- OSSSC CRE 2023 Mains exam will be conducted on April 26, 2026 in CBRE mode.
- Recruitment drive offers 2,895 vacancies across multiple posts.
- Selection includes Mains exam, skill test and document verification.
The OSSSC CRE 2023 Mains exam date has been officially announced, with the Odisha Sub Ordinate Staff Selection Commission confirming that the exam will be held on April 26, 2026.
According to the official notice, the Mains examination for posts including Revenue Inspector, ICDS Supervisor, Assistant Revenue Inspector, Amin and Statistical Field Surveyor will be conducted in CBRE (Computer Based Recruitment Examination) mode across the state.
Candidates will be able to download their admit cards from the official OSSSC website using their login credentials once released.
OSSSC CRE 2023 Mains Exam Official Notice Highlights
As per the notification:
- Exam Date: April 26, 2026
- Mode: Computer Based Recruitment Examination (CBRE)
- Posts Covered: RI, ICDS Supervisor, ARI, Amin, SFS
- Admit Card: To be released online on OSSSC portal
The commission has advised candidates to regularly check the official website for updates regarding exam centers, timing and other details.

OSSSC CRE 2023 Vacancy Details
The recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 2,895 vacancies across different posts.
Post wise vacancies:
- Revenue Inspector (RI): 559
- ICDS Supervisor (Female candidates only): 498
- Assistant Revenue Inspector (ARI): 827
- Amin: 686
- Statistical Field Surveyor (SFS): 325
This makes it one of the largest recruitment drives in Odisha for administrative and field level roles.
OSSSC CRE 2023 Exam Pattern
The Mains examination will be objective in nature.
Key Exam Details:
- Total Questions: 180
- Total Marks: 180
- Level: High School Certificate standard
- Negative Marking: 0.33 marks deducted for each wrong answer
The exam is designed to test candidates on fundamental subjects relevant to the roles.
Selection Process for OSSSC CRE 2023
The selection process will be conducted in multiple stages:
1. Mains Examination
Candidates will first appear for the written test.
2. Practical Skill Test
A basic computer skill test will be conducted.
- Qualifying in nature
- Minimum qualifying marks: 40 percent
3. Document Verification
Candidates shortlisted based on performance will be called for verification of original documents.
4. Final Merit List
The final selection will be based on merit, considering exam performance along with post and district preferences submitted by candidates.
With the exam date now confirmed, candidates have a limited window to finalize their preparation.
The CBRE format means candidates should also focus on practicing online mock tests and time management strategies.
FAQs on OSSSC CRE 2023 Mains Exam
The exam will be conducted on April 26, 2026.
There are a total of 2,895 vacancies across multiple posts.
The exam will have 180 objective questions for 180 marks with negative marking of 0.33 per wrong answer.
Yes, a basic computer skill test is conducted, which is qualifying in nature.
Candidates must score at least 40 percent to qualify.
The final merit list will be based on Mains exam performance, skill test qualification and candidate preferences.
Admit cards will be available on the official OSSSC website before the exam.
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