The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has come up with recruitment notification for the post OSSC Assistant Embankment Inspector 2026 under the Combined Graduate Level Recruitment Examination for Group-B & Group-C Specialist Posts 2026 (CGLRE Specialist-2026). It provides a great chance to all those aspiring candidates looking for government jobs, especially in the Water Resources Department. In total, there are 23 vacancies (out of which 8 are for women).
Online applications open on June 9, 2026, and close on July 11, 2026. Candidates must apply through the official OSSC website at ossc.gov.in.
OSSC Assistant Embankment Inspector 2025 Overview
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Embankment Inspector |
| Advertisement No. | IIE-46/2025/5919/OSSC |
| Department | EIC, Water Resources, Odisha, BBSR |
| Total Vacancies | 23 (Women – 08) |
| Group | Group-C |
| Pay Scale | Level-7, Cell-1 |
| Application Start | June 9, 2026 |
| Application End | July 11, 2026 |
| Official Website | www.ossc.gov.in |
OSSC Assistant Embankment Inspector 2026 Vacancy Details
For the position of OSSC Assistant Embankment Inspector Recruitment 2026, there are 23 vacancies available in the category of EIC Water Resources, Odisha. From the total vacancies, 8 seats are meant exclusively for female aspirants. Also, the transgender person is eligible for the position.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Category | Vacancies | Out of Which Women |
|---|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 11 | W-04 |
| SEBC | 03 | W-01 |
| SC | 04 | W-01 |
| ST | 05 | W-02 |
| Total | 23 | W-08 |
Special Category Reservation
- Ex-Servicemen (ESM): 01
- PwD: 01 (Hearing Impaired with Suitable Aid)
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility criteria for OSSC Assistant Embankment Inspector Recruitment 2026 are the foremost prerequisite that one needs to know prior to submitting an application.
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science or an equivalent degree.
- Certificate in Basic Computer Skills from a recognized institution.
Note: Knowledge of the Odia language is mandatory for candidates.
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 42 years
Age Relaxation for SC/ST/SEBC/Women: 5 years, PwD: 10 years, Ex-Servicemen: As per the duration of service
Assistant Embankment Inspector Salary 2026
According to the official notification of OSSC CGLRE Specialist-2025, the salary of the post of OSSC Assistant Embankment Inspector 2026 under the Pay Matrix Level-7, Cell-1 of ORSP, 2017.
Means the Basic pay is 25,500. After adding DA (60%), HRA(4% to 16%), the Gross Salary of an Assistant Embankment Inspector is around 42000 to 45000.
OSSC Assistant Embankment Inspector Selection Process
The recruitment process of OSSC Assistant Embankment Inspector 2026 includes three Stages:
Stage I: Preliminary Examination (150 Marks, 150 Questions, MCQ)
Stage II(a): Main Written Examination – Technical Paper (200 Marks, 100 Questions, MCQ)
Stage II(b): Computer Skill Test (Qualifying — 50% marks required)
Stage III: Certificate Verification
OSSC Assistant Embankment Inspector Syllabus
1. Preliminary Examination Syllabus
| Sl. No. | Subject | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arithmatic | 10th Standard |
| 2 | Data Interpretation (Chart, Graph, Table, Data Sufficiency etc.) | 10th Standard |
| 3 | Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability, General Mental Ability | — |
| 4 | Current Events of National and International Importance | — |
| 5 | Computer/Internet Awareness | — |
2. Main Written Examination Syllabus
The OSSC Assistant Embankment Inspector 2026 Main Written Examination Technical Paper syllabus covers three major subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
A. Physics
1. Digital and Analog Circuits, Instrumentation & Solid-State Physics
- Analog and Digital Circuits
- Binary Numbers
- Semiconductor Devices and Amplifiers
- Crystal Structure
2. Mechanics
- Scalar and Vector
- Newton’s Laws of Motion, Gravitation
- Rotational Motion
- Oscillations, Kinetic and Potential Energy
- Special Theory of Relativity
3. Wave & Optics
- Fluids: Surface Tension, Excess of Pressure
- Application to Spherical and Cylindrical Drops and Bubbles
