Post Date / Update: 23 September 2026, 11:18 AM
The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has released the admit card for the Preliminary Examination of the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level or Equivalent Recruitment Examination for Specialist Posts/Services-2025 under Advertisement No. 728/OSSC. The admission letter is available for download from 19 September 2026 on the official website ossc.gov.in. The preliminary examination will be held on 24 September 2026 in Computer Based Recruitment Examination (CBRE) mode in three shifts. This recruitment covers 124 vacancies for the posts of Amin, Junior Fisheries Technical Assistant (JFTA) and Junior Forensic Attendant (JFA).
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Window | 06.03.2026 – 05.04.2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 19.09.2026 onwards |
| Prelims Exam | 24.09.2026 — Shift 1: 9:00–11:00 AM, Shift 2: 1:00–3:00 PM, Shift 3: 4:30–6:30 PM |
Overview
- Conducting body: Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC)
- Advertisement No.: 728/OSSC
- Posts: Amin (15), Junior Fisheries Technical Assistant (15), Junior Forensic Attendant (94) — Total 124 vacancies
- Exam pattern: 150 questions / 150 marks; negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer
- Login details: Registration Number and Date of Birth
How to Download
- Visit https://www.ossc.gov.in
- Go to Candidate’s Corner and find the admission letter link for the CHSL Specialist Posts Preliminary Examination
- Log in at https://www.ossc.gov.in/Public/Pages/Login.aspx with your registered credentials
- Download the admit card and take a clear printout; verify your exam centre, shift, reporting time and instructions
Important Links
| Link | Action |
|---|---|
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQ
Q1. When was the OSSC CHSL admit card released?
A: The admission letter is available from 19 September 2026.
Q2. When is the OSSC CHSL prelims exam?
A: 24 September 2026, in three shifts.
Q3. How many vacancies are there?
A: 124 posts — Amin (15), Junior Fisheries Technical Assistant (15) and Junior Forensic Attendant (94).
Q4. What login details are required?
A: Registration Number and Date of Birth.
Q5. Is there negative marking?
A: Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer.
Q6. What is the exam mode?
A: Computer Based Recruitment Examination (CBRE).
