification and age limit is mentioned are mentioned in the article.

  • The candidates must read write and speak Odia Fluently
  • The Candidates must have qualified Middle School with Odia subject as language or,
  • The candidate must have qualified HSC Examination or equivalent exam in Odia language or,
  • Aspirants must have qualified tests in Odia in Middle English School or pass the final Examination of VII Or above by Govt. of Odisha or the Central Govt.

OSSC Educational Qualification

The candidate must have passed their graduation either in Mathematics or Statistics or an equivalent examination from a recognized University. The candidates must be proficient in Computer Applications. The candidates must have these educational qualifications as on the closing date of the online application for OSSC Recruitment 2023.

OSSC Age Limit (as on 01/01/2023)

The aspirants must fulfil the age limit criteria of OSSC Recruitment 2023. The minimum age for applying for OSSC Vital Statistics Assistant Recruitment 2023 is 18 years as on 1st January 2023. The aspirants must not born before 2nd January 1985 nor later 1st January 2002.

OSSC Age Limit (as on 1st January 2023)
Minimum Age 18 years
Maximum Age 38 years

There is also age relaxation for reserved categories as per Govt. laws. Candidates who are seeking relaxation under more than one category can take only one benefit.

OSSC Age Relaxation
Category Age Relaxation
SC/ST/SEBC/Women 5 years
PwD/Ex-Serviceman (in Defence) 10 years

OSSC Recruitment 2023 Selection Process

The candidates who want to join the OSSC as Vital Statistics Assistants have to go through a four-stage selection process. The first stage of the OSSC Recruitment 2023 is the Prelims exams which consist of computer-based or OMR-based Multiple choice questions. The second stage of the selection process is the main examination.  The aspirant who qualifies for prelims and mains exam will appear for the Computer Skill Test. The last stage of the selection process is document verification.

  • Stage 1– Prelims Examination (either CBRE Mode or OMR Mode) [to be conducted if no. of candidates is more than 9000]
  • Stage 2- Mains Examination
  • Stage 3- Computer Based Skill Test
  • Stage 4- Document Verification

OSSC Recruitment 2023 Exam Pattern

Candidates who are going to apply online for OSSC Recruitment 2023 for 234 vacancies of Vital Statistics Assistant (Group C) posts must be aware of the OSSC Exam Pattern, No. of questions asked in the examination, marking scheme, and topic included in the examination. Candidates are required to prepare for the examination as per the exam pattern to clear the examination. For the ease of the can didates here, we have shared the OSSC Exam Pattern for the prelims and mains exams.

OSSC Recruitment 2023 Prelims Exam

The OSSC Recruitment 2023 Prelims Exam will be either conducted in Computer Based Recruitment Examination (CBRE) Mode or OMR-based.

The Prelims exam will consist of objective types of questions of subjects Arithmetic, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Analytical ability, General and Metal Ability, Current Affairs, and Computer Awareness. The complete details for OSSC Prelims Exam will be notified shortly.  (if conducted)

OSSC Recruitment 2023 Mains Exam

  • The Mains Examination consists of 200 questions of Mathematics and statistics.
  • There will be a deduction of 1/4 mark for each wrong answer in the MCQ-based test.
  • The candidates have to get more than the minimum qualifying marks to qualify for the exam. It may vary from category to category.
OSSC Mains Exam Pattern 2023
SNo. Subjects No. of Questions
1 Mathematics 50
2 Statistics 150
Total 200

OSSC Recruitment 2023 Salary

The aspirants who get selected for the OSSC Vital Statistics Assistant posts will get a salary as per the 4th Level of ORSP, 2017 as per 7th Pay Commission. The selected candidates will also be provided with other benefits and allowances as per the government norms.

OSSC Recruitment 2023-FAQs

Q1. When will OSSC Recruitment 2023 online registration starts?

Ans. The OSSC Recruitment 2023 online registration for Vital Statistics Assistant post started on 24th November 2023.

Q2. Which posts are released through OSSC Recruitment 2023 Notification?

Ans. The Odisha Staff Selection Commission has released the notification for 234 posts of Vital Statistics Assistants.

Q3. What is the official website for applying OSSC Recruitment 2023?

Ans. The official site for applying OSSC Vital Statistics Assistant Posts 2023 is www.ossc.gov.in.

Q4. When will the OSSC Prelims Examination 2023 conducted for the Vital Statistics Assistant post?

Ans. The OSSC Exam 2023 for the Vital Statistics Assistant Post is expected to be scheduled for fourth quarter in 2024. The exact date will be notified later by the officials.

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