OSSC BSSO Exam Pattern, Eligibility, Important Dates

Under CGLRE-2025: a 150 mark prelim, a Main exam of two papers (200 marks; Language, then General Studies), a qualifying Computer Skill Test (BSSO is one of the posts that has it), then certificate verification. There is no mathematics test for this post; that is for Auditors only.

The 2022 recruitment was a separate process with its own stages; the advertisement is on the OSSC site.

A bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university and proficiency in computer use (internet, e-mail, word processing, data analysis, presentation). In the 2025 advertisement the age limit is 21 to 42 years on 01.01.2025, with five years more for SEBC, SC, ST and women, ten for PwD. Odia must be read, written and spoken.

CGLRE-2025 lists BSSO as Group-B, Level 9, Cell 1 of ORSP 2017, a regular post. The 2022 round offered contractual appointment at a consolidated ₹25,300 a month for the first year.

Online on the OSSC portal. Under CGLRE the fee is ₹500 (none for SC, ST and PwD) and is refunded to those who appear in the first stage. A BSSO aspirant fills the general CGL form and gives the post in the preference list.

• OSSC official site
• Advertisements (CGLRE-2025, Advt. No. 5751, and the 2022 BSSO advertisement)
• Apply online

How many BSSO vacancies are there now?

146 in CGLRE-2025, which is the largest single Group-B line in that advertisement.

Does BSSO have its own exam?

Not in the current cycle. It shares the CGLRE papers with other posts.

Where does a BSSO work?

In the blocks, under the SSEPD Department, as stated in the advertisements.