Odisha OSSC Junior Engineer Civil CTSRE 2025: Apply for 646 Posts

📅 Posted: 30/12/2025 📝 Updated: 20/05/2026

Total Vacancy646

SalaryLevel-9 (₹53,100 - ₹1,67,800) for JE Civil & most Group-B posts [Approx. ₹70,000-₹80,000/Month incl. DA & HRA] | Level-8 for Jr. Draughtsman | Level-5 for Tracer

LocationOdisha

Last Date02/07/2026

Short Information: Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has released a detailed advertisement for 646 Group-B technical posts under the Combined Technical Services Recruitment Examination (CTSRE)-2025 — covering departments across the Government of Odisha. The largest chunk is Junior Engineer (Civil) vacancies with 450 posts under the Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Department alone, plus 132 posts under Municipal Administration and 24 under Water Resources. Other posts include Architectural Assistant, Cameraman, Photographer, Sound Recordist, Mechanic, Video Film Editor, Junior Draughtsman (Civil), and Tracer. These are regular, permanent government positions in Group-B and Group-C at Pay Matrix Level-9 (₹53,100 - ₹1,67,800) for most posts, offering strong long-term job security under the Odisha government. Educational qualification for the primary JE (Civil) posts is a Diploma in Civil Engineering from an institution recognized by the Odisha Council of Technical Education & Vocational Training. Age limits are 21 to 42 years as on 01/01/2025, with 5 years relaxation for SEBC/SC/ST/Women and 10 years for PwD. The online application window runs from 30 May 2026 to 02 July 2026. The exam fee is ₹500 (refundable to candidates who appear in Stage-I), with exemption for SC/ST/PwD candidates.

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Odisha OSSC CTSRE Junior Engineer Recruitment 2025 2026Important Dates

Notification Released	30/12/2025
Detailed Advertisement Released	30/12/2025
Online Registration & Fee Payment Begin	30/05/2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	29/06/2026
Last Date to Submit Online Application	02/07/2026
Last Date to Edit Online Application	05/07/2026
Preliminary Exam Date	To be notified on www.ossc.gov.in
Main Written Exam Date	To be notified on www.ossc.gov.in

Odisha OSSC CTSRE Junior Engineer Recruitment 2025 2026Application Fee

General / SEBC / OBC / Others	₹500
SC / ST / PwD	₹0

Payment: Online via Odisha Treasury Portal (linked with online application form)

Odisha OSSC Junior Engineer Civil CTSRE 2025: Apply for 646 PostsVacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: 21-42 Years (as on 01/01/2025)

(SEBC / SC / ST / All Women candidates: 5 Years (Max age up to 47 years), PwD candidates: 10 Years (Max age up to 52 years), PwD candidates belonging to SC/ST: Cumulative relaxation of 10 years over and above the normal SC/ST relaxation, Ex-Servicemen: Total period of defence service rendered (deducted from actual age), with 3 additional years, No age relaxation for SC/ST/SEBC candidates applying against unreserved (UR) vacancies, Eligible candidates without any relaxation: Must not be born earlier than 2nd January 1983 and not later than 1st January 2004)

