The Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has released Advertisement No. IIE-60/2026-2630/OSSSC dated 28.08.2026 inviting online applications for 240 District Cadre Group-C posts of Radiographer across all 30 district establishments under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha. Candidates who have passed +2 Science along with a DMRT or BMRT qualification and hold a valid Radiographers Council registration in Odisha can register from 31.08.2026 and submit the online application up to 30.09.2026.
⚡ QUICK FACTS
🎓 Eligibility
+2 Science + DMRT / BMRT
📌 Vacancies
240 Posts
💰 Salary
Rs. 25,500 – 81,100
🗓️ Last Date
30.09.2026
OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026 Overview
Post Name
Radiographer (District Cadre, Group-C)
Organization
Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC), Bhubaneswar — for Health & Family Welfare Department, Govt. of Odisha
To be notified later through a Notice and/or Admission Letter
Application Fee
Category
Fee
UR / SEBC / All other categories
Rs. 500/-
Scheduled Caste (SC)
Nil
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Nil
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)
Nil
Mode of payment
Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI through the payment gateway during online application
Refund
The Rs. 500/- fee is refunded to applicants who actually appear in the examination; no refund for those who do not appear
Vacancy Details
Category-wise vacancies — the “Women” column shows posts reserved for women within each category, and both columns together make up the category total.
Category
General
Women
Total
Unreserved (UR)
45
24
69
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
72
35
107
Scheduled Caste (SC)
25
11
36
SEBC
23
5
28
Total
165
75
240
Special category vacancies (included within the 240 total above):
Special Category
Posts
Ex-Servicemen
2
PwD — Hearing Impaired (HI)
6
PwD — Orthopaedically Impaired (OI)
4
Total special category posts
12
District-wise vacancies — applicants indicate their district preference in the online application form.
District
Posts
District
Posts
Angul
13
Khordha
11
Bargarh
3
Koraput
14
Bhadrak
6
Malkangiri
8
Balasore
10
Mayurbhanj
6
Balangir
8
Nuapada
4
Boudh
2
Nabarangpur
8
Cuttack
26
Nayagarh
7
Deogarh
1
Puri
13
Dhenkanal
4
Rayagada
6
Gajapati
5
Sambalpur
12
Ganjam
21
Subarnapur
3
Jagatsinghpur
6
Sundargarh
2
Jajpur
9
Kalahandi
12
Jharsuguda
3
Kandhamal
11
Kendrapara
3
Keonjhar
3
Grand Total
240 posts across all 30 districts
Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Educational Qualification
Passed +2 Science Examination under CHSE, Odisha or equivalent
Professional Qualification
Diploma in Medical Radiation Technology (DMRT) or Bachelor in Medical Radiation Technology (BMRT) from a Government Medical College and Hospital of the state, or from a private institution recognised by the Government of Odisha or AICTE
Council Registration
Must be registered with the Radiographers Council in the State and hold a valid Registration or Renewal Certificate as on the date of submission of the online application, to be uploaded online
Age Limit
Minimum 21 years and maximum 42 years as on 28.08.2026. Date of birth as recorded in the HSC certificate is accepted. Check your age eligibility →
Odia Language
Must be able to speak, read and write Odia — evidenced by passing Middle School Examination with Odia as a language subject, or Matriculation with Odia as the medium in non-language subjects, or Odia as a language subject in Class-VII or above, or an Odia test at M.E. School Standard conducted by the School & Mass Education Department
Nationality & Character
Must be a citizen of India and of good character; if married, must not have more than one spouse living
PwD Requirement
Must hold a Permanent Disability Certificate with not less than 40% disability and upload the original UDID Card / Disability Certificate. Applicants with temporary disability must not apply as PwD.
Age Relaxation
Category
Relaxation in Upper Age Limit
SC / ST / SEBC / Women
5 years
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)
10 years
PwD belonging to SC / ST / SEBC
Cumulative 10 years on account of disability, over and above the normal relaxation available as an SC / ST / SEBC candidate
Ex-Servicemen
Relaxable by the total period of service rendered in defence service. Persons with more than six months of service left to retire or be discharged as on the last date of application are not eligible.
