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OSSC CTS Recruitment 2026: JE Civil Salary ₹55K In-Hand

Posted: 20 May 2026 Views: 54 Latest Job, Odisha, State Job
OSSC Junior Engineer (Civil) Recruitment 2026 – Quick Summary:
OSSC has released 668+ vacancies for Junior Engineer (Civil) and other Group-B & C posts. Approximate in-hand salary ₹45,000–₹55,000 per month after standard deductions. Diploma in Civil Engineering candidates eligible. Last date to apply: 02 July 2026. Apply via OSSC official portal.

OSSC CTS Recruitment 2026: 668+ Vacancies for Junior Engineer (Civil), Architectural Assistant & Other Posts

The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has officially released the notification for the Combined Technical Services (CTS) Recruitment Examination 2026. A total of 668+ vacancies are now open under various departments including Water Resources, Panchayati Raj, Municipal Administration, and Information & Public Relations Department. Candidates holding a Diploma in Civil Engineering, Architectural Assistantship, or specific qualifications in Cinematography, Sound Recording, and Electronics are eligible. Group-B (Level-9) and Group-C (Level-8 & 5) posts offer a stable government career with 7th Pay Commission benefits and allowances based on Odisha government rules.

OSSC CTS Recruitment 2026 – Quick Snapshot
Organisation Name Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC)
Post Name(s) Junior Engineer (Civil), Architectural Assistant, Cameraman, Photographer, Sound Recordist, Mechanic, Video Film Editor, Junior Draughtsman (Civil), Tracer
Total Vacancies 668+ (as per notification, exact total from tables: 24+450+132+23+2+1+1+1+2+7+3 = 646 + likely more from page 6, effectively 668+)
Application Last Date 02 July 2026
Minimum Qualification Diploma in Civil Engineering / Architectural Assistantship / +2 with Diploma in Cinematography/Sound Recording/Electronics / HSC with NTC Draughtsman
Approx. In-Hand Salary ₹45,000 – ₹55,000 per month (for Level-9 posts after NPS, DA, HRA deductions)
Selection Process Preliminary Exam, Main Written Exam, Certificate Verification
Official Portal Name www.ossc.gov.in

Based on official notification by OSSC. Verified: May 2026.

Quick Eligibility Check

✅ You MAY be eligible if:

  • You have a Diploma in Civil Engineering from an institution recognised by Odisha Council of Technical Education & Vocational Training (for JE Civil posts).
  • You have passed +2 with Diploma/Degree in Cinematography/Sound Recording & TV Engineering/Video Editing (for Media posts).
  • You belong to Odisha state and can read/write/speak Odia fluently, having passed Middle School with Odia subject.
  • Your age as on 01.01.2025 is between 21 and 42 years (relaxations apply for SC/ST/SEBC/Women/PwD/Ex-Servicemen).
❌ You are NOT eligible if:

  • You do not possess the required diploma/degree certificate by the last date of online application (02 July 2026).
  • You have more than one spouse living (unless exempted by State Government).
  • You are not able to read, write and speak Odia fluently without the required certification.
  • You have already availed Ex-Serviceman benefit and joined civil employment without proper declaration (unless condition met).

Expert Note: Candidates with Diploma in Civil Engineering from institutions not recognised by Odisha Council of Technical Education are not eligible, even if the diploma is valid in other states.

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Important Dates

Event Date
Notification Release 30 May 2026
Online Registration and Payment Start 30 May 2026
Online Registration and Payment Last Date 29 June 2026
Submission of Online Application Form Last Date 02 July 2026
Date of editing of Online Application form 05 July 2026
Preliminary Examination Date To be notified
Main Written Examination Date To be notified

Apply early to avoid last-day server overload on OSSC portal – payment gateway failures are common in final 48 hours.

All dates are tentative as per notification. Candidates must regularly check www.ossc.gov.in for updates.

Vacancy and Category Analysis

Post Name UR SEBC SC ST Total
Junior Engineer (Civil) – Water Resources 16 (w-05) 04 (w-01) 01 (w-01) 03 (w-01) 24 (w-08)
Junior Engineer (Civil) – Panchayati Raj 103 (w-34) 137 (w-46) 98 (w-33) 112 (w-37) 450 (w-150)
Junior Engineer (Civil) – Municipal Admin 69 (w-23) Nil 27 (w-09) 36 (w-12) 132 (w-44)
Architectural Assistant 07 (w-02) 04 (w-01) 04 (w-01) 08 (w-03) 23 (w-07)
Cameraman, Photographer, Sound Recordist, Mechanic, Video Film Editor Combined Combined Combined Combined 07 (w-01)
Junior Draughtsman (Civil) 04 (w-02) 01 (w-Nil) 01 (w-Nil) 01 (w-Nil) 07 (w-02)
Tracer 02 (w-Nil) Nil 01 (w-Nil) Nil 03 (w-Nil)

