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Last Updated on May 28, 2025

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The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) publishes the OSSC Statistical Assistant syllabus and the exam pattern for the OSSC Statistical Assistant post. Candidates must be familiar with the syllabus and OSSC Statistical Assistant exam pattern to prepare thoroughly and perform well in the OSSC Statistical Assistant recruitment exam.

To be selected for the OSSC Statistical Assistant post, the candidates have to go through three stages, i.e., a preliminary written exam, a main written exam, and certificate verification.
Topics included in the OSSC Statistical Assistant syllabus are Arithmetic, Data Interpretation, Logical reasoning and Analytical ability, General Mental Ability, Current Events of National and International Importance, and Computer/Internet awareness for the prelims, and concerned subject for the Mains exam.
The candidates must fulfill the required OSSC Statistical Assistant eligibility criteria to be eligible for this recruitment.

Keep reading the article to learn more about the Odisha Pharmacist syllabus and exam pattern, and get tips to prepare for the upcoming recruitment drive.

OSSC Statistical Assistant Syllabus 2024 (Expected)

The syllabus is one of the most significant aspects of any examination. Candidates must thoroughly understand the syllabus for the test they are undergoing. The OSSC Statistical Assistant Exam will have two written exams, i.e., prelims and mains. Here is a table with the major topics of each subject and stages for aspirants to start preparing for the exam:

Papers	Syllabus
Prelims Exam Syllabus
Prelims Round	Arithmetic - 10th Standard Data Interpretation (Chart, Graph, Table, Data Sufficiency, etc.) - 10th Standard Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability General Mental Ability Current Events of National and International Importance Computer/Internet Awareness
Main Exam Syllabus
Paper I (Language)	English & Odia Usage Vocabulary Grammar Sentence Rearrangement & Comprehension
Paper II (General Studies)	General Awareness Current Events of National and International Importance History of India and Indian National Movement Indian Polity and Governance General Science Geography of India & Odisha Regional Planning & Demography Important National & International institutions, organizations Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning Quantitative analysis Basic numeracy Problems on age calculation Statistics & probability Data interpretation General mental ability Arithmetic reasoning Decision making and problem solving
Paper III	Technical Statistics Statistical Methods Measures of dispersion Moments, Skewness and kurtosis Sampling methods Statistical system in India Index number Economics Status and structure of Indian Economy Current challenges facing the Indian Economy Introductory statistics Statistical methods Mathematics Logic Sets Real number system and inequalities Quadratic Polynomials Complex number system Relation Function Trigonometry Number system Coordinate geometry of two dimensions Differential calculus Integral calculus Vectors Linear programming Probability
Paper IV (Basic computer education (Theory)	Computer fundamentals Operating System MS-Office MS-Word MS-Excel MS-Power point MS-Access Internet and computer security

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OSSC Statistical Assistant Exam Pattern 2024

The selection process and the Odisha Pharmacist exam pattern are specified below. Candidates planning to appear for the exam will have to go through 3 stages of the selection process:

Preliminary Written Examination
Mains Written Examination
Certificate Verification

Preliminary Examination

A preliminary exam will be conducted only if the number of valid applications is more than 9000. The Examination will be of qualifying nature. Marks secured in the preliminary examination will not be considered while preparing the Merit List/ select List. But the preliminary examination is responsible for shortlisting the candidates who appear in the Main Exam. The Commission will prepare a list of candidates who obtain minimum qualifying marks in the Preliminary examination as fixed by this Commission at their discretion, for the next examination stage.

Content of the Exam	Exam Nature
Arithmetic Data interpretation Logical reasoning and analytical ability, general mental ability Current events of national & international importance Computer/Internet Awareness	Qualifying in nature

Main Examination

The questions asked will be objective type MCQs.
There will be negative marking for wrong answers.

Paper	Subject	Maximum Marks	No. of Questions	Duration
I- Language	English Language	25	25	1 hr
I- Language	Odia Language	25	25	1 hr
II- General Studies	General Awareness	50	50	2 hrs
II- General Studies	Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning	50	50	2 hrs
III	Technical Knowledge	150	150	3 hrs
IV	Basic Computer Knowledge	50	50	1 hr
Total		200	200	-

Certificate Verification

Certification verification is the third and final step in the selection process. This round is conducted to check the documents that back up a candidate's claim that they are eligible. Candidates who pass the prelims and mains rounds will participate in the certificate verification round. Candidates whose certificates have not been verified will not be included in the merit list and will not be considered for final selection.

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OSSC Statistical Assistant Exam 2024: Preparation Strategy

A good preparation strategy assists candidates in achieving good scores on the exam. The following tips and tricks will help candidates ace the OSSC Statistical Assistant exam in the first attempt:

Solve Previous Year Papers- This is currently one of the best ways to quickly assess the candidates' preparation level. Candidates must take the necessary steps based on their performance in the previous year's Papers. Previous years' papers also assist candidates in practicing the questions while providing a correct approach for dealing with various questions.

Exam Analysis from Last Year- Going over the OSSC Statistical Assistant's previous year's exam analysis can give candidates a good idea of the level of questions asked, the weightage of the questions in each subject, and so on.

Attempt Mock Tests- One of the most important things that candidates must do is practice with mock tests. Candidates can use mock tests to improve their speed in answering questions of varying levels.

Revision- A well-defined revision regime is a final and crucial point that the candidates must include in their preparation strategy. Revision, in addition to refreshing the fundamentals, aids in grasping difficult-to-remember topics.

Candidates interested in taking the exam should be familiar with the OSSC Statistical Assistant Exam Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2024. To enhance your skills and knowledge, you can use the Testbook App to find additional exam preparation material, practice sets, current events, and so on. The app provides the most up-to-date information and updates on ongoing recruitment processes. Download the Testbook App now and ace your exams!

Latest OSSC Statistical Assistant Updates

Last updated on Jun 9, 2025

-> The OSSC Statistical Assistant CV Hall Ticket is Out now.

-> The CV Round will be held on 21st May 2025.

-> Earlier, The OSSC Statistical Assistant Select List 2025 had been released on the official website of OSSC.

->Earlier, the OSSC Statistical Assistant Response Sheet was officially released for the Language Paper I of the Mains Examination.

-> The Mains Exam was held on 4th & 5th February 2025.

-> The Prelims was held on 6th October 2024.

-> A total of 35 vacancies have been announced for the OSSC Statistical Assistant post.

-> Candidates with a graduation degree are eligible for this post. The selection process includes Prelims (if number of applicants > 9000), Mains, and Certificate Verification.

OSSC Statistical Assistant Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2024 FAQs

Who is releasing the syllabus for the OSSC Statistical Assistant exam?

Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) publishes the OSSC Statistical Assistant syllabus and other exam details.

In what medium OSSC Statistical Assistant exam will be conducted?

OSSC Statistical Assistant examination will be conducted in English and Odia language.

Is there any negative marking in the OSSC Statistical Assistant exam?

Yes. There is a negative marking in prelims and mains tests.

How many rounds are in the selection process per the OSSC Statistical Assistant Exam Pattern?

As per the OSSC Statistical Assistant Exam Pattern, candidates must qualify for the written examination. i.e, prelims and main, and after that, certificate verification.

How will the exam pattern help the candidates?

The exam pattern will help the candidates understand the exam's outline and the question paper. According to this, the candidates can plan their preparations.

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