Section 10(3) in The Orissa Employment Officers' Service Rules, 1970
(3)A candidate shall -(a)be of good character;(b)be of sound mental and physical health, good physique and active habits and free from organic defects or physical infirmity;(c)hold a degree of a recognised University in Arts, Science or Commerce. Preference will be given to candidates having a Master's degree in Psychology or a degree in Labour Welfare or Law. A diploma in Public Administration may be considered as additional qualification; able to speak, read and write Oriya and have-(i)passed the M. E. School examination conducted by the Board of Secondary Education or an equivalent examination or any higher examination conducted by the competent authority with Oriya as a language subject ; or(ii)passed Oriya as a language subject in the final examination of Class-VII or above (to be certified by the Headmaster or Principal of the concerned Secondary School recognised by the Board of Secondary Education or by any other competent authority) ; or(iii)had Oriya as medium of examination in non-language subjects at the Matriculation or equivalent examination which he has passed (to be certified by the Headmasters of the concerned High School recognised by the Board of Secondary Education); or(iv)passed a test in Oriya equivalent to M. E. School standard conducted by any District Inspector of Schools in the State of Orissa.Note - If a candidate does not fulfil any of the above alternative conditions he must pass a language test in Oriya equivalent to M. E. School standard to be conducted by the Commission before interview is held by the Commission for direct recruitment to the service.