Post Name	Department / Office	Total Posts	Group	Pay Level	Eligibility
Junior Engineer (Civil)	Engineer-in-Chief, Water Resources	24	Group-B	Level-9, Cell-1 (ORSP 2017)	Diploma in Civil Engineering from OCTEVT recognized institution.
Junior Engineer (Civil)	Director, Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Department	450	Group-B	Level-9, Cell-1 (ORSP 2017)	Diploma in Civil Engineering from OCTEVT recognized institution.
Junior Engineer (Civil)	Director, Municipal Administration	132	Group-B	Level-9, Cell-1 (ORSP 2017)	Diploma in Civil Engineering from Directorate of Technical Education, Odisha recognized institution. Must be computer literate.
Architectural Assistant	Chief Architect, Odisha, Bhubaneswar	23	Group-B	Level-9, Cell-1 (ORSP 2017)	Diploma in Architectural Assistantship from Odisha State Council of Technical Education & Vocational Training recognized institution.
Cameraman	Information & Public Relations Department	02	Group-B	Level-9, Cell-1 (ORSP 2017)	Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Cinematography from any recognized University; skills in multi-camera setup and AV production.
Photographer	Information & Public Relations Department	01	Group-B	Level-9, Cell-1 (ORSP 2017)	Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma in Cinematography from recognized institutions; skills in Digital Photography, photo editing and digital image storage.
Sound Recordist	Information & Public Relations Department	01	Group-B	Level-9, Cell-1 (ORSP 2017)	Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Sound Recording & TV Engineering/Sound Recording & Design; skills in field/studio recording and digital sound mixing.
Mechanic	Information & Public Relations Department	01	Group-B	Level-9, Cell-1 (ORSP 2017)	Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma in Electronics from any recognized institution; skills in repairing audio visual equipment.
Video Film Editor	Information & Public Relations Department	02	Group-B	Level-9, Cell-1 (ORSP 2017)	Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Video Editing/Film Production from recognized Institute/University; skills in AV production, Multimedia and AV Archival.
Junior Draughtsman (Civil)	Engineer-in-Chief-I, Rural Works, Odisha, Bhubaneswar	07	Group-C	Level-8, Cell-1 (ORSP 2017)	HSC with NTC pass in Draughtsman (Civil) from NCVT affiliated institutions; knowledge of Computer Application & AutoCAD.
Tracer (State Cadre Field)	Engineer-in-Chief-I, Rural Works, Odisha, Bhubaneswar	03	Group-C	Level-5, Cell-1 (ORSP 2017)	HSC or equivalent + NTC (Draughtsman Civil) from recognized institution + Basic Computer Skill Certificate + AutoCAD Course Certificate from a recognized institution.
Total Vacancy		646
Note: All posts are regular Group-B/Group-C permanent positions under Government of Odisha. Women sub-quota is included within the total vacancies shown.

Recruitment Table: Category-Wise Vacancy Breakup

Post Name / Department	UR (W)	SEBC (W)	SC (W)	ST (W)	Total (W)	Total
JE Civil — EIC Water Resources	16 (W-05)	04 (W-01)	01 (W-01)	03 (W-01)	24 (W-08)	24
JE Civil — Director, Panchayati Raj & DWD	103 (W-34)	137 (W-46)	98 (W-33)	112 (W-37)	450 (W-150)	450
JE Civil — Director, Municipal Administration	69 (W-23)	Nil	27 (W-09)	36 (W-12)	132 (W-44)	132
Architectural Assistant — Chief Architect	07 (W-02)	04 (W-01)	04 (W-01)	08 (W-03)	23 (W-07)	23
Cameraman — I&PR Dept.	01 (W-Nil)	Nil	Nil	01 (W-Nil)	02 (W-Nil)	2
Photographer — I&PR Dept.	Nil	Nil	Nil	01 (W-Nil)	01 (W-Nil)	1
Sound Recordist — I&PR Dept.	01 (W-Nil)	Nil	Nil	Nil	01 (W-Nil)	1
Mechanic — I&PR Dept.	01 (W-Nil)	Nil	Nil	Nil	01 (W-Nil)	1
Video Film Editor — I&PR Dept.	02 (W-01)	Nil	Nil	Nil	02 (W-01)	2
Junior Draughtsman Civil — EIC-I Rural Works	04 (W-02)	01 (W-Nil)	01 (W-Nil)	01 (W-Nil)	07 (W-02)	7
Tracer — EIC-I Rural Works	02 (W-Nil)	Nil	Nil	01 (W-Nil)	03 (W-Nil)	3
Total	206	146	131	163	646	646
Note:UR=Unreserved, SEBC=Socially & Educationally Backward Class, SC=Scheduled Caste, ST=Scheduled Tribe. Figures in brackets indicate Women sub-quota within the respective category. PwD/ESM/Sports Person reservations are horizontal and adjusted against vertical categories.

Recruitment Table: Special Category (Horizontal Reservation) — PwD / ESM / Sports Person

Post Name	ESM Seats	Sports Person Seats	Total PwD Seats
JE Civil — Water Resources	01	01 (W-Nil)	01
JE Civil — Panchayati Raj & DWD	14	05 (W-01)	18 (W-05)
JE Civil — Municipal Administration	08	03 (W-Nil)	06 (W-02)
Architectural Assistant	01	Nil	01 (W-Nil)
Cameraman	Nil	Nil	Nil
Photographer	Nil	Nil	Nil
Sound Recordist	Nil	Nil	Nil
Mechanic	Nil	Nil	Nil
Video Film Editor	Nil	Nil	Nil
Junior Draughtsman Civil	Nil	Nil	Nil
Tracer	Nil	Nil	Nil
Note:PwD/ESM/Sports Person candidates, when selected under these horizontal reservations, shall be adjusted against their respective vertical category (UR/SEBC/SC/ST).

