OSSC CHSL Specialist Posts/Services Preliminary Exam 2026: Exam Date, Shift Timings, Admit Card and Important Notice

Overview

The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has issued an important notice regarding the conduct of the Preliminary Examination for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level or Equivalent Recruitment Examination for Specialist Posts/Services-2025. The examination will be conducted on 24 September 2026 through Computer Based Recruitment Examination (CBRE) mode in three sittings.

This examination is conducted pursuant to Advertisement No. 728/OSSC dated 2 March 2026 and in continuation of OSSC Notice No. 3076/OSSC dated 13 August 2026. The official notice was issued by the Odisha Staff Selection Commission, Bhubaneswar, on 2 September 2026.

OSSC CHSL Exam Date and Shift Timings

The OSSC CHSL Specialist Posts/Services Preliminary Examination will be held in three shifts on 24 September 2026. Candidates must report to the examination centre within the prescribed reporting time. Entry may not be permitted after the gate closing time.

OSSC CHSL Preliminary Exam Pattern

The Preliminary Examination will contain 150 questions carrying 150 marks. Candidates should carefully read the instructions printed on their admit card and follow the examination-centre guidelines.

OSSC CHSL Admit Card 2026

Candidates can download their OSSC CHSL Specialist Posts/Services Preliminary Examination admit card from the official OSSC website from 19 September 2026 onwards.

To download the admit card, candidates will generally need their registered login details, such as:

• User ID or registration number
• Password or date of birth
• Other credentials requested on the OSSC portal

Steps to Download the Admit Card

1. Visit the official OSSC website: ossc.gov.in
2. Open the relevant recruitment or admit-card section.
3. Select the link for the CHSL Specialist Posts/Services-2025 examination.
4. Enter your user credentials.
5. Submit the details and download the admit card.
6. Check the examination date, shift, reporting time, gate closing time and examination centre.
7. Print multiple copies of the admit card for future use.

PwD Candidates and Scribe Facility

The notice contains specific instructions for PwD candidates who have a permanent disability of not less than 40% and applied for the scribe facility in their online application form. Eligible candidates may refer to the Advisory Notice issued through Notice No. 3453/OSSC dated 24 October 2019, available on the official OSSC website.

Candidates who need permission to use a scribe must:

• Apply in the prescribed format with required supporting documents.
• Include a copy of the online application form.
• Send the application by email to ossc.od@nic.in by 21 September 2026.

Important Dates

Examination-Day Instructions

• Download and print the admit card before the examination date.
• Reach the examination centre well before the reporting time — do not wait until gate closing time.
• Check the exact shift allotted on the admit card.
• Carry the admit card and a valid photo identity document.
• Follow all instructions given by the examination-centre authorities.
• Do not use a scribe without specific written permission from OSSC.
• Each wrong answer attracts a penalty of 0.25 marks — avoid random guessing.
• Keep checking the official OSSC website for further updates.

Official OSSC Website and Resources

• Official OSSC website
• OSSC "What's New" section
• OSSC online application process guide (PDF)