OSSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 - Amin, JFTA & JFA Posts

Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has opened applications for 124 Specialist Posts through its Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Recruitment Examination 2025. This is a solid opportunity for candidates in Odisha who hold a 10+2 qualification and are looking to start a career in government service across three distinct departments — Water Resources, Fisheries, and Forensic Science.

• 94 out of 124 vacancies are for Junior Forensic Attendant alone — making it the post with the highest intake this cycle
• 41 posts are reserved for women candidates, which is roughly one-third of all vacancies
• All three posts are State Cadre positions, meaning you will be posted within Odisha
• The monthly pay starts at Rs. 18,000 under Level-3 of the Odisha Revised Scale of Pay (ORSP) 2017, going up to Rs. 56,500 with increments
• Reservations are available for SEBC, SC, ST, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, and Sports Persons as per Odisha government norms

Selection happens in two written stages — a Preliminary Examination followed by a Main Examination. Candidates who clear both stages will then go through Document Verification. There is no interview round, so your written exam performance is what matters most.

1. Start with the syllabus — the Prelims will likely cover General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English, and Computer Knowledge. Focus on Odisha GK as OSSC exams give significant weight to state-specific questions
2. Practice previous OSSC CHSL papers — the exam pattern tends to remain consistent across years, and practicing old papers will give you a clear edge
3. Brush up on post-specific knowledge — the Mains exam may include subject-specific questions relevant to your chosen post, especially for JFTA (Fisheries) and JFA (Forensic Science)
4. Do not skip Computer Knowledge — it is explicitly required for the Amin post and is commonly tested across all OSSC CHSL papers

• 10+2 Mark Sheet and Certificate from a recognized Board
• Caste/Category Certificate — must be issued by the competent authority in Odisha if claiming SEBC/SC/ST reservation
• Age Proof — 10th Class Certificate or Birth Certificate
• Computer Skill Certificate — mandatory for the Amin post
• Swimming Proficiency Certificate — required for JFTA candidates
• PwD Certificate — if claiming disability reservation, issued by a government medical board
• Ex-Servicemen Discharge Certificate — if applicable
• Valid Photo ID and recent passport-size photographs
• Odisha Domicile/Residence Certificate

• Amin: Conduct land measurement and survey work under the Water Resources Department, maintain revenue records, and assist in demarcation of boundaries
• Junior Fisheries Technical Assistant: Provide technical support for fisheries development activities, assist in fish seed production, guide fish farmers on modern aquaculture techniques, and conduct field inspections
• Junior Forensic Attendant: Assist forensic scientists in laboratory work, handle and preserve forensic evidence and samples, maintain laboratory equipment and records, and support investigations at the State Forensic Science Laboratory