The Government of Odisha, Panchayati Raj & D.W. Department is expected to announce more than 1500 vacancies for the post of Panchayat Executive Officer (PEO) for which the detailed notification will be released soon. The recruitment process will be conducted by the Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC). The complete details and registration dates for the OSSSC PEO Recruitment 2026 will also be released along with the notification. 

OSSSC PEO Notification 2026

The Government of Odisha, Panchayati Raj & D.W. Department will release around 1501 vacancies for the post of Panchayat Executive Officer (PEO). The OSSSC PEO Notification 2025, carrying all the essential information regarding the OSSSC PEO Recruitment 2026 like registration dates, application fee, eligibility criteria, and more, will be released soon by the Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission at their official website www.osssc.gov.in. 

OSSSC PEO Recruitment 2026 Overview

OSSSC PEO Recruitment 2026- Overview
OrganizationOdisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission
PostPanchayat Executive Officer (PEO)
Vacancies1500+ (Expected)
Registration DatesTo be notified
Educational QualificationAny Graduate with Knowledge of Computer applications
Age Limit21 to 42 Years
Pay LevelLevel-5
Selection Process
  • Written Examination
  • Skill Test
  • Document Verification
Official Websitewww.osssc.gov.in

OSSSC PEO Vacancy 2026

Although the exact number of vacancies for the Panchayat Executive Officer (PEO) post has not been announced yet, however, it is expected that more than 1500 vacancies are to be announced through OSSSC PEO Recruitment 2026. 

PostNumber of Vacancies
Panchayat Executive Officer (PEO)1500+

OSSSC PEO Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates who are willing to apply for the OSSSC PEO Recruitment 2026 must make sure that they fulfill the required eligiblity criteria before applying. The eligiblity criteria in terms of educational qualification and age limit to be fulfilled by the candidates to apply for the post of Panchayat Executive Officer has been detailed below.

PostEducational QualificationAge Limit
Panchayat Executive Officer (PEO)Candidates must have passed +2 (12th standard) or hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized board/university, and should have basic computer knowledge.21 to 38 Years

Age Relaxation 

The Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission will also provide an age relaxation in the upper age limit for the reserved category candidates. The category-wise age relaxation in the upper age limit is as follows;

CategoryAge Relaxation (In Upper Age Limit)
OBC3 years
SC/ST5 years
PwD5 years
Ex‑servicemen5 years
SC/ST+PwD15 years

OSSSC PEO Selection Process 2026

The eligible candidates who will be applying for the OSSSC PEO Recruitment 2026 have to go through a selection process. The selection of candidates will be based on a 3-stage selection process that will include a written examination, a skill test, and document verification. 

  • Written Exam
  • Skill Test
  • Document Verification

OSSSC PEO Exam Pattern 2026

The OSSSC PEO Exam 2025 will be conducted as a written examination. The question paper will include subjects such as English, Odia, Mathematics, General Knowledge, and Computer Skills. A total of 180 questions will be asked in the examination, carrying 180 marks in total. The time duration of the exam will be 3 hours (180 minutes).

SubjectNumber of QuestionsMarksDuration
English40403 Hours (180 Minutes)
Odia3535
Mathematics3535
General Knowledge (GK)3535
Computer Knowlege3535
Total180180

OSSSC PEO Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026- Click to Check

OSSSC PEO Previous Year Question Papers- Click to Download

Steps to Apply for OSSSC PEO Recruitment 2026

To submit the online application is mandatory to get registered for OSSSC PEO Recruitment 2026, and follow the steps below to register yourself for the vacancies.

Step 1: Open the official website of the Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission @www.osssc.gov.in

Step 2: Click on “Apply Online” or “Login” mentioned in the right corner of the homepage.

Step 3: Click on “Invitation of Online Application for Panchayat Executive Officer Post”.

Step 4: A new page appears on the screen with the OSSSC PEO Application Form 2026.

Step 5: Start filling the registration form with all the personal and academic details required.

Step 6: Pay the application fee and upload the documents asked.

Step 7: Preview the application form before submitting it.

Step 8: Download the application form for future reference.

OSSSC PEO Recruitment 2026 Salary

The salary for Panchayat Executive Officer (PEO) ranges between Rs. 19900 to Rs. 63200 with a Pay Matrix level-4, Cell-01. Besides this, the selected candidates will be given allowances and various other benefits. 

OSSSC PEO Salary 2026- Click to Check

FAQs

As expected, more than 1500 vacancies can be released through OSSSC PEO Recruitment 2026.

Yes, there shall be a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each incorrect answer.

Candidates who successfully clear all the rounds of the OSSSC Panchayat Executive Officer will get a salary of Rs. 21700 - 63200/-.

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