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Odisha MSME Ministerial Cadre Recruitment Rules 2026 | MS&ME Department Notification

Odisha MSME Ministerial Cadre Recruitment Rules 2026 | MS&ME Department Notification
Odisha MSME Ministerial Cadre Recruitment Rules 2026

ODISHA MSME MINISTERIAL CADRE RECRUITMENT RULES 2026

Micro Small & Medium Enterprises Department, Government of Odisha – Notification No. 6872, Dated 28.09.2026
Notification No. 6872—MSME-FE-FE-0029/2023
Issuing Authority MS&ME Department, Govt. of Odisha
Issued By Rashmita Panda, Commissioner-cum-Secretary
Date 28th September 2026

Posts Covered

4 Posts
JA, SA, ASO, SO

Direct Recruitment

80%
Junior Assistant posts

Promotion Quota

20%
From Group-D employees

Legal Basis

Article 309
Constitution of India

Posts Covered Under These Rules

Junior Assistant
Entry-level post. Filled via direct recruitment (80%) and promotion from Group-D (20%).
Senior Assistant
Promotion from Junior Assistant. Minimum 6 years of continuous service + Preliminary Accounts Exam.
Assistant Section Officer
Promotion from Senior Assistant. Minimum 4 years of continuous service + Final Accounts Exam.
Section Officer
Promotion from Assistant Section Officer. Minimum 4 years of continuous service. Requires OSSC concurrence.

Method of Recruitment

  • Junior Assistant (Direct): 80% of sanctioned strength filled through competitive examination conducted by the Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) once a year.
  • Junior Assistant (Promotion): 20% of sanctioned strength filled by promotion from Group-D employees of District Offices on recommendation of the Departmental Promotion Committee.
  • Senior Assistant: By promotion from amongst Junior Assistants.
  • Assistant Section Officer: By promotion from amongst Senior Assistants.
  • Section Officer: By promotion from amongst Assistant Section Officers (with OSSC concurrence).

Eligibility Criteria for Direct Recruitment

  • Citizenship: Must be a citizen of India.
  • Age Limit: Minimum 21 years and maximum 42 years as on 1st January of the year of recruitment. Upper age relaxation for reserved categories as per rules.
  • Odia Language: Must be able to read, write and speak Odia and have passed Middle School with Odia, or Matriculation with Odia as medium, or Class VII Odia test, etc.
  • Marital Status: Must not have more than one spouse living (exemptions apply as per personal law).
  • Health: Must be of good mental condition and bodily health, free from any physical defect.
  • Educational Qualification: Minimum +3 in Arts/Science/Commerce or equivalent with knowledge of Computer skill.

Eligibility Criteria for Promotion

  • Group-D to Junior Assistant: Minimum 10 years of continuous service as on 1st January + Matriculation or equivalent + Computer skill. Must give written willingness.
  • Junior Assistant to Senior Assistant: Minimum 6 years of continuous service as on 1st January + Passed Preliminary Accounts Examination.
  • Senior Assistant to ASO: Minimum 4 years of continuous service as on 1st January + Passed Final Accounts Examination.
  • ASO to Section Officer: Minimum 4 years of continuous service as on 1st January.

Exam Structure (Junior Assistant Direct Recruitment)

Language Test (English & Odia)
English – 40 marks · Odia – 35 marks (Objective)
75
Marks
General Knowledge
Objective type questions
35
Marks
Mathematics
Objective type questions
35
Marks
Basic Computer Skills
Objective type questions
35
Marks
Written Test Total
Duration: 3 hours · Negative marking: 1/4th (0.25) per wrong answer
180
Marks
Practical Skill Test
Basic Computer Skills – Qualifying in nature. Duration: 1 hour.
35
Marks
Note: Standard of examination shall be equivalent to Secondary School Examination. Only those who qualify the written test will be called for the practical skill test.