Odisha OSSC CTSRE Junior Engineer Recruitment 2025Eligibility Criteria

Candidate must be a citizen of India.
Must be of good character, sound health, good physique and free from organic defects or bodily infirmity.
Must be able to read, write and speak Odia fluently — must have passed Middle School Exam with Odia as a language subject; OR HSC with Odia as medium; OR Class-VII from a school recognized by Govt. of Odisha/Central Govt.; OR a test in Odia at Middle English School standard.
If married, must not have more than one spouse living (exceptions apply under personal law).
JE Civil (Water Resources, Panchayati Raj, Municipal Admin): Diploma in Civil Engineering from an institution recognized by Odisha Council of Technical Education & Vocational Training (OCTEVT). Municipal Admin JE must additionally be a computer literate.
Architectural Assistant: Diploma in Architectural Assistantship from an institution recognized by Odisha State Council of Technical Education & Vocational Training.
Cameraman: Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Cinematography from any recognized University; skills in multi-camera setup and AV production.
Photographer: Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma in Cinematography from recognized institutions; skills in Digital Photography, photo editing, use of related software and digital image storage.
Sound Recordist: Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Sound Recording & TV Engineering/Sound Recording & Design from any recognized institute/University; skills in field and studio recording, digital sound recording and sound mixing.
Mechanic: Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma in Electronics from any recognized institution; skills in repairing of audio visual equipment.
Video Film Editor: Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Video Editing/Film Production from recognized Institute/University; skills in AV production, Multimedia and AV Archival.
Junior Draughtsman Civil (HoD Cadre): HSC with NTC pass in Draughtsman (Civil) from institutions affiliated by NCVT; knowledge in Computer Application & AutoCAD.
Tracer (State Cadre Field): High School Certificate (or equivalent) AND NTC (Draughtsman Civil) from a recognized institution AND Certificate towards Basic Computer Skill AND Certificate towards Auto CAD Course from a recognized institution.
All educational qualifications, certificates, and marksheets must be possessed by or before the last date of submission of Online Application Form.

Odisha OSSC CTSRE Junior Engineer Recruitment 2025Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Junior Engineer (Civil) — All Departments	Level-9, Cell-1 of ORSP, 2017 (₹53,100 - ₹1,67,800) \| Approx. ₹75,000-₹85,000/month incl. DA, HRA & TA
Architectural Assistant	Level-9, Cell-1 of ORSP, 2017 (₹53,100 - ₹1,67,800) \| Approx. ₹75,000-₹85,000/month incl. DA, HRA & TA
Cameraman / Photographer / Sound Recordist / Mechanic / Video Film Editor	Level-9, Cell-1 of ORSP, 2017 (₹53,100 - ₹1,67,800) \| Approx. ₹75,000-₹85,000/month incl. DA, HRA & TA
Junior Draughtsman (Civil)	Level-8, Cell-1 of ORSP, 2017 (₹47,600 - ₹1,51,100) \| Approx. ₹65,000-₹75,000/month incl. DA, HRA & TA
Tracer (State Cadre Field)	Level-5, Cell-1 of ORSP, 2017 (₹29,200 - ₹92,300) \| Approx. ₹40,000-₹50,000/month incl. DA, HRA & TA

Odisha OSSC CTSRE Junior Engineer Recruitment 2025Selection Process Steps

Stage-I: Preliminary Examination — 150 marks, 150 minutes, MCQ type (OMR/CBRE mode). Qualifying in nature — minimum 5 times the vacancies (post-wise & category-wise) shortlisted for Main Exam. Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
Stage-II: Main Written Examination (Technical Paper) — 200 marks, 2 hours, post-specific syllabus (Annexure-D). Final merit list prepared based solely on Main Exam marks. 1.5 times the advertised vacancies shortlisted for Certificate Verification.
Stage-III: Certificate Verification — Original documents, marksheets, category certificates, and Bio-Data-cum-Attestation form to be produced. Absent candidates are cancelled from selection.
Merit List: Prepared category-wise equal to advertised vacancies, based on Main Written Exam marks. Tie-breaking: (i) Marks in Preliminary Exam → (ii) Older by Date of Birth → (iii) Alphabetical order.
Final Allotment: Based on merit-cum-preference for post/service. Once allotted, no change in post/department will be made.

