Admit Card Status
The official OSSC notice dated 06 April 2026 confirms that the admission letter for CGLRE 2025 Preliminary Examination can be downloaded from 10 April 2026 onwards. Candidates have been instructed to use their user credentials on the official OSSC website for this purpose.
This is the clearest official position available from the detailed preliminary examination notice. Candidates should rely on the commission notice and the official admit card section of the OSSC website instead of copied download claims from unofficial pages.
Official Exam Date and Mode
The preliminary examination of Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination, 2025 will be held on 19 April 2026, Sunday. The official notice says the examination will be conducted in one sitting through OMR mode in all 30 districts of Odisha.
This confirms both the exam date and the statewide district-level conduct arrangement for the preliminary stage.
Exam Pattern
| Component | Official Detail |
|---|---|
| Stage | Stage-I Preliminary Examination |
| Mode | OMR Mode |
| Total Questions | 150 Questions |
| Total Marks | 150 Marks |
| Duration | 150 Minutes |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 mark deduction for each wrong answer |
The official notice also mentions compensatory time of 50 minutes for eligible PwD candidates.
How to Download the OSSC CGL Admit Card
- Visit the official OSSC website.
- Open the admit card or candidate login section.
- Select the relevant CGLRE 2025 post or examination entry.
- Log in using your registered user credentials.
- Download the admission letter and keep a printed copy for examination day use.
The detailed notice specifically says candidates should download the admission letter from the official website from 10 April 2026 onwards.
What to Check on the Admission Letter
After downloading the hall ticket, candidates should verify all essential details carefully before the examination.
- Candidate name
- Roll number or registration details
- Exam date
- Exam centre and district details
- Reporting instructions
- Photograph and identity details, if printed
If any issue appears in the downloaded document, candidates should follow the official support route available on the OSSC website without delay.
PwD Scribe Facility Deadline
The official notice carries a specific instruction for PwD candidates having permanent disability of not less than 40 percent and who have applied to avail scribe facility in the online application form. Such candidates may apply in the prescribed format with required documents through the official email route mentioned in the notice.
The last date mentioned in the official notice for this purpose is 13 April 2026. No other mode of communication is to be entertained and requests received after the prescribed date will not be considered.
Official Subject and Marking Note
The detailed notice confirms the number of questions, marks and duration for the Stage-I Preliminary Examination. The commission had also separately published a subject-wise breakup of questions and marks for the preliminary examination on 18 March 2026.
Candidates preparing for the examination should therefore use the official exam notice and the subject-wise breakup published by OSSC for a more accurate understanding of the paper structure.
Where the Exam Will Be Held
The official notice says the examination will be held in all 30 districts of Odisha. The exact centre details for each candidate will be printed on the individual admission letter.
Candidates should not assume the district or venue in advance and should wait for the admit card to confirm the allotted centre details.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Download the admit card only from the official OSSC website.
- Use your user credentials to access the admission letter.
- Keep checking the commission website for any further update.
- PwD candidates requiring scribe facility must act before the deadline mentioned in the notice.
- Carry the printed admission letter and any identity proof or instructions required by the commission.
The commission has advised candidates to remain in regular touch with the official website for any further update related to the examination.
What Is Confirmed and What Is Not
Confirmed by the official OSSC notice are the date of the detailed preliminary examination notice, the exam date of 19 April 2026, the OMR mode, the 150-question pattern, the 150-minute duration, the negative marking rule and the admit card download start from 10 April 2026 onwards.
The official notice reviewed here does not separately publish the candidate-specific centre list or individual hall tickets in public view. Those details are to be accessed by logging in through the official OSSC admit card system.
Frequently Asked Questions
When can candidates download the OSSC CGL Admit Card 2026?
As per the official OSSC notice, candidates can download the admission letter from 10 April 2026 onwards.
What is the exam date for OSSC CGL Preliminary Examination 2026?
The preliminary examination is scheduled for 19 April 2026, Sunday.
What is the mode of the OSSC CGL Preliminary Examination?
The examination will be conducted in OMR mode.
How many questions are there in the OSSC CGL Preliminary Examination?
There will be 150 questions carrying 150 marks.
Is there negative marking in OSSC CGL Preliminary Examination 2026?
Yes. The official notice says there will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
In how many districts will the OSSC CGL Preliminary Exam be conducted?
The official notice says the exam will be held in all 30 districts of Odisha.
What is the last date for eligible PwD candidates to apply for scribe facility?
The official notice mentions 13 April 2026 as the last date for submitting the required request and documents through the prescribed mode.