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OSSC Combined Technical Service Exam Details 2026

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Authority OSSC
Post Junior Engineer, Architectural Assistant, Cameraman, Photographer, Sound Recordist, Mechanic, Video Film Editor, Junior Draughtsman (Civil), and Tracer
Vacancies 646
Qualification Diploma
Salary ₹Level 5 - Level 9
Last date 29 Jun 2026
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Overview

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OSSC Combined Technical Service is conducted by OSSC for Junior Engineer, Architectural Assistant, Cameraman, Photographer, Sound Recordist, Mechanic, Video Film Editor, Junior Draughtsman (Civil), and Tracer roles. The current profile lists 646 and a selection flow of 2 stages.

Applications 29 Jun 2026 Closed
Competition signal TBD registered candidates
Languages English / Hindi as per notice paper language availability
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OSSC Combined Technical Service Salary, Job Profile, and Vacancies

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Salary scale ₹Level 5 - Level 9
Total vacancies 646

OSSC Combined Technical Service Salary 2026, In-Hand Salary, Pay Level, Career Growth

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Odisha CTSRE In-Hand Salary

The candidates will receive the basic OSSC Combined Technical Service Salary of Rs.35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400. After the candidates gain experience in the various posts of the OSSC Combined Technical Service, their salary will also gradually increase as they get promoted.

OSSC Combined Technical Service Additional Perks and Allowances

The employees of the OSSC Combined Technical Service post will receive various entitlements and benefits during their working tenure. The following allowances are provided to the candidates:

  • House Rent Allowance (HRA)
  • Dearness Allowance (DA)
  • Dearness Pay (DP)
  • Conveyance Allowance (CA)
  • City Compensation Allowance (CCA)
  • Special Pay
  • Other allowance

Check details on the OSSC Combined Technical Service Admit Card here!

OSSC CTSRE Career Growth and Promotion

The candidates who are working as OSSC Combined Technical Service get proper job security with a good salary package and bonus. The career growth for the various posts of OSSC Combined Technical Service will be available in the notification or on the official website.

| Post Name | Career Growth and Promotion |

| --- | --- |

| Junior Engineer (Civil) | Can be promoted to Assistant Engineer, Executive Engineer, and higher administrative technical posts with experience and service tenure. |

| Architectural Assistant | |

| May get promoted to Senior Architectural Assistant or higher design and planning roles in government departments. | |

| Cameraman | |

| Can advance to Senior Cameraman or supervisory media production roles based on experience and performance. | |

| Photographer | |

| Promotion opportunities are available to Senior Photographer and departmental media documentation positions. | |

| Sound Recordist | |

| Can be promoted to Senior Sound Technician or Audio Supervisor roles in technical departments. | |

| Mechanic | |

| May advance to Senior Mechanic or Workshop Supervisor positions after gaining technical experience. | |

| Video Film Editor | |

| Can be promoted to Senior Video Editor or higher multimedia production roles in government media units. | |

| Junior Draughtsman (Civil) | |

| Can move to Senior Draughtsman and other higher drafting and technical support positions. | |

| Tracer | May be promoted to Junior Draughtsman or similar technical assistant posts through experience and departmental requirements. |

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OSSC Combined Technical Service Eligibility Criteria

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OSSC Combined Technical Service Eligibility 2026, Age Limit & Educational Qualifications

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OSSC Combined Technical Service Eligibility 2026

The OSSC CTSRE Eligibility includes important conditions related to age limit, educational qualification, nationality and number of attempts. Candidates must fulfill all the prescribed eligibility requirements to apply successfully for the examination.

| OSSC Combined Technical Service Eligibility 2026: Important Details | Recruiting Body | Odisha Staff Selection Commission | Post Name | Group B and C posts |

| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

| Age Limit | Minimum age limit: 21 years <br> Maximum age limit: 42 years for unreserved category. | Educational Qualification | The candidate must have completed the required educational qualifications for the various posts. | |

| Nationality | Indian | Number Of Attempts | Until maximum age limit is reached | |

| Experience | Prior experience not required | OSSC Combined Technical Service Eligibility 2026: Important Details | Recruiting Body | |

| Odisha Staff Selection Commission | Post Name | Group B and C posts | Age Limit | Minimum age limit: 21 years <br> Maximum age limit: 42 years for unreserved category. |

