OSSC CGLRE 2026 Exam Date - Revised Schedule for Main Exam, Maths Test & CST
The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has issued a revised examination programme for the Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination (CGLRE) 2025. As per Notice No. 2199/OSSC dated 30.06.2026, the Main Written Examination, Mathematics Test, and Computer Skill Test (CST) will be conducted in Computer Based Recruitment Examination (CBRE) mode on 07.07.2026 and 08.07.2026. This update modifies the earlier notice (No.1919/OSSC dated 04.06.2026) issued for the same recruitment.
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What Is OSSC CGLRE 2025?
This section explains the background of the exam notice for readers who are new to the recruitment cycle.
The CGLRE 2025 is being conducted by OSSC, Unit-II, Bhubaneswar, under Advertisement No. 5751/OSSC dated 12.12.2025. The Commission has now released a revised schedule for the Computer Skill Test, Mathematics Test, and the two-paper Main Written Examination, all of which will be held in CBRE (Computer Based Recruitment Examination) mode.
OSSC CGLRE 2026 Revised Exam Schedule
This section lists the exact dates, timings, and duration for each paper as notified by OSSC.
| Date | Paper/Subject | Full Marks | Timing | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07.07.2026 (Tuesday) | Computer Skill Test (CST) | 50 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 60 minutes |
| 07.07.2026 (Tuesday) | Mathematics Test | 100 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 120 minutes |
| 08.07.2026 (Wednesday) | Paper-I: Language (Odia & English) | 100 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon | 120 minutes |
| 08.07.2026 (Wednesday) | Paper-II: General Studies | 100 | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | 90 minutes |
Computer Skill Test (CST) Details
This section covers the exam pattern, qualifying criteria, and eligible posts for the CST.
The Computer Skill Test will be held on 07.07.2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
- Total Questions: 50
- Full Marks: 50
- Qualifying Marks: 25
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
- Eligible Posts for Qualifiers: Auditor, Inspector of Supplies, Estate Supervisor, BSSO, Junior Assistant, and Junior Clerk
Mathematics Test Details
This section explains the pattern and purpose of the Mathematics Test.
The Mathematics Test will be conducted on 07.07.2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
- Total Questions: 100 (1 mark each)
- Full Marks: 100
- Question Type: MCQ
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
- Qualifying Marks: 50
- Eligible Post for Qualifiers: Auditor
Main Written Examination: Paper-I (Language) and Paper-II (General Studies)
This section details the two papers of the Main Written Examination scheduled for 08.07.2026.
Paper-I - Language (Odia & English)
- Date & Time: 08.07.2026, 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Full Marks: 100
- Question Breakdown: 50 questions from Odia, 50 questions from English
- Question Type: MCQ
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
Paper-II - General Studies
- Date & Time: 08.07.2026, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Full Marks: 100
- Total Questions: 100 (1 mark each)
- Question Type: MCQ
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
Compensatory Time and Scribe Facility for PwD Candidates
This section outlines the special provisions available for PwD candidates in the CGLRE 2026 exam.
- Compensatory Time: PwD candidates will be allowed 20 minutes of compensatory time for every hour of examination.
- Scribe Facility: Only those PwD candidates who were already permitted scribe facility during the Preliminary Examination may apply to use their own scribe for this examination, including the CST.
- How to Apply for Scribe: Candidates must email their request to [email protected], in the prescribed format, along with their Admission Letter and other relevant documents.
- Deadline: Requests must reach OSSC positively by 02.07.2026. No other mode of communication and no requests after this date will be entertained.
How to Download the OSSC CGLRE Admit Card
This section explains the process to download the admission letter for the exam.
Candidates can download their Admission Letter from the official OSSC website, www.ossc.gov.in, starting 30.06.2026 onwards, by logging in with their user credentials.
Important Notice Update
This section clarifies how this notice relates to the previous one issued by OSSC. This revised programme, notified vide Notice No. 2199/OSSC dated 30.06.2026, modifies the earlier Notice No. 1919/OSSC dated 04.06.2026 to the extent of the changes mentioned above. Candidates are advised to stay in regular touch with the official website for further updates related to this recruitment.
