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<\/span>OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 238 District Cadre Group-C Posts<\/span><\/h1>\n
The Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has officially issued Advertisement No. IIE-103\/2026-3282\/OSSSC on 5th November 2026 for the recruitment of 238 Ophthalmic Officers in District Cadre Group-C posts under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha. The vacancies are distributed across 29 district health establishments, community health centres (CHCs), and sub-divisional hospitals. Candidates who have passed +2 Science with Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) or Certified Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant (COSA) credentials can register online on osssc.gov.in<\/a> from 5th November to 29th November 2026, with the final application window open until 5th December 2026.<\/p>\n
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<\/span>\ud83d\udccc OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Organization<\/strong><\/td>\n Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Name<\/strong><\/td>\n OSSSC District Cadre Ophthalmic Officer Recruitment 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Advertisement Number<\/strong><\/td>\n Advt. No. IIE-103\/2026-3282\/OSSSC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Department<\/strong><\/td>\n Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Group & Pay Scale<\/strong><\/td>\n Group-C (Pay Matrix Level-7, Cell-01: \u20b925,500 \u2013 \u20b981,100 + allowances)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Vacancies<\/strong><\/td>\n 238 Posts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application Mode<\/strong><\/td>\n Online<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Job Location<\/strong><\/td>\n Odisha (Across 29 District Health Establishments)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n
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<\/span>\ud83d\udcc5 Important Dates<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Official Notification Release:<\/strong> 5 November 2026<\/li>\n
Online Registration \/ Re-registration Start:<\/strong> 5 November 2026<\/li>\n
Last Date for Online Registration \/ Re-registration:<\/strong> 29 November 2026 (11:59 PM)<\/li>\n
Last Date for Final Online Application Submission:<\/strong> 5 December 2026 (11:59 PM)<\/li>\n
Written Examination Date:<\/strong> To be notified (Tentatively January \/ February 2027)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/span>\ud83d\udcb0 Application Fee<\/span><\/h2>\n
As per the orders of the Government of Odisha regarding state government recruitments:<\/p>\n
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All Categories (UR, SEBC, SC, ST, PwD, Women):<\/strong> Completely Exempted (NIL \/ No Application Fee)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/span>\ud83c\udfaf Age Limit (as on 01\/01\/2026)<\/span><\/h2>\n
The standard prescribed age limit for Ophthalmic Officer posts is 21 to 38 years<\/strong> as on 1st January 2026. Relaxations apply under state rules:<\/p>\n
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SC \/ ST \/ SEBC Candidates:<\/strong> 5 Years (Up to 43 years)<\/li>\n
Women Candidates (All Categories):<\/strong> 5 Years (Up to 43 years)<\/li>\n
Persons with Disabilities (PwD):<\/strong> 10 Years relaxation (Cumulative up to 15 years for SC\/ST\/SEBC PwD)<\/li>\n
Short-Term COVID \/ Contractual Healthcare Workers:<\/strong> Relaxation as per applicable state health department notifications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/span>\ud83c\udf93 Educational Qualification & Registration<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Passed Higher Secondary (+2) Science Examination from the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha or an equivalent recognized board.<\/li>\n
Completed a two-year certified Ophthalmic Assistant Training Course (COA)<\/strong> or Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant Course (COSA)<\/strong> from any of the three government medical colleges in Odisha or other government-recognized institutions.<\/li>\n
Mandatory Council Registration:<\/strong> Must possess a valid, active registration certificate with the Ophthalmic Officers\u2019 Council of Odisha on or before the application deadline.<\/li>\n
Odia Language Eligibility:<\/strong> Candidate must be able to read, write, and speak Odia fluently and have passed Middle School \/ ME Standard examination with Odia as a language subject.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/span>\ud83d\udcca Vacancy Details<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Total Vacancies:<\/strong> 238 Posts (District Cadre Group-C)<\/li>\n
Distribution:<\/strong> Spread across 29 district health headquarters including Cuttack, Ganjam, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Sambalpur, Sundargarh, Puri, Khordha, Koraput, and other state establishments.<\/li>\n
Reservations:<\/em> Standard horizontal and vertical statutory reservations for SC, ST, SEBC, Women, and PwD categories are provided as per Odisha government service rosters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/span>\ud83e\uddea Selection Process<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Stage 1:<\/strong> Single-paper Objective OMR \/ Computer-Based Written Examination (100 Marks).<\/li>\n