| Educational Qualification | The candidate must have completed the required educational qualifications for the various posts. | Nationality | Indian | |

| Number Of Attempts | Until maximum age limit is reached | Experience | Prior experience not required | |

| OSSC Combined Technical Service Eligibility 2026: Important Details | Recruiting Body | Odisha Staff Selection Commission | Post Name | |

| Group B and C posts | Age Limit | Minimum age limit: 21 years <br> Maximum age limit: 42 years for unreserved category. | Educational Qualification | |

| The candidate must have completed the required educational qualifications for the various posts. | Nationality | Indian | Number Of Attempts | |

| Until maximum age limit is reached | Experience | Prior experience not required | OSSC Combined Technical Service Eligibility 2026: Important Details | |

| Recruiting Body | Odisha Staff Selection Commission | Post Name | Group B and C posts | |

| Age Limit | Minimum age limit: 21 years <br> Maximum age limit: 42 years for unreserved category. | Educational Qualification | The candidate must have completed the required educational qualifications for the various posts. | |

| Nationality | Indian | Number Of Attempts | Until maximum age limit is reached | |

| Experience | Prior experience not required | OSSC Combined Technical Service Eligibility 2026: Important Details | Recruiting Body | |

| Odisha Staff Selection Commission | Post Name | Group B and C posts | Age Limit | Minimum age limit: 21 years <br> Maximum age limit: 42 years for unreserved category. |

| Educational Qualification | The candidate must have completed the required educational qualifications for the various posts. | Nationality | Indian | |

| Number Of Attempts | Until maximum age limit is reached | Experience | Prior experience not required | |

| OSSC Combined Technical Service Eligibility 2026: Important Details | Recruiting Body | Odisha Staff Selection Commission | Post Name | |

| Group B and C posts | Age Limit | Minimum age limit: 21 years <br> Maximum age limit: 42 years for unreserved category. | Educational Qualification | |

| The candidate must have completed the required educational qualifications for the various posts. | Nationality | Indian | Number Of Attempts | |

| Until maximum age limit is reached | Experience | Prior experience not required | OSSC Combined Technical Service Eligibility 2026: Important Details | |

| Recruiting Body | Odisha Staff Selection Commission | Post Name | Group B and C posts | |

| Age Limit | Minimum age limit: 21 years <br> Maximum age limit: 42 years for unreserved category. | Educational Qualification | The candidate must have completed the required educational qualifications for the various posts. | |

| Nationality | Indian | Number Of Attempts | Until maximum age limit is reached | |

| Experience | Prior experience not required | OSSC Combined Technical Service Eligibility 2026: Important Details | Recruiting Body | |

| Odisha Staff Selection Commission | Post Name | Group B and C posts | Age Limit | Minimum age limit: 21 years <br> Maximum age limit: 42 years for unreserved category. |

| Educational Qualification | The candidate must have completed the required educational qualifications for the various posts. | Nationality | Indian | |

| Number Of Attempts | Until maximum age limit is reached | Experience | Prior experience not required | |

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OSSC Combined Technical Service Age Limit (01.01.2025)

The Odisha CTSRE age limit requires candidates to be at least 21 years old to apply for the examination. As per the official criteria, the maximum age limit is 42 years as on 1st January 2025. Candidates belonging to reserved categories are also eligible for age relaxation as per government rules.

Odisha CTSRE Age Relaxation

Candidates belonging to reserved categories are eligible for age relaxation as per the rules prescribed by the Odisha government. The detailed category-wise OSSC Combined Technical Service age relaxation is provided in the table below for reference.

| Category | Upper Age Limit |

| --- | --- |

| Other Backward Caste | |

| 3 years | |

| Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe/ All women Candidate/ SEBC | |

| 5 years | |

| Ex-Serviceman | |

| Total years of Service rendered | |

| Person with Disability | |

| 10 years | |

| PwD (SC/ST) | |

| 10 years | |

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OSSC CTSRE Educational Qualifications

The CTSRE educational qualification varies according to the post applied for by the candidate. Applicants must possess the required diploma, degree or technical qualification from a recognized institution or board to be eligible for the recruitment process.

