OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Recruitment 2026: 238 District Cadre Posts, Eligibility, Pay and District List
The Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has invited online applications for 238 District Cadre Group-C posts of Ophthalmic Officer under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha. If you have +2 Science, the Ophthalmic Assistant course, Council registration and Odia, this is a stable Odisha government job posted within one district, with Pay Matrix Level-7 and a pay scale of ₹25,500 – ₹81,100.
Registration or re-registration runs till 29 November 2026, and the online application can be submitted till 5 December 2026. Registering alone is not enough, you must also submit the application. This article covers district-wise vacancies, eligibility, age limit, fee, exam pattern and the apply steps. Read it fully, and keep following GovtJobsAlert.in for the next updates.
Key Highlights of OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Recruitment 2026
District cadre means that after selection you are posted and transferred only within one district. The number of posts may change without prior notice, at the Government’s discretion.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) |
| Department | Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha |
| Advertisement No. | IIE-103/2026-3282/OSSSC (dated 5 November 2026) |
| Post | Ophthalmic Officer (District Cadre, Group-C) |
| Total Vacancies | 238 posts in 29 districts |
| Pay | Level-7, Cell-01 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Last Date to Apply | 5 December 2026 |
How Many Vacancies Are in OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Recruitment 2026?
There is one post, so the category split below is for all 238 seats. The women’s seats are counted separately from the plain category seats, and the columns together total 238.
| Category | Seats | Women (W) Seats |
|---|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 84 | 39 |
| ST | 44 | 23 |
| SC | 16 | 6 |
| SEBC | 21 | 5 |
Eleven special-category seats are already included in the 238: 1 Ex-Servicemen, 5 Hearing Impaired (4 plus 1 for women) and 5 One Leg Affected.
| District | Posts | District Cadre Note |
|---|---|---|
| Anugola | 6 | Posting within district |
| Baragada | 11 | Posting within district |
| Bhadrak | 4 | Posting within district |
| Baleshwar | 10 | Posting within district |
| Balangir | 13 | Posting within district |
| Boudh | 4 | Posting within district |
| Kataka | 8 | Posting within district |
| Debagada | 2 | Posting within district |
| Dhenkanal | 8 | Posting within district |
| Gajapati | 7 | Posting within district |
| Ganjam | 15 | Posting within district |
| Jagatsinghpur | 7 | Posting within district |
| Jajpur | 3 | Posting within district |
| Jharsuguda | 4 | Posting within district |
| Kalahandi | 13 | Posting within district |
| Kandhamala | 12 | Posting within district |
| Kendrapada | 3 | Posting within district |
| Kendujhar | 13 | Posting within district |
| Khordha | 3 | Posting within district |
| Koraput | 10 | Posting within district |
| Malkangiri | 5 | Posting within district |
| Mayurbhanj | 18 | Posting within district |
| Nuapada | 2 | Posting within district |
| Nabarangpur | 7 | Posting within district |
| Nayagada | 4 | Posting within district |
| Puri | 11 | Posting within district |
| Rayagada | 8 | Posting within district |
| Sambalpur | 11 | Posting within district |
| Sundaragada | 16 | Posting within district |
You choose your districts in order of preference in the online form. A preference gives you no right to that district if you are selected.
Who Is Eligible for OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Recruitment 2026?
All conditions must be met as on the date of the advertisement, 5 November 2026. The only exception is the Council registration, which is checked on the date you submit your online application.
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Education | Passed +2 Science or its equivalent |
| Training | Two years certified Ophthalmic Assistant Training Course or certified Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant Course from a Government or Government recognised institution of the state |
| Registration | Valid registration certificate of the Ophthalmic Officers’ Council in the State of Odisha, to be uploaded online |
| Language | Must read, write and speak Odia |
| Citizenship | Citizen of India, of good character |
| Marriage | If married, must not have more than one spouse living (Government may exempt) |
You can prove your Odia in any one way: Middle School exam with Odia as a language subject, Matriculation with Odia as the medium in non-language subjects, Odia as a language subject in the Class-VII final exam, or the M.E. School Standard Odia test of the School & Mass Education Department. No work experience is asked.
These conditions can end your candidature:
| Condition | What it means |
|---|---|
| Temporary disability | Not eligible under PwD, and such applications are rejected |
| PwD claim | Permanent disability of not less than 40%, scanned original UDID card or certificate, and a Medical Assessment Board check, failing which the claim is disallowed |
| Defence personnel | Not eligible if more than six months are left to retire or be discharged on the last date of application |
| Ex-Servicemen | Undertaking of no re-employment under the Government of Odisha |
| Debarred candidates | Not eligible to appear for the period the Commission debarred them |
| Ex-Servicemen already in a regular State civil job | Get the age relaxation, but are not eligible for the Ex-Servicemen reservation |
| Wrong information or unfair means | Cancellation or disqualification of candidature at any stage, even after the appointment order |
| Not following Commission instructions | Liable to be disqualified or debarred from this and future exams of the Commission |
What Is the Age Limit for OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer 2026?