Stage 2:<\/strong> Document Verification of original educational marksheets, council registration certificates, Odia language certificates, and domicile proofs.<\/li>\n
Merit Compilation:<\/strong> Selection is based purely on the marks obtained in the written exam plus applicable career weightage for short-term contractual healthcare workers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/span>\ud83d\udcda Exam Pattern<\/span><\/h2>\n
The written examination consists of 100 objective multiple-choice questions for 100 marks with a duration of 2 hours (120 minutes):<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Section \/ Subject<\/th>\n Standard<\/th>\n Questions<\/th>\n Marks<\/th>\n Duration<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Technical Questions on Ophthalmic Assistant Course (Optics, Refraction, Ocular Diseases, Pharmacology, Surgical Instruments)<\/td>\n Diploma \/ Training Level<\/td>\n 70<\/td>\n 70<\/td>\n 2 Hours (120 Minutes)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Questions in Practical Healthcare & Clinical Eye Examination<\/td>\n Practical Standard<\/td>\n 15<\/td>\n 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Arithmetic & English \/ General Awareness<\/td>\n 10th Standard (HSC)<\/td>\n 15<\/td>\n 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total<\/th>\n 100<\/th>\n 100<\/th>\n 2 Hours<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n
Negative Marking:<\/em> 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.<\/p>\n
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<\/span>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f How to Apply<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Visit the official OSSSC portal at https:\/\/www.osssc.gov.in<\/a>\u201d target=\u201d_blank\u201d rel=\u201dnoopener\u201d>osssc.gov.in<\/a>.<\/li>\n
If you are a new applicant, click on \u201cApply Online\u201d and complete the New User Registration. If already registered with OSSSC, select \u201cRegistered User Login\u201d.<\/li>\n
Under the active recruitment tab, locate Advertisement No. IIE-103\/2026-3282\/OSSSC for Ophthalmic Officer<\/em>.<\/li>\n
Fill in personal details, +2 Science marks, and Certified Ophthalmic Assistant \/ Surgical Assistant training qualifications.<\/li>\n
Enter valid Odisha Ophthalmic Officers\u2019 Council Registration Number and certificate issuance date.<\/li>\n
Select your order of district preferences across the 29 participating district cadres.<\/li>\n
Upload clear digital copies of recent coloured passport-size photo (20-100 KB) and full specimen signature (20-50 KB).<\/li>\n
Review all information thoroughly and submit the form. Note that registration closes on 29th November 2026, while final submission can be done until 5th December 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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<\/span>\ud83d\udd17 Important Links<\/span><\/h2>\n
\n\ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/www.osssc.gov.in<\/a>\u201d target=\u201d_blank\u201d rel=\u201dnoopener\u201d>Apply Online on OSSSC Portal
\n\ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/www.osssc.gov.in<\/a>\u201d target=\u201d_blank\u201d rel=\u201dnoopener\u201d>Download Official Notification PDF (Advt. No. IIE-103\/2026)
\n\ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/www.osssc.gov.in<\/a>\u201d target=\u201d_blank\u201d rel=\u201dnoopener\u201d>Official OSSSC Website\n<\/p>\n
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<\/span>\ud83d\udcc8 Why Apply?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Permanent State Health Service:<\/strong> Direct entry into Odisha\u2019s regular public health infrastructure under the Health & Family Welfare Department.<\/li>\n
Level-7 Pay Matrix:<\/strong> Attractive starting basic salary of \u20b925,500 with dearness allowance, house rent allowance, medical benefits, and promotional scope to Senior Ophthalmic Officer.<\/li>\n
District-Cadre Stability:<\/strong> Work in government district hospitals and community health centres with designated district seniority.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/span>\u2753 FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n
Q. What is the last date to register for OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Recruitment 2026?<\/strong>
\nOnline registration and re-registration must be completed by 29th November 2026. The final application submission is allowed until 5th December 2026.<\/p>\n
Q. Is council registration compulsory for applying?<\/strong>
\nYes, candidates must possess a valid, active registration certificate with the Ophthalmic Officers\u2019 Council in Odisha.<\/p>\n
Q. Is there any application fee?<\/strong>
\nNo, in line with Odisha Government policy, the application fee is completely waived for all categories of candidates.<\/p>\n
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<\/span>\ud83c\udfc1 Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n
The OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Recruitment 2026 offers 238 specialized technical government jobs for trained ophthalmic assistants across Odisha. Candidates holding +2 Science and COA\/COSA credentials should complete their registration on https:\/\/www.osssc.gov.in<\/a>\u201d target=\u201d_blank\u201d rel=\u201dnoopener\u201d>osssc.gov.in<\/a> before the 29th November 2026 cutoff.<\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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