| Name of the Post | Educational Qualification |

| --- | --- |

| Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Water Resources/ Panchayati Raj) | |

| Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent from an OCTVET recognized institution. | Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Municipal Administration) |

| Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution. | |

| Architectural Assistant | |

| Diploma in Architectural Assistantship from an institution recognized by Odisha State Council of Technical Education. | |

| Cameraman | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Cinematography. |

| Photographer | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma in Cinematography. |

| Sound Recordist | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Sound Recording & TV Engineering/ Sound Recording & Design. |

| Mechanic | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma in Electronics. |

| Video Film Editor | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Video editing/ Film Production. |

| Junior Draughtsman (Civil) | |

| HSC with NTC pass in Draughtsman (Civil). | |

| Tracer <br> (State Cadre Field) | |

| High School Certificate (HSC) or equivalent AND NTC (Draughtsman Civil). | |

| Name of the Post | |

| Educational Qualification | |

| Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Water Resources/ Panchayati Raj) | |

| Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent from an OCTVET recognized institution. | Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Municipal Administration) |

| Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution. | |

| Architectural Assistant | |

| Diploma in Architectural Assistantship from an institution recognized by Odisha State Council of Technical Education. | |

| Cameraman | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Cinematography. |

| Photographer | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma in Cinematography. |

| Sound Recordist | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Sound Recording & TV Engineering/ Sound Recording & Design. |

| Mechanic | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma in Electronics. |

| Video Film Editor | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Video editing/ Film Production. |

| Junior Draughtsman (Civil) | |

| HSC with NTC pass in Draughtsman (Civil). | |

| Tracer <br> (State Cadre Field) | |

| High School Certificate (HSC) or equivalent AND NTC (Draughtsman Civil). | |

| Name of the Post | |

| Educational Qualification | |

| Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Water Resources/ Panchayati Raj) | |

| Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent from an OCTVET recognized institution. | Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Municipal Administration) |

| Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution. | |

| Architectural Assistant | |

| Diploma in Architectural Assistantship from an institution recognized by Odisha State Council of Technical Education. | |

| Cameraman | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Cinematography. |

| Photographer | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma in Cinematography. |

| Sound Recordist | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Sound Recording & TV Engineering/ Sound Recording & Design. |

| Mechanic | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma in Electronics. |

| Video Film Editor | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Video editing/ Film Production. |

| Junior Draughtsman (Civil) | |

| HSC with NTC pass in Draughtsman (Civil). | |

| Tracer <br> (State Cadre Field) | |

| High School Certificate (HSC) or equivalent AND NTC (Draughtsman Civil). | |

| Name of the Post | |

| Educational Qualification | |

| Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Water Resources/ Panchayati Raj) | |

| Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent from an OCTVET recognized institution. | Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Municipal Administration) |

| Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution. | |

| Architectural Assistant | |

| Diploma in Architectural Assistantship from an institution recognized by Odisha State Council of Technical Education. | |

| Cameraman | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Cinematography. |

| Photographer | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma in Cinematography. |

| Sound Recordist | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Sound Recording & TV Engineering/ Sound Recording & Design. |

| Mechanic | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma in Electronics. |

| Video Film Editor | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Video editing/ Film Production. |

| Junior Draughtsman (Civil) | |

| HSC with NTC pass in Draughtsman (Civil). | |

| Tracer <br> (State Cadre Field) | |

| High School Certificate (HSC) or equivalent AND NTC (Draughtsman Civil). | |

| Name of the Post | |

| Educational Qualification | |

| Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Water Resources/ Panchayati Raj) | |

| Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent from an OCTVET recognized institution. | Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Municipal Administration) |

| Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution. | |

| Architectural Assistant | |

| Diploma in Architectural Assistantship from an institution recognized by Odisha State Council of Technical Education. | |

| Cameraman | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Cinematography. |

| Photographer | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma in Cinematography. |

| Sound Recordist | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Sound Recording & TV Engineering/ Sound Recording & Design. |

| Mechanic | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma in Electronics. |

| Video Film Editor | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Video editing/ Film Production. |