Contractual Radiographers under OSH&FW Society / Scheme
Upper age limit of 45 years as on the date of advertisement; self-attested appointment letters from employers must be uploaded online
Multiple categories
A candidate covered by more than one category is eligible for only one benefit of relaxation — whichever is most beneficial
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
Enter your date of birth, the 28.08.2026 cut-off date and your category relaxation to see instantly whether you fall inside the 21 to 42 year band for this OSSSC Radiographer recruitment.
One paper of 100 marks, MCQ type in OMR / CBRE mode (exact mode to be notified later), duration 2 hours. Composition: 60 questions of 60 marks on subjects as per the DMRT syllabus, 25 questions of 25 marks on practical skills, 10 questions of 10 marks in Arithmetic (HSC standard) and 5 questions of 5 marks in English (HSC standard). Negative marking of 0.25 marks applies for each wrong answer and for multiple answers; blank answers carry no penalty. Minimum qualifying marks / normalised score: 30% for ST, SC, PwD and Ex-Servicemen candidates; 35% for all others. PwD candidates with benchmark disability get 20 minutes of compensatory time per hour.
Stage 2 — Provisional Merit List & Screening
A Provisional Master Merit List is prepared from the written test marks / normalised score. Candidates securing the minimum qualifying marks are screened for Document Verification at a ratio of not less than 1.25 times the number of vacancies advertised, category and special-category wise, as per merit and availability.
Stage 3 — Document Verification
Shortlisted candidates must mandatorily attend Document Verification before the District Level Board on the schedule fixed by the Commission, carrying all original certificates required under Clause 7 of the advertisement. Failure to attend results in rejection of candidature. Candidature remains provisional until validated by the appointing authority.
Stage 4 — District Allocation / Physical Counselling (optional)
District allocation is made on a merit-cum-choice basis either through the online district allocation process or, if the Commission decides, through physical counselling where districts are allotted afresh as per vacancies available on the spot.
Stage 5 — Provisional Select List
Drawn from the screening list of eligible candidates after Document Verification, separately for each district, equal to the number of vacancies advertised category-wise, strictly on merit, availability, “Not Interested” option (if any) and district preference.
Tie-breaking rule
In case of equal scores the order applied is: higher percentage of marks in DMRT, then age seniority (older candidate ranked higher), then higher +2 marks, then the Commission’s discretion.
Salary and Benefits
Component
Detail
Pay Scale
Rs. 25,500 – 81,100
Pay Matrix Level
Level-7, Cell-01 as per ORSP Rules 2017
Post Category
District Cadre Group-C post under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha
Allowances and other benefits
Not specified in notification — admissible as per Odisha Government rules in force
How to Apply
Visit the OSSSC website at osssc.gov.in and read the “How do I register/re-register/apply” instructions on the home page.
Fresh candidates click “Apply Online” and complete the New User Registration; candidates already holding an OSSSC User ID must log in and use the “Re-registration” option under the Applicant Menu. Registration and re-registration close on 23.09.2026.
Keep ready a scanned passport-size colour photograph (20–100 KB) and full specimen signature (20–50 KB) in JPG/JPEG/PNG format, along with certificates, mark sheets and a personal e-mail ID and mobile number valid till the end of the recruitment.
Log in after registration, fill in the online Application Form completely — including your district preferences in order of choice — and upload the required documents.
Pay the Rs. 500/- examination fee (SC, ST and PwD exempt) by Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card or UPI, print the Confirmation Page, and submit the application on or before 30.09.2026.
Note: Applications submitted in any mode other than online, and incomplete applications, shall be summarily rejected. Mere registration or re-registration does not amount to filing the online application — the application form must be filled and submitted separately.
Photograph or signature rejected by the upload form?
