TBW OSSC CGL 2026 Preliminary Exam Guide

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💥 Most Important MCQs Subject-wise: 

• Arithmetic: 1100 MCQs
• Data Interpretation: 400 MCQs
• Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability : 1000 MCQs
• General Awareness & Current Events + Odisha Specific Topics (Newly Added) : 2400 MCQs
• Computer / Internet Awareness : 1400 MCQs

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Please Note: The OSSC CGL exam pattern and syllabus have seen some important revisions recently, particularly with the introduction of new Odisha-specific topics and changes to the Mains Language paper format.

The selection process for the OSSC Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination (CGLRE) 2026 comprises three main stages:

• Preliminary Examination (Objective MCQ)
• Main Written Examination (Objective and Descriptive/Short Answer)
• Certificate Verification (with a Computer Skill Test for specific posts)

🏛️ About OSSC CGL Exam 2025-26

The Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination (CGLRE) in Odisha is conducted by the Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC).

The OSSC is responsible for recruiting candidates for various Group 'B' and Group 'C' posts under different departments of the Government of Odisha.

📅 OSSC CGL 2025-2026 Important Dates

Based on the latest official notification (Advt. No. 5751/OSSC dated 12.12.2025), the important dates for the current recruitment drive are as follows:

• Notification Release Date : 12th December 2025 : Released
• Start Date for Online Registration : 19th December 2025 : Started
• Last Date for Online Registration : 18th January 2026 
• Last Date for Submission of Online Form : 21st January 2026 
• Application Form Editing Window : 19th December 2025 to 24th January 2026
• Preliminary Exam Date : February - March 2026 (Tentative) 
• Main Written Exam Date : To be Announced 

Note: The dates for the Preliminary and Main Written Examinations are tentative and are subject to change by the OSSC. Candidates should check the official OSSC website regularly for updates.

Latest Exam Pattern and Syllabus

🎯 OSSC CGL Preliminary Examination

The Prelims acts as a screening test. The questions are Multiple Choice (MCQ) type, and the standard is typically 10th grade level.

Exam Pattern:

• Subject/Section: Combined Paper
• Questions : 150
• Marks : 150
• Duration : 150 Minutes (2.5 hours)
• Negative Marking : 0.25 marks for each wrong answer

Syllabus:

• Arithmetic: Number System, Simplification, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Average, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Mensuration, 
• Data Interpretation: Graphs, Charts, Tables, Data Sufficiency, etc.
• Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability : Verbal & Non-verbal reasoning, Number & Alphabet series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Directions, Puzzles, Decision Making.
• General Awareness & Current Events : Indian History, Polity & Constitution, Indian Geography, Economics, General Science & Technology, Current Events (National & International).
• Odisha Specific Topics (Newly Added): Odisha Economy, History of Odisha, Geography of Odisha, Odisha Heritage and Culture.
• Computer / Internet Awareness : Computer Fundamentals, MS Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet and Networking Concepts.