OSSSC RI ARI ICDS Supervisor Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 3,250 RI, ARI, ICDS Supervisor & Other Posts

 

OSSSC RI ARI ICDS Supervisor Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 3,250 RI, ARI, ICDS Supervisor & Other Posts

The Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has officially released the Combined Recruitment Examination (CRE) 2026 notification for the recruitment of 3,250 vacancies across multiple Group B and Group C posts. This massive recruitment drive includes prestigious and stable government posts such as Revenue Inspector (RI), ICDS Supervisor, Village Agricultural Worker (VAW), Junior Assistant (JA), Assistant Revenue Inspector (ARI), Amin, and Statistical Field Surveyor (SFS).

Candidates holding qualifications such as Post Graduate, Bachelor’s Degree, Diploma, +2, or equivalent are eligible to apply online. The online application process begins on 07 January 2026, and interested candidates must submit their application through the official OSSSC website www.osssc.gov.in before the closing date.

This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for aspirants seeking a secure Odisha Government job with good salary, career growth, social respect, and long-term benefits.

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OSSSC Combined Posts Recruitment 2026 – Overview

• Recruiting Authority: Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC)
• Recruitment Name: OSSSC CRE 2026
• Total Vacancies: 3,250
• Post Name: RI, ICDS Supervisor, VAW, JA, ARI, Amin, SFS
• Application Mode: Online
• Job Location: Odisha
• Official Website: www.osssc.gov.in

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OSSSC CRE 2026 Post-wise Vacancy Details

Post Name	Group	Department	Vacancies
Revenue Inspector (RI)	Group B	Revenue & Disaster Management	165
ICDS Supervisor	Group B	Women & Child Development	286
Village Agricultural Worker (VAW)	Group C	Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment	520
Junior Assistant (JA)	Group C	Multiple Departments	1237
Assistant Revenue Inspector (ARI)	Group C	Revenue & Disaster Management	422
Amin	Group C	Revenue & Disaster Management	378
Statistical Field Surveyor (SFS)	Group C	Planning & Convergence	242
Total			3250

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Salary Structure & Pay Scale

OSSSC offers attractive salaries under the 7th Pay Commission, along with allowances such as DA, HRA, TA, and other government benefits.

• Revenue Inspector (RI) & ICDS Supervisor
  ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (Pay Matrix Level-9)
• Village Agricultural Worker (VAW)
  ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 (Pay Matrix Level-5)
• Junior Assistant (JA) & Assistant Revenue Inspector (ARI)
  ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 (Pay Matrix Level-4)
• Amin & Statistical Field Surveyor (SFS)
  ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 (Pay Matrix Level-3)

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Eligibility Criteria (Post-wise)

Educational Qualification

• Revenue Inspector (RI): Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with computer knowledge
• ICDS Supervisor: Bachelor’s Degree (Arts/Science/Commerce), women candidates only
• Village Agricultural Worker (VAW): +2 Science / Agriculture Vocational; Diploma in Agriculture Polytechnic (OUAT) preferred
• Junior Assistant (JA): +3 Degree with computer knowledge and Employment Exchange registration
• Assistant Revenue Inspector (ARI): +2 or Diploma in Engineering with computer knowledge
• Amin: +2 or Diploma in Engineering with computer knowledge
• Statistical Field Surveyor (SFS): +2 pass from recognized board

Odia Language Requirement

Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak Odia, and must have passed Odia as a subject during schooling or cleared the prescribed Odia language test.

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Age Limit (as on 01 January 2025)

• Minimum Age: 20/21 years (post-wise)
• Maximum Age: 42 years

Age Relaxation

• SC / ST / SEBC: 5 years
• Women: 5 years (except ICDS Supervisor)
• PwD: 10 years
• Ex-Servicemen: As per rules
• Anganwadi Workers (ICDS Supervisor): Additional 5 years

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Application Fee

• General / SEBC: ₹500
• SC / ST / PwD: Nil

The examination fee will be refunded to candidates who appear in the examination, as per Odisha Government rules.

Important Dates

• Online Registration Start: 07 January 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 07 February 2026

Selection Process

The OSSSC CRE 2026 selection process includes the following stages:

Stage-I: Written Examination

• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 1.5 hours
• Subjects:
• Mathematics – 20 marks
• General Studies – 20 marks
• English – 20 marks
• Odia – 15 marks
• Computer – 15 marks
• Logical Reasoning – 10 marks

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer

Stage-II: Computer Practical Skill Test

• Total Marks: 50
• Duration: 1 hour
• Qualifying Nature (Minimum 40%)

Stage-III: Document Verification & Counselling

Final selection will be based on merit-cum-choice and vacancy availability.

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Job Profile & Responsibilities

Revenue Inspector (RI)

• Land revenue administration
• Field surveys and settlement operations
• Disaster management support
• Revenue collection and reporting

ICDS Supervisor

• Supervision of Anganwadi Centres
• Monitoring nutrition and child welfare schemes
• Field inspections and reporting

Village Agricultural Worker (VAW)

• Assisting farmers
• Implementing agricultural schemes
• Crop survey and extension activities

Junior Assistant (JA)

• Office clerical work
• File management and data entry
• Assisting senior officers

ARI, Amin & SFS

• Land records maintenance
• Survey and measurement
• Statistical data collection

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Benefits of OSSSC Government Jobs

1. Permanent Odisha Government service
2. Stable monthly income
3. Annual increments and promotions
4. Pension benefits under NPS
5. Medical facilities for employee & family
6. Paid leaves and holidays
7. Job security till retirement
8. Social respect and authority
9. Transfer and posting benefits
10. Excellent work-life balance

Important Links -

• Apply Link - Click Here
• Notification PDF - Click Here
• Official Link - Click Here

Best Books for OSSSC CRE 2026 Preparation

Mathematics

• Quantitative Aptitude - Click Here
• Fast Track Arithmetic - Click Here

General Studies

• Lucent General Knowledge - Click Here
• Odisha GK by Odisha- Click Here

English

• Objective General English – Click Here
• Word Power Made Easy – Click Here

Odia

• OSSSC Odia Grammar Book - Click Here
• Odia Competitive - Click Here

Computer

• Objective Computer - Click Here

Reasoning

• Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning – Click Here

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Mock Tests & Preparation Tips

• Practice online mock tests - Click Here
• Solve previous OSSSC question papers - Click Here
• Focus on accuracy to avoid negative marking
• Strengthen Odia and Computer sections
• Revise daily and analyze mock test performance

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How to Apply Online for OSSSC CRE 2026

1. Visit www.osssc.gov.in
2. Click on Apply Online
3. Complete Registration / Re-registration
4. Fill application form carefully
5. Upload photograph and signature
6. Pay examination fee (if applicable)
7. Submit application and download confirmation page

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Final Words

The OSSSC CRE Recruitment 2026 is one of the largest Odisha government recruitment drives, offering 3,250 vacancies across multiple departments. With attractive pay scales, job security, and long-term career growth, this recruitment is a golden opportunity for aspirants preparing for Odisha government jobs.

Candidates are strongly advised to apply early, prepare strategically, and regularly check the OSSSC website for updates. For latest notifications, syllabus, mock tests, and exam alerts, keep visiting OdishaJobNotice.in.

Best wishes for your OSSSC CRE 2026 preparation and success!