Odisha OSSC CTSRE Junior Engineer Recruitment 2025Detailed Exam Pattern

Recruitment Details: Exam Scheme Overview

Total Stages: 3 — Preliminary Examination → Main Written Examination → Certificate Verification.
Mode: OMR Based or Computer Based Recruitment Examination (CBRE) — Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ).
Medium: Question papers set in both Odia and English versions. Candidate must choose medium at the time of application — option once given cannot be changed.
Negative Marking (Prelims): 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer (1/4 of total marks). For 3-option questions: 1/3 deduction.
Negative Marking (Main Exam): Same rule — 1/4 mark deducted for each wrong answer if 4 options; 1/3 mark if 3 options.
Final Merit: Based ONLY on Main Written Examination (Technical Paper) marks. Preliminary Examination marks do NOT count toward final merit.
Normalisation Formula: Applied if exam conducted in multiple batches/sets to offset difficulty level variations.
No re-evaluation: There is no provision for re-evaluation or re-checking of scores.

Recruitment Table: Stage-I: Preliminary Examination

Subject	Questions	Total Marks	Duration	Negative Marking
Arithmetic (10th standard level)	—	—	150 Minutes	0.25 marks per wrong answer
Data Interpretation (Chart, Graph, Table, Data Sufficiency — 10th standard)	—	—	150 Minutes	0.25 marks per wrong answer
Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability, General Mental Ability	—	—	150 Minutes	0.25 marks per wrong answer
Current Events of National and International Importance	—	—	150 Minutes	0.25 marks per wrong answer
Computer / Internet Awareness	—	—	150 Minutes	0.25 marks per wrong answer
TOTAL (One Paper, 150 marks)	150 MCQs	150	150 Minutes	0.25 per wrong answer

Recruitment Table: Stage-II: Main Written Examination (Technical Paper)

Paper	Total Marks	Duration	Negative Marking	Remarks
Technical Paper (Post-specific syllabus as per Annexure-D)	200	2 Hours (120 minutes)	1/4 mark per wrong answer (4 options) or 1/3 (3 options)	Same Technical Paper for Junior Draughtsman (Civil) and Tracer. Merit list based ONLY on this paper.

Recruitment Table: Job Profile by Post

Post Name	Primary Responsibilities
Junior Engineer (Civil) — Water Resources / Panchayati Raj	Organise and supervise construction and repair of buildings, highways, dams, bridges, tunnels, canals, aerodromes, towers; lay pipe lines and railway tracks; prepare and get approved detailed drawings, estimates of cost; arrange materials, machinery and labour; ensure correct execution of work to specifications; check measurements and prepare bills.
Junior Engineer (Civil) — Municipal Administration	Work both inside office and in the field (hot and dusty conditions); hazardous fieldwork but design work in office is safe; works alone in office and in groups in the field. Mobility of incumbent should not be restricted. Responsible for municipal infrastructure projects and maintenance.
Architectural Assistant — Chief Architect	Assist in architectural design, drafting, preparation of working drawings, site plans, and structural layouts; support the Chief Architect's office in design reviews, project documentation, and construction supervision for government buildings and infrastructure.
Cameraman — I&PR Dept.	Operate multi-camera setups for government events, press conferences, state functions; handle AV production for Odisha government's public communications and media releases; maintain camera and recording equipment.
Photographer — I&PR Dept.	Cover official government events, state functions, and ministerial activities through digital photography; edit and archive digital images using photography software; manage digital photo storage for the department.
Sound Recordist — I&PR Dept.	Record audio in both field locations and studio settings for government multimedia productions; operate digital sound recording equipment; handle sound mixing, editing, and maintenance of audio equipment and accessories.
Mechanic — I&PR Dept.	Repair, maintain, and troubleshoot audio-visual equipment used by the department including cameras, projectors, sound systems, broadcasting equipment, and related accessories.
Video Film Editor — I&PR Dept.	Edit video footage for government documentaries, event recordings, and multimedia productions; handle AV archival and multimedia production; use video editing software for film production and post-production work.
Junior Draughtsman Civil — Rural Works	Prepare civil engineering drawings, technical sketches, and site plans using drafting tools and AutoCAD; assist engineers in preparing construction drawings for rural infrastructure projects; use computer applications for technical drawing work.
Tracer — Rural Works	Trace and reproduce engineering drawings, maps, and plans; create clean copies of technical drawings using AutoCAD and computer applications; assist draughtsmen in preparing and maintaining drawing records for rural works projects.

