The OSSC junior stenographer recruitment 2025 will be an enormous opportunity for those who are seriously aspiring to join government services in Odisha. Organized by the Odisha Staff Selection Commission, the recruitment is to fill up a few junior stenographer posts which involve key administrative functions. Even though the notice is not yet out, aspiring candidates for the post can prepare themselves by reading the detailed requirements and specifications and waiting to soon be provided with eligibility criteria, application procedures, and exam dates. These recruitments look promising enough to gain many aspirants in order to get entry into the elite classes of government professionals.

• The selection will be done based on prelims, mains, computer skill test, stenographer test, and certificate verification.
• The candidates who will be finally selected for OSSC Junior Stenographer, will receive the salary between the range of Rs 25,500 and Rs 81,100.

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OSSC Junior Stenographer Recruitment 2025: Highlights

Check out the highlights of upcoming OSSC Junior Stenographer 2025 recruitment mentioned in the table below.

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Download OSSC Junior Stenographer 2023 Official Notification

[Note: The 2025 notification has not been announced yet. So you can take reference from the previous year official notification PDF.]

OSSC Odisha Junior Stenographer Vacancy 2025

As the official notification has not been released yet. So we have mentioned last year vacancies for the candidates to get an idea of that. A total of 70 vacancies have been released for the OSSC Odisha Junior Stenographer Recruitment. The interested candidates can check the distribution of vacancies across various departments and offices.

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Odisha Junior Stenographer Apply Online 

The candidates can apply online on the OSSC official website. Check out the steps to apply online for the post of junior stenographer.

Step 1: Proceed to the OSSC official website and click on "Apply Online".

Step 2: Proceed to registration.

Step 3: Read all the instructions and provide your email ID and phone number.

Step 4: Proceed to the registration form for the Junior Stenographer post after OTP validation.

Step 5: Enter the essential details for the registration form.

Step 6: Upload the scanned copies of the photograph, signature, etc. as per the required format. The Testbook Resize Tool can be checked.

Step 7: Submit the registration form and log in.

Step 8: Preview the registration form and upload the required documents.

Step 9: Submit the completely filled form after the application fee payment.

Step 10: Download the form and save it for future reference.

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OSSC Junior Stenographer Application Fee

As per the latest recruitment notification, OSSC Junior Stenographer post applicants are exempted from paying any examination fee during the application process. Therefore, the direct consequence of this move is that all eligible candidates get equal opportunities in the recruitment process irrespective of their financial status. 

A higher number of candidates would be attracted as the application fee was charged as a part of the recruitment process. This step toward the elimination of the application fee would lead the process to be more available and accessible so that aspirants may concentrate on building themselves without any financial burden. This fee waiver should increase participation and competitiveness during the recruitment process.

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Pre- Requisites for Registration/ Re-Registration And Online Application

For candidates, it is mandatory to have valid id on email, mobile number, and scanned copies of all essential documents that include photograph, signature, and educational certificates before starting the registration or re-registration process for the OSSC Junior Stenographer post. All these details are required for completing the process while applying online.

Image and Photograph Specifications

Check out the specifications of image and photograph for OSSC Junior Stenographer recruitment 2025.

Documents Needed at the Time of Filling the Application Form

• HSC Certificate details
• Aadhar Card details
• Reserved candidates of SC/ST/SEBC must require the card details.
• Candidates with Physical Disabilities (Permanent disability above 40%)need to upload the valid PwD Certificate online, issued by the Unique Disability Identification (UDID) to claim the relaxation. File should be in “PDF” format and not beyond 100 kb to 500 kb. make the payment as advised in the official notification. 
• Ex-Serviceman” candidates can apply by uploading either of their documents:
  • PPO ( Date of Entry, Date of Discharge, and Period of service)
  • Discharge Certificate
  • Identity Card
  • No Objection Certificate (For candidates who are retiring in the time period of 6 months). 

Note* (The above documents to be submitted as a “PDF” file between 100 kb to 500 kb.)

• Candidates under the In-Service contractual Employees of Government Those who are claiming age relaxation (under 45 years of age as on 01.01.2022) under this category must produce a certificate by the employer as prescribed in the Advisory Notice by the Odisha Government along with original document during the Certificate Verification. 

