The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC), Unit-II, Bhubaneswar, has released the admit card for the written examination of the Combined Recruitment Examination (CRE) of different posts having Physical Measurement Test and Physical Efficiency Test-2025, notified under Advertisement No. 980/OSSC dated 19 March 2025 and vide Notice No. IIE-48/2025-3131/OSSC dated 18 August 2026. Admit cards are available for download from 24 August 2026 on the official OSSC candidate login portal. The examination is a Computer Based Recruitment Examination (CBRE) scheduled on 31 August 2026 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at six centres across Odisha. Reporting time is 12:00 Noon and the gate closes at 1:30 PM. There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.
Important – Read Before You Download: Four things that need to be clear before exam day. First, the exam on 31 August 2026 is a Computer Based written exam, not a physical test – the “Physical Measurement Test and Physical Efficiency Test-2025” in the examination name refers to the category of posts for which this CRE is being held, posts that will eventually include PMT/PET as a later stage; no physical test is being conducted on 31 August. Second, the gate closes at 1:30 PM and the exam starts at 2:00 PM – reporting time of 12:00 Noon gives two hours for identity verification and seat allotment in CBRE mode; arriving after 1:30 PM means no entry. Third, there is negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer – do not attempt uncertain questions blindly. Fourth, the exact document checklist is not separately specified in the official notice – check the instruction page on your own downloaded admit card, which is the final authority on what to carry.
OSSC CRE Admit Card 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC), Unit-II, Bhubaneswar |
| Examination Name | CRE of Different Posts Having Physical Measurement Test and Physical Efficiency Test-2025 |
| Advertisement No. | 980/OSSC dated 19 March 2025 |
| Notice No. | IIE-48/2025-3131/OSSC dated 18 August 2026 |
| Admit Card Released | 24 August 2026 |
| Examination Date | 31 August 2026 (Sunday) |
| Examination Mode | Computer Based Recruitment Examination (CBRE) |
| Reporting Time | 12:00 Noon |
| Gate Closing Time | 1:30 PM |
| Examination Timing | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM (180 minutes) |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer |
| Download Mode | Candidate login – ossc.gov.in |
| Official Website | ossc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date/Time |
|---|---|
| Advertisement published | 19 March 2025 |
| Notice issued | 18 August 2026 |
| Admit card available from | 24 August 2026 |
| Written examination (CBRE) | 31 August 2026 (Sunday) |
| Reporting at exam centre | 12:00 Noon |
| Gate closing time | 1:30 PM |
| Examination | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| PMT/PET (subsequent stage) | To be announced on ossc.gov.in |
Examination Centres
The written examination on 31 August 2026 will be conducted at centres in the following six cities in Odisha:
| Examination Centre |
|---|
| Bhubaneswar |
| Cuttack (Kataka) |
| Sambalpur |
| Baleshwar |
| Dhenkanal |
| Brahmapur |
The specific centre address and hall allotment for each candidate appears on the individual admit card only.
About This Examination
This CRE is the written stage for posts that carry Physical Measurement Test and Physical Efficiency Test as subsequent selection stages. The 31 August 2026 CBRE is a computer-based written objective examination. Only candidates who qualify the written stage will be called for the PMT and PET in the following round. The PMT/PET schedule for shortlisted candidates will be published separately on ossc.gov.in after the written result.
How to Download the OSSC CRE Admit Card 2026
- Open the OSSC candidate login page – the direct link is in the Important Links table below.
- Select the relevant examination from the dropdown, if prompted.
- Log in using your registered mobile number, username or registration number along with your Date of Birth, as prompted on the login screen.
- Enter the captcha code and click Submit.
- Your admit card will appear on screen. Verify every detail carefully – name, roll number, photograph, signature, examination date, reporting time, gate closing time and the full centre address.
- Download the PDF and save it.
- Take a clear printout on A4 paper and carry it to the examination centre.
Documents to Carry on Examination Day
| Document | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Printed admit card | Mandatory. Carry a clear printout |
| Original valid photo ID | Mandatory. Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, Driving Licence or Passport |
| Photocopy of photo ID | Advisable to carry as a spare |
The official notice does not publish a separate itemised document checklist. The instruction page printed on your own admit card is the final authority on required documents and any additional items. Read it before the exam day.