Odisha OSSC CTSRE Junior Engineer Recruitment 2025Subject-wise Syllabus Topics

The syllabus for the Main Written Examination (Technical Paper) is prescribed in Annexure-D of the official advertisement. The Technical Paper is post-specific. The Technical Paper for Junior Draughtsman (Civil) and Tracer is the same. Below are the key subject areas for the primary posts (Diploma Civil Engineering level).

📚 Preliminary Exam Topics (Stage-I — All Posts)

Arithmetic (10th standard): Number System, HCF/LCM, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Time & Distance
Data Interpretation: Charts, Graphs, Tables, Data Sufficiency (10th standard level)
Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability: Analogies, Classification, Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Directions, Logical Deductions
General Mental Ability: Non-verbal reasoning, Problem solving, Situational judgement
Current Events: National and International Importance
Computer / Internet Awareness: Basic computer knowledge, MS Office, Internet basics

📚 Technical Paper — JE Civil (Stage-II): Structural Engineering

Simple Beams: SF and BM diagrams, bending stresses, shear stresses
Indeterminate Beams: Propped cantilever, fixed and two-span continuous beams
Trusses: Types, statically determinate and indeterminate, analysis by method of joints and sections
Columns: Types, Euler's and Rankine's formulae, slenderness ratio
RCC: Working stress method, design of beams, slabs, columns, footings as per IS codes

📚 Technical Paper — JE Civil: Geotechnical Engineering

Soil properties: Water content, specific gravity, void ratio, porosity, consistency limits
Index properties and Soil classification
Permeability and Seepage: Darcy's law, constant head and falling head tests
Compaction and Consolidation: Proctor test, Terzaghi's model
Shear Strength: Mohr-Coulomb theory, direct shear, triaxial, unconfined compression tests
Earth pressure: Rankine's formula, shallow and deep foundations

📚 Technical Paper — JE Civil: Water Supply & Waste Water Engineering

Sources of water, water demand, yield from wells
Water treatment: Sedimentation, coagulation, filtration, disinfection, chlorination, softening
Distribution system: Gravity, direct, combined systems; valves, fire hydrants, water meters
Waste water engineering: Quantity and quality of sewage, sewage flow computation
Sewerage systems: Types, shapes of sewers, sewer appurtenances, sewage disposal
Sewage treatment: Primary and secondary treatment processes

📚 Technical Paper — JE Civil: Building Materials & Construction Technology

Stone, Bricks, Cement (types, properties, manufacturing)
Mortar and Concrete: Mix design, workability, durability
Timber, Steel, Glass and other building materials
Construction methods: Masonry, RCC construction, formwork, scaffolding

📚 Technical Paper — JE Civil: Estimation & Cost Evaluation

Detailed estimates for culverts, bridges, irrigation structures
Estimate of drainage siphons, culverts with RCC slab and hume pipes
Abstract of cost, PWD data book rates

Odisha OSSC CTSRE Junior Engineer Recruitment 2025How to Apply

Visit the official OSSC website: www.ossc.gov.in (Post Code: CTS/302).
Online application window: 30/05/2026 to 02/07/2026. Last date for fee payment: 29/06/2026. Last date for editing application: 05/07/2026.
Fill the Online Application Form carefully with all correct details. No change/correction/modification will be allowed after final submission.
Pay the examination fee of ₹500 (General/SEBC/OBC) through Online Mode via Odisha Treasury Portal linked with the application form. SC/ST/PwD candidates are exempted from fee payment.
Provide valid bank account details (Account Number, IFSC Code, Account Holder Name, Bank Branch) in the application form for receiving the refundable exam fee after appearing in Stage-I.
Upload scanned Photograph, full Signature, Left/Right Hand Thumb Impression, and all required documents. Ensure all uploads are clear and legible.
Government servants/PSU employees must upload a 'No Objection Certificate' (NOC) from their controlling authority.
SEBC candidates must ensure their SEBC certificate is issued within one year of the closing date of online application.
Submit only ONE online application. If multiple applications are detected, all will be rejected and candidature cancelled.
Take a printout of the final submitted Online Application Form for your records.
For candidates eligible for more than one post/service, give post/department preference carefully in the application — final allotment will be based on merit-cum-preference and is not changeable.

