OSSSC RI, ARI, AMIN, SFS, or ICDS Supervisor exam in 2025, easy-to-understand guide to the new syllabus—direct from the official PDF. Check Details below and download syllabus pdf below.

OSSSC RI ARI AMIN Supervisor 2025 Exam Pattern (Prelims & Mains)
Prelims Exam
- Total Questions: 100 (MCQ format)
- Total Marks: 100
- Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Subjects:
- English (20)
- Odia (20)
- Mathematics (20)
- General Studies (20)
- Logical Reasoning (20)
Mains Exam
- Total Questions: 180
- Total Marks: 180
- Time: 3 hours
- Subjects:
- Mathematics (40)
- General Studies (40)
- English (40)
- Odia (20)
- Computer (40)
Detailed Syllabus: Section-wise Topics
ENGLISH
- Parts of Speech, Types of Sentences, Phrases, Clauses
- Noun, Pronoun, Verbs (incl. Types), Modals
- Subject-Verb Agreement, Adverbs, Adjectives, Degrees of Comparison
- Prepositions, Phrasal Verbs, Conjunctions, Articles, Tenses
- Active-Passive, Direct-Indirect Speech, Punctuation
- Question Tags, Transformation, Synonyms/Antonyms, One Word Substitution, Idioms
- Error Detection, Reading Comprehension, Spelling, Sentence Rearrangement
ODIA
- ଅକ୍ଷର, ବର୍ଣ୍ଣମାଳା, ଶବ୍ଦ ବିଭାଗ, ଧ୍ବନି, ଲିଙ୍ଗ, ପୁରୁଷ, ବଚନ
- ବିଶେଷ୍ଯ, ବିଶେଷଣ, ସର୍ବନାମ, କ୍ରିୟା, କାଳ, ବିଭକ୍ତି, କାରକ
- ବାକ୍ୟ/ବାକ୍ୟ ରୂପାନ୍ତର, ସମାସ, ସନ୍ଧି, ଚେତନା/ ଅଚେତନା, ଅଶୁଦ୍ଧି ସଂଶୋଧନ
- Translation, Passage, Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms, Proverbs
MATHEMATICS
- Number Series, Average, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion
- Time & Work, Time-Speed-Distance, Problems on Ages, Trains, Boats & Streams, Pipes & Cisterns
- Profit-Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Partnership, Mixtures, Allegations
- Quantity Based Questions, Probability, Permutation, Combination
- Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Mensuration
GENERAL STUDIES
- Polity: Constitution, Fundamental Rights/Duties, Parliament, Executive, Judiciary, Panchayati Raj, Statutory Bodies, Amendments
- History: Ancient to Modern (1857, Socio-Religious movements, Freedom Movement, Odisha’s history), Important Leaders, Uprisings
- Geography: India & Odisha (climate, drainage, resources, architecture, wildlife, environment)
- Science: Physics (motion, energy, heat, light, electricity, phenomena), Chemistry (atoms, reactions, water, acids, etc.), Biology (systems, human body, disease)
- Current Affairs: Major state/national/international news, awards, books/authors, inventions, environmental summits
LOGICAL REASONING
- Series (alphabet, number, alphanumeric), Classification, Analogy
- Coding-Decoding, Directions, Ranking, Blood Relations
- Venn Diagrams, Syllogism, Seating Arrangements, Arguments & Assumptions
- Calendar, Clocks, Cubes, Mirror/Water Images, Puzzles, Pattern Perception
COMPUTER (Mains Only)
- Computer History, Basics (hardware/software, input-output devices)
- MS Windows, MS Office, Shortcuts, Email/Internet, Storage Devices
- Computer Abbreviations/Languages, Browsers, Networking, OSI Model, Virus
FAQs – OSSSC RI ARI AMIN Supervisor Syllabus 2025
Q1: Is there negative marking?
Check the official notification for marking scheme—usually negative marking applies for wrong answers.
Q2: How should I prepare with this syllabus?
Study all listed topics; focus on past year papers and regular mock tests for best results.
Q3: Is Computer included in Prelims?
No. Computer is only tested in the Mains exam.
Q4: Where can I download the official syllabus PDF?
Go to osssc.gov.in or trusted exam portals.
Q5: Is the language of the exam bilingual?
Yes, except for English/Odia sections which stick to their respective language.
Q6: Does the exam have sectional cutoffs?
Refer to official instructions for cutoff details once the notification releases.
Q7: Can I prepare for the Computer section as a non-IT student?
Yes, basics (like MS Office, hardware, software, emails, shortcuts) are enough.
Q8: Any changes this year?
Always re-verify from the latest official PDF and notification before starting prep!
Pro Tip: Bookmark this syllabus, make a study schedule, and follow regular updates on OSSSC’s official site. Share this guide with other aspirants to build your study circle!