The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has officially released the tentative answer key for the Combined Recruitment (Mains) Examination 2025. This includes posts for Junior Stenographer, Junior Grade Typist, and Typist-cum-Scribe Assistant. The exam was conducted for a total of 74 vacancies, and candidates who appeared in the exam can now check the answer key.
Here’s everything you need to know about the OSSC CRE Mains Answer Key 2025 and how to download it:
Vacancy Details:
The OSSC CRE Mains 2025 aims to fill 74 vacancies across different posts. The detailed breakdown is as follows:
Junior Stenographer (District Offices): 24 vacancies
Junior Stenographer: 43 vacancies
Junior Grade Typist: 5 vacancies
Typist-cum-Scribe Assistant: 2 vacancies
How to Download the OSSC CRE Mains Answer Key 2025:
Candidates can follow these simple steps to download the answer key from the official website:
Step 1: Visit the Official Website
Go to the official website of OSSC: www.ossc.gov.in.
Step 2: Click on the Relevant Link
On the homepage, find and click on the link titled:
"Notice Regarding Provisional Answer Key of Mains Written Examination for Combined Recruitment Examination for junior Stenographer, junior Grade Typist, and Typist-cum-Scribe Assistant."
Step 3: Enter Login Details
You will be prompted to enter your registered username and password.
Step 4: Download the Answer Key
After logging in, the OSSC CRE Mains Answer Key 2025 will appear on the screen. You can then download it.
Step 5: Print for Future Reference
It’s a good idea to take a printout of the answer key for future reference, especially if you wish to raise objections or need it for further clarifications.
Important Dates to Remember:
Answer Key Objection Deadline: Candidates have until September 5, 2025, to raise objections or submit any feedback regarding the answer key.
Mains Exam Date: The main written examination was held on August 30, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Bhubaneswar.
Marking Scheme for OSSC CRE Mains 2025:
Total Questions: 100 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
Marking:
1 mark for each correct answer
0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer (negative marking)
Selection Process:
Candidates will be selected based on the following stages:
Preliminary Exam
Main Exam (current stage)
Physical Standard Test
Certificate Verification
Conclusion:
With the OSSC CRE Mains Answer Key 2025 now available, candidates can easily compare their answers and calculate their estimated scores. If you have any objections regarding the answer key, make sure to submit them by September 5, 2025.
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