OSSC CPGL (Combined Post Graduate level) Recruitment 2026

OSSC Combined Post Graduate Level (CPGL) Notification 2026 Out for 102 Posts: The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has officially released the detailed advertisement for the Combined Post Graduate Level Recruitment Examination (CPGLRE-2025). This recruitment drive aims to fill 102 Group-B specialist positions under the Directorate of Teacher Education and SCERT, Odisha. Eligible candidates can check the specific academic requirements and prepare for a multi-stage selection process designed to identify the state’s best academic talent. Online Applications will start on 

OSSC CPGL Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

A total of 102 vacancies are available, including various Teacher Educator roles, Physical Education Instructors, and Art Education Instructors. Out of these, 32 positions are specifically reserved for women candidates across different categories.

Education Details

• Teacher Educator (Foundation): Post-Graduation Degree in Education/Philosophy/Sociology/Psychology (min 50%) and B.El.Ed/B.Ed./D.El.Ed (min 50%) or M.Phil./Ph.D. in Education.

• Teacher Educator (Subjects): Post-Graduate Degree in the relevant subject with minimum 50% marks and M.Ed. with minimum 50% marks.

• Physical Education Instructor: Master’s Degree in Physical Education (M.P.Ed) with at least 50% marks.

• Art Education Instructor: Master’s Degree in Fine Arts (Visual Arts) or Performing Arts (Music/Dance/Theatre) with minimum 50% marks.

• Language Requirement: Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak Odia fluently and have passed middle school or HSC with Odia as a language subject.

Salary

All selected candidates will be placed in the scale of pay of Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400. This corresponds to Level-9, Cell-1 of the ORSP Rules, 2017.

Age Limit (as of 01.01.2025)

• Minimum Age: 21 Years.

• Maximum Age: 42 Years.

• Age Relaxation: 5 years for SEBC, SC, ST, and all Women candidates; 10 years for PwD category candidates.

Selection Process

The competitive examination consists of three stages:

1. Stage I (Preliminary Examination): 150 marks involving objective questions.

2. Stage II (Main Written Examination): Technical paper(s) of 200 marks specific to the post.

3. Stage III (Certificate Verification): Candidates numbering two times the vacancies will be called based on Main exam performance.

   Note: Negative marking is applicable for wrong answers in both Preliminary and Main exams.

Application Fee

• General/SEBC Candidates: Rs. 500/-.

• SC/ST/PwD Candidates: Exempted from the fee.

• Refund Policy: The examination fee is refundable to those candidates who actually appear in the first stage of the recruitment examination.

How to Apply

• Visit the official website at www.ossc.gov.in.

• Click on “Apply Online” and select “New User” if registering for the first time for this post.

• Complete the Registration/Re-registration process to generate a User ID and Password.

• Log in and fill in all required details in the Online Application Form accurately.

• Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and necessary educational/caste certificates (in PDF/JPG format as specified).

• Pay the application fee through the online treasury portal linked with the application.

• Submit the application form and take a printout for your records.

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