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Technical Glitches Plague OSSC CGL Exam Applicants: Urgent Action Needed!

Candidates applying for the OSSC Combined Graduate Level Examination are facing significant technical issues, including application portal glitches and fee deductions. Many eligible applicants are unable to complete their applications, leading to financial losses and mental distress. In response, they have urged the Chief Minister and OSSC chairman for immediate intervention, including the introduction of an edit option and an extension of the application deadline. Thousands are affected, hoping for swift action to ensure fair opportunities in the recruitment process.
By Ambika Singh Jan 14, 2026, 09:21 IST
Technical Glitches Plague OSSC CGL Exam Applicants: Urgent Action Needed!

Concerns Raised Over OSSC CGL Application Issues


Bhubaneswar: Candidates applying for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination conducted by the Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) have reached out to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and the OSSC chairman, requesting intervention due to significant technical issues faced during the online application process.


Sunil Kumar Mishra, an applicant, reported that the OSSC CGL application portal has been plagued by persistent technical difficulties, including failures in website loading, login issues, challenges in document uploads, and interruptions during the submission of forms. These complications have hindered many eligible candidates from completing their applications by the deadline.


A pressing issue highlighted by applicants is the deduction of the Rs 500 application fee from their bank accounts, even when the application process was incomplete or unsuccessful due to portal errors. Candidates assert that despite receiving payment confirmations, their applications were not submitted, leading to financial losses and considerable mental stress, particularly among unemployed individuals.


Another candidate, Subhrajit Sahoo, noted the lack of an ‘edit’ or ‘correction’ feature on the application portal, which complicates the process of correcting unintentional mistakes—some of which were caused by system failures rather than applicant errors.


In a formal representation to the authorities, candidates have called for an immediate resolution of these technical problems, the implementation of an edit/correction option, and an extension of the application deadline to ensure fairness. They have also requested measures for the refund or adjustment of fees deducted due to unsuccessful submissions.


Thousands of candidates statewide are reportedly impacted by these issues and are looking for prompt action from the government and OSSC to ensure that deserving applicants are not left out of the recruitment process.


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