Recruitment Note: About Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC)

Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC), Unit-II, Bhubaneswar-751001, is the premier recruitment body for Group-B and Group-C technical and non-technical positions under the Government of Odisha. Established under the OSSC Act, the Commission is responsible for conducting competitive examinations and tests to select candidates for various posts and services across state government departments. OSSC has conducted several recruitment examinations over the years including OSSC CTSRE (Combined Technical Services Recruitment Examination), OSSC Combined Graduate Level Examination, and various department-specific recruitments. The Commission operates with a mandate to ensure transparent, merit-based selection and utilises both OMR-based and Computer-Based Recruitment Examination (CBRE) modes. All posts recruited through OSSC are State Cadre positions, and selected candidates may be posted anywhere in Odisha as per administrative requirements. The CTSRE-2025 is guided by the Combined Technical Services Recruitment Examination Rules-2022, as amended from time to time.

Recruitment Note: Benefits & Perks Beyond Salary

All posts recruited under OSSC CTSRE are regular, permanent State Government positions in Odisha under the Odisha Revised Scale of Pay (ORSP), 2017. Employees are entitled to a comprehensive benefits package including: Dearness Allowance (DA) revised periodically as per 7th Pay Commission equivalents, House Rent Allowance (HRA) based on city classification, Transport Allowance (TA), and Medical Allowance. New recruits are covered under the Odisha Defined Contribution Pension System (DCPS/NPS). Additional benefits include Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Government quarter eligibility as per availability, maternity/paternity leave, annual and medical leave entitlements, Group insurance, and Children's Education Allowance. These posts also offer career advancement through departmental promotions and assessment-based upgrades. The examination fee of ₹500 paid at the time of application is refunded to candidates who actually appear in Stage-I (Preliminary Examination).

Recruitment Note: Option / Preference System for Multiple Posts

Candidates who are eligible for more than one post/service under this recruitment are required to give their preference/option at the time of filling the Online Application Form. The Commission will make the final allotment to a post or service on the basis of merit-cum-preference. If allotted to a service/post where vacancies of different HoD/Departments are collated, allotment to a particular HoD/Department will also be on merit-cum-preference basis. Once a post is allotted, the Commission will NOT make any changes due to non-fulfilment of any post-specific requirements of physical/medical/educational standards. Candidates must therefore carefully ensure they fulfil all requirements of each post before giving their preferences. The decision of the Commission in allotment of the post/service/Department/office is final and binding.

Recruitment Note: Important Notes on PwD Reservation and Benchmark Disability

PwD candidates with permanent disability of not less than 40% in the specified categories are eligible for reservation as per Odisha Govt. Resolution No. 1843/SSEPD Dtd. 25.02.2021. As per clarification vide Letter No. 14864/SSEPD dated 31.12.2025, PwD candidates with benchmark disabilities which are progressive, non-progressive or not likely to improve (as defined under RPwD Act, 2016) shall be considered equivalent to Permanent Disability for reservation purposes under Section 34 of the RPwD Act, 2016. However, disability conditions categorised as 'likely to improve' under temporary disability category will NOT be eligible for reservation. Candidates are advised to get re-assessed as per RPwD Amendment Rules, 2024. PwD candidates must possess permanent disability certificate issued online and upload scanned copy of the original (not photocopy) of the Disability Certificate/UDID Card.

Odisha OSSC CTSRE Junior Engineer Recruitment 2025Important Official Links

Apply Online Application Window: 30/05/2026 to 02/07/2026	Click Here ↗
Download Notification Advt No. IIE-92/2025/5925/OSSC \| Post Code: CTS/302	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

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Quick Overview

🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	OSSC
Post Name	Junior Engineer Civil & Technical Posts
Total Vacancy	646
Salary	Level-9 (₹53,100 - ₹1,67,800) for JE Civil & most Group-B posts [Approx. ₹70,000-₹80,000/Month incl. DA & HRA] \| Level-8 for Jr. Draughtsman \| Level-5 for Tracer
Job Location	Odisha
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	02/07/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

