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Looking for new Odisha government jobs in YEAR? Check the latest OPSC, OSSC, OSSSC, Odisha Police and department-wise recruitment notifications below and apply online before the last date.

Odisha Government Jobs YEAR: Track every latest Odisha Sarkari Naukri notification from OPSC, OSSC, OSSSC, Odisha Police and the state departments in one place. Check vacancy details, eligibility and last dates, and subscribe to free Odisha job alerts on FreshersLive to stay ahead on OAS, Junior Clerk, Nursing Officer, Revenue Inspector and Forest Guard recruitment for both freshers and experienced candidates.

This page is built for aspirants from Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Sambalpur, Rourkela, Berhampur, Balasore and all 30 districts of Odisha who want a single, reliable source for government jobs in Odisha YEAR. Read the post, confirm your eligibility, and use the direct apply-online link for the recruitment that matches your qualification.

Odisha Government Jobs YEAR - Overview

Government recruitment in Odisha is spread across the Public Service Commission, two staff selection commissions and several department-level boards. Posts are broadly grouped into Group A and B (gazetted, mostly via OPSC), Group C (clerical and technical via OSSC/OSSSC) and Group D (support staff). This page consolidates OAS, OSSC CGL, OSSSC combined recruitment and Odisha Police drives so you never miss a deadline.

OPSC Recruitment - Odisha Administrative Service & Gazetted Posts

The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) conducts the prestigious Odisha Civil Services (OAS) examination and recruits gazetted officers for the state. Popular OPSC posts include:

• Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) - through the Odisha Civil Services Examination
• Assistant Section Officer (ASO)
• Medical Officer (Assistant Surgeon) and Specialist doctors
• Assistant Engineer (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical)
• Lecturer and Assistant Professor posts in state colleges

OSSC & OSSSC Recruitment - Most Popular Odisha Jobs

The largest number of Odisha government vacancies come from the Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) and the Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC). These bodies fill the high-demand Group C posts that lakhs of Odia youth apply for every year:

• OSSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) posts
• Revenue Inspector (RI), Amin and Assistant Revenue Inspector (ARI)
• Junior Clerk / Junior Assistant in district offices
• Nursing Officer (Staff Nurse) and Pharmacist
• Forest Guard, Forester and Livestock Inspector
• ICDS Supervisor and Statistical Field Surveyor

Teaching Jobs in Odisha - OAVS, Junior Teacher & Sikshya Sahayak

Teaching recruitment in Odisha runs through the School & Mass Education department, the Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS) and OPSC for college-level posts. Most school posts require the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) or CTET along with the teaching qualification. Key posts and eligibility are:

• Junior Teacher / Sikshya Sahayak (Primary) - 10+2 with CT or D.El.Ed and a valid OTET Paper-I
• Junior Teacher / Sikshya Sahayak (Upper Primary) - Graduation with B.Ed / CT and a valid OTET Paper-II
• Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) - Bachelor's degree in the relevant subject with B.Ed and TET
• Hindi / Sanskrit (Classical) Teacher - Relevant degree or Shastri / Hindi qualification with B.Ed as per notification
• Physical Education Teacher (PET) - C.P.Ed / B.P.Ed in physical education
• OAVS TGT (Adarsha Vidyalaya) - Graduation with B.Ed and TET in the relevant subject
• OAVS PGT (Post Graduate Teacher) - Post Graduation in the subject with B.Ed
• OAVS Principal - Post Graduation with B.Ed and the prescribed teaching / administrative experience
• Lecturer / Assistant Professor (Govt Colleges, via OPSC) - Post Graduation with NET / SLET as per UGC norms

Odisha Police & Uniformed Jobs

Uniformed recruitment in Odisha is handled mainly by the Odisha Police Recruitment Board (OPRB), the Odisha Fire Service and the Excise and Prisons directorates. These jobs combine a written examination with physical measurement and physical efficiency tests. Common posts and their qualifications are:

