OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026: 240 District Cadre Posts Across Odisha
The Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission has invited online applications for 240 District Cadre Group-C posts of Radiographer in all 30 district establishments under the Health and Family Welfare Department. If you hold a DMRT or BMRT and have been waiting for a permanent state government job in Odisha, this is the opening to take seriously. The pay is Rs. 25,500 – 81,100 at Pay Matrix Level-7, and every one of the Odisha government jobs in this advertisement is a district cadre post.
Applications open on 31 August 2026. Read the next line twice, because this is where candidates slip: registration closes on 23 September 2026, but the online application itself can be submitted until 30 September 2026. Two different dates, two different tasks. This guide from GovtJobsAlert.in walks you through the district-wise split, the eligibility conditions, the fee refund rule and the full selection process, so you can decide today whether to apply.
What are the Key Highlights of OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) |
| Post Name | Radiographer (Group-C, District Cadre) |
| Total Vacancies | 240 |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 25,500 – 81,100 (Level-7, Cell-01) |
| Job Location | All 30 districts of Odisha |
| Registration Closes | 23 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 September 2026 |
District cadre means what it says: once selected, you are posted and transferred within that district only, so choose your districts with care. See more medical and healthcare government jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.
How Many Vacancies are There in OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 45 |
| Unreserved (Women) | 24 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 72 |
| Scheduled Tribe (Women) | 35 |
| Scheduled Caste | 25 |
| Scheduled Caste (Women) | 11 |
| SEBC | 23 |
| SEBC (Women) | 5 |
| Total | 240 |
Odisha reserves for SEBC — Socially and Educationally Backward Classes — not OBC, so claim that quota with your SEBC certificate. Special category reservation sits inside the same 240, not on top of it.
| Special Category | Reserved |
|---|---|
| Ex-Servicemen | 2 |
| PwD – Hearing Impaired | 6 |
| PwD – Orthopedically Impaired | 4 |
OSSSC Radiographer District-Wise Vacancy 2026: Which District Has Most Posts?
This is the table to study before you fill your district preferences, because the numbers are very uneven.
| District | Posts |
|---|---|
| Angul | 13 |
| Bargarh | 3 |
| Bhadrak | 6 |
| Balasore | 10 |
| Balangir | 8 |
| Boudh | 2 |
| Cuttack | 26 |
| Deogarh | 1 |
| Dhenkanal | 4 |
| Gajapati | 5 |
| Ganjam | 21 |
| Jagatsinghpur | 6 |
| Jajpur | 9 |
| Jharsuguda | 3 |
| Kalahandi | 12 |
| District | Posts |
|---|---|
| Kandhamal | 11 |
| Kendrapara | 3 |
| Keonjhar | 3 |
| Khordha | 11 |
| Koraput | 14 |
| Malkangiri | 8 |
| Mayurbhanj | 6 |
| Nuapada | 4 |
| Nabarangpur | 8 |
| Nayagarh | 7 |
| Puri | 13 |
| Rayagada | 6 |
| Sambalpur | 12 |
| Subarnapur | 3 |
| Sundargarh | 2 |
Cuttack alone carries 26 and Ganjam 21, while Deogarh has just one. You rank the districts in your order of preference on the form, and that choice confers no right to be appointed in any of them. Separately, you may name up to three districts as your test centre preference, and the Commission may still allot you a centre outside them.
What is the Eligibility Criteria for OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification for OSSSC Radiographer 2026: DMRT or BMRT
| Requirement | What You Must Have |
|---|---|
| School | Passed +2 Science under the Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha, or equivalent |
| Professional | Diploma in Medical Radiation Technology (DMRT) or Bachelor in Medical Radiation Technology (BMRT) |
| Institution | Any Government Medical College and Hospital of the state, or a private institution recognised by the Government of Odisha or AICTE |
| Council registration | Name registered in the Radiographers Council of the State, with a valid Registration or Renewal Certificate |
| Odia language | Able to speak, read and write Odia, and meet one of the four prescribed Odia conditions |
| Other | Indian citizen, of good character, and if married, not more than one living spouse |
Two conditions here decide more rejections than the marks do. First, the Radiographers Council registration must be valid as on the date you submit the online application and must be uploaded then and there — every other eligibility condition is judged as on the advertisement date, but this one is judged on your submission date. Second, the Odia language requirement is met by any one of the four routes below, so if you studied outside Odisha, sort that certificate out first. See more diploma-level government jobs if you are still completing yours.
