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OSSC Excise SI Exam Pattern, Eligibility, Important Dates

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The Sub-Inspector of Excise works under the Excise Commissioner, Odisha, at Cuttack. OSSC advertised it last in December 2021 (Advt. No. 4319/OSSC dated 23 December 2021, detailed advertisement 8 March 2022) for 87 posts, taken on as initial appointees at a consolidated ₹15,000 a month for the first year. PwD candidates could not apply.

OSSC has no notice for this post in its current list, so everything below comes from the last cycle, not a live one.

Last checked against the official notification on .

OSSC Excise SI Details

Exam Pattern

One composite written paper of 100 questions, 100 marks, 1.5 hours, with 0.25 negative marking, then a physical test, then document check.

PartMarks
General English25
Odia language25
General Studies50

General Studies covers socio-economic scenario, art and culture, history and geography with focus on Odisha, reasoning and quantitative aptitude, polity and governance, current events, environment and human rights. English and Odia are of HSC standard. About five times the vacancies went to the physical stage.

Eligibility Criteria
  • A bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university.
  • Age 21 to 38 years on 01.01.2021. Five years more for SEBC, SC, ST and women; defence service for ex-servicemen; contractual in-service staff up to 45.
  • Reading, writing and speaking Odia, with the Odia certificate options in the advertisement.
Selection Process

The physical measurement and the physical test are qualifying; failing either ends the candidature. Only those who pass both are called for certificate verification, and the selection list is made on the written marks.

MeasurementGeneral and SEBCSC and ST
Height, men168 cm163 cm
Height, women155 cm150 cm
Weight, men55 kg50 kg
Weight, women47.5 kg45 kg
Chest, men (unexpanded / expanded)79 / 84 cm76 / 81 cm
EventMenWomen
1600 m run8 minutes10 minutes
1600 m cycling5 minutes7 minutes
Low hurdles110 m, 10 flights, 25 seconds80 m, 10 flights, 30 seconds
Broad jump (3 tries)12 feet9 feet
SwimmingQualifyingQualifying
Salary

The 2021 recruitment paid ₹15,000 a month, consolidated, in the first year, under the Odisha Group-C and Group-D contractual appointment rules, subject to the Government's revision.

How to Apply

Applications were online only. The fee was ₹200 for candidates other than SC and ST, and not refundable.

Important Dates
StepStartEnd
Online registration and fee09.03.202208.04.2022
Submission of application form09.03.202222.04.2022

The indicative advertisement came on 23 December 2021. Nothing newer is posted.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a recruitment open now?

No. OSSC's latest list has no Sub-Inspector of Excise notice after the 2021-22 round.

Can women apply?

The 2021 advertisement gives women's height, weight and test standards, and women candidates were counted in the vacancies.

Is there an interview?

No. Selection used the written paper, the physical stage and document verification.

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