Important Instructions
- This is a Computer Based Recruitment Examination. Candidates will be allotted a computer terminal at the centre for the duration of 180 minutes.
- Reporting time is 12:00 Noon. The gate closes at 1:30 PM. No entry is permitted after gate closing time, regardless of the reason.
- Negative marking of 0.25 marks applies to every wrong answer. Do not guess on uncertain questions.
- Mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, calculators and other electronic items are not permitted inside the examination hall.
- The admit card must be downloaded using the candidate’s own login credentials. No offline or counter-based collection is mentioned.
- Read the instruction page on the downloaded admit card carefully before 31 August 2026 for any specific rules pertaining to your examination centre or post category.
- All further updates including result, PMT/PET schedule and selection-related notices will be published only on ossc.gov.in.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Admit Card – OSSC Candidate Login | Click Here |
| OSSC Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions – OSSC CRE Admit Card 2026
Q1. Has the OSSC CRE Admit Card 2026 been released?
✅ Yes. OSSC released the admit card for the Combined Recruitment Examination (CRE) of posts having PMT and PET-2025 on 24 August 2026, as confirmed by the official “What’s New” update on ossc.gov.in. Candidates can download it through the candidate login portal.
Q2. When is the OSSC CRE written examination?
✅ Sunday, 31 August 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM – a duration of 180 minutes. The examination is conducted in CBRE (Computer Based Recruitment Examination) mode.
Q3. What time must I report at the examination centre?
✅ 12:00 Noon is the reporting time. The gate closes at 1:30 PM and no candidate is permitted entry after that. Arrive well before Noon to complete identity verification and take your seat.
Q4. Is the 31 August exam a physical test?
✅ No. The exam on 31 August 2026 is a Computer Based written objective examination. The “Physical Measurement Test and Physical Efficiency Test-2025” in the examination name refers to the category of posts for which this CRE is conducted – posts whose full selection process includes PMT and PET as a later stage. No physical test is being held on 31 August.
Q5. How do I download the OSSC CRE Admit Card 2026?
✅ Log in at ossc.gov.in/Public/Pages/Login.aspx using your registered mobile number, username or registration number along with your Date of Birth, and download the admit card for the CRE examination. The direct login link is in the Important Links table above.
Q6. Is there negative marking in the OSSC CRE 2026 examination?
✅ Yes. 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer as per the official examination notice. Avoid attempting questions you are not reasonably confident about.
Q7. Which cities are the examination centres for OSSC CRE 2026?
✅ Six cities in Odisha – Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Sambalpur, Baleshwar, Dhenkanal and Brahmapur. Your specific centre address is printed on your individual admit card.
Q8. What documents must I carry to the examination?
✅ The printed admit card and one original valid photo ID – Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, Driving Licence or Passport. The instruction page on your downloaded admit card is the final authority on required documents, as the notice does not publish a separate itemised list.
Q9. What happens after the CBRE written stage?
✅ Candidates who qualify the written examination will be called for the Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) in the subsequent round. The PMT/PET schedule will be published separately on ossc.gov.in after the written result is declared.
Q10. Where will all further updates for this recruitment be published?
✅ Only on the official OSSC website at ossc.gov.in. All notices including the written result, PMT/PET schedule and final selection lists will be published there.
Disclaimer: This article is based on the admit card notice issued by the Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC), Unit-II, Bhubaneswar, vide Notice No. IIE-48/2025-3131/OSSC dated 18 August 2026 for the Combined Recruitment Examination of different posts having Physical Measurement Test and Physical Efficiency Test-2025 under Advertisement No. 980/OSSC. The Computer Based Recruitment Examination (CBRE) is scheduled on 31 August 2026 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Reporting time is 12:00 Noon and the gate closes at 1:30 PM. The exam on 31 August is a written objective test; PMT and PET are subsequent stages for shortlisted candidates and are not being conducted on this date. Negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer applies. The instruction page on each candidate’s own admit card is the final authority on documents and exam-day rules. All candidates must verify details directly from the official OSSC website at ossc.gov.in. JobShouter.com is not associated with the Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) in any manner.
