OSSC CGL 2024 Syllabus and Exam Pattern & Selection Procedure
PLAN OF EXAMINATION
The competitive exam shall comprise three stages.
Stage – I. Preliminary (CBRE mode) Examination
- Multiple Choice Questions: 150 Marks
- Time: 150 minutes
- There will be negative marking of 0.25 for each wrong answer, if four option are there.
Detailed OSSC CGL Syllabus
- Arithmetic – 10th standard
- Data Interpretation (Chart, Graph, Table, Data Sufficiency.) – 10th Standard
- Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability, General Mental Ability.
- Current Events of National and International Importance.
- Computer / Internet Awareness.
Stage – II. Main Written Examination (Pen and Paper mode)
| Subject | Maximum marks | Time | |
| Paper -I | Language (Odia and English) | 100 | 2.5 hours |
| Paper -I | General Studies | 100 | 2.5 hours |
Detailed Syllabus of main Written Examination
Paper – I: Language (Odia & English)
- Odia Language Comprehension- 10th standard.
- English Language Comprehension- Plus two standard
- Precis Writing (Odia as well as English).
- Usage and Vocabulary (Odia as well as English).
- Translation from English to Odia and Vice-Versa.
Paper –II: (General Studies – Plus two standard)
- Indian Constitution
- Indian Economy
- Indian and World Geography
- History of India and Odisha
- General issues of Environment/ Climate change (Plus Two Standard)
Most of the Question in Paper – I and Paper – II shall be objective type and short answer type.
Paper – II
A. Computer Skill Test: Qualifying
Candidates of the following Post are required to qualify for the Computer Skill Test.
- Estate Supplies under General Administration (Rent) Dept.
- Auditor (LFA) Under Directorate of Local Fund & Auditor under directorate of Employees State Insurance Scheme.
- Inspector of Supplies Under Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Dept.
- Junior Assistant/ Junior Clerk under Heads of Dept.
- Computer Operator com Store Keeper under Director of Teacher Education & SCERT
- Jr. Accountant under Director of Legal Meteorology.
- Jr. Clerk under Odisha State Legal Service Authority.
- Inspector of Endowments under Commissioner of Endowment.
Detailed Syllabus of main Written Examination
- Computer Fundamentals
- MS Windows
- Office Software
- Word Processing (MS Word)
- Spread Sheet (MS Excel)
- Presentation slide ware (MS Power Point)
- Data Base (MS Access)
- Usage of the Internet, Service available on the Internet
- Basic Networking Concepts, Communication Technology
B: Mathematics (Qualifying)
Mathematics tests shall be held only for the Post of all Auditors.
Detailed Syllabus of Mathematics
- Arithmetic
- Algebra
- Statistics and Probability
- Mensuration
- All Secondary School Level
Qualifying marks in computer Skill test as well as Mathematics Test will be 50% of the total.
Stage -III. (Certificate Verification)
- The commission shall prepare a list of candidates who obtain minimum qualifying marks in the Preliminary Written Examination as fixed by commission in their discretion, for the next stage of the Main Written Examination.
- A minimum of five times the number of Vacancies may called for Main Written Examination.
- Based on the performance in two papers of the main written examinations and having qualified in Mathematics or Computer Skills Tests wherever applicable, candidates will be short listed for document verification.
- Candidates numbering 1.5 times of the vacancies shall be shortlisted for Certificate Verification.
- The select list of the candidates found suitable in certificate verification shall be prepared in order of merit category-wise as per vacancies based on their sum of total of marks secured in the main written examination.
| Name of the Post | Department | Classification of Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. CT & GST Officer | Commissioner of Commercial Taxes. | Group – B/Level -9 | Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 |
| Auditor | Directorate oF Local Fund Auditor Directorate of Employees State Insurance Scheme. Finance Dept. Other Dept. | Group – B/Level -9 | Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 |
| Gram Panchayat Extension Officer | Panchayati Ral Dept. | Group – B/Level -9 | Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 |
| Progress Asst. | Panchayati Ral Dept. | ||
| Inspector of Co-operative Socities | Registrar of cooperative Societies Odisha. | Group – B/Level -9 | Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 |
| Inspector of Supplies | Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Dept. | Group – B/Level -9 | Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 |
| Handicrafts Promotion Officer | Director of Handcrafts, Handloom Textiles & Handcraft Dept. | Group – B/Level -9 | Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 |
| Inspector of Textile | Directorate of Textile | ||
| Estate Supervisor | General Administration & Public Grievance (Rent) Dept. | ||
| Welfare Extension Officer | Director of ST & SC Development, Minorities and Backward Classes Welfare Dept. | ||
| Inspector of Endowments | Commissioner of Endowment. | Group – B/Level -9 | Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 |
| Junior Correctional Officer | Directorate of Prisons & Correctional Services (Home Dept.) | Group – B/Level -9 | Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 |
| Junior Employment Officer | State Director of Employment | Group – B/Level -9 | Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 |
| Small Saving & Financial Officer | Director of Small Savings, Finance Dept. | Group – B/Level -9 | Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 |
| Computer Operator com Store Keeper | Director of Teacher Education & SCERT | ||
| Jr. Accountant | Director of Legal Metrology. | ||
| Junior Assistant | Heads of Dept. | Group – C/Level -4 | Rs. 19,900 – 63,200 |
| Junior Clerk | Odisha State Legal Service Authority. | Group – C/Level -4 | Rs. 19,900 – 63,200 |