OSSC CTSRE-2025 Admit Card 2026 Out: Download Link, Exam Date & Instructions
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The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has released the admission letter for the Combined Technical Services Recruitment Examination (CTSRE)-2025 preliminary exam. The download link was listed in the “What’s New” section of the official OSSC website on 16 October 2026. The preliminary examination is scheduled for Monday, 26 October 2026, in Computer Based Recruitment Examination (CBRE) mode.
Candidates who applied under Advertisement No. 5925/OSSC dated 30 December 2025 should download their admission letter from the official website and carefully check the exam centre, reporting time and instructions printed on it.
Official website: https://www.ossc.gov.in
OSSC CTSRE Admit Card 2026: Quick Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Commission | Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) |
| Examination | Combined Technical Services Recruitment Examination (CTSRE)-2025 |
| Advertisement number | 5925/OSSC, dated 30 December 2025 |
| Admit card / admission letter status | Available from 16 October 2026 |
| Preliminary exam date | Monday, 26 October 2026 |
| Exam mode | Computer Based Recruitment Examination (CBRE) |
| Download website | ossc.gov.in |
| Login details | User ID and password, as stated in the exam notice |
| Reporting and gate-closing time | Check the admission letter |
| PwD scribe-document deadline stated in the notice | 20 October 2026; email submission |
Important: OSSC uses the term “Admission Letter” on its website. It is commonly called an admit card or hall ticket. Use the official OSSC website to download it; do not pay a third party for access.
How to Download the OSSC CTSRE-2025 Admit Card
Follow these steps:
- Visit the official OSSC website: https://www.ossc.gov.in/.
- Find the “What’s New” section on the homepage.
- Look for “Download the Admission Letter for Preliminary Examination of Combined Technical Services Recruitment Examination (CTSRE)-2025”, associated with Advertisement No. 5925/OSSC.
- Open the admission-letter link.
- Enter your User ID and password if prompted, and complete any additional steps shown on the official portal.
- Open and download the admission letter PDF.
- Check every detail and print a clear copy. Keep a backup digital copy as well.
If the page layout or login method changes, follow the instructions displayed on the official OSSC portal.
Which OSSC Login Option Should You Use?
The CTSRE exam notice refers to logging in with a User ID and password. The OSSC homepage also displays a separate “Download Admit Card” box that asks candidates to select a post, enter their date of birth, choose an identifier—registered mobile number, username or registration number—and complete a captcha.
These are different access options displayed on the same official website. Start with the CTSRE-2025 admission-letter link named in the notice. If you use the homepage’s general admit-card box, make sure you select the correct post and enter details exactly as recorded in your application. Do not enter your credentials on unofficial websites.
Details to Check After Downloading
Do not wait until the day before the examination to inspect your admission letter. Check the following as soon as you download it:
- Your name and date of birth
- Photograph and signature
- Category and post details, where shown
- Examination date and shift
- Examination-centre name and complete address
- Reporting time and gate-closing time
- Candidate instructions and any restrictions on items allowed inside the centre
If you notice a discrepancy, contact OSSC using the contact information on its official website and ask what correction process applies. Do not assume that a detail can be changed at the examination centre.
It is also sensible to check your route to the examination centre in advance and allow enough time for travel. Use the centre address printed on your own admission letter rather than relying on an address shared in a group chat.
Documents to Carry on Exam Day
Prepare your documents before travelling. The article’s original recruitment information lists the following items, but the admission letter and the relevant OSSC notice should be treated as the final authority:
- A clear printout of the admission letter
- Two recent passport-size colour photographs, if required by the notice
- An original, valid photo identity document
- Date-of-birth proof if required by the instructions and not established by the photo ID
Read the instructions printed on your admission letter carefully. If the official notice specifies a particular identity document, photograph format or additional document, follow that requirement. Do not rely only on a generic exam-day checklist.
PwD Candidates: Scribe-Related Deadline
The recruitment notice information available for this article states that candidates with disabilities who opted for a scribe in their online application must submit Appendix-I and Appendix-II, the required supporting documents and the downloaded admission letter by email to ossc.od@nic.in, by 20 October 2026.
Before sending documents, open the relevant notice on the official OSSC website and confirm the prescribed formats, eligibility conditions and submission instructions. The notice information states that requests received after the deadline will not be considered and that a scribe may be used only with the Commission’s permission.
The available recruitment information also mentions compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour for eligible PwD candidates on submission of the required disability certificate. Candidates should verify the exact conditions in the official notice and their own admission-letter instructions.