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OSSC Junior Stenographer Recruitment Selection Process 2025

The prelims will be the first stage of selection. The successful candidates will later appear for the second stage and third stage. The final selection will be done after the verification of certificates and other documents. Hence the selection stages are as follows:

Step 1: Prelims Exam

Step 2: Main Written Exam (Language Paper)

Step 3: Computer Skill Test, Stenography Test

Step 4: Certificate Verification

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OSSC Junior Stenographer Eligibility 2025 

The candidates can apply online only if they satisfy the OSSC Junior Stenographer eligibility criteria defined in terms of age, qualification, and nationality. The candidate must be a citizen of India and must have passed +2 Arts/Science/Commerce examination conducted by CHSE, Odisha, or equivalent examination with basic knowledge in computer application. 

The age limit for the candidates applying for OSSC Junior Stenographer is between 18 - 38 years (as on 01.01.2023) for the general category. The upper age limit will be relaxable for reserved candidates

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OSSC Junior Stenographer Syllabus and Exam Pattern 

OSSC Junior Stenographer Syllabus includes subjects like Arithmetic, logical reasoning, Computer Knowledge, Current Affairs, English Language, and Odia language. Check out the OSSC Junior Stenographer exam pattern below:

• Also note that there will be a penalty (Negative marking) for wrong answers marked by the candidate in examinations consisting of Multiple Choice Questions.
• The penalty/negative marking will be 1/4 of the total mark for each wrong answer if four options are there & 1/3 of the total marks if three options are there and so forth.

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OSSC Junior Stenographer Salary

The selected candidates will be given a salary between Rs 25,500 and Rs 81,100. The OSSC Junior Stenographer salary is liable to be revised as per the decision of the Odisha government. 

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OSSC Junior Stenographer Books

Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi-Prominently used for developing English grammar as well as comprehension skills.

Shorthand Made Easy by N.S. Ramaswamy-For learning stenography

Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal-For the development of reasoning skills

Stenographer & Typist English Language by Kiran Prakashan-Prepared specifically for the stenographer, for developing proficiency in English languages.

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OSSC Junior Stenographer Preparation Tips

Follow the below-mentioned tips to get prepared for the OSSC Junior Stenographer examination.

• Cover Overall Syllabus: The full syllabus varies across different places, which includes parts on English, Reasoning, and Stenography skills.
• Stenography Every Day: Set aside time each day to do shorthand and typing speed practice in order to bring it up to the desired standards.
• Enhance Your English: Enhance your grammar and comprehension skills and vocabulary to enhance your opportunities in the language part.
• Mock Tests and Previous Papers: Solve OSSC Junior Stenographer mock tests and previous year's papers for OSSC Junior Stenographer to know about the pattern of the exam and time management.
• Time Management: Prepare a study schedule that includes ample time for each subject and chiefly typing and shorthand practice.
• Revision: Revise key topics regularly, giving more importance to weak areas and precision in stenography.

OSSC Junior Stenographer Admit Card 2025

The OSSC Junior Stenographer Admit Card 2025 will be available on the official OSSC website before the examination date. Download the admit card along with registration details from it. This document contains relevant information regarding the dates of the exam, timing, and venue, coupled with other instructions to be carried along during the examination.

OSSC Junior Stenographer Cut Off 2025

The OSSC Junior Stenographer Cut Off 2025 will be released after the examination is conducted. It is the minimum number of marks which a candidate has to have to pass for next selection stage. Cut off differs every time because it depends on several factors like the number of aspirants appearing in it, the difficulty level of the examination, and seats that are vacant.

OSSC Junior Stenographer Answer Key 2025

OSSC Junior Stenographer answer key 2025 will be published after the examination so that the applicants may check their answers against it. It will give the correct answers to the questions given in the examination, and accordingly, the applicants will be able to estimate the scores. Thus, the prospects of clearing the cut-off can be checked also.

OSSC Junior Stenographer Result 2025

The OSSC Junior Stenographer Result 2025 will be declared at the official OSSC website after the evaluation process. Results will be available at the website using the required particulars for registration. And on the basis of performance of the candidate in the written exam, the result will choose the candidate qualified for the next phase which may be the skill test or an interview.

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