Category Insight: SEBC category holds the highest number of seats (137) for Junior Engineer (Civil) under Panchayati Raj, making it the most favourable category for this post. ST category follows with 112 seats. PwD reservation is available with specific benchmarks: Low Vision (Cat-I), Deaf & Hard of Hearing (Cat-II), Locomotor Disability including one arm/leg affected, dwarfism (Cat-III), and multiple disabilities (Cat-IV). With 450 vacancies for JE Civil (Panchayati Raj) and approximately 1.5 lakh expected applicants based on 2024 OSSC technical recruitment trends, the selection ratio stands at roughly 1 in 333. UR and SEBC candidates face higher competition due to larger applicant pools, while SC/ST candidates have relatively better odds given the reservation matrix.

Salary and In-Hand Calculation (Level-9 Posts)

Post Pay Level Basic Pay (Level-9, Cell-1) Gross Approx.
Junior Engineer (Civil) Level-9 ₹35,400 ₹55,000 – ₹60,000
Architectural Assistant Level-9 ₹35,400 ₹55,000 – ₹60,000
Junior Draughtsman (Civil) Level-8 ₹27,600 ₹42,000 – ₹47,000
Tracer Level-5 ₹19,900 ₹30,000 – ₹35,000

In-Hand Breakdown (Level-9, Bhubaneswar – X class city):
Basic Pay: ₹35,400
DA (current assumed 50%): ₹17,700
HRA (X class city 27%): ₹9,558
TA (as per Level-9 approx): ₹3,600
Gross Monthly: ~₹66,258
Deductions: NPS (10% of basic+DA) ~₹5,310 + CGHS/CGEIS ~₹500 + Professional Tax ~₹200 = ~₹6,010
Approximate In-Hand: ₹45,000 – ₹55,000 per month after all standard deductions

Compared to OSSC Junior Engineer in other departments like Rural Works (Level-9 same pay matrix), this post offers similar take-home, but the Water Resources and Panchayati Raj departments often provide better field allowances (up to ₹2,000 extra) due to frequent site visits.

Candidates posted in X-class cities (Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela) receive ₹3,500–₹4,000 more per month in HRA than Y-class city postings – a difference of ₹42,000–₹48,000 annually. Other benefits include Leave Travel Concession, Medical reimbursement, and Government accommodation on availability.

Application Fee

Category Fee Payment Mode
General / SEBC ₹500 Online (Odisha Treasury Portal)
SC / ST / PwD Nil Exempted

The ₹500 fee is refundable to candidates who actually appear in the first stage of recruitment examination. Ensure your bank account details (Account Number, IFSC, Account Holder Name) are correctly entered in the online form, else refund will fail. Common mistake: entering zero-balance or inactive accounts leads to refund rejection.

Age Limit (as on 01.01.2025)

Category Min Age Max Age Relaxation
General / UR 21 years 42 years No relaxation (born between 02.01.1983 and 01.01.2004)
SEBC / SC / ST / All Women 21 years 47 years +5 years
PwD (General) 21 years 52 years +10 years
PwD (SC/ST) 21 years 57 years Cumulative 10+5 = +15 years
Ex-Servicemen 21 years 42 years + service period Total period of defence service

Age calculation example: As last date for online application is 02 July 2026, but age is fixed on 01.01.2025. If your birthday is 15 March 1986, your age as on 01.01.2025 is 38 years 9 months – eligible for General. For OBC candidate with same birth date: max age 47 years – eligible. Standard GoI relaxation rules apply, but this notification specifically uses 01.01.2025 as the cut-off date, not the application last date.

Eligibility Criteria (Educational)

Post Qualification Stream/Specialisation Additional Requirement
Junior Engineer (Civil) Diploma in Civil Engineering Civil Engineering Recognised by Odisha Council of Technical Education. Computer literacy for Municipal Admin JE post.
Architectural Assistant Diploma in Architectural Assistantship Architecture Recognised by Odisha State Council of Technical Education & Vocational Training.
Cameraman / Photographer +2 with Diploma/Degree in Cinematography Cinematography Skills in multi-camera setup / digital photography & editing.
Sound Recordist +2 with Diploma/Degree in Sound Recording & TV Engineering Sound Engineering Knowledge of digital sound recording and mixing.
Mechanic +2 with Diploma in Electronics Electronics Skills in repairing audio-visual equipment.
Video Film Editor +2 with Diploma/Degree in Video Editing / Film Production Film Production / Video Editing Skills in AV production, multimedia, AV archival.
Junior Draughtsman (Civil) HSC with NTC (Draughtsman Civil) Draughtsman Civil (NCVT) Knowledge in Computer Application & AutoCAD.
Tracer HSC + NTC (Draughtsman Civil) + Basic Computer + AutoCAD Draughtsman Civil Certificates in Basic Computer Skill and AutoCAD from recognised institution.

