Thursday, 15 October 2026
Tuesday, 13 October 2026
48th Cabinet approves 16 proposals from 11 Departments
13.10.2026 : The Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, approved 16 proposals across 11 departments at its 48th meeting.
Key decisions :
- S&ME Deptt: Reforms in education service rules to improve cadre management, seniority and promotion opportunities.
- Industries Deptt : Amendment to the Industrial Policy Resolution 2022 to support industrial restructuring and revival.
- WR Deptt : Junior Engineer–Assistant Engineer ratio revised to improve promotion prospects.
- WR Deptt : Approval of the Tustapalli In-Stream Storage Project to improve water security in drought-vulnerable areas.
- S&ME Deptt.: Free textbooks for students of Classes IX and X.
- F&ARD Deptt.: Stage-II development of Astaranga Fishing Harbour to strengthen fisheries infrastructure and livelihoods.
- R&DM Deptt: Approval of land for postal infrastructure in Rairangpur to improve access to essential services.
- A&FE Deptt : A ₹1,360 crore corpus fund to OSCMF & OSSC to ensure timely availability of fertilisers and quality seeds.
- WR Deptt: A ₹500 crore urban storm-water drainage programme to reduce waterlogging and localised flooding.
- H&UD Deptt.: ₹133.72 crore approved for Mahanadi Waterfront Development at kataka.
- S&ME Deptt.: New Secondary Education Rules, 2026, to strengthen teachers’ service conditions and promotion opportunities.
- F&ARD Deptt: Fisheries cadre strength increased from 445 to 774 posts.
- E& IT Deptt.: A disaster recovery-cum-data centre at Kendujhar to strengthen continuity of critical government digital services.
- SD&TE Deptt: A ₹450 crore Dakshyata Vikas Yojana to strengthen youth skilling and employment opportunities.
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1. School &. Mass Education Department
2. Industries Department
3. Water Resources Department
4. Water Resources Department
5. School & Mass Education Department
6. Fisheries & Animal Husbandry Department
7. Revenue & DM Department
8. Agriculture & Farmers' Empowerment Department
9. Water Resources Department
10. Housing & Urban Development Department
11. School & ME Department
12. Fisheries & ARD Department
13. Electronics & IT Department
14. Skill Dev. & Tech. Edn. Department
Friday, 9 October 2026
Thursday, 8 October 2026
Wednesday, 7 October 2026
Tuesday, 6 October 2026
Happy Work Anniversary : 10 years of service in OSS Cadre
HAPPY CONGRATULATIONS....
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This day is memorable for the 811 ASOs who got their appointment letter in a workshop at Rabindra Mandap to join as Assistant Section Officer in Odisha State Secretariat as well as Governor's Secretariat. Now it's completion of TEN years in service (2016-2026). So first of all, Congratulations to all OSS friends of RR-2011 batch on their 10th Work Anniversary.
Out of 811, many have left the cadre to join other services and 322 have bee promoted to the rank of Desk Officer (Level-11) and 324 have been promoted to the rank of Section Officer (Level-10).
I am proud to say that this batch is the backbone of Odisha Administration in Secretariat and taking major responsibilities for a good governance. They have faced many changes during this 10 year tenure.
We hope, they will work hard for the betterment of the people of the state ahead.
Friday, 2 October 2026
Regularisation of Junior Teachers (Schematic) w.e.f. 01.01.2026
GOVERNMENT OF ODISHA
SCHOOL & MASS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SCHOOL & MASS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
No. 25778 /SME, Dated 01-10-2026
File No. SME-EL2-EL2-0159-2025
File No. SME-EL2-EL2-0159-2025
NOTIFICATION
Sub: Regularisation of Junior Teachers (Schematic) engaged during 2023-24 in Primary and Upper Primary Schools – refixation of effective date of regularisation.
In supersession of this Department Notification No. 8638/SME dated 02.04.2026 and in pursuance of the subsequent decision in the matter, Government, after careful consideration of the matter relating to regularisation of Junior Teachers (Schematic) engaged during the year 2023-24, have been pleased to order as follows:
1. The Junior Teachers (Schematic) engaged during the year 2023-24 through due recruitment process and continuing in service shall be regularised as Assistant Teachers in Level-V(A) of the Elementary Cadre with effect from 01.01.2026, subject to fulfilment of the prescribed conditions.