| Odia Route | Qualifying Condition |
|---|---|
| Middle School | Passed with Odia as a language subject |
| Matriculation or equivalent | Passed with Odia as the medium for non-language subjects |
| Class VII or above | Passed Odia as a language subject in the final examination |
| Departmental test | Passed a test in Odia at M.E. School standard conducted by the School and Mass Education Department |
Age Limit for OSSSC Radiographer 2026: 21 to 42 Years
| Category | Age Rule |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 21 years as on 28 August 2026 |
| Unreserved (men) | Not above 42 years — no relaxation |
| SC, ST, SEBC and Women | 5 years |
| Persons with Disabilities | 10 years |
| PwD who are also SC, ST or SEBC | 10 years for disability, over and above the category relaxation |
| Ex-Servicemen | By the total period of service rendered in defence service |
| Contractual Radiographer under OSH and FW | Upper age limit is 45 years |
| More than one category | Only one relaxation, whichever is most beneficial to you |
| Proof of age | Only the date of birth recorded in your HSC certificate is accepted |
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Note the cut-off carefully: age is counted on the advertisement date, 28 August 2026, not the last date to apply. Contractual Radiographers claiming the 45-year limit must upload self-attested appointment letters from their employer with the form.
What is the Salary for OSSSC Radiographer 2026? Rs. 25,500 – 81,100
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | Rs. 25,500 – 81,100 |
| Pay Matrix | Level-7, Cell-01 |
| Governing rule | ORSP Rules, 2017 |
Level-7 is a solid entry point for a Group-C technical post, and the usual state allowances, annual increments and pension benefits come on top of the basic pay. Because this is a district cadre appointment, your transfers stay inside the district — for most families that is worth as much as the pay itself.
What is the Application Fee for OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates other than SC, ST and PwD | Rs. 500 |
| SC, ST and Persons with Disabilities | No fee |
Pay online during submission of the form using Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card or UPI. Here is the unusual part: the Rs. 500 is refunded to applicants who actually appear for the examination, but no refund is admissible if you skip the test for any reason whatsoever. Treat the fee as a deposit on your own seriousness. The refund goes back to the account you paid from, so use your own account and not a friend’s. If the Confirmation Page does not generate, that transaction is cancelled and reversed within 48 hours and you must pay again.
What is the Selection Process for OSSSC Radiographer 2026? Exam Pattern
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Written Test | 100 marks, MCQ in OMR or CBRE mode, one paper, 2 hours |
| Provisional Master Merit List | Prepared on marks or normalized score of everyone who appeared |
| Screening | Candidates called for verification, not less than 1.25 times the vacancies, category-wise |
| Document Verification | Before the District Level Board, originals validated by the Chief District Medical and Public Health Officer |
| Provisional Select List | Drawn district-wise on merit, availability and your district preference |
| Optional steps, only if notified | A “Not Interested” opt-out, a re-exercise of district preferences, and physical counselling for district allocation |
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| DMRT syllabus | 60 | 60 |
| Practical skills | 25 | 25 |
| Arithmetic (HSC standard) | 10 | 10 |
| English (HSC standard) | 5 | 5 |
| Full paper | 100 questions | 100 marks |
| Written Test Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Negative marking | One-fourth, that is 0.25 marks, deducted for every wrong answer |
| More than one option | Treated as a wrong answer even if one of them is correct |
| Blank answers | No penalty for a question left unattempted |
| Minimum qualifying marks | 30 per cent for ST, SC, PwD and Ex-Servicemen; 35 per cent for all others |
| Normalization | In CBRE mode the test may run on several dates and shifts with different question sets, and a formula converts your raw score |
| Tie-breaker | Higher DMRT percentage, then the older candidate, then higher +2 marks |
| Re-evaluation | There is no provision for re-evaluation or re-checking of scores |
| Compensatory time | PwD candidates with benchmark disability get 20 minutes extra per hour |
Because a wrong answer costs you marks, guess only when you can rule out two options. Start early with the exam syllabus and preparation resources on GovtJobsAlert.in.
