OSSC CHSL Recruitment 2026 — 124 Vacancies

If you have passed Class 12, here is a great opportunity to land a state government job in Odisha. The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) is filling 124 posts across three departments through its CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level) Examination 2025. The application window is open right now and closes on 8 April 2026.

Available Posts

Key Highlights

• 124 posts across 3 Odisha government departments
• Open to 10+2 pass candidates — no graduation needed
• 41 seats reserved for women candidates across all three posts
• Junior Forensic Attendant (94 posts) has the most vacancies — ideal for Science stream students
• Amin applicants need a computer skills certificate along with their 12th pass
• JFTA candidates must know swimming — this is a mandatory eligibility condition

Important Dates

Selection Process

You will go through a two-stage written exam — first the Prelims, then the Mains. Both exams are objective type (MCQs). The Prelims has 150 questions for 150 marks with a time limit of 150 minutes. Watch out for negative marking — 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer. Candidates who clear both stages will be called for certificate verification.

Preparation Tips for OSSC CHSL Exam

1. Download the official syllabus from ossc.gov.in — the Prelims and Mains cover different topics, so plan accordingly
2. Focus on General Awareness and Reasoning — these sections typically carry significant weightage in OSSC CHSL exams
3. Practice previous year OSSC CHSL papers — they are available on the official website under the Previous Question Papers section
4. Time management is critical — you get 150 minutes for 150 questions, which is exactly 1 minute per question
5. Be careful with negative marking — avoid random guessing since 0.25 marks are cut for each wrong answer
6. Take mock tests regularly — OSSC even provides free mock tests on their website for CBT practice

• Carry out land survey and measurement duties as Amin under the Water Resources Department
• Assist in fisheries extension activities, field surveys, and fish farming projects as Junior Fisheries Technical Assistant
• Support forensic examination and laboratory operations at the State Forensic Science Laboratory as Junior Forensic Attendant
• Maintain records, registers, and documentation as per departmental requirements
• Follow all government rules and administrative procedures applicable to the assigned department