OSSC Recruitment 2025 for 74 Junior Stenographer and Typist

The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) is inviting applications from interested candidates for Combined Recruitment Examination for Junior Stenographer and Typist under various departments, Govt. of Odisha. Find here the details of the eligibility criteria, number of positions, salary, age, etc.

The details are as follows:

Advertisement No. – IIE-25/2025-1744/OSSC Dated – 03/04/2025
Name of the Posts – Junior Stenographer, Junior Grade Typist and Typist-cum-Scribe Assistant
Number of Positions – 74
Category – Combined Recruitment Examination
Post Type – Permanent
Mode of Application – Online
Start Date of Online Registration – 04/04/2025
Last Date of Submission of Online Application Form – 06/05/2025

Vacancy Details for Junior Stenographer and Typist

S. No.	Post Name	Department	No. of Positions	Pay Scale (as per 7th pay commission)	Educational Qualification
1.	Junior Stenographer (District Offices)	For EIC, Water Resources, Bhubaneswar	24 (w-08) UR – 12 (w-04) SEBC – 03 (w-Nil) ST – 05 (w-02) SC – 04 (w-02)	Rs 25,500 – Rs 81,100 (Level – 7)	passed the HSC Examination or such other qualification as are equivalent to HSC Examination with ITI (Stenography), Certificate on Basic Computer skill.
2.	Junior Stenographer	Advocate General, Odisha, Cuttack	40 (w-13) UR - 20 (w-06) SEBC - 01 (w-01) ST - 13 (w-04) SC - 06 (w-02)	Rs 25,500 – Rs 81,100 (Level – 7)	Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University. He/she should have a minimum speed of 80 words per minute in shorthand both in English and Odia along with adequate knowledge in Computer application.
3.	Junior Stenographer	Directorate of Treasuries and Inspection	03 (w-02) UR - 02 (w-01) SEBC - Nil ST - 01 (w-01) SC - Nil	Rs 25,500 – Rs 81,100 (Level – 7)	passed +2 Arts/Science/Commerce examination conducted by CHSE, Odisha or equivalent examination. He/she should have a minimum speed of 80 words per minute in shorthand both in English and Odia along with adequate knowledge in Computer application.
4.	Junior Grade Typist	Directorate of Prisons and Correctional Services	05 (w-01) UR - 03 (w-01) SEBC - Nil ST - 01 (w-Nil) SC - 01 (w-Nil)	Rs 19,900 – Rs 63,200 (Level – 4)	passed HSC Examination or such other qualification as are equivalent to HSC Examination with Certificate on Basic Computer Skill.
5.	Typist-cum-Scibe Assistant	Law Department, Odisha, Bhubneswar	02 (w-Nil) UR - 01 (w-Nil) SEBC - Nil ST - 01 (w-Nil) SC - Nil	Rs 19,900 – Rs 63,200 (Level – 4)	passed +2 in any discipline or equivalent examination. Candidates should have typing knowledge both in English and Odia with minimum speed of 40 words and 20 words per minute respectively and possessed basic knowledge in Computer Application.

General Eligibility Criteria for OSSC Recruitment 2025 for Junior Stenographer and Typist

A citizen of India.
The candidates should be of good character.
He/She should be of sound health, good physique, and be free from organic defects or bodily infirmity.
If married, He/She must not have more than one spouse living.
He/She must be able to read, write, and speak Odia fluently and
- Must have passed the Middle School Examination with Odia as a language subject OR
- Must have passed HSC Examination or equivalent examination with Odia as Medium of examination in non-language subject OR
- Must have passed in Odia as a language subject in the final examination of Class-VII or above from a school or educational institution recognized by the Govt. of Odisha or the Central Govt. OR
- Must have passed a test in Odia in Middle English School standard conducted by the School and Mass Education Department, Govt. of Odisha.

Age for OSSC Recruitment 2025 for Junior Stenographer and Typist

For S.No. 1, 2 & 5 the minimum age of the candidates should be 21 years and the maximum age should be 32 years as of 01/01/2025. And for S.No. 3 & 4 the minimum age of the candidates should be 18 years and the maximum age should be 32 years as of 01/01/2025.

The category-wise upper-age relaxation will be

05 years for the candidates belonging to the SC/ST/SEBC/Women category.
10 years in case of Persons with Disabilities (PwD) & Ex-Servicemen.

