The OSSC Exams stand for Odisha Staff Selection Commission exams are conducted to recruit staff to various posts in ministries, departments and organizations of the Government of India. This article will give a general overview of some of the Odisha Staff Selection Commission exams, such as the OSSC Combined Graduate Level Examination, Market Intelligence Inspector, Field Assistant. The selection process is different for different posts.
For further details on the OSSC exams, pattern, and syllabus, you can go to the official website: https://www.ossc.gov.in/
OSSC Exams 2023
The Odisha Staff Selection Commission conducts various exams to recruit personnel for various posts. In this article, we’ll discuss details regarding the following exams:
- OSSC Combined Graduate Level Examination,
- Market Intelligence Inspector,
- Field Assistant.
OSSC Combined Graduate Level Examination
OSSC CGL Exam Pattern
Stage I – Written Examination
| Paper & Subject | No of Questions | Marks and Time Duration |
| Paper-I (Mathematics & Reasoning) | 100 Questions | 100 Marks; 1.5 Hours |
| Paper-II Composite Paper (Odia, English, GK & Computer) | 100 Questions | 100 Marks; 1 Hour |
Note – There will be objective type questions with negative marks @ 0.25 for each wrong answer. The total marks for Stage I are 200 Marks.
Stage II – Certificate Verification
Candidates 1.5 times of the vacancies in order of merit category wise based on Marks secured in the written examination shall be shortlisted for Certificate verification
OSSC CGL Salary
On selection, the candidate will be appointed as Initial Appointees carrying remuneration of Rs. 25300/- per month (for 15` year) and be enhanced as per slabs prescribed. The Condition of Service will be guided by the respective recruitment Rules in force & Odisha Group-B (Contractual Appointment) Rules, 2013 & amendments up to date.
OSSC CGL Examination Fee
The candidates other than SC, ST & PwD (Permanent Disability) shall have to pay a non-refundable examination fee of Rs.200/- (Rupees two hundred) only through online mode.
Field Assistant Exam
The important details related to Field Assistant Recruitment 2021-22 are as follows:
| Field Assistant Recruitment 2023 Details | |
| Events/Details | Important Dates |
| Exam Conducting Body | Odisha Staff Selection Commission |
| Online Application Starting Date | To be announced |
| Online Application Closing Date | To be announced |
| Last Date to Submit Application form | To be announced |
| Number of Vacancies | To be announced |
| Official Website | http://www.ossc.gov.in/ |
OSSC Field Assistant Exam Pattern
The exam pattern of Field Assistant Exam is discussed below:
| OSSC Field Assistant Exam Pattern | ||
| Stages of Examination | Name of Subjects | Total Marks and Time Allotted |
| Stage-I (Main Written Examination) | Paper-I
(Composite Paper) |
100 marks; 1-hour |
| Paper-II
(Technical Paper) |
100 marks; 1.5 hours | |
| Stage-II (Certificate
verification) |
– | – |
Note: There will be negative marking (0.25 marks) for each wrong answer in Paper-II (Technical Paper) only.
Main Written Exam
Paper-I (Composite Paper)
| Subjects | Marks | Time Duration |
| Odia Language | 20 | 1 Hour |
| General English | 20 | |
| Computer Fundamentals | 20 | |
| General Studies | 40 | |
| Total | 100 Marks |
Paper-II (Technical Paper)
| Economic Botany | Genetics |
| Biomolecules and cell Biology | Soil And Soil Profile |
| Water | Biotic Integrations |
| Ecological Pyramids | Phytogeography |
| Plant Systematics | Plant Water relationships |
| Concept of metabolism | Plant Tissue culture |
| Economic Zoology | Introduction to ecology and ecosystem |
| Population | Community |
| Biostatistics | Conversation of Biodiversity |
| Phylum Arthropoda | Physiology Digestive System |
| Biomolecules | Cells and Plasma Membrane |
| Endocrine system, Mitochondria | Cell Cycle and Cell signalling |
| Mutations | Sex determination |
| Post embryonic Development | Nucleic acids and DNA replication |
| Immune System and Immunity | History of life and theories |
| Species concept and evolution of species | Microbiology |
OSSC Field Assistant Vacancy 2022
The below table lists the vacancies available for OSSC Field Assistant Recruitment 2022:
| OSSC Field Assistant Vacancy 2022 | |
| Category | Number of Vacancies |
| UR | 06 |
| ST | 01 |
| SC | 04 |
| SEBC | – |
| Total | 11 |
OSSC Field Assistant Registration Fee
The fee details for applying for OSSC Field assistant are below:
| Category | Fee |
| SC/ST/PwD | No fee |
| OBC/GEN/EWS | Rs.200/- |
Note:
- The fees can be deposited only through online mode using Internet Banking/Debit Card/Credit card/UPI/other available payment methods linked with the online application form.
- Applications without payment of examination fees (except SC/ST/PwD candidates will be treated incomplete and shall be liable for rejection).
Frequently Asked Questions about OSSC Exam
Is the OSSC exam syllabus different for a different post?
Yes, the OSSC syllabus is different for different posts. Each exam has a different syllabus, and it is based upon the post.
Is the OSSC syllabus tough?
The OSSC exam is one of the most difficult exams in the country. The syllabus depends upon the exam.
How to prepare for the exam?
First, know the syllabus for the exam you are applying for, and then buy relevant study materials. Divide the syllabus in bits and dedicate equal time to every subject. This will help you to prepare the OSSC syllabus properly and efficiently.
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