OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Recruitment 2026
OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Recruitment 2026: The Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has invited online applications for 238 District Cadre Group-C posts of Ophthalmic Officer in 29 district establishments under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha (detailed Advt No. IIE-103/2026-3282/OSSSC, dated 05.11.2026). Candidates with +2 Science and a 2-year COA or COSA course, registered with the Ophthalmic Officers' Council, Odisha, and aged 21 to 42 years can apply.
Registration or re-registration closes on 29 November 2026 and the online application closes on 5 December 2026. Selection is through a 100-mark written test followed by document verification. The pay is Level-7 (₹25,500-81,100).
Latest Update (13 November 2026): The application window is open on osssc.gov.in. Register or re-register by 29 November 2026, then submit the online application by 5 December 2026. No corrigendum or date extension has been issued so far.
OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) |
| Department | Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha |
| Advertisement No. | IIE-103/2026-3282/OSSSC, dated 05.11.2026 (short advertisement IIE-103/2026-3226/OSSSC, dated 30.10.2026) |
| Post | Ophthalmic Officer (District Cadre, Group-C) |
| Total Vacancies | 238 in 29 districts |
| Age Limit | 21 to 42 years as on 05.11.2026 |
| Qualification | +2 Science with 2-year certified COA or COSA course |
| Pay | Level-7, Cell-01 (₹25,500-81,100) |
| Selection | Written Test (100 marks), Document Verification |
| Application Mode | Online only, at osssc.gov.in |
| Official Website | osssc.gov.in |
OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Advertisement | 30 October 2026 |
| Detailed Advertisement | 05 November 2026 |
| Online Registration / Re-registration | 05 November to 29 November 2026 |
| Online Application | 05 November to 05 December 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 05 December 2026 |
| Age and Eligibility Cut-Off Date | 05 November 2026 (date of advertisement) |
| Written Test Date | Not stated in the notification (to be notified) |
Registration alone is not an application. You must log in again after registering and submit the full online application by 5 December 2026.
OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Vacancy 2026
The posts are district cadre: once selected, you are posted and transferred within your district. You choose districts in order of preference in the online form. The Government may change the number of posts without notice.
Category-Wise Vacancy
In Annexure-I, the women (W) seats are listed separately from each category's general seats. The totals below add both.
| Category | General | Women (W) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 84 | 39 | 123 |
| ST | 44 | 23 | 67 |
| SC | 16 | 6 | 22 |
| SEBC | 21 | 5 | 26 |
| Total | 165 | 73 | 238 |
Special category seats (included in the totals above): Ex-Servicemen 1, PwD Hearing Impaired 4 (plus 1 for women), PwD Orthopaedically Impaired 5. That is 11 in all.
District-Wise Vacancy
District names are as spelt in Annexure-I of the advertisement.
| No. | District | Posts | No. | District | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anugola (Angul) | 6 | 16 | Kandhamala | 12 |
| 2 | Baragada (Bargarh) | 11 | 17 | Kendrapada | 3 |
| 3 | Bhadrak | 4 | 18 | Kendujhar | 13 |
| 4 | Baleshwar | 10 | 19 | Khordha | 3 |
| 5 | Balangir | 13 | 20 | Koraput | 10 |
| 6 | Boudh | 4 | 21 | Malkangiri | 5 |
| 7 | Kataka (Cuttack) | 8 | 22 | Mayurbhanj | 18 |
| 8 | Debagada (Deogarh) | 2 | 23 | Nuapada | 2 |
| 9 | Dhenkanal | 8 | 24 | Nabarangpur | 7 |
| 10 | Gajapati | 7 | 25 | Nayagada | 4 |
| 11 | Ganjam | 15 | 26 | Puri | 11 |
| 12 | Jagatsinghpur | 7 | 27 | Rayagada | 8 |
| 13 | Jajpur | 3 | 28 | Sambalpur | 11 |
| 14 | Jharsuguda | 4 | 29 | Sundaragada | 16 |
| 15 | Kalahandi | 13 | Total | 238 |
Mayurbhanj (18), Sundaragada (16) and Ganjam (15) have the most posts. The full category-wise split for each district is in Annexure-I of the advertisement.
OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
- Passed +2 Science or its equivalent, with a two-year Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) Training Course or Certified Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant (COSA) Course from a Government or Government-recognised institution of the state.
- Registered with the Ophthalmic Officers' Council in the State of Odisha, with a valid registration certificate on the date you submit the online application. It must be uploaded.
- Able to read, write and speak Odia, and have passed one of these: Middle School exam with Odia as a language subject; Matriculation or equivalent with Odia as the medium in non-language subjects; Odia as a language subject in the Class VII final exam from a school recognised by the Government of Odisha or the Central Government; or a test in Odia at M.E. School standard conducted by the School & Mass Education Department, Odisha.
- Other conditions: Indian citizen, good character, and not more than one living spouse if married (the Government may exempt).
- All conditions except the Council registration must be met on the date of the advertisement (05.11.2026).
