OSSC Block Social Security Officer Recruitment 2025

The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has released the official notification for Block Social Security Officer (BSSO) Recruitment 2025 under the Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination (CGLRE-2025). A total of 146 vacancies have been announced for the post of Block Social Security Officer under the Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Odisha.

Eligible and interested candidates can submit their applications online from 19 December 2025 to 21 January 2026 through the official website ossc.gov.in. Read the full article below for details on eligibility, vacancy distribution, selection process, exam pattern, salary, and how to apply.

OSSC BSSO Recruitment 2025 – Highlights

Organization: Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Odisha
Recruitment Authority: Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC)
Post Name: Block Social Security Officer (BSSO)
Total Vacancies: 146
Exam Name: Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination (CGLRE-2025)
Job Category: Odisha Government Jobs
Application Mode: Online
Online Application Dates: 19 December 2025 to 21 January 2026
Selection Process: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, Computer Skill Test, Certificate Verification
Official Website: ossc.gov.in

A total of 146 BSSO vacancies have been notified. The category-wise distribution is as follows:

UR: 73 (Women – 24)
SEBC: 16 (Women – 5)
SC: 20 (Women – 7)
ST: 37 (Women – 12)

OSSC BSSO Eligibility Criteria 2025

Educational Qualification

Candidates must:

Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university
Possess basic computer knowledge (Internet, Email, Word Processing, Data Analysis, Presentation)
Be able to read, write, and speak Odia fluently
Have passed Odia as a subject in HSC or equivalent examination

Age Limit (as on 01 January 2025)

Minimum Age: 21 years
Maximum Age: 42 years
Eligible candidates must have been born between 02 January 1983 and 01 January 2004

Age Relaxation

SEBC / SC / ST / Women: 5 years
PwD Candidates: 10 years

OSSC BSSO Selection Process 2025

The selection process will be conducted in four stages. Candidates must qualify each stage to move to the next.

Preliminary Examination
Main Written Examination
Computer Skill Test
Certificate Verification

OSSC BSSO Exam Pattern 2025

1. Preliminary Examination

Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Total Marks: 150
Duration: 150 Minutes
Negative Marking: 0.25 mark per wrong answer
Standard: 10th level

Subjects Include:

Arithmetic
Data Interpretation
Reasoning
General Mental Ability
Current Affairs
Computer Awareness

2. Main Written Examination

Paper I: Language (Odia & English) – 100 Marks – 2.5 Hours
Paper II: General Studies – 100 Marks – 2.5 Hours

3. Computer Skill Test

Qualifying in nature
Tests knowledge of data entry, word processing, spreadsheets, and basic internet usage

4. Certificate Verification

Verification of original documents related to education, age, caste, and eligibility

Selected candidates will receive a salary under Pay Matrix Level-9:

₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 per month (as per ORSP Rules 2017)

Additional benefits include:

Dearness Allowance (DA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Medical Allowance
Other government-approved allowances

Application Fee

General / SEBC / Others: ₹500/-
SC / ST / PwD: Exempted

👉 The application fee will be refunded to candidates who appear in the examination.

How to Apply for OSSC BSSO Recruitment 2025

Candidates must apply online only through the official website.

Step-by-Step Application Process:

Visit ossc.gov.in
Click on “Apply Online” under CGLRE-2025
Register as a New User to generate User ID and Password
Log in and fill out the BSSO application form carefully
Upload required documents, photograph, and signature
Pay the application fee (if applicable)
Submit the form and download the confirmation page

Important Links

OSSC BSSO Notification PDF: Click Here
Apply Online: Click Here
Official Website: Click Here

OSSC Block Social Security Officer Recruitment 2025

OSSC BSSO Recruitment 2025 – Highlights