OSSC CHSL Group B and C Posts Recruitment 2026

With 94 out of 124 vacancies going to the Junior Forensic Attendant post, this is one of the bigger Group C openings from OSSC in 2026 for Class 12 pass candidates. The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has invited applications for three state cadre posts across different departments of the Government of Odisha under Advertisement No. 728/OSSC dated 2 March 2026.

Available Posts

Key Highlights

• JFA has 94 seats — best opportunity for +2 Science pass candidates
• Amin post requires a Basic Computer Skill Certificate from a recognized institution
• JFTA candidates must know swimming well — mandatory eligibility condition
• Odia language proficiency is mandatory for all three posts
• Application fee is refundable if you actually appear in the Preliminary Examination
• 41 out of 124 seats are reserved for women across all posts

Selection Process

Selection happens in three stages: a Preliminary Examination, a Main Written Examination, and Document Verification. The prelims is a common objective-type paper for all posts, while the mains covers a post-specific technical syllabus — so your preparation strategy will differ depending on which post you are applying for. Only candidates who qualify the prelims will be called for the mains.

Preparation Tips for OSSC CHSL Exam

• Download the official syllabus from ossc.gov.in — the mains syllabus is different for each post, so check yours carefully
• The Preliminary Exam covers Arithmetic, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Current Events (national, international, and Odisha-focused), and General English — cover all five areas
• Prelims has 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer — avoid guessing on questions you are unsure about
• Amin mains covers Computer Fundamentals, MS Office, Internet, and E-Governance — practice hands-on computer topics
• JFTA mains covers Inland Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Fisheries Management — revise your +2 Vocational Fisheries subjects
• Practice previous year OSSC question papers to get comfortable with the question style and time pressure

Documents You'll Need

Keep these documents ready before you start your application:

• 10th Certificate and mark sheet (proof of date of birth)
• +2 Certificate and mark sheet (as per your post's stream requirement)
• Odia language proficiency proof — Middle School mark sheet showing Odia as a subject, or equivalent
• Basic Computer Skill Certificate (for Amin post only)
• Swimming certificate or proof of swimming ability (for JFTA post only)

See the complete document list in the section below.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the salary for OSSC CHSL Group C posts in 2026?

A. The starting salary is Rs. 18,000 per month under Level-3 of the Odisha Revised Scale of Pay (ORSP) Rules, 2017. You will also get DA, HRA, TA, and other allowances as per Odisha Government rules.

Q. What is the last date to apply for OSSC CHSL 2026?

A. The last date to register and pay the fee is 5 April 2026. You can submit your completed application form online up to 8 April 2026 and edit it until 11 April 2026.

Q. What qualification do I need for OSSC CHSL 2026?

A. You need to have passed Class 12 (+2) from a recognized board. The stream requirement varies by post — Science for JFA and JFTA, any stream for Amin. Amin also requires a Basic Computer Skill Certificate, and JFTA requires the ability to swim.

Q. Is there negative marking in the OSSC CHSL Preliminary Exam?

A. Yes. There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer in the Preliminary Examination. Avoid marking answers you are not confident about.