Age Limit
Minimum 21 and maximum 42 years as on 05.11.2026. Date of birth is taken from the HSC certificate (BSE Odisha) or an equivalent certificate.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / SEBC / Women | 5 years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 10 years (PwD of SC/ST/SEBC get 10 years over and above their category relaxation) |
| Ex-Servicemen | Total period of service in defence |
| Contractual Ophthalmic Assistants under OSH&FW Society or Scheme | Upper age limit 45 years (appointment letters to be uploaded) |
If you fall in more than one category, you get only one relaxation, whichever helps you most.
OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Salary 2026
The post carries Pay Scale ₹25,500-81,100, Pay Matrix Level-7, Cell-01, as per the ORSP Rules, 2017. Allowances are not stated in the notification.
OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Application Fee 2026
| Category | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / SEBC / Women (other than SC, ST, PwD) | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / PwD | Nil |
- Pay online only through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card or UPI.
- The ₹500 fee is refunded to candidates who actually appear in the exam, to the account used for payment. Use your own bank account. There is no refund if you skip the exam.
OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Selection Process 2026
- Written Test: 100 marks, MCQ, one paper of 2 hours, in OMR or CBRE mode (the exact mode will be notified later).
- Document Verification: at least 1.25 times the vacancies are shortlisted, category-wise, from candidates who reach the qualifying marks.
- District allocation and Provisional Select List: on merit and your district preferences. Physical counselling may be held if the Commission decides.
Written Test Pattern
| 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 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Negative marking: 0.25 mark is deducted for each wrong answer. Marking more than one option counts as wrong. Blank answers carry no penalty.
- Minimum qualifying marks: 30% for ST, SC, PwD, Ex-Servicemen and Sportsperson candidates; 35% for others.
- Tie-break: higher percentage in the COA/COSA qualification, then the older candidate, then higher +2 marks.
How to Apply for OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer 2026
- Go to www.osssc.gov.in and click Apply Online.
- New users register as New User. If you already have an OSSSC User ID, log in and choose Re-registration for this post. Do this by 29 November 2026.
- Keep ready your signature (jpg/jpeg/png, 20-50 KB), a recent colour passport-size photo (jpg/jpeg/png, 20-100 KB), your certificates, the Ophthalmic Officers' Council registration certificate and your own email ID and mobile number.
- Log in again and fill the online application. Choose your districts in order of preference, and up to three districts for the test centre.
- Pay the ₹500 fee if it applies to you, and submit by 5 December 2026.
- Print the Confirmation Page. If it does not appear after payment, the transaction is cancelled and refunded within 48 hours, and you have to pay again.
OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Recruitment 2026 FAQs
What is the last date to apply for OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer 2026?
Register or re-register by 29 November 2026 and submit the online application by 5 December 2026.
How many vacancies are there in OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer 2026?
238 District Cadre Group-C posts in 29 districts. Mayurbhanj has the most (18).
OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer 2026 ke liye qualification kya hai? (शैक्षणिक योग्यता)
+2 Science के साथ 2 साल का Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) या Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant (COSA) कोर्स, Ophthalmic Officers' Council, Odisha में रजिस्ट्रेशन, और ओड़िया पढ़ना-लिखना-बोलना आना चाहिए।
OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer age limit kya hai? (आयु सीमा)
आयु 21 से 42 वर्ष (05.11.2026 तक); SC/ST/SEBC/महिला को 5 साल और PwD को 10 साल की छूट। संविदा Ophthalmic Assistant के लिए अधिकतम आयु 45 वर्ष।
What is the application fee?
₹500 for all except SC, ST and PwD candidates, who pay nothing. The fee is refunded if you appear in the exam.
How is the selection done?
A 100-mark written test with negative marking, then document verification and district allocation on merit and choice.
Is the B.Sc. Optometry degree the qualification for this post?
No. The detailed advertisement asks for +2 Science with a 2-year COA or COSA course from a Government or Government-recognised institution of the state. Some early reports based on the short notice said otherwise.
Is this the same as the Odisha SSB Lab Assistant recruitment?
No. That is a State Selection Board recruitment for 435 Lab Assistant-cum-Storekeeper posts in colleges. This one is an OSSSC recruitment for Ophthalmic Officers in district health establishments.
OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Read the advertisement (Post detail page, "Click here to read the advertisement") |
| Apply Online | osssc.gov.in - Apply Online |
| Advertisements List | OSSSC Advertisements |
| How to Register / Apply | Application Process PDF |
| Official Website | osssc.gov.in |
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Final Words
The OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Recruitment 2026 offers 238 district cadre posts at Level-7 pay for COA and COSA holders in Odisha. Get your Ophthalmic Officers' Council registration in order, register by 29 November and submit your application before 5 December 2026. Then prepare for the 100-mark written test, which has negative marking.
Important: This article summarises OSSSC Advertisement No. IIE-103/2026-3282/OSSSC dated 05.11.2026, read on the official website osssc.gov.in. The number of posts may change at the Government's discretion. Always check osssc.gov.in for the latest notices and any corrigendum before applying.