| Junior Draughtsman (Civil) | |

| HSC with NTC pass in Draughtsman (Civil). | |

| Tracer <br> (State Cadre Field) | |

| High School Certificate (HSC) or equivalent AND NTC (Draughtsman Civil). | |

| Name of the Post | |

| Educational Qualification | |

| Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Water Resources/ Panchayati Raj) | |

| Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent from an OCTVET recognized institution. | Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Municipal Administration) |

| Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution. | |

| Architectural Assistant | |

| Diploma in Architectural Assistantship from an institution recognized by Odisha State Council of Technical Education. | |

| Cameraman | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Cinematography. |

| Photographer | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma in Cinematography. |

| Sound Recordist | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Sound Recording & TV Engineering/ Sound Recording & Design. |

| Mechanic | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma in Electronics. |

| Video Film Editor | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Video editing/ Film Production. |

| Junior Draughtsman (Civil) | |

| HSC with NTC pass in Draughtsman (Civil). | |

| Tracer <br> (State Cadre Field) | |

| High School Certificate (HSC) or equivalent AND NTC (Draughtsman Civil). | |

| Name of the Post | |

| Educational Qualification | |

| Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Water Resources/ Panchayati Raj) | |

| Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent from an OCTVET recognized institution. | Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Municipal Administration) |

| Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution. | |

| Architectural Assistant | |

| Diploma in Architectural Assistantship from an institution recognized by Odisha State Council of Technical Education. | |

| Cameraman | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Cinematography. |

| Photographer | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma in Cinematography. |

| Sound Recordist | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Sound Recording & TV Engineering/ Sound Recording & Design. |

| Mechanic | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma in Electronics. |

| Video Film Editor | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Video editing/ Film Production. |

| Junior Draughtsman (Civil) | |

| HSC with NTC pass in Draughtsman (Civil). | |

| Tracer <br> (State Cadre Field) | |

| High School Certificate (HSC) or equivalent AND NTC (Draughtsman Civil). | |

| Name of the Post | |

| Educational Qualification | |

| Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Water Resources/ Panchayati Raj) | |

| Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent from an OCTVET recognized institution. | Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Municipal Administration) |

| Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution. | |

| Architectural Assistant | |

| Diploma in Architectural Assistantship from an institution recognized by Odisha State Council of Technical Education. | |

| Cameraman | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Cinematography. |

| Photographer | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma in Cinematography. |

| Sound Recordist | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Sound Recording & TV Engineering/ Sound Recording & Design. |

| Mechanic | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma in Electronics. |

| Video Film Editor | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Video editing/ Film Production. |

| Junior Draughtsman (Civil) | |

| HSC with NTC pass in Draughtsman (Civil). | |

| Tracer <br> (State Cadre Field) | |

| High School Certificate (HSC) or equivalent AND NTC (Draughtsman Civil). | |

| Name of the Post | |

| Educational Qualification | |

| Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Water Resources/ Panchayati Raj) | |

| Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent from an OCTVET recognized institution. | Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Municipal Administration) |

| Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution. | |

| Architectural Assistant | |

| Diploma in Architectural Assistantship from an institution recognized by Odisha State Council of Technical Education. | |

| Cameraman | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Cinematography. |

| Photographer | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma in Cinematography. |

| Sound Recordist | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Sound Recording & TV Engineering/ Sound Recording & Design. |

| Mechanic | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma in Electronics. |

| Video Film Editor | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Video editing/ Film Production. |

| Junior Draughtsman (Civil) | |

| HSC with NTC pass in Draughtsman (Civil). | |

| Tracer <br> (State Cadre Field) | |

| High School Certificate (HSC) or equivalent AND NTC (Draughtsman Civil). | |

| Name of the Post | |

| Educational Qualification | |

| Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Water Resources/ Panchayati Raj) | |

| Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent from an OCTVET recognized institution. | Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Municipal Administration) |

| Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution. | |

| Architectural Assistant | |

| Diploma in Architectural Assistantship from an institution recognized by Odisha State Council of Technical Education. | |

| Cameraman | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Cinematography. |

| Photographer | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma in Cinematography. |

| Sound Recordist | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Sound Recording & TV Engineering/ Sound Recording & Design. |

| Mechanic | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma in Electronics. |

| Video Film Editor | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Video editing/ Film Production. |

