OSSSC Exam Syllabus
OSSSC Exam Syllabus (as of 2026) for most Group-C posts like RI (Revenue Inspector), ARI (Assistant Revenue Inspector), Amin, Junior Assistant, ICDS Supervisor, VAW, SFS, and similar recruitments under Combined Recruitment Examination (CRE).
OSSSC CRE Exam Pattern (Common for Most Group-C Posts)
- Mode: Objective Type (MCQs)
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 90 Minutes
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer (in most cases)
Subjects & Marks Distribution (Typical for CRE 2025-26):
| Subject | Marks (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Mathematics / Arithmetic | 20–25 |
| General Studies / GK | 20–25 |
| English Language | 15–20 |
| Odia Language | 15–20 |
| Computer Awareness | 15–20 |
| Logical Reasoning | 10–15 (sometimes merged) |
Note: For Panchayat DEO (Data Entry Operator), the pattern is very similar (often a single 100-mark paper covering Arithmetic, GS, English, Odia, Computer + Reasoning).
Detailed OSSSC Syllabus (Subject-wise)
1. Mathematics / Arithmetic (10th Standard Level)
- Number System, HCF & LCM, Simplification
- Percentage, Average, Ratio & Proportion
- Profit & Loss, Discount, Partnership
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Time & Work, Time & Distance, Pipes & Cisterns
- Boats & Streams, Problems on Ages
- Mensuration (2D & 3D), Geometry basics
- Data Interpretation (Table, Graph, Chart)
- Square & Cube Roots, Logarithms, Permutation & Combination
2. General Studies / General Awareness
- Current Affairs (National & International – last 6–12 months)
- Indian History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern) & Freedom Movement
- Indian Polity & Constitution, Panchayati Raj
- Geography of India & Odisha (Rivers, Dams, Minerals, Wildlife, Culture)
- Indian Economy, Budget, Five Year Plans
- General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology – basic)
- Environment & Ecology
- Odisha Specific GK (History, Geography, Culture, Festivals, Famous Personalities, Schemes, Economy)
- Books & Authors, Awards, Sports, Important Days
3. English Language
- Grammar: Tenses, Verbs, Modals, Subject-Verb Agreement, Active & Passive Voice
- Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Direct & Indirect Speech
- Sentence Improvement, Error Detection, Fill in the Blanks
- Synonyms, Antonyms, One Word Substitution, Idioms & Phrases
- Reading Comprehension (Unseen Passage – 400-450 words)
- Vocabulary & Sentence Rearrangement
4. Odia Language (ଓଡ଼ିଆ ଭାଷା)
- ବ୍ୟାକରଣ (Grammar): ବିଶେଷ୍ୟ, କ୍ରିୟା, ବିଶେଷଣ, ସର୍ବନାମ
- ସନ୍ଧି, ସମାସ, ଉପସର୍ଗ, ପ୍ରତ୍ୟୟ
- ବାକ୍ୟ ରଚନା, ବିରାମ ଚିହ୍ନ, ଅଶୁଦ୍ଧି ସଂଶୋଧନ
- ଅନୁଛେଦ ପଠନ ଓ ପ୍ରଶ୍ନୋତ୍ତର (Comprehension)
- ଅନୁବାଦ (Translation – English to Odia & vice versa)
- ଶବ୍ଦଭଣ୍ଡାର, ରୂଢ଼ି ଓ ଲୋକୋକ୍ତି
5. Computer Awareness
- Basics of Computer (Hardware, Software, CPU, Memory)
- Input & Output Devices
- Operating System (Windows basics)
- MS Office: MS Word, MS Excel (formulas, charts), MS PowerPoint
- Internet, Email, Web Browsers, Search Engines
- Computer Networks (LAN, WAN), Cyber Security basics
- Keyboard Shortcuts, Virus & Antivirus
- Data Entry & Typing concepts (important for DEO/JA)
6. Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability (if included)
- Coding-Decoding, Analogy, Series
- Blood Relation, Direction Sense
- Syllogism, Statement & Assumption
- Non-Verbal Reasoning (Figure series, Mirror Image)
- Puzzle & Seating Arrangement
Selection Process (Common)
- Written Examination (CRE)
- Practical Skill Test / Computer Skill Test (Typing + MS Office – especially for DEO, JA, Amin)
- Document Verification
Important Tips for Preparation
- Odisha GK and Computer (MS Excel) carry high weightage in most exams.
- Practice previous year OSSSC papers (RI, CRE, Combined Recruitment papers).
- Focus on speed & accuracy due to negative marking.
- Improve typing speed (minimum 35–40 WPM recommended for skill test).
Official Source: Always check the detailed notification on the official website → www.osssc.gov.in for exact syllabus and weightage, as it may vary slightly by post.