Departmental Promotion Committee

  • Chairman: Appointing Authority (Director of Industries, Odisha)
  • Member: Additional or Joint Director of Industries
  • Member: District Welfare Officer
  • Member Convenor: Establishment Officer or Section Officer (in-charge of concerned Establishment Section)
  • Meeting Frequency: At least once a year, preferably in November of the preceding year.

Important Points to Note

  • Effective Date: Rules come into force on the date of publication in the Odisha Gazette.
  • Direct Recruitment: 80% of Junior Assistant posts via OSSC competitive exam held once a year.
  • Promotion Quota: 20% of Junior Assistant posts from Group-D employees.
  • Age Limit: 21 to 42 years as on 1st January of the recruitment year.
  • Educational Qualification: +3 in Arts/Science/Commerce with computer skill.
  • Odia Language: Mandatory to read, write and speak Odia.
  • Transfer Policy: Junior Assistants cannot be transferred outside the District Office except for administrative exigency or public interest.
  • Transfer on Request: Allowed after 3 years of continuous service, subject to vacancy and forfeiture of past seniority.
  • Probation: 2 years for direct recruitment, 1 year for promotion.
  • Departmental Exams: Junior Assistant must pass Preliminary Accounts Exam; Senior Assistant must pass Final Accounts Exam (conducted by Board of Revenue).
  • OSSC Concurrence: Required for Section Officer promotions.
  • Reservation: SC, ST, SEBC, Women, Sportsmen, Ex-Servicemen, PwD as per applicable rules.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is this notification about?
This notification from the MS&ME Department, Government of Odisha, prescribes the recruitment rules and conditions of service for Junior Assistants, Senior Assistants, Assistant Section Officers, and Section Officers in District Offices under the MS&ME Department.
Which posts are covered under these rules?
Four posts are covered: (1) Junior Assistant, (2) Senior Assistant, (3) Assistant Section Officer, and (4) Section Officer.
How are Junior Assistants recruited?
Junior Assistants are recruited via two methods: (1) 80% through direct recruitment via OSSC competitive examination held once a year; and (2) 20% through promotion from Group-D employees of the District Offices.
What is the age limit for direct recruitment?
Minimum 21 years and maximum 42 years as on 1st January of the year of recruitment. Upper age relaxation for reserved categories as per applicable rules.
What is the minimum educational qualification?
Minimum +3 in Arts, Science, or Commerce or equivalent qualification with knowledge of computer skill.
What is the eligibility for promotion to Senior Assistant?
A Junior Assistant must have rendered at least 6 years of continuous service as on 1st January of the year in which the Committee meets and must have passed the Preliminary Accounts Examination.
What is the eligibility for promotion to Assistant Section Officer?
A Senior Assistant must have rendered at least 4 years of continuous service as on 1st January of the year in which the Committee meets and must have passed the Final Accounts Examination.
What is the eligibility for promotion to Section Officer?
An Assistant Section Officer must have rendered at least 4 years of continuous service as on 1st January of the year in which the Committee meets. The Commission's (OSSC) concurrence is also required for Section Officer promotions.
Can a Junior Assistant be transferred outside their District Office?
No. Once appointed in a District Office, a Junior Assistant shall not be transferred outside the District Office by the Appointing Authority, except for administrative exigency or in public interest. Voluntary transfers are subject to conditions like 3 years of service and forfeiture of past seniority.
What is the probation period?
The probation period is 2 years for direct recruitment and 1 year for promotion, counted from the date of joining the post.
What is the exam pattern for Junior Assistant direct recruitment?
Written Test (3 hours, 180 marks): Language Test (English 40 + Odia 35 = 75), General Knowledge (35), Mathematics (35), Basic Computer Skills (35). Practical Skill Test (1 hour, 35 marks) – qualifying in nature. Negative marking: 1/4th (0.25) per wrong answer.
Who issued this notification?
The notification has been issued by Rashmita Panda, Commissioner-cum-Secretary to Government, MS&ME Department, by order of the Governor.
Where can I download the official notification?
You can download the official notification using the Download PDF button provided on this page.