The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC), Unit-II, Bhubaneswar, has issued a notice on 18.08.2026 announcing the schedule for the written examination of the Combined Recruitment Examination of different posts having Physical Measurement Test and Physical Efficiency Test-2025 (OSSC CRE 2025). The exam will be held in Computer Based Recruitment Examination (CBRE) mode on 31.08.2026 across six centres in Odisha.
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OSSC CRE Exam Date 2026 - Overview
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| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC), Unit-II, Bhubaneswar |
| Notice Number | No. IIE-48/2025-3131/OSSC |
| Notice Date | 18.08.2026 |
| Exam Name | Combined Recruitment Examination (CRE) of different posts having Physical Measurement and Physical Efficiency Test-2025 |
| Related Advertisement | Advertisement No. 980/OSSC dated 19.03.2026 |
| Related Earlier Notice | Notice No. 3033/OSSC dated 07.08.2026 |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Recruitment Examination (CBRE) |
| Official Website | ossc.gov.in |
OSSC CRE 2025 Important Dates
| Event | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Date of Written Examination | 31.08.2026 |
| Reporting Time | 12:00 Noon |
| Gate Closing Time | 1:30 P.M. |
| Exam Timing and Duration | 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. (180 minutes) |
| Admit Card Download Start Date | 24.08.2026 onwards |
OSSC CRE 2025 Exam Centres
As per the notice, the written examination will be conducted at the following centres:
- Bhubaneswar
- Cuttack (Kataka)
- Sambalpur
- Baleshwar
- Dhenkanal
- Brahmapur
The notice does not specify which centre is allotted to which candidate — this will be confirmed on the individual admit card.
How to Download OSSC CRE 2025 Admit Card
- Visit the official OSSC website: www.ossc.gov.in
- Log in using your registered User credentials (login ID and password created during application/registration).
- Navigate to the admit card download section for the Combined Recruitment Examination (CRE) 2025.
- Download and print the admit card once it becomes available from 24.08.2026 onwards.
Important Instructions for 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 user credentials; no other download mode is mentioned.
- Candidates should regularly check www.ossc.gov.in for further updates related to this recruitment.
OSSC CRE Exam Date 2026 - Important Links
| Link | Purpose |
|---|---|
| ossc.gov.in | Official OSSC website admit card download and updates |
| OSSC CRE Exam Date 2026 | Check Exam Date PDF |
