OSSC CGL Exam Syllabus
OSSC CGL Exam Syllabus (Odisha CGL)
The OSSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level) Exam conducted by the Odisha Staff Selection Commission has mainly 3 stages:
Preliminary Exam
Main Written Exam
Computer Skill Test + Document Verification
Below is the latest syllabus with exam pattern.
1️⃣ OSSC CGL Prelims Syllabus
Exam Pattern
Total Questions: 150 MCQ
Total Marks: 150
Time: 150 Minutes
Negative Marking: 0.25 mark for wrong answer
Subjects
Arithmetic / Quantitative Aptitude
Data Interpretation
Logical Reasoning
Current Affairs
Computer Awareness
Odisha GK (History, Culture, Geography)
Arithmetic Topics
Number System
Percentage
Ratio & Proportion
Profit and Loss
Simple & Compound Interest
Time & Work
Time, Speed & Distance
Average
Partnership
Mensuration
LCM & HCF
Data Interpretation (charts, tables, graphs)
Reasoning Topics
Analogy
Coding–Decoding
Number Series
Blood Relation
Direction Test
Venn Diagram
Syllogism
Non-Verbal Reasoning
Current Affairs
National & International News
Sports
Awards & Honours
Government Schemes
Important Days
Computer Awareness
Computer Fundamentals
MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Internet & Email
Networking Basics
Hardware & Software
Odisha GK
Odisha History
Odisha Geography
Odisha Economy
Odisha Culture & Heritage
Important Rivers, Dams, Festivals
2️⃣ OSSC CGL Mains Syllabus
Subjects
General Studies
Odia Language
English Language
Mathematics (only for Auditor posts)
General Studies
Indian Polity & Constitution
Indian Economy
History of India & Odisha
Geography (India & Odisha)
Environment & Ecology
General Science
Current Affairs
Computer Awareness
Odia Language
Grammar
Comprehension
Essay / Precis Writing
Vocabulary
English Language
Grammar
Vocabulary
Comprehension
Essay / Precis Writing
3️⃣ Computer Skill Test (Qualifying)
Topics:
Computer Basics
MS Word
MS Excel
MS PowerPoint
Internet & Email Usage
Minimum qualifying marks: 50%
✅ Short Strategy for OSSC CGL
Focus mainly on:
Odisha GK
Reasoning
Arithmetic (SSC level)
Current Affairs (last 6–8 months)