OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026: 240 Group C Vacancies, Eligibility, Last Date & How to Apply

Introduction to OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026

Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has released the notification for recruitment to 240 Radiographer posts under Advertisement No. IIE-60/2026-2630/OSSSC. These are District Cadre Group-C posts under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha, covering district establishments across all 30 districts of the state.

The online registration and re-registration process starts on 31 August 2026 and closes on 23 September 2026. Candidates who complete registration/re-registration can submit the final online application up to 30 September 2026. Applications are accepted through the OSSSC website only.

Candidates with +2 Science along with a recognised Diploma in Medical Radiation Technology (DMRT) or Bachelor in Medical Radiation Technology (BMRT) and valid registration with the Radiographers Council may be eligible, subject to all other requirements. Aspirants should carefully verify their eligibility before applying and keep checking the latest govt jobs notifications for written examination and admission letter updates.

Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) Overview

Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) conducts recruitment for various Group-C and other subordinate posts under departments of the Government of Odisha. In the present recruitment, OSSSC is selecting Radiographers for District Cadre vacancies under the Health & Family Welfare Department.

As these are District Cadre posts, candidates selected and allotted to a district will ordinarily be posted and transferred within the allotted district in accordance with the applicable service rules.

OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026 Overview

The recruitment offers 240 vacancies for Radiographer posts. Candidates should pay special attention to the separate deadlines for registration/re-registration and final application submission.

OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026 At a Glance

OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Registration by itself does not amount to submission of the application. Candidates must log in after registration/re-registration and complete the online application process before 30 September 2026.

OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

OSSSC has announced 240 District Cadre Radiographer vacancies distributed among all 30 districts of Odisha. The district-wise total vacancies supplied with the recruitment details are given below.

Expert insight: Cuttack has the largest stated district-wise allocation with 26 vacancies, followed by Ganjam with 21 vacancies. Koraput has 14 vacancies, while Angul and Puri have 13 each. However, district preference does not by itself guarantee allotment to the preferred district because allocation depends on merit, category, preference and available vacancies.

Reservation note: The detailed recruitment annexure contains category-wise and women/special-category reservation information. Candidates should verify the official Annexure-I for the exact UR/ST/SC/SEBC, Women, Ex-Servicemen and disability reservation applicable to the district they intend to choose.

OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

A candidate must have:

• Passed the +2 Science Examination under the Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha or an equivalent examination; and
• Passed a Diploma in Medical Radiation Technology (DMRT) or Bachelor in Medical Radiation Technology (BMRT) from a Government Medical College and Hospital of Odisha or another institution recognised by the Government of Odisha or the All India Council for Technical Education, as applicable.

Radiographers Council Registration

Candidates must have registered their name with the relevant Radiographers Council and possess a valid Registration or Renewal Certificate as on the prescribed date. The valid registration document is required during the online recruitment process/document verification as applicable.

Odia Language Eligibility

The candidate must be able to speak, read and write Odia. The prescribed requirement may be satisfied through one of the following:

• Passed Middle School Examination with Odia as a language subject; or
• Passed Matriculation/equivalent with Odia as the medium of examination in non-language subjects; or
• Passed Odia as a language subject up to Class VII or above; or
• Passed a test in Odia at M.E. School Standard conducted by the School & Mass Education Department.

Other Eligibility Conditions

• Candidate must be of good character.
• A married candidate must comply with the prescribed rule relating to more than one spouse living, subject to Government exemption provisions.
• Eligibility conditions are to be satisfied as prescribed in the recruitment advertisement and applicable service rules.

OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

Candidates must have attained 21 years of age and must not be above 42 years as on the date of advertisement, 28 August 2026.

The date of birth will be accepted as recorded in the HSC certificate issued by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha or the equivalent certificate from the recognised Board/Council/University, as applicable.

OSSSC Radiographer Age Relaxation

Candidates claiming contractual Radiographer age relaxation must produce/upload the prescribed appointment letter or supporting documents. Where more than one relaxation provision applies, candidates should follow the exact benefit rules stated in the detailed advertisement.

OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

The stated examination fee is Rs 500 for candidates who are not covered by an exemption. SC, ST and Persons with Disabilities candidates are exempt from payment.

The fee can be paid online through the available payment gateway using methods such as Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card or UPI.

OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026 Salary

Selected Radiographers will receive salary under Pay Matrix Level-7, Cell-01 according to the applicable Odisha Revised Scales of Pay rules.

Other admissible allowances and service benefits will be governed by the applicable Government of Odisha rules.

OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The recruitment process is primarily based on a Written Test, followed by verification and district-wise selection procedures.