| Junior Draughtsman (Civil) | |

| HSC with NTC pass in Draughtsman (Civil). | |

| Tracer <br> (State Cadre Field) | |

| High School Certificate (HSC) or equivalent AND NTC (Draughtsman Civil). | |

| Name of the Post | |

| Educational Qualification | |

| Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Water Resources/ Panchayati Raj) | |

| Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent from an OCTVET recognized institution. | Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Municipal Administration) |

| Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution. | |

| Architectural Assistant | |

| Diploma in Architectural Assistantship from an institution recognized by Odisha State Council of Technical Education. | |

| Cameraman | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Cinematography. |

| Photographer | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma in Cinematography. |

| Sound Recordist | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Sound Recording & TV Engineering/ Sound Recording & Design. |

| Mechanic | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma in Electronics. |

| Video Film Editor | Higher Secondary (+2) with Diploma/Degree in Video editing/ Film Production. |

| Junior Draughtsman (Civil) | |

| HSC with NTC pass in Draughtsman (Civil). | |

| Tracer <br> (State Cadre Field) | |

| High School Certificate (HSC) or equivalent AND NTC (Draughtsman Civil). | |

Also, check OSSC Combined Technical Service Answer Key details here.

OSSC Combined Technical Services Nationality

The OSSC Combined Technical Services recruitment is open only to candidates who are citizens of India. Applicants must also fulfill the domicile requirements prescribed by the Odisha government and should be able to provide valid supporting documents during the verification process. Candidates applying for the examination must ensure that they satisfy all nationality and domicile conditions mentioned in the official notification.

OSSC Combined Technical Services Eligibility: Skill Test/Certifications

The OSSC CTSRE Eligibility also includes post-wise skill requirements and technical certifications for certain posts. Candidates applying for technical and multimedia-related posts must possess the required practical skills, computer knowledge, AutoCAD certification or audio-video production expertise as prescribed in the official notification.

| Name of the Post | Specific Skill Set Required |

| --- | --- |

| Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Water Resources/Panchayati Raj) | |

| N/A. | Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Municipal Administration) |

| Must be computer literate. | |

| Architectural Assistant | |

| N/A | |

| Cameraman | |

| Skills in multi-camera set up and AV production. | |

| Photographer | |

| Skills in Digital Photography, Photo editing, use of related software and storage of digital images. | |

| Sound Recordist | |

| Skills in both field and studio recording, knowledge of digital sound recording, sound mixing, and maintenance of audio equipment. | |

| Mechanic | |

| Skills in repairing audio-visual equipment. | |

| Video Film Editor | |

| Skills in AV production, Multimedia, and AV Archival. | |

| Junior Draughtsman (Civil) | |

| NCVT and knowledge in Computer Application & AutoCAD. | |

| Tracer (State Cadre Field) | |

| Certificate in Basic Computer Skill and Auto CAD Course. | |

| Name of the Post | |

| Specific Skill Set Required | |

| Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Water Resources/Panchayati Raj) | |

| N/A. | Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Municipal Administration) |

| Must be computer literate. | |

| Architectural Assistant | |

| N/A | |

| Cameraman | |

| Skills in multi-camera set up and AV production. | |

| Photographer | |

| Skills in Digital Photography, Photo editing, use of related software and storage of digital images. | |

| Sound Recordist | |

| Skills in both field and studio recording, knowledge of digital sound recording, sound mixing, and maintenance of audio equipment. | |

| Mechanic | |

| Skills in repairing audio-visual equipment. | |

| Video Film Editor | |

| Skills in AV production, Multimedia, and AV Archival. | |

| Junior Draughtsman (Civil) | |

| NCVT and knowledge in Computer Application & AutoCAD. | |

| Tracer (State Cadre Field) | |

| Certificate in Basic Computer Skill and Auto CAD Course. | |

| Name of the Post | |

| Specific Skill Set Required | |

| Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Water Resources/Panchayati Raj) | |

| N/A. | Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Municipal Administration) |

| Must be computer literate. | |

| Architectural Assistant | |

| N/A | |

| Cameraman | |

| Skills in multi-camera set up and AV production. | |

| Photographer | |

| Skills in Digital Photography, Photo editing, use of related software and storage of digital images. | |

| Sound Recordist | |

| Skills in both field and studio recording, knowledge of digital sound recording, sound mixing, and maintenance of audio equipment. | |