- Viscosity — Rate Flow of Fluid in a Capillary Tube
- Poiseuille’s Formula
- Sound: SHM, Forced Vibrations and Resonance
- Wave Optics: Electromagnetic Nature of Light
- Definition and Properties of Wave Front
- Interference — Division of Amplitude and Division of Wave Front
- Diffraction, Polarization
4. Thermal Physics and Statistical Mechanics
- Laws of Thermodynamics
- Entropy, Carnot’s Cycle
- Kinetic Theory of Gases
- Transport Phenomena
- Theory of Radiation
5. Electricity and Magnetism
- Electrostatics
- Charged Conductor, Electric Potential
- Resistances, AC and DC Voltages & Current
- Biot-Savart’s Law and Faraday’s Laws
B. Chemistry
1. Inorganic Chemistry
- Atomic Structure, Quantum Mechanics
- Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
- Ionic Equilibria
- Salt Hydrolysis, Buffer Solutions
- Kinetic Theory of Gases, Liquids, Solids
2. Organic Chemistry
- Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry, Stereochemistry
- Reactions (Preparations & Reactions):
- Alkanes, Alkenes, Alcohols, Aldehydes
- Ketones, Carboxylic Acids
- Aromatic Hydrocarbons
- Alkyl and Aryl Halides
3. Industrial Chemicals, Energy & Environment
- Industrial Gases and Inorganic Chemicals
- Sources of Energy
- Nuclear Fusion / Fission
- Nuclear Pollution
4. Chemical Technology
- Distillation, Solvent Extraction
- Solid-Liquid Leaching
- Separation by Absorption and Adsorption
- Introduction to Clean Technology
5. Pharmaceutical and Pesticide Chemistry
- Drug Discovery, Design
- Synthesis of Representative Drugs
- Fermentation (Aerobic and Anaerobic)
- Pesticides: Benefits and Adverse Effects
- Structure Activity Relationship
6. Industrial Work Environment Monitoring
- Air Sampling and Evaluation Procedure
- Measurement of Temperature
- Testing of Ventilation System
- Water Chemistry
C. Mathematics
1. Probability and Statistics
- Sample Space, Probability Axioms
- Real Random Variables
- Probability Mass/Density Functions
- Mathematical Expectations
- Logarithms, Basic Trigonometry
- Joint Cumulative Distribution Function and Properties
- Conditional Expectations
2. Logic & Sets
- Propositions, Truth Table
- Implications, Biconditional Propositions
- Precedence of Logical Operators
- Sets, Subsets, Set Operations
- Finite and Infinite Sets
- Relations, Equivalence Relations
3. Differential Equations
- First Order Exact Differential Equations
- Integrating Factors
- First-Order Higher-Degree Equations
- Higher-Order Differential Equations
- Linear Differential Equations
3. Computer Skill Test Syllabus
| Sl. No. | Topic |
|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Fundamentals |
| 2 | MS Windows |
| 3 | Office Software |
| 4 | Word Processing (MS Word) |
| 5 | Spread Sheet (MS Excel) |
| 6 | Presentation or Slideware (MS PowerPoint) |
| 7 | Database (MS Access) |
| 8 | Usage of the Internet, Services available on the Internet |
| 9 | Basic Networking Concepts, Communication Technology |
How to Apply for OSSC Assistant Embankment Inspector 2026
Step 1: Visit the official website www.ossc.gov.in
Step 2: Select “APPLY ONLINE” on the main page
Step 3: If first-time user, select “NEW USER” → Register → Obtain User ID and Password
Step 4: Provide exact information in the Online Application form
Step 5: Upload the following scanned documents:
- Latest Passport Size Colour Photo
- Full Signature & Left/Right Thumb Impression
- Degree Certificate & Marks sheets
- Caste Certificate (if any)
- Certificate in Computer Skill
Step 6: Pay examination fees of Rs.500/- (General/SEBC Category) & free for SC/ST/PwD
Step 7: Check all the details carefully before submitting the application form
Step 8: Submit the application form and take a printout
Important Dates
| Event | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Online Registration | 09.06.2026 | 08.07.2026 |
| Submission of Online Application | 09.06.2026 | 11.07.2026 |
| Editing of Online Application Form | 09.06.2026 | 14.07.2026 |
Here comes another great opportunity for those youth of Odisha who want a great government job at the Group-C level in the Water Resources Department. The OSSC Assistant Embankment Inspector recruitment for 2026 provides a golden chance for the youth. With science background and basic computer knowledge, this is a great opportunity for you!
