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OSSC CGL 2025 Notification: Exam Pattern, Syllabus

Posted on March 28, 2025March 28, 2025 by R Bharat
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Every year, the Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has been conducting the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination for recruitment of candidates for multiple Group B and C posts. For a candidate who is hoping to apply for the OSSC CGL 2025, Exam pattern and syllabus are the stepping stones to excel in the examination. This blog gives you a complete overview of the OSSC CGL 2025 Notification on syllabus, exam pattern and preparation material.

OSSC CGL Syllabus 2025

The OSSC CGL exam consists of three stages:

  1. Preliminary Examination
  2. Mains Examination
  3. Skill Test (if applicable for specific posts)

OSSC CGL Prelims Syllabus 2025

The Prelims exam consists of objective-type questions across the following sections:

SubjectsTopics Covered
Current AffairsInternational and Domestic Importance
ArithmeticNumber System, Fractions, Ratios, SI & CI, Time and Work, Distance and Speed, Profit and Loss, etc.
Computer AwarenessMS Office, Keyboard Shortcuts, Data Transmission, Operating Systems, Hardware & Software, etc.
Data InterpretationGraphs, Tables, Charts, and Data Sufficiency
Reasoning AbilityLogical Reasoning, Coding-Decoding, Series, Blood Relations, Directions, etc.

OSSC CGL Prelims Exam Pattern 2025

  • Total Questions: 150 (MCQs)
  • Marks: 150
  • Duration: 150 minutes
  • Marking Scheme: +1 for correct answers, -0.25 for incorrect answers
  • Standard of Questions: 10th standard level

OSSC CGL Mains Syllabus 2025

The Mains exam consists of two papers covering the following subjects:

SubjectsTopics
EnglishGrammar, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Precis Writing
OdiaGrammar, Vocabulary, Unseen Passage, Precis Writing
General StudiesIndian Constitution, Economy, Geography, History (India & Odisha), Current Affairs

Candidates must focus on improving their writing skills, comprehension, and factual knowledge.

OSSC CGL Mains Exam Pattern 2025

  • Paper 1: General Knowledge, Arithmetic Ability, Computer Awareness, Data Interpretation, and Reasoning (100 Marks, 2.5 Hours)
  • Paper 2: English, Odia, and General Studies (100 Marks, 2.5 Hours)
  • Question Type: MCQs and Short Answer Type

The Mains exam is a crucial step in determining a candidate’s final merit ranking.

OSSC CGL Preparation Books

  • General Awareness: Manorama Yearbook, Lucent’s General Knowledge
  • Ability to Calculate: Rakesh Yadav Advanced Mathematics, Elementary & Advanced Mathematics Kiran Prakashan
  • Computer Awareness: Computer Awareness by BK Publication
  • Cartoons and other quantitative vs. non-quantitative aptitude questions.
  • One thought on “Odia Grammar By P. K. Swain — Odia Language”
  • From Plinth to ParamountEnglish Language by Neetu Singh, 0bjective – General English by SP Bakshi
  • Practicing with previous years’ question papers and mock tests will boost up your preparation.

Certificate Verification & Final Selection

Candidates eligible for Mains will be asked for Certificate Verification. If you miss this step, your name will not appear in the final selection list.

Candidates should prepare all relevant documents for verification. No viva or interview is involved in OSSC CGL selection.

Conclusion

Keen competition makes OSSC CGL 2025 a highly competitive exam that must be prepared with utmost planning. All the candidates can do is to have a clear understanding of the syllabus, good practice, and reiterate the important concepts. Always check the official notification and make sure you meet all the criteria.

Hence, a well-disciplined study plan, regular mock tests, and complete focus on weak areas can help them fetchsuccess inCivil Service 2023. A combination of hard work, dedication, and guidance will help crack the OSSC CGL 2025.

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