OSSC CPGLRE 2025 Main Exam Date - Complete Schedule and Exam Pattern
The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has announced the detailed programme for the Main Written Examination of the Combined Post Graduate Level Recruitment Examination (CPGLRE) 2025. As per the official notice dated 4 July 2026, the exam will be conducted in Computer Based Recruitment Examination (CBRE) mode on 10 August 2026 and 11 August 2026 in Bhubaneswar. This recruitment drive is linked to Advertisement No. 5915/OSSC dated 30 December 2025, and follows the Preliminary Examination result declared on 12 June 2026.
OSSC CPGLRE 2025 Main Exam - Key Highlights
This section gives a quick snapshot of the exam so candidates can verify the most important details at a glance before checking the full schedule.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC), Unit-II, Bhubaneswar |
| Exam Name | Combined Post Graduate Level Recruitment Examination (CPGLRE) 2025 |
| Advertisement No. | 5915/OSSC dated 30.12.2025 |
| Notice No. | IIE-75/2025-2291/OSSC dated 04.07.2026 |
| Prelims Result Notification | 79(C)/OSSC dated 12.06.2026 |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Recruitment Examination (CBRE) |
| Exam Dates | 10 August 2026 and 11 August 2026 |
| Exam City | Bhubaneswar |
| Admit Card Download | From 04 August 2026 |
| Official Website | ossc.gov.in |
OSSC CPGLRE 2025 Main Exam Date and Time Table
This section explains exactly which paper is scheduled on which date and time, along with the post it applies to, so candidates know when to appear for their specific paper.
| Exam Date | Post | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug 2026 (Monday) | Teacher Educator (Foundation Course, Science, History, Geography, Economics, Political Science, Mathematics, Odia, English) | 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon |
| 10 Aug 2026 (Monday) | Art Education Instructor (Visual Art / Performing Art - Drama / Odissi and Hindustani Music / Dance) | 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon |
| 10 Aug 2026 (Monday) | Physical Education Instructor | 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon |
| 10 Aug 2026 (Monday) | Teacher Educator (Political Science, English, Mathematics, Geography, History) | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| 11 Aug 2026 (Tuesday) | Teacher Educator (Foundation Course) | 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon |
| 11 Aug 2026 (Tuesday) | Teacher Educator (Science, Odia, Economics) | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
OSSC CPGLRE 2025 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
This section outlines the number of questions, marks, and negative marking rules for each paper, helping candidates understand how the exam will be evaluated.
- Technical Paper-I (Compulsory) for Teacher Educator: 100 questions, 100 marks (1 mark per question), MCQ format, negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
- Technical Paper for Art Education Instructor: 100 questions, 200 marks (2 marks per question), MCQ format, negative marking of 0.5 marks per wrong answer.
- Technical Paper for Physical Education Instructor: 100 questions, 200 marks (2 marks per question), MCQ format, negative marking of 0.5 marks per wrong answer.
- Technical Paper-II (Optional) for Teacher Educator (all subject variants): 100 questions, 100 marks (1 mark per question), MCQ format, negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
All papers are conducted in MCQ (Multiple Choice Question) format through the CBRE (Computer Based Recruitment Examination) mode.
Compensatory Time for PwD Candidates
This section explains the extra time benefit available to Persons with Disabilities (PwD) appearing in the OSSC CPGLRE Main Exam.
As per the official notice, PwD candidates will be allowed compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of examination.
OSSC CPGLRE 2025 Admit Card Download Details
This section covers when and how candidates can download their admission letter for the Main Written Examination.
Candidates can download their admit card (Admission Letter) from the official OSSC website, ossc.gov.in, starting 4 August 2026, using their registered user credentials. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for any further updates related to this recruitment.
How to Download OSSC CPGLRE 2025 Admit Card
This section provides a simple step-by-step process for downloading the admit card once it is released.
- Visit the official OSSC website - ossc.gov.in
- Log in using your registered user credentials (login ID and password)
- Navigate to the CPGLRE 2025 Main Exam admit card link
- Download and take a printout of the admit card
- Carry a valid photo ID proof along with the admit card to the exam centre
