In a major and very aspirant-friendly decision, the Government of Odisha has issued a new order that will hugely benefit thousands of state government employees who want to appear for UPSC, OPSC, OSSC, OSSSC, SSC and other recruitment exams or apply for jobs elsewhere.
As per the latest order issued by the General Administration & Public Grievance (GA & PG) Department on 15 January 2026, standing permission / standing NOC has now been granted to all officers and employees under its administrative control.
This means no more running from office to office for individual NOC one Standing NOC is enough.
Let’s understand this order in simple and clear language.
What Is This Odisha Standing NOC About?
The order (No. 1533/Gen dated 15.01.2026) clearly states that:
- A large number of Odisha government employees regularly apply for
- UPSC
- OPSC
- OSSC
- OSSSC
- SSB
- Central & State government jobs
- Every year, employees had to apply separately for NOC / permission, which:
- Wasted time
- Caused delays
- Created inconvenience for both employees and departments
To solve this problem, the State Government has now issued a Standing Permission / Odisha Standing NOC.
What Does “Standing Permission / Odisha Standing NOC” Mean?
It means:
All officers and employees under GA & PG Department are already permitted
To apply for any job anywhere
And to appear in any recruitment examination
Without applying for separate individual NOC each time
This single order itself will now act as the official NOC, whenever required.
Who Will Benefit From This Order?
This order applies to:
- All officers and employees working
- Under the administrative control of GA & PG Department, Odisha
They can now use this standing order as proof of permission while:
- Filling online forms
- Appearing in exams
- Producing documents before recruiting bodies
Important Conditions You Must Follow
Even though permission is given, employees must follow these rules:
Official Work Should Not Suffer
Employees must not neglect official duties for exam preparation or job applications.
Leave Permission Is Still Required
If leave or headquarters permission is required for:
- Exam
- Interview
Then the employee must take prior approval by producing:
- Admit card
- Call letter
Selection Does NOT Mean Automatic Release
If an employee is selected for another job:
- They must apply through proper channel
- Final relieving depends on department approval
- The department still has the right to refuse relieving in public interest
No More Individual NOC Applications
This is one of the biggest highlights of the order:
- No individual NOC will be issued anymore
- Departments will not accept NOC applications
- All pending NOC applications will not be processed
This order overrides all previous circulars and guidelines on this matter.
Where Can This Odisha Standing NOC Be Used?
The standing permission can be shown to:
- UPSC
- OPSC
- OSSC
- OSSSC
- SSC
- Other recruiting agencies
- Future employers (if required)
Why This Order Is a Big Win for Aspirants
- Saves time and mental stress
- Ends unnecessary bureaucratic delay
- Encourages employees to seek better career opportunities
- Makes Odisha one of the most aspirant-friendly states
This is especially helpful for:
- OAS / OES aspirants
- OSSC / OSSSC candidates
- Central service aspirants
Final Words
This Odisha Standing NOC order dated 15 January 2026 is a historic and highly progressive step by the Odisha Government. It shows trust in employees and supports their ambition to grow.
If you are a government employee preparing for competitive exams, this order is a huge relief.
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Less paperwork. More preparation. Best wishes to all aspirants!
