BHUBANESWAR: The State-Level Skill Committee has announced the schedule for OdishaSkills Competition 2026–27, with district-level contests beginning on November 28, zonal competitions on December 17 and 18 and the state-level round scheduled for January 11–16, 2027.
The dates and implementation roadmap for the state’s leading skill competition have been finalised at a committee meeting held recently at the World Skill Center (WSC), India’s premier advanced skill training institute in Bhubaneswar.
Organised under the chairmanship of WSC Chief Executive Officer Rashmi Ranjan Mohapatra, the meeting brought together representatives of partner institutions, senior officials and key stakeholders to deliberate on the competition framework, venue finalisation, institutional responsibilities, resource mobilisation and logistical arrangements.
Discussions also focused on ensuring uniform competition standards, transparent assessments, optimal use of institutional infrastructure and adherence to prescribed guidelines.
“OdishaSkills Competition 2026–27 marks an important step in building a structured pathway for identifying, nurturing and advancing skilled talent from every part of the State. Our focus is to ensure that every young aspirant gets a fair opportunity to demonstrate own skills and compete against the highest standards,” Rashmi Ranjan Mohapatra said.
The World Skill Centre is committed to working closely with institutional and industry partners to make this competition a platform for excellence, while preparing Odisha’s finest skill talent to represent the State at the national and international levels, he said.
The OdishaSkills Competition 2026–27 will cover 63 skill domains across six broad sectors, providing youth from all 30 districts an opportunity to demonstrate their technical knowledge, practical abilities and professional competencies.
The three-tier format will facilitate grassroots-level talent identification, with top performers progressing to subsequent stages.
As the State Nodal Institution, WSC will lead the planning and coordination with government institutions, technical training institutes and other partners, which will provide specialised infrastructure, equipment, technical experts, trainers, jury members and assessment support.
The initiative will strengthen industry-academia linkages, encourage experiential learning and equip youth with skills relevant to emerging employment opportunities.