OSSC CTSRE 2025 Prelims Exam Date 2026
Job highlights
| Organisation | Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) |
|---|---|
| Location | Across Odisha |
| State | 🛕 Odisha |
| Employment type | Other |
The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has announced the date for the Preliminary Examination of the Combined Technical Services Recruitment Examination (CTSRE)-2025. Candidates who applied for the examination should note the schedule and check the Commission’s website for their admission letter and any further instructions.
The prelims will take place on 26 October 2026 in Computer Based Recruitment Examination (CBRE) mode at centres across Odisha. Admission letters are scheduled to be available from 16 October 2026 onwards. The examination consists of 150 multiple-choice questions for 150 marks, with a duration of 150 minutes and a deduction for incorrect answers. The notice does not provide a new application period or vacancy count.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. 5925/OSSC issued | 2025-12-30 |
| Corrigendum and Addendum Notice No. 1810/OSSC issued | 2026-05-30 |
| Admission letter download begins | 2026-10-16 |
| Deadline to email documents for a scribe request | 2026-10-20 |
| OSSC CTSRE-2025 Preliminary Examination | 2026-10-26 |
Vacancy Details
This exam-date notice does not state the total number of posts or provide a category-wise vacancy breakdown. It concerns the preliminary examination for CTSRE-2025, originally advertised under Advertisement No. 5925/OSSC dated 30 December 2025 and later covered by Corrigendum and Addendum Notice No. 1810/OSSC dated 30 May 2026.
How to Apply
The application period is not specified in this exam-date update. Candidates who have already applied can use the following steps to download their admission letter once it becomes available:
- Visit the official OSSC website at www.ossc.gov.in.
- Find the homepage link for downloading the admission letter for CTSRE-2025.
- Open the link and sign in with your User ID and password.
- Check the displayed admission letter for your examination centre, reporting time and exam-day instructions. The reporting and gate-closing times will be given in the letter.
- Download the admission letter and print a copy to take to the examination.
Information for PwD candidates seeking a scribe: Candidates who selected the scribe option in their online application must submit the prescribed Appendix-I and Appendix-II forms, along with the required documents and admission letter, by email to ossc.od@nic.in no later than 20 October 2026. The notice says that no other communication method will be accepted and late requests will not be considered. A scribe cannot be used without prior permission from the Commission. The certificate concerning physical limitations must be issued by a relevant specialist, such as an ophthalmologist for visual impairment or an orthopaedic specialist/PMR for locomotor disability.
Selection Process
This notice confirms the preliminary examination but does not describe the complete selection process or any later stages. The prelims will be conducted as a computer-based examination, with the following pattern:
| Exam feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer Based Recruitment Examination (CBRE) |
| Question format | Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) |
| Total questions | 150 |
| Total marks | 150 |
| Duration | 150 minutes |
| Correct answer | 1 mark |
| Incorrect answer | 0.25 marks deducted |
| Compensatory time for PwD candidates | 20 minutes per hour, subject to submission of a Disability Certificate |
Candidates should arrive according to the reporting time in their admission letter. PwD candidates requiring compensatory time should note the stated certificate requirement and follow the Commission’s instructions for their circumstances.
Applicants who have registered for CTSRE-2025 should check the OSSC website and download their admission letter from 16 October 2026 onwards. Make sure to review the centre details and instructions well before the examination on 26 October.
Important links
- Official OSSC website: http://www.ossc.gov.in
- Direct exam schedule PDF: https://nqe.in/wp-content/uploads/CCF09282026.pdf
- PwD scribe document email: mailto:ossc.od@nic.in
Frequently asked questions
When will the OSSC CTSRE-2025 preliminary examination take place? +
The preliminary examination is scheduled for 26 October 2026 across Odisha.
When can candidates download the OSSC CTS prelims admission letter? +
Admission letters are scheduled to be available on the OSSC website from 16 October 2026 onwards. Candidates need their User ID and password to access the letter.
What is the exam pattern for the OSSC CTS prelims? +
The CBRE comprises 150 multiple-choice questions for 150 marks, with 150 minutes to complete the exam. Each correct answer earns one mark, and each incorrect answer results in a 0.25-mark deduction.
How can a PwD candidate request permission to use a scribe? +
Candidates who opted for a scribe in their online application must email the prescribed Appendix-I and Appendix-II forms, required documents and admission letter to ossc.od@nic.in by 20 October 2026. Permission from the Commission is required before using a scribe.
Is compensatory time available for PwD candidates? +
The notice provides for 20 minutes of compensatory time per hour for PwD candidates on submission of a Disability Certificate.
Where will candidates find their reporting time and examination centre? +
The reporting time, gate-closing time, examination centre and related instructions will be stated in the admission letter, which candidates can download from the official OSSC website.