OSSSC CRE Exam Analysis 2026 : Check Group-C posts Paper Difficulty Level, Good Attempts and More
The OSSSC CRE Exam 2026 is being conducted today for 5,012 Group C vacancies in three shifts. Candidates can check the detailed exam analysis, section-wise difficulty level, expected good attempts and overall review to evaluate their performance and understand the competition. Read the complete article to know more about examination related information.
Key Points
- The OSSSC Combined Recruitment Exam was conducted on June 28, 2026, for Group C posts.
- The examination aims to fill a total of 5012 vacancies for RI, ARI, Amin, and others.
- Conducted in three shifts, the exam had 100 objective questions and 0.33 negative marking.
The Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) is conducting the Combined Recruitment Examination for Revenue Inspector (RI), Assistant Revenue Inspector (ARI), Amin and various other Group C posts. The exam is being conducted today, June 28, 2026 across various examination centres. A total of 5012 vacancies would be filled. The examination is being conducted in three shifts-
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Morning
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Afternoon
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Evening
In this article we have provided you with the detailed analysis for the examination conducted on June 28, 2026, including the section-wise review, overall difficulty level and expected good attempts.
OSSSC CRE Exam Pattern 2026
The OSSSC CRE examination consists of a total of 100 objective-type questions carrying 100 marks. The paper included questions from subjects such as Mathematics, General Studies, English, Odia, Computer and logical reasoning. The examination was conducted in computer-based mode across various exam centres in Odisha.
Candidates were given 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete the examination. As per the official exam pattern there is negative marking of 0.33 marks for incorrect answers allowing candidates to attempt questions according to their requirements.
OSSSC CRE Exam Timing 2026
The OSSSC CRE exam consists of multiple stages. The first step is a written test, followed by a computer skill test and at last, document verification. Candidates can check the exam timing details in the table below.
| OSSSC CRE Exam Shift 2026 | Exam timing | Reporting time | Duration of Exam |
| Shift 1 | 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM ( Expected) | 1 hour before the exam | 90 Mins (Expected) |
| Shift 2 | 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM ( Expected) | 1 hour before the exam | 90 Mins (Expected) |
| Shift 3 | 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM ( Expected) | 1 hour before the exam | 90 Mins (Expected) |
OSSSC CRE Exam Analysis Difficulty Level Shift 1 and 2
The OSSSC exam has been concluded for subjects such as Mathematics, General Studies, English, Odia, Computer, and Logical Reasoning. Here is the detailed section-wise review and difficulty level of the exam based on subject matter expert opinion. Candidates who have appeared for the exam can check the difficulty level in the table given below.
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Difficulty Level | Number of Good Attempts |
| Mathematics | 20 | Moderate | To be updated |
| General Studies | 20 | Moderate to Difficult | To be updated |
| English | 20 | Easy | To be updated |
| Odia | 15 | Easy to Moderate | To be updated |
| Computer | 15 | Moderate | To be updated |
| Logical Reasoning | 10 | Easy to Moderate | To be updated |
| Overall | 100 | Moderate | To be updated |
Deepanshu Upadhayaya is an education journalist with expertise in covering recruitment examinations, government job notifications, and UPSC success stories. Over the course of his career, he has worked with leading media organizations such as Times Network Digital and is currently associated with Jagran New Media, where he covers competitive examinations, recruitment drives, admit cards, results, and exam preparation-related content. A graduate of Motilal Nehru College, University of Delhi, Deepanshu brings a strong understanding of the education sector, through his accurate, timely, and reader-friendly approach. He also holds Master's degrees in Economics and Mass Communication. Apart from covering education news, Deepanshu enjoys singing, playing cricket, and reading books. He can be reached at deepanshu.upadhayaya@jagrannewmedia.com.
