The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has officially released the provisional answer key for the Combined Technical Services Recruitment Examination (CTSRE-2025). Candidates who participated in the preliminary examination on October 26, 2026, can now access their response sheets through the official web portal at ossc.gov.in.
This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 646 vacancies across various Group B and Group -C technical posts. The preliminary examination was administered in CBRE mode across multiple centres within the state.
By reviewing the tentative answer key, applicants can calculate their provisional marks ahead of the official result declaration. To access the document, candidates must log into the commission’s dashboard utilizing their Roll No as the user id and their Date of Birth as the password.
OSSC CTSRE Objection Window 2026
Alongside the publication of the provisional response sheet, the OSSC has activated an objection window. Candidates who discover discrepancies or are unsatisfied with any provided answers can challenge them formally.
The commission will accept these representations from October 30, 2026, to November 2, 2026. After a thorough review of the submitted objections, the final outcome will be decided strictly on merit.
OSSC CTSRE Exam 2026 Overview
The selection process for this recruitment cycle is divided into three consecutive phases: the Preliminary exam, Mains Examination, and Certificate Verification (CV).
- Conducting Authority: Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC)
- Exam Name: Combined Technical Services Recruitment Examination (CTSRE-2025)
- No of Vacancies: 646
- Exam Stage: Preliminary exam
- Exam Date: October 26, 2026
- Answer Key Release Date: October 30, 2026
- Objection Dates: October 30, 2026 to November 2, 2026
- Official Website: ossc.gov.in
How to Download the OSSC CTSRE Answer Key 2026
Applicants can securely download their tentative response sheets by following these official instructions:
- Visit the official website of OSSC at ossc.gov.in.
- On the homepage, locate and click on the “Candidate corner” section.
- Enter your login credentials, which include your Roll No, Password (Date of Birth), and the displayed CAPTCHA Code.
- A new window will appear featuring the answer key link.
- Click on the relevant link to open the answer key on your screen.
- Download and save the PDF document for future reference.
Details Mentioned on the Response Sheet
Upon downloading the OSSC CTSRE Answer Key 2026 PDF, candidates should verify the following printed details:
- Conducting Authority Name
- Exam Date
- Type of Answer Key
- Post Name
- Correct Answer for the particular question
- Important Instruction, if any
Candidates are advised to regularly monitor the official OSSC website for subsequent announcements regarding the final answer key and preliminary exam results.