OSSC CTSRE Prelims Exam Pattern
The exam-pattern details listed for CTSRE-2025 are summarised below. Candidates should cross-check these against the detailed advertisement and official exam notice before the examination.
| Exam feature | Details stated in the recruitment information |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer Based Recruitment Examination (CBRE) |
| Questions | 150 multiple-choice questions |
| Total marks | 150 |
| Duration | 150 minutes |
| Correct answer | 1 mark |
| Wrong answer | 0.25 marks deducted |
The syllabus information in the recruitment advertisement includes arithmetic and data interpretation, logical reasoning and analytical ability, general mental ability, current events, and computer and internet awareness. Check the detailed advertisement for the complete syllabus and any post-specific instructions.
What to Do If the Admit Card Will Not Open
If the download page is not working, try these basic steps:
- Check that you are on the official OSSC website.
- Re-enter your login details carefully.
- Confirm that your date of birth and selected identifier match your application records.
- Try another browser or clear the browser cache.
- Try again later if the official website appears slow.
- If the issue continues, use the contact details listed on the official OSSC website.
The OSSC homepage has listed these assistance numbers in the information reviewed for this article:
- Technical assistance: 0674-2394466
- Administrative assistance: 0674-2393770
The same information lists working-hour availability as 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM on official working days. Check the current OSSC website before calling, as contact details and office hours may change. If your personal details are incorrect, ask the Commission which documents or procedure are required.
Exam-Day Preparation Checklist
Use the days before the examination to finish practical tasks rather than leaving everything until the last minute.
As soon as possible
- Download the admission letter.
- Check the photograph, personal details, post and examination centre.
- Read the full instructions and confirm which documents are required.
- Contact OSSC promptly if you find an error.
Before 20 October
- If the scribe-related instructions apply to you, verify the official notice and submit the required documents by the stated deadline.
During the remaining preparation days
- Revise the syllabus areas listed in the official advertisement.
- Practise using mock-test resources linked from the OSSC website, if available.
- Review mistakes and practise managing the allotted time.
On 25 October
- Pack the required documents.
- Confirm your route and travel time.
- Check the reporting and gate-closing times printed on your admission letter.
- Get enough rest before the examination.
This is a practical preparation checklist, not an official OSSC schedule. Follow the Commission’s instructions wherever they differ.
Beware of Unofficial Admit Card Links
Download the CTSRE-2025 admission letter through the official OSSC website. Be cautious of websites or messages that ask for money to release an admit card, promise a preferred examination centre, or request unnecessary personal information. Do not share your password or one-time codes with strangers.
OSSC CTSRE Admit Card 2026: FAQs
Has the OSSC CTSRE-2025 prelims admit card been released?
Yes. The admission-letter link appeared in the “What’s New” section of the official OSSC website on 16 October 2026.
When is the OSSC CTSRE preliminary examination?
The preliminary examination is scheduled for Monday, 26 October 2026, in CBRE mode. Check your admission letter for your individual reporting time and centre details.
Where can I download the OSSC CTSRE admit card?
Visit the official OSSC website and open the CTSRE-2025 preliminary examination admission-letter link.
What login details are required?
The exam notice refers to a User ID and password. The homepage’s general admit-card box may show a different form with date of birth, an identifier and captcha. Follow the route and instructions provided for CTSRE-2025.
What should I check on the admission letter?
Check your personal details, photograph, signature, post, exam date, centre address, reporting time, gate-closing time and all instructions.
What is the CTSRE prelims exam pattern?
The recruitment information lists 150 multiple-choice questions for 150 marks in 150 minutes, with one mark for a correct answer and a 0.25-mark deduction for a wrong answer. Confirm the pattern against the official notice.
What is the deadline for the scribe-related documents?
The recruitment notice information states 20 October 2026 for eligible candidates who opted for a scribe. Confirm the required forms and submission conditions in the official OSSC notice.
Is the OSSC CTSRE admission letter the same as an OSSC Junior Engineer admit card?
Junior Engineer posts may be covered under CTSRE-2025, but candidates should check their own post and the applicable advertisement. Use the CTSRE-2025 admission-letter link only if it applies to your application.
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Disclaimer: Subhadra-Yojana.in is an independent informational website and is not affiliated with the Odisha Staff Selection Commission or the Government of Odisha. Details are provided for candidate convenience. Always verify dates, eligibility, documents and instructions in the latest official OSSC notice and your own admission letter.
