The Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) is expected to conduct a fresh preliminary exam for several key positions, including Revenue Inspector (RI), Assistant Revenue Inspector (ARI), AMIN, ICDS Supervisor, and Statistical Field Surveyor (SFS). The exam is now anticipated to take place in October 2025, with a possibility it may extend into November.
Why the Reschedule?
Earlier, the recruitment process faced issues such as irregularities and protests. Because of this, OSSSC decided to cancel the current process and prepare for a new exam schedule.
What to Know Now
Scheduled Period: The new preliminary exam is likely in October 2025, possibly going into November.
Who Needs to Apply Again: No, you don’t need to reapply. Your existing application remains active unless told otherwise.
Next Steps for Candidates:
- Keep checking the official OSSSC portal for updates.
- Prepare well for the exam, focusing on key areas: General Awareness, Reasoning, Mathematics, and language sections as per the syllabus.
- Stay ready for announcements regarding the Mains exam and skill test phase.
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Type | OSSSC Preliminary (Combined Recruitment Exam) |
| Posts Included | RI, ARI, AMIN, ICDS Supervisor, SFS |
| New Exam Period | October 2025 (possibly into November) |
| Reason for Change | Irregularities & protests led to cancellation |
| What to Do | Continue preparing; watch OSSSC for updates |
1. Exam Pattern (Prelims)
The preliminary exam is a screening test. Marks from this stage usually do not count towards the final merit but decide who qualifies for the Mains.
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 | |
| Reasoning | 20 | 20 | |
| English Language | 10 | 10 | |
| Odia Language | 10 | 10 | |
| Total | 110 | 110 | 90 min |
2. Syllabus Overview
General Awareness
- Current events (India & Odisha)
- History & Culture of Odisha
- Geography of India
- Constitution & Governance
- Basic science and environment
Mathematics
- Number system, fractions, decimals
- Simple & compound interest
- Ratio & proportion, percentage
- Time, speed & distance
- Data interpretation (charts, tables)
Reasoning
- Coding-decoding
- Blood relations
- Series (numbers, alphabets)
- Puzzles and arrangements
English Language
- Vocabulary & synonyms/antonyms
- Basic grammar rules
- Sentence correction
- Reading comprehension
Odia Language
- Odia grammar
- Vocabulary
- Comprehension passage
- Simple writing skills
3. Preparation Tips
- Make a Study Plan
- Divide your week into subject slots.
- Spend more time on weaker areas.
- Use Previous Papers
- Practice OSSSC’s past year question papers to understand difficulty level.
- Read Current Affairs Daily
- Focus on Odisha-specific news and important national events.
- Time Management Practice
- Solve mock tests within 90 minutes to improve speed.
- Language Focus
- Revise Odia & English grammar daily — they are easy to score if prepared well.