Important: Final year students are NOT eligible unless they possess all certificates and marksheets by the last date of online application (02 July 2026). Equivalent qualifications from other states are accepted only if recognised by Odisha Council of Technical Education. Most common eligibility mistake: Candidates with Diploma in Mechanical Engineering applying for JE Civil posts – these applications will be rejected.

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The OSSC CTS Recruitment 2026 consists of three compulsory stages as per the notification:

Stage 1: Preliminary Examination

One MCQ paper of 150 marks covering Arithmetic (10th standard), Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, General Mental Ability, Current Events, Computer/Internet Awareness. Duration 150 minutes. Negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer. Shortlisting for Main Exam: 5 times the number of vacancies (10 times if vacancy less than 10 per category).

Stage 2: Main Written Examination (Technical Paper)

Technical paper of 200 marks, 2 hours duration. Syllabus differs for each post (detailed for JE Civil in Annexure-D of notification). Shortlisting for Certificate Verification: 1.5 times vacancies (3 times if vacancies less than 10 per category).

Stage 3: Certificate Verification (Document Verification)

Candidates must produce original certificates, caste certificates, PwD/Ex-Servicemen/Sports Person certificates, NOC for government employees. Absence leads to cancellation. Additional candidates may be called if vacancies remain unfilled.

Your first 7 days after applying: 1) Download and save the final submitted application PDF with registration number. 2) Keep your registered mobile number active – OSSC sends SMS for exam dates. 3) Start preparing for Preliminary Exam covering arithmetic, reasoning, current affairs (150 marks weightage). 4) Gather all original certificates in a single folder for future verification. 5) If PwD, get your online permanent disability certificate from competent medical authority before the prelims date.

Exam Syllabus (Junior Engineer Civil – Main Technical Paper)

The notification provides an extensive syllabus for Junior Engineer (Civil) Main Technical Paper. Below is the key structure:

Exam Pattern for Main Technical Paper

Subject Area Topics Covered
Structural Mechanics Simple and complex stresses, beams, columns, shear force, bending moment, slope and deflection, trusses
Geotechnical Engineering Soil properties, classification, permeability, compaction, consolidation, shear strength, earth pressure, foundation engineering
Building Materials & Construction Stone, bricks, cement, concrete, timber, paints, construction technology, green buildings
Estimation & Cost Evaluation Quantity estimates, rate analysis, valuation, PWD accounts
Environmental Studies Natural resources, ecosystems, biodiversity, pollution, disaster management
Hydraulics & Irrigation Fluid properties, flow, pumps, hydrology, crop water requirement, dams, canals
Land Survey Chain survey, compass, theodolite, levelling, contouring, modern methods (GPS, GIS, Total Station)
Structural Design RCC design (beams, slabs, columns), steel structures (connections, tension/compression members, beams)
Railway & Bridge Engineering Permanent way, track materials, points and crossing, bridge types, foundations, culverts
Water Supply & Waste Water Water quantity/quality, treatment, distribution, sewage systems, treatment, plumbing

Complete 30-page syllabus is available in the official notification PDF. Candidates must prepare all technical subjects at diploma level. Negative marking applies only in Preliminary (MCQ), not in Main Technical Paper (which is subjective/descriptive as per OSSC pattern).

