The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has announced the recruitment for Junior Stenographer and Junior Grade Typist posts. To crack the prelims exam, candidates must familiarize themselves with the Odisha JS and JGT 2025 syllabus.
Odisha JS And JGT 2025 Syllabus: Preliminary Exam Pattern
| Paper Name | Topics | Marks |
| Stage-I (One Paper)- Prelims Exam. | Arithmatic-10th StandardData Interpretation (Chart, Graph, Table, Data Sufficiency etc.) Logical Reasoning and Analytical, General Mental Ability. Current Events of National and International Importance. Computer/ Internet Awareness. | 150 marks |
Odisha Junior Stenographer & Junior Grade Typist 2025 (Topic Wise)
| Arithmetic 10th Standard | Data Interpretation |
| Number System (LCM, HCF, Divisibility) Fractions, Decimals & Percentages Ratio & Proportion Average Profit, Loss & Discount Simple Interest & Compound Interest Time, Speed & Distance Time & Work Mixtures & Alligations Mensuration (Area, Volume, Surface Area of 2D/3D figures) Linear Equations and Quadratic Equations (basic level) | Bar Graphs Line Graphs Pie Charts Tables (Tabulation) Caselets (paragraph-based data) Mixed Graphs Data Sufficiency related to Arithmetic & DI |
| Logical reasoning and Analytical | |
| Verbal Reasoning 1. Analogy & Classification 2. Series 3. Alphabet & Number Test 4. Coding-Decoding 5. Blood Relations 6. Direction and Distance 7. Time Sequence, Number, Ranking Test & Position Test 8. Logical Sequence of Words 9. Number Puzzles 10. Venn Diagram 11. Arithmetical Reasoning 12. Inequalities 13. Problem Solving (Puzzles) 14. Input and Output 15. Syllogism 16. Cube & Dice 17. Clock and Calendar | Non – Verbal Reasoning 18. Series 19. Mirror & Water Images 20. Paper Cutting and Folding 21. Completion of Figures 22. Hidden / Embedded Figures 23. Figure Formation and Analysis 24. Visual Reasoning Analytical Reasoning 25. Evaluating Inferences 26. Statement & Arguments 27. Statement & Assumptions 28. Statement & Conclusions 29. Courses of Action 30. Critical Reasoning 31. Analytical Decision Making |
| Mental Ability | Current Events of National and International Importance |
| Alphabet Series Number Series Odd One Out Venn Diagrams Arithmetic Reasoning Classification Mathematical Operations Logical Venn Diagrams Problems on Ages Decision Making | National Affairs: Government Schemes and Policies Budget and Economic Survey Indian Polity (Recent Bills, Acts, Amendments) Important Appointments (National Level) Awards & Honours (Padma Awards, Bharat Ratna, etc.) Science and Technology (ISRO, DRDO updates) Indian Defense Updates International Affairs: International Organizations (UN, WHO, IMF, World Bank, etc.) Major Treaties & Summits (G20, COP, etc.) International Conflicts, Agreements, Peace Talks Global Awards (Nobel Prize, Oscar, etc.) Appointments in Global Organizations Miscellaneous: Sports (Olympics, Cricket, Football etc.) Books and Authors Days and Themes Recent Obituaries Important Reports and Indexes (by NITI Aayog, World Bank, UN, etc.) |
| Computer / Internet Awareness | |
| Basic Computer Knowledge | Software & Internet |
| Components of Computer (Hardware & Software) Input & Output Devices Memory (RAM, ROM, Cache) Operating Systems (Windows, Linux, etc.) Computer Generations Number Systems (Binary, Decimal, etc.) | MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Internet Basics (URL, Browser, Search Engine) Email (Structure, Use, Spam, etc.) Computer Viruses and Anti-Virus Networking (LAN, WAN, IP Address, etc.) Cloud Computing Cyber Security & Digital Literacy Social Media & Digital Platforms |
| Digital India & E-Governance | |
| Digital Payments (UPI, AEPS, BHIM) Online Portals & Mobile Apps (DigiLocker, UMANG) Aadhaar, PAN, e-Governance initiatives | |
Note – Must Be Knowledgeable of Odisha Economy, Odisha History, Odisha Geography, Odisha Heritage and Culture. -10th Standard
