OSSC CHSL Exam Date 2026

The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has rescheduled the Preliminary Examination for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level or Equivalent Recruitment Examination for Specialist Posts/Services-2025. The exam will now be held on 25 September 2026 in Computer Based Recruitment Examination (CBRE) mode across three shifts. Candidates can download the admit card from 19 September 2026 onwards at ossc.gov.in.

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The prelims exam has been shifted from 24 September 2026 to 25 September 2026 as per OSSC Notice No. IIE-44/2025-3427/OSSC dated 08 September 2026. Check your admit card for the allotted shift, reporting time, and centre.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Advertisement No. 728/OSSC	02 March 2026
Earlier Exam Notice	02 September 2026
Reschedule Notice	08 September 2026
Admit Card Download Starts	19 September 2026
Last Date to Apply for Scribe Facility	21 September 2026
Original Exam Date	24 September 2026
Rescheduled Prelims Exam Date	25 September 2026

OSSC CHSL Prelims Shift Timings

The preliminary exam will be held on 25 September 2026 in three sittings. Each paper lasts 2 hours. Reach the centre by the reporting time. The gate will close one hour before the exam starts.

Shift	Reporting Time	Gate Closing Time	Exam Timing
1st Shift	07:30 AM	08:30 AM	09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
2nd Shift	11:30 AM	12:30 PM	01:00 PM – 03:00 PM
3rd Shift	03:00 PM	04:00 PM	04:30 PM – 06:30 PM

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No candidate will be allowed after gate closing time. Confirm your shift and venue on the admit card before you travel.

Exam Pattern

The OSSC CHSL preliminary exam is a computer-based test with negative marking.

Particulars	Details
Mode	CBRE (Computer Based)
Total Questions	150
Total Marks	150
Duration	2 hours
Negative Marking	0.25 mark for each wrong answer

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Tip: Avoid random guessing. Each wrong answer will cut 0.25 mark from your score.

How to Download the OSSC CHSL Admit Card 2026

Download the admission letter from the official OSSC website using the login created at the time of application.

Visit the official website: https://www.ossc.gov.in
Open the admit card or admission letter download option.
Log in with your registered User ID and Password.
Check your name, photo, exam date, shift, reporting time, and centre.
Download the admit card and take a clear printout for exam day.

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Admit cards will be available from 19 September 2026 onwards. Keep extra printouts and do not share your login details.

Exam Day Guidelines

Follow the reporting time printed for your shift. Carry the documents and items listed on your admit card. Read the instructions on the hall ticket carefully before you leave home.

Report at the centre by the reporting time given for your shift.
Do not wait until gate closing time to enter.
Carry a printed copy of the admit card.
Follow all centre rules shown on the admit card and at the venue.

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PwD candidates who need a scribe must apply by email only. The last date is 21 September 2026. Late requests will not be accepted. No candidate may use a scribe without written permission from OSSC.

What Happens After the Exam

OSSC will publish further updates on the official website after the preliminary exam. Candidates who qualify prelims will be called for the next stages of recruitment, which include the Main Written Examination and certificate verification. Keep checking ossc.gov.in for the answer key, result, and mains schedule.

Important Links

Particulars	Link
OSSC Official Website	Visit Official Website
Admit Card Download	Click Here
Reschedule Exam Date Notice PDF	Download Notice

Download your admit card as soon as the link opens, verify your shift and centre, and reach the venue on time on 25 September 2026.