The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has released an official notice regarding the Preliminary Examination of the Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination (CGLRE) – 2024. This OSSC examination is a critical step for candidates applying for various posts under the CGLRE and will be conducted as per the details provided below.
OSSC 2024 Examination Details
| Examination Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage | Preliminary Examination |
| Examination Date | 20th October 2024 (Sunday) |
| Mode of Examination | OMR Mode (Optical Mark Recognition) |
| Number of Questions | 150 Questions |
| Total Marks | 150 Marks |
| Duration | 150 minutes |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks deduction per wrong answer |
The Preliminary Examination will consist of 150 questions, each carrying one mark, with a total duration of 150 minutes. Candidates should be aware of the negative marking, where 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
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Download of Admission Letters
Candidates who are eligible for the CGLRE 2024 Preliminary Examination must download their Admission Letters from the official OSSC website (www.ossc.gov.in) starting from 14th October 2024. The admission letter will be accessible using your user credentials created during the registration process. Ensure to download and print it before the examination day.
Special Assistance for PWD Candidates
PWD candidates with a disability of 40% or more who have applied for the scribe facility in their online application are required to follow specific instructions:
- Refer to the Advisory Notice No. 3453/OSSC dated 24.10.2019, available on the official website.
- Eligible candidates must submit their application in the prescribed format along with the necessary documents via email to orissassc@gmail.com by 16th October 2024.No other mode of communication will be accepted. Requests for a scribe facility received after this date will not be considered.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Admission Letter Download Starts | 14th October 2024 |
| Scribe Request Submission Deadline | 16th October 2024 |
| CGLRE Preliminary Exam Date | 20th October 2024 (Sunday) |
Candidates are advised to regularly visit the OSSC official website for any further updates or changes related to the Preliminary Examination. It is essential to remain in touch with the Commission’s updates to avoid missing any important announcements.
For the complete notification, candidates can refer to the official notice here: Download the Notice.
Be sure to follow all instructions carefully and ensure that you are fully prepared for the upcoming examination on 20th October 2024.