| Mechanic | |

| Skills in repairing audio-visual equipment. | |

| Video Film Editor | |

| Skills in AV production, Multimedia, and AV Archival. | |

| Junior Draughtsman (Civil) | |

| NCVT and knowledge in Computer Application & AutoCAD. | |

| Tracer (State Cadre Field) | |

| Certificate in Basic Computer Skill and Auto CAD Course. | |

| Name of the Post | |

| Specific Skill Set Required | |

| Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Water Resources/Panchayati Raj) | |

| N/A. | Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Municipal Administration) |

| Must be computer literate. | |

| Architectural Assistant | |

| N/A | |

| Cameraman | |

| Skills in multi-camera set up and AV production. | |

| Photographer | |

| Skills in Digital Photography, Photo editing, use of related software and storage of digital images. | |

| Sound Recordist | |

| Skills in both field and studio recording, knowledge of digital sound recording, sound mixing, and maintenance of audio equipment. | |

| Mechanic | |

| Skills in repairing audio-visual equipment. | |

| Video Film Editor | |

| Skills in AV production, Multimedia, and AV Archival. | |

| Junior Draughtsman (Civil) | |

| NCVT and knowledge in Computer Application & AutoCAD. | |

| Tracer (State Cadre Field) | |

| Certificate in Basic Computer Skill and Auto CAD Course. | |

| Name of the Post | |

| Specific Skill Set Required | |

| Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Water Resources/Panchayati Raj) | |

| N/A. | Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Municipal Administration) |

| Must be computer literate. | |

| Architectural Assistant | |

| N/A | |

| Cameraman | |

| Skills in multi-camera set up and AV production. | |

| Photographer | |

| Skills in Digital Photography, Photo editing, use of related software and storage of digital images. | |

| Sound Recordist | |

| Skills in both field and studio recording, knowledge of digital sound recording, sound mixing, and maintenance of audio equipment. | |

| Mechanic | |

| Skills in repairing audio-visual equipment. | |

| Video Film Editor | |

| Skills in AV production, Multimedia, and AV Archival. | |

| Junior Draughtsman (Civil) | |

| NCVT and knowledge in Computer Application & AutoCAD. | |

| Tracer (State Cadre Field) | |

| Certificate in Basic Computer Skill and Auto CAD Course. | |

| Name of the Post | |

| Specific Skill Set Required | |

| Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Water Resources/Panchayati Raj) | |

| N/A. | Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Municipal Administration) |

| Must be computer literate. | |

| Architectural Assistant | |

| N/A | |

| Cameraman | |

| Skills in multi-camera set up and AV production. | |

| Photographer | |

| Skills in Digital Photography, Photo editing, use of related software and storage of digital images. | |

| Sound Recordist | |

| Skills in both field and studio recording, knowledge of digital sound recording, sound mixing, and maintenance of audio equipment. | |

| Mechanic | |

| Skills in repairing audio-visual equipment. | |

| Video Film Editor | |

| Skills in AV production, Multimedia, and AV Archival. | |

| Junior Draughtsman (Civil) | |

| NCVT and knowledge in Computer Application & AutoCAD. | |

| Tracer (State Cadre Field) | |

| Certificate in Basic Computer Skill and Auto CAD Course. | |

| Name of the Post | |

| Specific Skill Set Required | |

| Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Water Resources/Panchayati Raj) | |

| N/A. | Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Municipal Administration) |

| Must be computer literate. | |

| Architectural Assistant | |

| N/A | |

| Cameraman | |

| Skills in multi-camera set up and AV production. | |

| Photographer | |

| Skills in Digital Photography, Photo editing, use of related software and storage of digital images. | |

| Sound Recordist | |

| Skills in both field and studio recording, knowledge of digital sound recording, sound mixing, and maintenance of audio equipment. | |

| Mechanic | |

| Skills in repairing audio-visual equipment. | |

| Video Film Editor | |

| Skills in AV production, Multimedia, and AV Archival. | |

| Junior Draughtsman (Civil) | |

| NCVT and knowledge in Computer Application & AutoCAD. | |

| Tracer (State Cadre Field) | |

| Certificate in Basic Computer Skill and Auto CAD Course. | |

| Name of the Post | |

| Specific Skill Set Required | |

| Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Water Resources/Panchayati Raj) | |