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 21 years |
| Maximum age (General) | 42 years |
| SC, ST, SEBC and Women | 42 years plus 5 years |
| PwD | 42 years plus 10 years |
| Contractual Ophthalmic Assistant (OSH&FW Society or Scheme) | 45 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 42 years plus the period of defence service |
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Age is counted on 5 November 2026 from the date of birth in the HSC certificate of the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha, or an equivalent certificate from a recognised Board, Council or University. You get only one relaxation, whichever is most beneficial. PwD candidates under SC/ST/SEBC get a cumulative 10 years over their category relaxation.
What Is the Salary for OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer 2026?
The pay is Pay Scale 25500-81100, Pay Matrix Level-7, Cell-01, as per the ORSP Rules 2017. The entry basic pay is ₹25,500 per month. The notification does not list allowances.
What Is the Selection Process for OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| 1. Written Test | 100 marks, MCQ, OMR or CBRE mode (exact mode to be notified later) |
| 2. Provisional Merit List and Screening | Qualified candidates, at least 1.25 times the vacancies category-wise, are called for DV |
| 3. Document Verification | By the Chief District Medical & Public Health Officers before the District Level Board |
| 4. Physical Counselling | Optional, only if the Commission decides |
| 5. Provisional Select List | District-wise, on merit and your district choice |
The written test is one paper of 2 hours.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| COA and COSA syllabus subjects | 60 | 60 |
| Practical skills | 25 | 25 |
| Arithmetic (High School Certificate standard) | 10 | 10 |
| English (High School Certificate standard) | 5 | 5 |
There is negative marking: one-fourth (0.25) of the question’s marks is cut for each wrong answer, and more than one answer counts as wrong. Unattempted questions carry no penalty. The minimum qualifying marks are 30% for ST, SC, PwD, Ex-Servicemen and Sportsperson, and 35% for all others.
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tie-break | Higher COA/COSA course percentage, then older age, then higher +2 marks, then the Commission’s decision |
| Test centre | Up to three district choices, but the Commission may allot another centre |
| Answer key | Objections allowed, no re-evaluation or re-checking |
| Missed DV | Candidature rejected |
| Missed test date or shift | No re-test for any reason |
| Commission’s right | May hold an additional re-test or cancel any part of the process |
The notification does not print a detailed syllabus, so prepare from the syllabus and exam pattern page and your course books.
How to Apply Online for OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer 2026?
Keep ready a signature scan (20-50 KB), a passport-size colour photo (20-100 KB), your certificates, and your own e-mail ID and mobile number.
- Visit the official OSSSC website (link in Essential Links below) and read “How do I register/re-register/apply” on the Home page.
- New user: click “Apply Online” on the Home page and register by 29 November 2026.
- Already registered for another OSSSC post: log in and choose “Re-registration” under the Applicant Menu by 29 November 2026.
- Log in again, fill the application with your details and district preferences, and upload your documents, including the Council registration certificate.
- Pay the ₹500 fee online if you are not exempted, submit by 5 December 2026, and print the Confirmation Page.
Incomplete and non-online applications are summarily rejected. Multiple applications lead to cancellation of the result. See more medical and healthcare govt jobs too.
What Are the Important Dates for OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 5 November 2026 |
| Registration / Re-registration Start | 5 November 2026 |
| Registration / Re-registration End | 29 November 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 5 November 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 5 December 2026 |
| Written Test Date | To be intimated through a notice or admission letter |
Admission letters are downloaded from the OSSSC website. No printed copy is sent.
What Is the Application Fee for OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / UR, SEBC and all others | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / PwD | Exempted (no fee) |
| Fee Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Payment modes | Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card or UPI |
| Refund | ₹500 refunded to those who actually appear, to the account used for payment |
| No refund | Anyone who does not appear |
| No Confirmation Page | Transaction cancelled, refund within 48 hours, pay again |
OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer 2026 Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Recruitment 2026, Apply Online (Odisha Health & Family Welfare Department)
- Official Notification Page for OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Recruitment 2026, Apply Online (Odisha Health & Family Welfare Department)
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- Join Odisha Government Jobs Telegram Channel
Contractual Ophthalmic Assistants under the OSH&FW Society or Scheme get a 45-year upper age limit, so they must upload their appointment letters. Every applicant should confirm that the Council registration certificate is valid on the date of submission. If you hold +2 Science, the COA or COSA course and your Odisha Council registration, do not wait for the last week. Fix your district order, keep your documents scanned and submit your form well before 5 December 2026. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for the next notices on this recruitment.