• Police Constable (Civil / Armed) - 10+2 (12th pass) with prescribed physical standards
• Sub-Inspector (SI) of Police - Bachelor's degree (graduation) in any discipline with physical standards
• Sergeant - Graduation with the required height and chest measurements
• IRB / SISF Constable - 10th pass (Matric) or 10+2 as per the notification, with PET / PST
• Excise Constable - 10+2 (12th pass) with physical standards
• Excise Sub-Inspector - Bachelor's degree with physical standards
• Fireman / Fire Operator - 10+2 with physical efficiency and driving requirements as specified
• Warder (Jail / Prisons) - 10th pass (Matric) with physical standards
• Home Guard - 10th pass (Matric) with prescribed age and fitness

Odisha Government Jobs by Qualification

Odisha government jobs are available at every education level, from Matric to professional degrees. The list below maps the common qualification levels to the posts you can apply for, so you can quickly find roles that match your eligibility:

• 10th Pass (Matric) - Group D, Peon / Attendant, Forest Guard, Home Guard, Warder and IRB Constable posts
• 12th Pass (10+2) - Junior Clerk, Amin, Data Entry Operator, Police Constable, Excise Constable, Fireman and Forester posts
• ITI / Diploma - Junior Engineer (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical), Lineman, Surveyor and technical Trade posts
• Graduation (Any Degree) - OSSC CGL posts, Revenue Inspector (RI), Sub-Inspector of Police, Auditor, Junior Teacher and OAS through OPSC
• Nursing / Pharmacy / Paramedical - Nursing Officer (GNM / B.Sc Nursing), Pharmacist (D.Pharm), Laboratory Technician (DMLT) with council registration
• Post Graduation - Post Graduate Teacher (PGT), Lecturer and Assistant Professor posts
• Professional Degree (B.Tech / MBBS / BDS) - Assistant Engineer (AE), Assistant Surgeon / Medical Officer and other specialist posts

Bank Jobs in Odisha

Banking is one of the most popular career options in Odisha, with vacancies in nationalised banks, the two regional rural banks and the state co-operative banking network. Recruitment is mostly through IBPS, SBI and RBI exams, and the common posts and eligibility are:

• Probationary Officer (PO) / Management Trainee - Graduation in any discipline, recruited through IBPS PO and SBI PO
• Clerk / Junior Associate - Graduation in any discipline, recruited through IBPS Clerk and SBI Clerk
• Odisha Gramya Bank & Utkal Grameen Bank Officer / Office Assistant - Graduation, recruited through the IBPS RRB exam with Odia language preference
• RBI Assistant and RBI Grade B Officer - Graduation, with higher percentage norms for Grade B
• Specialist Officer (SO) - IT, Agriculture, Law, HR or Finance degree as per the post
• Odisha State Co-operative Bank (OSCB) and DCCB Posts - Graduation with computer knowledge for clerical and officer roles

Engineering Jobs in Odisha

Engineering graduates and diploma holders in Odisha have strong opportunities in state departments, the power utilities and the central PSUs based in the state. Recruitment runs through OPSC, OSSC and direct PSU notifications. Common posts and qualifications are:

• Assistant Engineer (AE) - B.E / B.Tech in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical, recruited through OPSC for Works, Water Resources, Rural Development and Public Health
• Junior Engineer (JE) / Assistant Engineer (Diploma) - Diploma in the relevant engineering branch, recruited through OSSC and department notifications
• OPTCL / GRIDCO / OHPC Management Trainee & Junior Engineer - B.E / B.Tech or Diploma in Electrical or relevant branch for the Odisha power companies
• NALCO Graduate Engineer Trainee (Bhubaneswar) - B.E / B.Tech with valid GATE score as specified
• MCL Management Trainee / Mining Sirdar (Sambalpur) - B.E / B.Tech or Diploma in Mining and relevant disciplines
• Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) and other PSU technical posts - Engineering degree or diploma with trade-specific eligibility

Railway Jobs in Odisha

Odisha is the headquarters of the East Coast Railway (ECoR) at Bhubaneswar, which makes railway recruitment a major source of jobs in the state. Vacancies are filled through RRB Bhubaneswar and RRC East Coast Railway, and the common posts and eligibility are:

• RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) - 12th or Graduation for posts such as Junior Clerk, Account Clerk and Station Master
• RRB Group D / Level 1 - 10th pass or ITI for Track Maintainer, Helper and Pointsman posts
• Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) and Technician - 10th pass with ITI or diploma in the relevant trade
• Junior Engineer (JE) - Diploma or degree in the relevant engineering branch
• RRC East Coast Railway Apprentice (Bhubaneswar) - 10th pass with ITI in the notified trade
• RPF Constable and Sub-Inspector - 10th pass for Constable and Graduation for Sub-Inspector, with physical standards

Who Can Apply for Odisha Government Jobs?

The minimum age is usually 18 years and the upper limit is generally 32 to 38 years, with relaxation for SEBC, SC, ST, women and PwD candidates as per Odisha Government rules. Many state-level posts require the candidate to have passed Odia at the Middle English (Class 7) standard, and a valid Odisha resident/nativity certificate is needed for reservation benefits.

How to Apply for Odisha Government Jobs Online YEAR

• Open the official portal of the recruiting body (OPSC / OSSC / OSSSC / Odisha Police).
• Register with a valid email ID and mobile number to create your login.
• Fill the form with personal, educational and category details and upload your photo, signature and certificates.
• Pay the application fee online and submit before the last date.
• Save and print the confirmation page for future reference.

Odisha Government Jobs YEAR - FAQs

What is the salary for Odisha government jobs?

Salaries for Odisha government jobs follow the state pay matrix, with Group D posts starting at lower levels and a Junior Clerk placed in Level-4 with a basic pay around Rs.19,900, plus DA, HRA and other allowances. Group A officers draw much higher scales, and the exact pay band is stated in each official Odisha recruitment notification.

What is the selection process for Odisha government jobs?

Most Odisha government jobs involve a written examination, followed by a skill or physical test where applicable, and then document verification. OPSC posts may also include an interview, while OSSC, OSSSC and Odisha Police posts rely mainly on written and physical stages.

How can I prepare for OSSC and OSSSC exams?

Focus on Odisha General Knowledge, history, geography and current affairs of Odisha, along with reasoning, arithmetic and the post-specific syllabus. Solving previous year OSSC and OSSSC papers and taking regular mock tests improves your speed and accuracy for Odisha government exams.

What is the application fee for Odisha government jobs?

The application fee varies by recruiting body and post, and SC, ST and PwD candidates of Odisha are usually charged a reduced fee or

Are there Odisha government jobs for freshers?

Yes, many Odisha government jobs such as Junior Clerk, Forest Guard, Nursing Officer and Odisha Police Constable are open to freshers with no prior work experience. Selection is based on age, qualification and exam performance rather than experience.

What is the difference between OSSC and OSSSC in Odisha?

OSSC mainly recruits Group C posts that require graduation, such as the Combined Graduate Level posts, while OSSSC handles sub-ordinate and lower-qualification Group C and Group D posts like Revenue Inspector, Nursing Officer and Forest Guard. Both are major sources of Odisha government jobs every year.

How often are new Odisha government jobs released?

New Odisha government job notifications are released throughout the year by OPSC, OSSC, OSSSC and various departments based on vacancy requirements. Checking this FreshersLive page daily ensures you never miss a fresh Odisha recruitment update.

Are Odisha government jobs permanent?

Most regular OPSC, OSSC and OSSSC posts are permanent government positions with pension and retirement benefits, usually after a probation period. Any contractual or outsourced post is clearly mentioned in the official notification.

How can I avoid fake Odisha government job notifications?

Always verify a vacancy on the official OPSC, OSSC, OSSSC or Odisha Police website before applying, and never pay money to agents who promise guaranteed jobs. Genuine Odisha government recruitment charges only the official application fee.

Which Odisha government job is most popular among aspirants?

OSSSC Junior Clerk, Revenue Inspector and Nursing Officer posts, along with OPSC OAS and Odisha Police Constable, attract the highest number of applicants in Odisha every year due to job security and steady promotions.