| N/A. | Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Municipal Administration) |

| Must be computer literate. | |

| Architectural Assistant | |

| N/A | |

| Cameraman | |

| Skills in multi-camera set up and AV production. | |

| Photographer | |

| Skills in Digital Photography, Photo editing, use of related software and storage of digital images. | |

| Sound Recordist | |

| Skills in both field and studio recording, knowledge of digital sound recording, sound mixing, and maintenance of audio equipment. | |

| Mechanic | |

| Skills in repairing audio-visual equipment. | |

| Video Film Editor | |

| Skills in AV production, Multimedia, and AV Archival. | |

| Junior Draughtsman (Civil) | |

| NCVT and knowledge in Computer Application & AutoCAD. | |

| Tracer (State Cadre Field) | |

| Certificate in Basic Computer Skill and Auto CAD Course. | |

| Name of the Post | |

| Specific Skill Set Required | |

| Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Water Resources/Panchayati Raj) | |

| N/A. | Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Municipal Administration) |

| Must be computer literate. | |

| Architectural Assistant | |

| N/A | |

| Cameraman | |

| Skills in multi-camera set up and AV production. | |

| Photographer | |

| Skills in Digital Photography, Photo editing, use of related software and storage of digital images. | |

| Sound Recordist | |

| Skills in both field and studio recording, knowledge of digital sound recording, sound mixing, and maintenance of audio equipment. | |

| Mechanic | |

| Skills in repairing audio-visual equipment. | |

| Video Film Editor | |

| Skills in AV production, Multimedia, and AV Archival. | |

| Junior Draughtsman (Civil) | |

| NCVT and knowledge in Computer Application & AutoCAD. | |

| Tracer (State Cadre Field) | |

| Certificate in Basic Computer Skill and Auto CAD Course. | |

| Name of the Post | |

| Specific Skill Set Required | |

| Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Water Resources/Panchayati Raj) | |

| N/A. | Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Municipal Administration) |

| Must be computer literate. | |

| Architectural Assistant | |

| N/A | |

| Cameraman | |

| Skills in multi-camera set up and AV production. | |

| Photographer | |

| Skills in Digital Photography, Photo editing, use of related software and storage of digital images. | |

| Sound Recordist | |

| Skills in both field and studio recording, knowledge of digital sound recording, sound mixing, and maintenance of audio equipment. | |

| Mechanic | |

| Skills in repairing audio-visual equipment. | |

| Video Film Editor | |

| Skills in AV production, Multimedia, and AV Archival. | |

| Junior Draughtsman (Civil) | |

| NCVT and knowledge in Computer Application & AutoCAD. | |

| Tracer (State Cadre Field) | |

| Certificate in Basic Computer Skill and Auto CAD Course. | |

| Name of the Post | |

| Specific Skill Set Required | |

| Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Water Resources/Panchayati Raj) | |

| N/A. | Junior Engineer (Civil) <br> (Municipal Administration) |

| Must be computer literate. | |

| Architectural Assistant | |

| N/A | |

| Cameraman | |

| Skills in multi-camera set up and AV production. | |

| Photographer | |

| Skills in Digital Photography, Photo editing, use of related software and storage of digital images. | |

| Sound Recordist | |

| Skills in both field and studio recording, knowledge of digital sound recording, sound mixing, and maintenance of audio equipment. | |

| Mechanic | |

| Skills in repairing audio-visual equipment. | |

| Video Film Editor | |

| Skills in AV production, Multimedia, and AV Archival. | |

| Junior Draughtsman (Civil) | |

| NCVT and knowledge in Computer Application & AutoCAD. | |

| Tracer (State Cadre Field) | |

| Certificate in Basic Computer Skill and Auto CAD Course. | |

OSSC CTSRE Number of Attempts

There is no fixed limit on the number of attempts for the OSSC CTSRE Examination. Candidates can apply for the recruitment process multiple times until they attain the maximum age limit prescribed by the commission. Applicants must also fulfill all other eligibility conditions each time they apply for the examination.

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Experience

As per the OSSC Combined Technical Service notification, it is not mandatory to have any working experience. Freshers can also apply for the various posts of Combined Technical Service.

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