OSSC Welfare Extension Officer Exam Guide 2026
OSSC Welfare Extension Officer 2026 notification updates and complete exam guide. Check exam dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, and application details.
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📊 OSSC Welfare Extension Officer Recruitment: Important Details
| Hiring Organization | Odisha Staff Selection Commission |
|---|---|
| Post | Welfare Extension Officer |
| Vacancy | 625 |
| Starting for online applications | 7th October 2023 |
| Deadline for online applications | - |
| Exam Dates | TBA |
| Location | Odisha Govt Jobs |
📊 Application Fee
| Category | Total Vacancies | Reserved for women (out of total) |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 314 | 93 |
| SEBC | 77 | 23 |
| SC | 101 | 35 |
| ST | 133 | 42 |
| Total | 625 | 43 |
📊 Application Fee
- Category
- Age Relaxations
- Ex. Servicemen
- The total period of service rendered in defense service
- SC/ST/SEBC/Women
- 5 years
- Persons with Disability
- 10 years
📊 OSSC Welfare Extension Officer Exam Syllabus
| Subject | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| General English | Vocabulary Grammar Comprehension passage Articles Spelling Synonyms and Antonyms Sentence Structure Idioms and Phrases Sentence Rearrangement Error Correction Passage Completion Tenses Adverb Unseen Passage Word Formation Theme Detection Verb Prepositions Fill in the Blanks Active and Passive Voice |
| General Awareness | Indian History Current Events of National and International Importance Science and Technology IT & Space Historical Places and Monuments Power Plants Land Reforms Indian Art and Culture Indian Polity Indian Constitution Climate Change Indian Geography Major River Systems of India Tourism Wildlife Sanctuaries Natural Resources |
| General Aptitude | Simplification Time and Work Averages Percentages Ratio and Proportion Simple and Compound Interest Analogy Problem Solving Pipes and Cisterns Dimensions Problems on Ages Profit and Loss Time and Distance Arithmetic Reasoning |
| General Science | Physics Defense Space Biology Chemistry Agriculture Environment |
| Logical Ability | Number Series Verbal Classification Analogy Matching Verbal Reasoning Statement and Conclusion Letter and Symbol Series Judgment Making Logical Problems Statement and Conclusion |
📊 OSSC WEO Prelims Exam Pattern
| Subject | General Awareness (General Science, Current events, Socio-Economic & Political situation, History, Geography, etc) |
|---|---|
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Negative marking | -0.25 for every wrong answer |
| Duration | 1.5 hours (90 minutes) |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Paper | Marks | Nature | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General English | 100 | Descriptive | 1.5 hours |
| Odia Language | 100 | Descriptive | 1.5 hours |
| General Studies | 100 | OMR | 1.5 hours |
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
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- Date
- Mains Exam Date
- 29th & 30th January 2023
- Prelims Exam Date
- 17th to 23rd December 2022
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What are the total vacancies released for OSSC Welfare Extension Officer?
A total of 625 vacancies have been released for OSSC WEO.
Q2.How to apply for OSSC Welfare Extension Officer recruitment?
The candidates can apply online on the OSSC official website.
Q3.What is the last date to apply for the OSSC Welfare Extension Officer recruitment?
The last date to apply was 12th October 2022.
Q4.What is the age limit for OSSC Welfare Extension Officer?
The candidate must be aged between 21 to 38 years.
Q5.What is the qualification required for OSSC Welfare Extension Officer?
The candidate must have completed Bachelor’s degree in Arts/Commerce/Science.
Q6.Is the knowledge of the Odia language mandatory?
Yes, the candidate must have passed the M.E standard/HSC examination with Odia as a language subject.
Q7.What is the OSSC Welfare Extension Officer selection process?
The candidates will have to undergo a prelims exam, mains exam, and viva voice test.
Q8.Will there be a negative marking in the OSSC Welfare Extension Officer exam?
There will be a negative marking of 0.25 mark for every wrong answer in the prelims exam.
Q9.What is the expected salary for candidates selected in the OSSC Welfare Extension Officer Exam?
The salary for fresh recruits will be Rs. 25,300.
Q10.Where can I download the result for the OSSC Welfare Extension Officer Exam 2022?
Candidates can download their result from the official website of the OSSC.
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