If you are preparing for government jobs or entrance exams in Odisha and India, this post is very important for you. Many recruitment forms and entrance applications are closing in January–February 2026, and missing the deadline could cost you a whole year.
To make things easy, we have compiled all major recruitment, entrance exams, scholarships, and application fees in simple language, so that every aspirant and student can understand and act on time.
Recruitment & Entrance Forms – Last Dates (2026)
Below is the complete list of ongoing recruitment and entrance forms along with their last dates:
Government Recruitment Forms
- OSSC CGL
Last Date: 18 January 2026 - OSSC CPGL
Last Date: 31 February 2026 - OSSC CRE (RI, AMIN etc.)
Last Date: 31 February 2026 - OSSSC CRE-2 (Forester, Forest Guard)
Last Date: 31 January 2026 - OPSC AAO (Assistant Agriculture Officer)
Last Date: 27 January 2026 - RRB – Isolated Category
Last Date: 29 January 2026 - SSC Grade-C Stenographer
Last Date: 11 January 2026 - NCERT Non-Teaching Posts
- Last Date: 16 January 2026
- BSF Constable (Sports Quota)
Last Date: 25 January 2026
Entrance Examination Forms
- CUET-UG Entrance Exam
Last Date: 30 January 2026 - NEST BSc Entrance Exam
Exam Month: April 2026
Upcoming Exam to Remember
- OSSTET Entrance Exam
Exam Date: 21 January 2026
Conducted by: Board of Secondary Education, Odisha
This exam is very important for teaching aspirants in Odisha.
Scholarships for Odisha Students
Good news for students! The following Odisha government scholarships are active:
- Odisha Post-Matric Scholarship
- Banisree Scholarship (for PwD students)
- Odisha Junior Merit Scholarship
Eligible students should apply within the official timeline to avoid rejection.
Application Fees (Important Update)
As per the latest exam fee rules:
- OPSC Application Fee: ₹700
- OSSC Application Fee: ₹500
- OSSSC Application Fee: ₹500
Some categories like SC, ST, and PwD may get fee exemption as per rules.
Why You Should Not Delay Applying
- Government portals often face server issues on the last day
- Any mistake may require correction window, which you’ll miss if you apply late
- Missing deadlines means waiting another year
Apply early, stay stress-free.
What Aspirants Should Do Now
- Make a personal checklist of forms you want to apply
- Keep documents, photo, and signature ready
- Regularly visit official websites
- Follow LearnOdisha.com for verified updates only
Final Words
January 2026 is a crucial month for aspirants. Whether you are targeting OSSC, OPSC, SSC, RRB, CUET, or scholarships, this is the time to act smartly and quickly.
Stay focused. Stay disciplined. Success will follow.
For daily updates, last dates, exam alerts, and preparation tips, keep visiting LearnOdisha.com.
All the best to all aspirants!
