| OSSSC Prelims Exam Cancelled – Fresh Exam for 2,895 Posts Announced by High Court |
The Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has officially cancelled the previously scheduled Combined Recruitment Mains Exam for 2,895 Group C posts, including RI, ARI, Amin, ICDS Supervisor, and SFS. This action follows a directive from the High Court due to procedural irregularities. A fresh OSSSC Prelims 2025 is expected to be held in September 2025. Candidates who already applied are still eligible.
📅 Important Dates – OSSSC Prelims New Schedule
| Original Mains Exam Dates | 1 August – 4 September 2025 (Cancelled) |
| Expected New Prelims Date | September 2025 |
| Fresh Notification Release | Within 2 weeks of court order |
💼 Posts Affected – OSSSC Group C Recruitment
| Post Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Revenue Inspector (RI) | Affected |
| Assistant Revenue Inspector (ARI) | Affected |
| Amin | Affected |
| ICDS Supervisor | Affected |
| Statistical Field Surveyor (SFS) | Affected |
| Total Posts | 2,895 |
❗ Reason Behind OSSSC Prelims Cancellation
- All candidates were marked as qualified in Prelims regardless of score.
- This violated the recruitment rule: Only 5x candidates should have been shortlisted.
- High Court ruled OSSSC to scrap the mains and reconduct Prelims fairly.
📝 What Candidates Should Do Next
- No need to reapply – Previous applications remain valid.
- Start preparing again – New prelims will be held in September.
- Check OSSSC’s official website regularly for updated notice.
❓ FAQs – OSSSC Prelims Exam Update 2025
| Q1: Why was the OSSSC Prelims canceled? | Due to mass qualifying without proper evaluation, violating recruitment rules. |
| Q2: Will candidates need to apply again? | No. Previous applications are still valid for the new exam. |
| Q3: When will the new prelims be held? | Expected in September 2025 (official date awaited). |
| Q4: How many posts are affected? | 2,895 posts across RI, ARI, Amin, ICDS Supervisor, and SFS. |
| Q5: Where to check official updates? | Visit OSSSC Official Website |