Overview
The Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has released the Sevak/Sevika Result 2026, including the provisional merit list and district allocation details. The recruitment drive was conducted to fill 2,279 district-cadre Sevak/Sevika vacancies under the ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare Department of the Odisha government.
Candidates who appeared in the recruitment examination can check their selection status through the result notice published on the commission's official website. The selection and district allotment are provisional and remain subject to document verification and fulfilment of all eligibility conditions.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) |
| Post Name | Sevak/Sevika |
| Total Vacancies | 2,279 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | osssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | 30 December 2024 |
| Last Date | 31 January 2025 |
| Exam Date | 30 July to 3 August 2025 |
| Result Date | August 2026 |
Candidates should consult the official result notice for the precise publication date and any revised schedule relating to counselling, verification or appointment formalities.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Applicants were required to meet the prescribed academic and professional teacher-training conditions by the closing date of the application. The principal requirements included:
- Passing Higher Secondary or Class 12/equivalent from a recognised board.
- Holding the applicable teacher-training qualification, such as a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education, in accordance with the recruitment rules.
- Candidates possessing other recognised combinations, including graduation with the required elementary education diploma or an eligible B.El.Ed qualification, were also considered where permitted.
- Passing the applicable Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) paper was required under the notified conditions.
- Candidates had to possess the prescribed knowledge of the Odia language and satisfy the relevant language-test requirement.
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 21 years.
- Maximum age: 38 years, calculated with reference to the cut-off date stated in the recruitment notification.
- Age relaxation was applicable to SC, ST, SEBC, women, persons with disabilities, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories under Odisha government rules.
- Date-of-birth records submitted during document verification must match the information entered in the online application.
Fees
- No examination fee was required from applicants.
- Candidates should not make payments through unofficial websites or intermediaries.
Selection Process
- Written Examination: Eligible applicants were assessed through the computer-based or written recruitment examination prescribed by OSSSC.
- Merit List and Document Verification: Candidates were shortlisted on merit and called for verification of educational, professional, category, age and other supporting certificates.
- Provisional Selection and District Allocation: Districts were allotted on the basis of merit, category, vacancy position and preferences, subject to final verification and approval by the appointing authority.
The released list is provisional. Inclusion of a candidate's roll number or name does not by itself create an automatic right to appointment if any certificate, claim or eligibility condition is subsequently found invalid.
How to Apply
The application window for this recruitment has closed. The original online application process involved the following steps:
- Visit the OSSSC portal at osssc.gov.in and open the recruitment or online application section.
- Complete new registration using an active mobile number and email address, or log in with existing OSSSC credentials.
- Select the Sevak/Sevika recruitment advertisement and carefully read the eligibility, district preference and reservation instructions.
- Enter personal, academic, professional and category details exactly as recorded in the relevant certificates.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents in the specified file size and format.
- Choose district preferences carefully, review the completed form and submit it before the deadline.
- Download the final application form and retain the registration number for checking the result, district allotment and document-verification notice.
Selected candidates should now download the provisional result and preserve a copy. They must also keep original certificates and self-attested photocopies ready for the next stage.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Is the OSSSC Sevak Sevika Result 2026 final?
No. The published result and district allocation are provisional and are subject to certificate verification and satisfaction of all recruitment conditions.
2. How many Sevak/Sevika vacancies are covered by the result?
The recruitment process covers 2,279 Sevak/Sevika posts in the district cadre.
3. Where can candidates download the merit list?
Candidates can download the result or merit-list PDF from the notification section of osssc.gov.in and search it using their roll number or name.