The OSSSC form accepts a photograph of 20 to 100 KB and a signature of 20 to 50 KB in JPG, JPEG or PNG format. Resize both to those exact limits before you start filling the application, so the upload does not fail midway.
Scanned in JPG / JPEG / PNG, size between 20 KB and 50 KB, kept ready before registration
Radiographers Council Registration Certificate
Valid Registration or Renewal Certificate of the Radiographers Council of Odisha, valid as on the date of application, uploaded online
HSC Certificate
Proof of date of birth as recorded by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha or equivalent
+2 Science pass certificate and mark sheet
CHSE Odisha or equivalent
DMRT / BMRT certificate and mark sheet
From a Government Medical College and Hospital or an institution recognised by the Government of Odisha or AICTE
Odia language certificate
Certificate of passing Odia as a language subject in Class-VII or above, or the equivalent proof listed in the eligibility criteria
Caste certificate (SC / ST / SEBC)
Issued by the competent authority, for candidates claiming reservation
UDID Card / Disability Certificate
Scanned copy of the original (not photocopy) showing permanent disability of not less than 40%, for PwD candidates
Ex-Servicemen documents
Discharge Certificate / Identity Card and documents supporting defence service, plus an undertaking of no re-employment under the Government of Odisha
Contractual service documents
Appointment letter / certificate of contractual work experience under the OSH&FW Society or Scheme, self-attested, for those claiming the 45-year age limit
Do not submit more than one application form — multiple applications are treated as unfair means and will lead to cancellation of your result.
Do not stop at registration: registration or re-registration alone is not an application, and the online application form must be filled and submitted separately by 30.09.2026.
Registration closes a week earlier than the application itself, on 23.09.2026 — leaving registration to the last week of September means you cannot apply at all.
Applicants with a temporary disability must not apply under the PwD category; such applications are summarily rejected.
Give your own bank account details while paying the fee, since the Rs. 500/- refund for candidates who appear in the exam is credited only to the account or payment method used at the time of application.
Choose your district preferences carefully — you may name a maximum of three districts for the test centre, and preferences already submitted are treated as final and binding unless the Commission reopens the option.
Attempt only the questions you are reasonably sure about, since 0.25 marks are deducted for every wrong answer while blank answers carry no penalty.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026? The last date to submit the online application is 30.09.2026, while registration and re-registration close earlier on 23.09.2026.
2. How many Radiographer vacancies has OSSSC announced? A total of 240 District Cadre Group-C Radiographer posts are advertised across all 30 districts of Odisha.
3. What qualification is required for the OSSSC Radiographer post? Candidates must have passed +2 Science and hold a Diploma (DMRT) or Bachelor (BMRT) in Medical Radiation Technology, along with a valid registration in the Radiographers Council of Odisha.
4. What is the age limit for this recruitment? Candidates must be between 21 and 42 years of age as on 28.08.2026, with 5 years relaxation for SC, ST, SEBC and women candidates and 10 years for Persons with Disabilities.
5. What is the application fee and is it refundable? The fee is Rs. 500/- for all candidates other than SC, ST and PwD, and it is refunded to applicants who actually appear in the written examination.
6. What is the exam pattern for the OSSSC Radiographer written test? It is a single 100-mark MCQ paper of 2 hours covering DMRT syllabus subjects (60 marks), practical skills (25 marks), Arithmetic (10 marks) and English (5 marks), with 0.25 negative marking for each wrong answer.
7. What salary will a selected OSSSC Radiographer receive? The post carries a pay scale of Rs. 25,500 – 81,100 in Pay Matrix Level-7, Cell-01 as per ORSP Rules 2017.
8. Is knowledge of Odia compulsory for this recruitment? Yes — every candidate must be able to speak, read and write Odia, proved by passing Odia as a language subject in Class-VII or above, Middle School Examination with Odia, Matriculation with Odia medium, or an Odia test at M.E. School Standard.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