💡 Expert Tip

OSSC CTSRE has a 3-stage selection process — Preliminary Exam → Main Written Exam → Certificate Verification. Here's the critical strategy: the Preliminary Exam is purely qualifying and does NOT count toward your final merit list. Only your Main Written Exam (Technical Paper, 200 marks) determines your rank. So clear the Prelims cutoff safely, but invest serious preparation time in your trade-specific Technical Paper. Also — if you are eligible for more than one post (e.g., JE Civil under Water Resources AND under Panchayati Raj), give your preference carefully in the application itself; post allotment is final and irrevocable. The Technical Paper syllabus for Junior Draughtsman and Tracer is shared — so if you qualify in multiple, you can target both. One important catch: SEBC certificate must be issued within one year of the online application closing date; an outdated SEBC certificate will invalidate your reservation claim.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for Junior Engineer (Civil) under OSSC CTSRE 2025? ▼

Ans: JE Civil posts fall under Pay Matrix Level-9, Cell-1 of ORSP 2017, with a basic pay of ₹53,100. After adding Dearness Allowance (currently around 46%), House Rent Allowance, and Transport Allowance, the estimated gross monthly emoluments at entry level range from approximately ₹75,000 to ₹85,000 per month depending on city posting. The Tracer post at Level-5 (₹29,200 basic) would earn approximately ₹40,000-₹50,000 per month.

Q.2 What is the last date to apply online for OSSC CTSRE 2025? ▼

Ans: The last date to submit the Online Application Form is 02 July 2026. The last date for fee payment is 29 June 2026, and the last date for editing the online application is 05 July 2026. The application window opened on 30 May 2026. Candidates are strongly advised to submit well before the closing date to avoid last-minute server rush on the OSSC website.

Q.3 Is there any negative marking in OSSC CTSRE 2025? ▼

Ans: Yes, negative marking applies in both examination stages. In the Preliminary Examination (Stage-I), 0.25 marks (1/4 of total marks) are deducted for each wrong answer if there are 4 options; 1/3 of marks if 3 options. The same negative marking rule applies in the Main Written Examination (Stage-II, Technical Paper). Candidates should avoid guessing, especially in the Technical Paper which directly determines the final merit list.

Q.4 What is the age limit for OSSC CTSRE 2025 Junior Engineer recruitment? ▼

Ans: Minimum age is 21 years and maximum age is 42 years, as on 01/01/2025. Age relaxation of 5 years is available for SEBC, SC, ST, and all Women candidates (max age 47 years). PwD candidates get 10 years of relaxation (max age 52 years). PwD candidates belonging to SC/ST get cumulative relaxation of 10 years over and above their SC/ST relaxation. Ex-Servicemen get relaxation equal to their defence service period plus 3 additional years.

Q.5 How to download the OSSC CTSRE 2025 Notification PDF? ▼

Ans: The official detailed advertisement (Advt. No. IIE-92/2025/5925/OSSC, Post Code CTS/302, dated 30.12.2025) is available on the Odisha Staff Selection Commission's official website www.ossc.gov.in. Visit the website, navigate to the Advertisements/Notifications section, and download the detailed advertisement. All future updates, admit cards, results, and corrigenda will also be published exclusively on www.ossc.gov.in.

Q.6 What is the educational qualification required for JE Civil in OSSC CTSRE 2025? ▼

Ans: For Junior Engineer (Civil) posts under Water Resources, Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Department, and Municipal Administration: a Diploma in Civil Engineering from an institution recognized by the Odisha Council of Technical Education & Vocational Training (OCTEVT) is required. For JE Civil under Municipal Administration, computer literacy is an additional requirement. The Diploma must be obtained from a recognized institution — degrees from institutions not recognized by OCTEVT will not be considered valid.

Q.7 What is the selection process for OSSC CTSRE 2025? ▼

Ans: The selection has three stages. Stage-I is the Preliminary Examination (150 marks, MCQ, 150 minutes) — a qualifying test only; minimum 5 times the vacancies shortlisted. Stage-II is the Main Written Examination (Technical Paper, 200 marks, 2 hours) — this determines the final merit list. 1.5 times the advertised vacancies are called for Stage-III Certificate Verification. The final merit list is prepared based solely on Stage-II marks. Candidates failing to appear at any stage are dropped from selection.

Q.8 Can candidates apply for multiple posts in OSSC CTSRE 2025? ▼

Ans: Yes, candidates eligible for more than one post/service under the same post code can apply and must indicate their order of preference for posts/departments in the Online Application Form. The Commission will make the final allotment based on merit-cum-preference. Once a post is allotted, no change is permitted. Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility requirements (educational qualification, physical standards, etc.) for each post they give preference for, as the Commission will not change allotment due to non-fulfilment of post-specific requirements after the fact.