Examination Fees

The examination fees for different categories are as follows:

UR – No Fees
SEBC – No Fees
SC – No Fees
ST – No Fees

Selection Process

The selection will be done based on performance in the different recruitment stages which are as follows:

Stage I – Preliminary Examination – 150 marks
Stage II – Main Written Examination – 100 marks
Stage III – Computer Skill Test – 50 marks
- Stenography Test – 50 marks
- Typing Test – 50 marks
Stage IV – Certificate Verification

How to Apply?

Following are the steps for Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) Recruitment 2025 for Junior Stenographer and Typist:

Eligible candidates who fulfill the required criteria can apply online through by going to the link – https://www.ossc.gov.in/Public/OSSC/Default.asp x.
On the home page, find the “Apply Online” link and click on it.
You will be redirected to a new web page. For first-time registration, click on the “New User” link; if you have login credentials, click the “Registered User” link to submit your online application.
Now, read the details carefully, enter all the required details, upload relevant documents, and verify them before applying.
Take a printout of your filled-in application for future use.

Pre-Requisites for Registration/Re-registration and Online Application

Valid E-Mail ID & Mobile Number.
Scanned copy of full Specimen Signature & Left/Right Thumb Impression in “jpg/jpeg” format ranges up to 20 Kbs.
Scanned copy of certificates and mark sheets in the “Pdf” format between the ranges of 100 Kbs to 500 Kbs.
Scanned copy of his/her Stenography Certificate/Typing Certificate in the “Pdf” format between the ranges of 100 Kbs to 500 Kbs.
A scanned copy of recent passport size coloured photograph in the “jpg/jpeg” format between the ranges of 20 Kbs to 100 Kbs.
Valid personal Email ID and Mobile Number.
SC/ST/SEBC category candidates need to submit detail information of the valid online Caste Certificate issued by competent Authority in the online application form.
Candidate claiming age relaxation under “Ex-Servicemen” category need to upload any one of the Ex-Servicemen Documents i.e. Discharge Certificate/Identity card/PPO. The scanned document must be in “Pdf” format between ranges of 100 kbs to 500 kbs.
Candidates claiming reservation/age relaxation under “PwD (Persons with Disabilities)” category need to upload a valid online PwD certificate issued by Unique Disability Identification (UDID). The scanned document must be in “pdf” format between ranges of 100 kbs to 500 kbs.

Important Dates for OSSC Recruitment 2025 for Junior Stenographer and Typist

Start Date of Online Registration – 04/04/2025
Last Date for Online Registration – 03/05/2025
Start Date of Submission of Online Application – 04/04/2025
Last Date of Submission of Online Application – 06/05/2025
Start Date of Editing Online Application Form – 04/04/2025
Last Date of Editing Online Application Form – 08/05/2025
Date of Written Exam – To be notified
Date of Downloading Exam Admit Card 2025 – To be notified

Original Certificates/Documents to be produced during Verification

Downloaded copy of Admission letter for Certificate Verification.
Downloaded copy of Bio-Data-cum-Attestation form duly filled and signed.
Copy of the Online Application form legibly signed by the candidate at the appropriate place.
HSC Certificate & Mark Sheet or equivalent certificate in support of Date of Birth, issued by the concerned Board/Council.
+2/equivalent certificate & mark sheet (As applicable for the post).
+3 Arts/Science/Commerce or equivalent Bachelor’s Degree Certificate & Mark sheets (As applicable for the post).
Certificate indicating successful completion of a course in Stenography in any Industrial Training Institute or other Govt. run/Govt. recognised institution. The stenography certificate should aslo indicate the speed; i.e. minimum 80 words per minute in shorthand both in English and Odia. The Certificate must be issued prior to the closing date of Online Application. (As applicable for the post).
Certificate indicating successful completion of a course in Typing Writing/Stenography in any Industrial Training Institute or other Govt. run/Govt. recognised institution. The Certificate must be issued prior to the closing date of Online Application. (As applicable for the post).
Caste certificate issued by the competent authority for the purpose of employment/service (In case of ST, SC & SEBC Candidates only) SEBC category candidates must submit photocopy of a valid SEBC certificate issued by the competent authority.
Certificate either of passing HSC Examination with Odia as a compulsory subject or in lieu thereof a certificate of passing Odia of M.E. standard issued by competent authority.
Photocopy of permanent disability certificate issued by UDID (by Appropriate Medical Authority) in case of PwD candidates.
Discharge certificate, identity card and document indicating the period of service rendered in defence forces in case of Ex-Servicemen candidates.
Sports Identity Card issued by Director of Sports & Youth Service Department, Govt. of Odisha in case of sports person candidates.
NOC in case of candidates working in Government Service/PSUs of the state Govt., or Central Govt./Universities/Autonomous Institutions etc.