Which Mistakes Can Reject Your OSSSC Radiographer 2026 Application?
These are the lines candidates skim past. Each one can end your candidature.
| Condition | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| Mode of application | An application other than online, an incomplete one, or one received after the last date shall be summarily rejected |
| One form only | You may never fill more than one application form; multiple forms will not be accepted and will lead to cancellation of your result |
| Photo and signature | If the uploaded photograph or signature is not clearly identifiable, your registration and application are liable to rejection, and no correspondence will be entertained |
| Serving defence personnel | Those with more than six months left to retire or be discharged as on the last date are not eligible to apply |
| Ex-Servicemen already re-employed | Age relaxation stays, but you shall not be eligible for the benefit of Ex-Servicemen reservation |
| Temporary disability | Applicants having temporary disability should not apply as PwD, as they are not eligible, and such applications shall be summarily rejected |
| PwD verification | Candidates claiming benchmark disability must appear before the Medical Assessment Board, failing which the PwD claim shall be disallowed. There is no general medical stage |
| Earlier debarment | If the Commission has debarred you for a period, you shall not be eligible to appear during that period |
| Document verification | If you fail to attend, your candidature shall be rejected and you shall not be allowed to participate any further |
| Provisional candidature | Candidature is liable for rejection on any deficiency found at any stage, and attending verification confers no right to appointment |
| False information | Misrepresentation, suppression, wrong information or detection of unfair means shall lead to cancellation or disqualification of your candidature at any stage, even after the appointment order is issued |
| Absent from the exam | No refund is admissible, and no opportunity for a re-test shall be provided under any circumstances |
| Not Interested option | If the Commission notifies this optional facility and you exercise it, your candidature will eventually be cancelled |
| District preferences | Your choice confers no right to appointment in that district, and if the Commission notifies an optional re-exercise window, no change is entertained after it closes |
| Commission’s powers | The Commission may conduct an additional test or re-test at any stage, and may cancel part or whole of the recruitment without assigning any reason |
How to Apply Online for OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the OSSSC application portal (link in Essential Links below) |
| 2 | New users click Apply Online and complete Registration; earlier registered users log in and choose Re-registration for this post |
| 3 | Log in again and fill the online application form — registration alone is not an application |
| 4 | Upload the photograph (20 to 100 kb) and full specimen signature (20 to 50 kb) in jpg, jpeg or png |
| 5 | Rank your district preferences for the post, and name up to three districts for your test centre |
| 6 | Pay Rs. 500 unless you are SC, ST or PwD, then print the Confirmation Page |
| 7 | Submit on or before 30 September 2026 and keep a copy safely |
Get two papers ready before you sit down: your valid Radiographers Council Registration or Renewal Certificate and your Odia language certificate. Missing either one forfeits your claim, and neither can be produced later. PwD candidates must additionally upload the original UDID card or disability certificate showing not less than 40 per cent permanent disability. Use an email address and mobile number that will still be yours until the recruitment ends, because every alert and your Admission Letter go there and nothing is posted to you.
What are the Important Dates for OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date and age cut-off | 28 August 2026 |
| Registration and Re-registration opens | 31 August 2026 |
| Last date for Registration or Re-registration | 23 September 2026 |
| Online application starts | 31 August 2026 |
| Last date to submit the online application | 30 September 2026 |
| Written Test date | To be notified later |
Do not treat 30 September as your only deadline. If you have not registered by 23 September 2026, the system will not let you register afterwards, and without registration there is no application to submit. Register in the first week and keep the rest of the month for filling the form.
Essential Links for OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026
- Visit OSSSC Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Odisha Government Jobs Telegram Channel
If you hold a DMRT or BMRT, your council registration is live and your Odia certificate is in hand, this one is genuinely within reach — a permanent Level-7 post in your own district, with the fee coming back to you the day you sit the exam. Register early, rank your districts with the split above in front of you, and submit well before the last week when the portal slows down. Keep checking other government job notifications on GovtJobsAlert.in so the written test date does not slip past you.