The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC), Unit-II, Bhubaneswar, has released the admit card for the written examination of the Combined Recruitment Examination (CRE) of different posts having Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET)-2025. This is confirmed by the "What's New" update on the official OSSC website dated 24 August 2026. Candidates who applied under Advertisement No. 980/OSSC can now download their admit card and appear for the written exam scheduled on 31 August 2026.
It is important to note what this admit card is actually for: the exam being held on 31 August 2026 is a Computer Based Recruitment Examination (CBRE) a written objective exam. The name "Physical Measurement and Physical Efficiency Test-2025" refers to the overall recruitment drive category (posts that will later require PMT and PET as part of the full selection process), not the physical test itself. The official notice does not indicate that PMT/PET is being conducted on this date.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC), Unit-II, Bhubaneswar |
| Exam Name | Combined Recruitment Examination (CRE) of different posts having Physical Measurement Test and Physical Efficiency Test-2025 |
| Related Advertisement | Advertisement No. 980/OSSC dated 19.03.2025 |
| Notice Number | No. IIE-48/2025-3131/OSSC |
| Notice Date | 18.08.2026 |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Recruitment Examination (CBRE) |
| Admit Card Release Date | 24.08.2026 |
| Exam Date | 31.08.2026 |
| Official Website | ossc.gov.in |
OSSC CRE 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Notice Issue Date | 18.08.2026 |
| Admit Card Download Start Date | 24.08.2026 onwards |
| Date of Written Examination | 31.08.2026 |
| Reporting Time | 12:00 Noon |
| Gate Closing Time | 1:30 P.M. |
| Exam Timing | 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. (180 minutes) |
OSSC CRE Exam Centres 2026
As per the notice, the written examination will be conducted at the following centres:
- Bhubaneswar
- Cuttack (Kataka)
- Sambalpur
- Baleshwar
- Dhenkanal
- Brahmapur
Documents Required at the OSSC CRE Exam Centre
The official notice reviewed for this update does not publish a separate itemised list of required documents beyond the admit card itself. Based on standard OSSC exam practice, candidates are generally expected to carry:
- Printed copy of the OSSC CRE admit card
- A valid original photo ID proof
Note: Since the exact document checklist is not explicitly detailed in the notice referenced here, candidates should verify the final requirements printed on their downloaded admit card itself before the exam day.
How to Download the OSSC CRE Admit Card 2026
- Visit the official OSSC website: www.ossc.gov.in.
- Go to the "Download Admit Card" section on the homepage, or open the login page directly at ossc.gov.in/Public/Pages/Login.aspx.
- Select the relevant post/exam from the dropdown.
- Enter your date of birth and log in using your registered mobile number, username, or registration number, as prompted.
- Enter the captcha text and submit.
- Your OSSC CRE Admit Card 2026 will appear on the screen check all details carefully.
- Download and take a clear printout for the exam day.
Important Instructions for OSSC CRE Candidates
- The written exam is conducted in CBRE (Computer Based Recruitment Examination) mode.
- Reporting time is 12:00 Noon; the gate closing time is 1:30 P.M., after which entry may not be permitted.
- The exam runs from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M., a total duration of 180 minutes.
- There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.
- Admit cards must be downloaded from the official website using individual login credentials; no other download mode is mentioned in the notice.
- Candidates should regularly check www.ossc.gov.in for further updates related to this recruitment.
OSSC CRE Admit Card 2026: Important Links
| Link | Purpose |
|---|---|
| OSSC Admit Card Login Page | Download the OSSC CRE Admit Card 2026 |
| OSSC Official Website | Notices, results, and recruitment updates |