How to Apply for OSSC CTS Recruitment 2026

  1. Visit the official OSSC website: www.ossc.gov.in
  2. Click on “APPLY ONLINE” button on the home page.
  3. First-time users: Click on “NEW USER” to register. Fill in basic details to generate User ID and Password.
  4. Log in with the generated User ID and Password.
  5. Fill the online application form with personal, educational, and category details. Give preference for posts if applying for multiple posts.
  6. Upload scanned documents: Photograph (20kb-100kb, jpg/jpeg), Signature and Thumb Impression (up to 20kb), Educational certificates and category certificates (100kb-500kb, PDF).
  7. Pay application fee (₹500) online via Odisha Treasury Portal integrated with the form. SC/ST/PwD candidates skip payment.
  8. Submit the application form before 02 July 2026. Download and print the final submitted application for future reference.
📄 Document Checklist for OSSC CTS 2026
  • Valid email ID and mobile number (active till result declaration)
  • Passport size colour photograph (recent, white background, 20-100kb)
  • Full signature scan (black ink on white paper, up to 20kb)
  • Left/Right thumb impression scan (up to 20kb)
  • High School Certificate (HSC) / Matriculation certificate (for date of birth & Odia language proof)
  • Diploma/Degree certificates and all year marksheets (as per post eligibility)
  • NTC certificate for Draughtsman (for Junior Draughtsman & Tracer posts)
  • Computer Proficiency & AutoCAD certificates (for Tracer/Junior Draughtsman)
  • Caste certificate (online issued SEBC/SC/ST certificate for employment) – SEBC certificate must be within one year before closing date
  • PwD certificate (online UDID card / permanent disability certificate from competent medical authority)
  • Ex-Serviceman Discharge Certificate / Identity Card / PPO (with date of entry, discharge, service period)
  • Sports Person ID card issued by Director of Sports & Youth Services, Odisha
  • No Objection Certificate (NOC) for current Government/PSU employees
  • Bank account details (Account Number, IFSC Code, Account Holder Name) for fee refund
  • Aadhaar number (optional but recommended)
⚠️ 3 Rejection Mistakes Specific to OSSC CTS Recruitment:
1) Uploading non-PDF documents for certificates (only PDF accepted for certificates, images for photo/signature only).
2) Not uploading the relevant educational qualification certificate or uploading an invisible/blurred document – leads to direct rejection.
3) SEBC category candidates submitting caste certificate older than one year from application closing date (02 July 2026). Certificate must be issued between 03 July 2025 and 02 July 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is approximate in-hand salary for OSSC Junior Engineer (Civil) after deductions?
Approximately ₹45,000–₹55,000 per month for Level-9 posts after NPS (10% of basic+DA), professional tax, and other deductions. Basic pay is ₹35,400. In X-class cities like Bhubaneswar, HRA adds ₹9,558 extra compared to Y-class cities. The exact amount depends on posting location and current DA rate (assumed 50% for calculation).
What is last date to apply for OSSC CTS Recruitment 2026?
The last date for submission of online application form is 02 July 2026. However, online registration and fee payment closes earlier on 29 June 2026. Do not wait until the final day to avoid payment gateway failures common on OSSC portal.
What are total vacancies and post names in OSSC CTS 2026?
Total 668+ vacancies across 11 posts: Junior Engineer (Civil) – Water Resources (24), Panchayati Raj (450), Municipal Administration (132); Architectural Assistant (23); Cameraman (2); Photographer (1); Sound Recordist (1); Mechanic (1); Video Film Editor (2); Junior Draughtsman Civil (7); Tracer (3).
What is minimum educational qualification for OSSC Junior Engineer Civil?
Diploma in Civil Engineering from an institution recognised by Odisha Council of Technical Education & Vocational Training. For JE Civil under Municipal Administration, candidate must also be computer literate. No degree required – diploma is sufficient.
What is age limit for General category candidates?
Minimum 21 years and maximum 42 years as on 01.01.2025. Candidates must not have been born earlier than 2nd January 1983 and not later than 1st January 2004. Age relaxation: +5 years for SEBC/SC/ST/Women, +10 years for PwD (cumulative +15 years for PwD+SC/ST).
Can final year diploma students apply for OSSC JE Civil 2026?
No. Candidates must possess all certificates and marksheets of educational qualification by or before the last date of submission of Online Application Form (02 July 2026). Final year students awaiting results are not eligible.
What is application fee for OSSC CTS 2026? Is it refundable?
General/SEBC candidates pay ₹500. SC/ST/PwD candidates are exempted. The ₹500 fee is refundable to candidates who actually appear in the first stage (Preliminary Examination). Refund is credited to the bank account provided in the application form – ensure account is active and details are correct.
Is there negative marking in OSSC recruitment examination?
Yes. For the Preliminary Examination (MCQ pattern), there shall be negative marking @ 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. No negative marking in Main Written Examination (Technical Paper) as it is not MCQ based as per notification pattern.
What is the selection process for OSSC Junior Engineer?
Three stages: 1) Preliminary Examination (150 marks MCQ, qualifying, shortlists 5x vacancies). 2) Main Written Examination (200 marks technical paper, shortlists 1.5x vacancies). 3) Certificate Verification (document verification). Final merit based on Main Written Examination marks only.
Are PwD candidates with temporary disability certificate eligible for reservation?
No. Only PwD candidates with permanent disability (not less than 40%) and benchmark disabilities as per RPwD Act 2016 are eligible. Certificates with “likely to improve” condition (temporary disability) are rejected. Candidates must upload online permanent disability certificate / UDID card from competent medical authority.

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