The Odisha Junior Clerk Recruitment 2025 has officially arrived, creating a golden opportunity for government job aspirants across Odisha. The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has released a fresh notification to recruit 255 Junior Clerks through online mode. If you are looking for a secure Odisha Government Job with good salary, stability, and career growth, this recruitment drive should not be missed at any cost.
Online registration has already started, and eligible candidates can apply till 21st January 2026 through the official website www.ossc.gov.in. Before submitting the application form, candidates are strongly advised to read the official notification carefully and understand the eligibility criteria, age limit, syllabus, exam pattern, and selection process.
In this article, you will get complete and detailed information about Odisha Junior Clerk Recruitment 2025 including vacancy details, eligibility, important dates, salary, application fee, selection process, exam pattern, and step-by-step application process.
📌 Odisha Junior Clerk Recruitment 2025 – Overview
The recruitment is conducted by the Odisha Staff Selection Commission to fill Junior Clerk posts under various departments of the Odisha Government.
Organization Name: Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC)
Post Name: Junior Clerk
Total Vacancies: 255 Posts
Category: Odisha Government Jobs
Application Mode: Online
Who Can Apply: All Odisha Candidates
Place of Posting: Odisha
Last Date to Apply: 21 January 2026
Official Website: www.ossc.gov.in
Gender Eligibility: Both Male & Female
🎓 Odisha Junior Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2025
To apply for Junior Clerk posts, candidates must fulfill both language qualification and educational qualification conditions.
🗣️ Odia Language Qualification
Candidates must satisfy any one of the following conditions:
Passed Middle School Examination with Odia as a language subject, OR
Passed HSC examination with Odia as medium of instruction, OR
Passed Odia as a language subject in Class VII or above, OR
Passed an Odia language test conducted by the School & Mass Education Department, Govt. of Odisha
🎓 Educational Qualification
Must have completed Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university
Must possess basic computer knowledge, including:
Computer operation
Internet & Email usage
Word processing
Data analysis & presentation
👉 For detailed eligibility rules, candidates should refer to the official notification PDF.
🧪 Selection Process for Odisha Junior Clerk 2025
The selection of candidates will be done through the following stages:
Preliminary Examination – 150 Marks
Main Examination – 200 Marks
Computer Skill Test
Document Verification (DV)
Candidates must qualify each stage to proceed to the next.
📝 Odisha Junior Clerk Exam Pattern 2025
🔹 Preliminary Examination
Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Total Questions: 150
Total Marks: 150
Duration: 150 Minutes
Question Type: MCQs
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
Subject-wise Distribution:
General Awareness – 50 Marks
Mathematics – 50 Marks
English Language & Comprehension – 25 Marks
Computer Basics – 25 Marks
🔹 Main Examination
Paper I – Language (Odia & English)
Total Marks: 100
Duration: 2.5 Hours
MCQs: 80 Marks
Translation & Precis Writing: 20 Marks
Paper II – General Studies
Total Marks: 100
Duration: 2.5 Hours
Question Type: Objective + Descriptive
📊 Odisha Junior Clerk Vacancy Details 2025
Category-wise vacancy distribution is as follows:
UR: 69 (Women – 23)
SEBC: 33 (Women – 11)
SC: 65 (Women – 22)
ST: 88 (Women – 29)
👉 Total Vacancies: 255 Posts (Women – 85)
🎂 Age Limit for Odisha Junior Clerk Recruitment
Age will be calculated as on 01 January 2025.
Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age: 42 Years
Age Relaxation (As per Govt. Rules):
OBC – 3 Years
SC/ST/Women – 5 Years
PwBD – 10 Years
Ex-Servicemen – 5 Years
PwBD + SC/ST – 15 Years
🗓️ Important Dates – Odisha Junior Clerk 2025
Online Registration Start: 19 December 2025
Online Registration Last Date: 18 January 2026
Final Submission Last Date: 21 January 2026
Application Editing Window: 19 Dec 2025 – 24 Jan 2026
Preliminary Exam Date: To be Announced
Main Exam Date: To be Announced
💰 Application Fee
General / EWS / OBC: ₹500/-
SC / ST / PwBD: No Fee (Free)
📄 Required Documents
Candidates must keep the following documents ready:
Educational Certificates & Marksheets
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Valid Email ID & Mobile Number
Recent Passport Size Photograph
ID Proof (Aadhaar/Voter/PAN)
Scanned Signature
💼 Salary Details
Post: Junior Clerk
Pay Level: Level-4
Salary Range: ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 per month
This also includes additional allowances as per government rules.
⚠️ Important Instructions
Fill the application form very carefully
Incorrect or incomplete applications will be rejected
Submit the form before the last date
Keep checking the official website for exam date and admit card updates
🖥️ How to Apply for Odisha Junior Clerk Recruitment 2025
Visit the official website www.ossc.gov.in
Read the official notification carefully
Register using mobile number and email ID
Fill the online application form
Upload photo, signature, and required documents
Pay the application fee (if applicable)
Submit the form and take a printout for future use
🔗 Important Links
Notification PDF: Available on OSSC Website
Apply Online : Through Official Portal
Official Website: www.ossc.gov.in
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