2. The period of service rendered by such Junior Teachers (Schematic) from the date of their respective initial joining till 31.12.2025 shall be treated as service rendered in the schematic/contractual capacity and shall not confer any right upon them to claim regular cadre seniority or any consequential regular service benefit for the said period.
3. The Junior Teachers (Schematic) covered under this Notification shall be entitled to draw regular pay and other admissible service benefits of Assistant Teachers in Level-V(A) with effect from 01.01.2026, subject to the applicable rules and instructions of Government.
ORDER: Ordered that this Notification be published in an extraordinary issue of the Odisha Gazette for general information.
By order of the Governor
Commissioner-cum-Secretary to Government
Thursday, 1 October 2026
Clarification on OCS (Rehabilitation Assistance ) Rules, 1990
Government of Odisha
General Administration & Public Grievance Department
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No.GAD-SC-RAS-0050-2026- 31197/Gen., Bhubaneswar,
dated the 30th September, 2026
To
All Departments of Government,
All Heads of Departments,
All RDCs,
All Collectors.
Sub: Clarification regarding certain provisions of the OCS (RA) Rules, 1990- matters regarding.
Government have framed rules from time to time for providing compassionate appointment under the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme to eligible members of the family of a deceased Government servant. It is observed that many Departments are referring files seeking clarification on various provisions relating to appointment under the OCS (RA) Rules, 1990. Further, grievance petitions have also been received from applicants whose cases relate to the applicability of the relevant OCS (RA) Rules, 1990 to their cases. Therefore, it is felt necessary to issue some clarifications relating to the OCS (RA) Rules, 1990 as below:-
1. Applicability of Rules prevailing on the date of death:-
The Supreme Court of India and High Court of Odisha have directed to consider the RA application as per the provisions of the OCS (RA) Rules prevailing as on the date of death of the Government servant. Accordingly, the Odisha Civil Services (Rehabilitation Assistance) Amendment Rules, 2025 came into force with the amendment of the provision of the Odisha Civil Services (Rehabilitation Assistance) Rules, 2020 to deal with pending RA applications as per the prevailing Rules at the time of death .
Accordingly, the OCS (RA) Rules,1990 shall be applicable to the cases relating to Government servants who died during the period from 24.09.1990 [i.e. the date of commencement of the OCS (RA) Rules,1990] to 16.02.2020 [i.e. the date immediately preceding the date of commencement of the Odisha Civil Services (Rehabilitation Assistance) Rules, 2020]
2. Age Limit for appointment under Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme: -
The minimum and maximum age limits prescribed for appointment under the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme shall be governed by the general principles/rules applicable to the age limit for such appointment. In respect of a minor child who was the only eligible ward available in the family of the deceased Government servant for the employment at the time of death can apply for job on attaining the age of eighteen years and in no case beyond three years from the date of attaining the age of eighteen years.
However, in exceptional cases, the maximum age limit may be relaxed by the competent authority.
3. Change in marital status of an applicant: -
The eligibility of an applicant shall be considered with reference to the information furnished at the time of submission of the application. Accordingly, where the daughter of the deceased Government servant was unmarried at the time of submission of the application and thereby came within the purview of the definition of "family" under the OCS (RA) Rules, 1990, her subsequent change in marital status shall not, by itself, render her ineligible for consideration of her application under the said Rules.
4. Applicability to specified categories of employees:
The provisions of the OCS (RA) Rules, 1990, had been extended to Teaching and Non-Teaching Staffs covered under GIA orders-1994 in Aided Educational Institutions of the School & Mass Education Department and Higher Education Department, WorkCharged Employees of the State Government and employees of Public Sector Undertakings under the State Government. Therefore, family members of employees of these categories of Institutions/Organisations, are eligible for appointment under the OCS (RA) Rules, 1990.
All concerned Departments/Authorities are hereby instructed to take necessary action for expeditious disposal of such old pending cases, within a period of three months from the date of issue of this clarification and upload the status of disposal in the Portal to be developed by CMGI soon for the purpose
Suresh Kumar Vashishth
Principal Secretary to Government
31197 Dt. 30.09.2026
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Monday, 28 September 2026
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Salary for September may be released on 25th September
Disbursement of salary/ wages/ pension to CG Employees and Pensioners (incl Defence, Posts & Telecom) on 25th September, 2026 due to Bank Strike: CGA
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
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