Bhubaneswar, Aug 12: The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has released its tentative recruitment examination calendar for August 2026, outlining the schedule for two major competitive examinations for aspirants seeking government jobs in the state.

According to the calendar, the Main Written Examination for the Combined Post Graduate Level Recruitment Examination for Specialist Posts/Services, 2025 will be conducted on August 10 and 11, 2026.

The Commission has also scheduled the Written Examination for the Combined Recruitment Examination for posts/services requiring Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) on August 31, 2026.

The recruitment process covers posts including Civil Defence Instructor and Senior Store Inspector under the Directorate of Fire & Emergency Services, Home Guards & Civil Defence, Home Department.

OSSC has clarified that the examination schedule is tentative and may be revised owing to administrative requirements or other unavoidable circumstances. Candidates have therefore been advised to regularly visit the Commission’s official website for the latest updates.

Aspirants have also been advised to keep track of notifications regarding admit cards, examination centres, revised schedules and other recruitment-related instructions.

The release of the calendar is expected to help candidates plan their preparation and make necessary arrangements ahead of the examinations. OSSC urged applicants to rely only on official notifications for confirmed dates and other examination-related information.

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