1. Written Test
2. Provisional Merit / Screening
3. Document Verification
4. District Preference / Allocation procedure, as applicable
5. Provisional Select List

A Provisional Master Merit List is prepared from the written examination. Candidates obtaining the prescribed minimum qualifying marks may be called for Document Verification, with the supplied details indicating screening at not less than 1.25 times the number of advertised vacancies, category-wise.

Shortlisted candidates must produce the required original documents before the prescribed District Level Board. District-wise selection/allocation is made subject to merit, category, candidate preference and vacancy availability.

OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern

The written examination consists of 100 objective-type questions carrying 100 marks. The examination duration is 2 hours.

OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026 Minimum Qualifying Marks

Obtaining the minimum qualifying score does not automatically guarantee selection. Final selection depends on merit, applicable reservation, verification of eligibility and availability of vacancies.

OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026 Tie-Breaking Rules

If two or more candidates obtain the same score, the supplied recruitment details specify the following sequence for resolving the tie:

1. Higher percentage of marks in DMRT.
2. If still tied, the older candidate will rank higher.
3. If still tied, higher marks in +2 Science.
4. If the tie remains unresolved, the matter will be decided as prescribed by the Commission.

OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026 District Preference

Candidates can indicate preference for a maximum of three districts in order of priority while filling the online application. District preference does not create an automatic right to appointment in a particular district.

Allocation is subject to the candidate's merit position, category, available vacancies, preference exercised and the district-wise selection process prescribed by OSSSC.

How to Apply for OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official OSSSC website at www.osssc.gov.in.
2. Read the instructions available under the registration/application section before starting the process.
3. Fresh candidates who have never registered with OSSSC should select the Apply Online / New User Registration option.
4. Candidates who already hold an OSSSC User ID from an earlier recruitment should log in and complete Re-registration for Radiographer-2026.
5. Complete Registration/Re-registration between 31 August and 23 September 2026.
6. Log in using the OSSSC User ID and password and open the Radiographer-2026 online application.
7. Enter personal, educational, professional registration, category, address and other required information carefully.
8. Upload the prescribed photograph, signature, registration certificate and other documents wherever required.
9. Select up to three districts in order of preference.
10. Pay the Rs 500 examination fee online if you are not exempt.
11. Review all details carefully before submitting the form.
12. Submit the completed online application on or before 30 September 2026.
13. Save or print the Confirmation Page/application details for future reference.

OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026 Photograph and Signature Requirements

Candidates should keep properly scanned files ready before starting registration to avoid errors during online submission.

OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026 Documents Required

Candidates shortlisted for verification should keep the applicable original certificates and supporting documents ready.

• HSC / Matriculation pass certificate or equivalent proof of date of birth.
• +2 Science pass certificate and mark sheet.
• Diploma in Medical Radiation Technology (DMRT) certificate, where applicable.
• Bachelor in Medical Radiation Technology (BMRT) certificate, where applicable.
• Valid Registration/Renewal Certificate from the Radiographers Council.
• Odia language qualification certificate or equivalent proof.
• SC/ST/SEBC caste certificate, where applicable.
• UDID Card/Disability Certificate for eligible PwD candidates.
• Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate, identity/service documents and prescribed undertaking, where applicable.
• Appointment letter/certificate supporting contractual Radiographer service for candidates claiming the applicable age relaxation.
• Other certificates/documents prescribed by OSSSC for the candidate's claimed category or eligibility.

OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

• Applications will be accepted through online mode only.
• Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted.
• Registration/Re-registration must be completed by 23 September 2026.
• The final Online Application must be submitted by 30 September 2026.
• Registration alone does not constitute submission of the application.
• Candidates should not submit multiple application forms for the same recruitment.
• Applicants should maintain a personal and active mobile number and email ID throughout the recruitment process.
• Admission/Intimation Letters are to be downloaded online; candidates should not expect a printed copy by post.
• Candidates should enter details exactly as recorded in their certificates.
• Applicants claiming PwD status must satisfy the prescribed benchmark disability and certificate conditions.
• There is no provision for re-evaluation or re-checking of written examination scores.
• Misrepresentation, suppression of information or use of unfair means may result in cancellation/disqualification.
• OSSSC may reschedule, conduct an additional/re-test or cancel the recruitment process in accordance with its prescribed powers.

OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026 PwD Exam Provisions

The supplied recruitment details state that eligible candidates with benchmark disabilities may receive compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour in the written examination in accordance with the prescribed conditions.

Eligible candidates requiring a scribe should follow the Commission's prescribed procedure and obtain the necessary prior permission within the specified time before the examination.

OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026 Preparation Focus

The professional portion dominates the examination. Questions from the DMRT syllabus carry 60 marks, while questions based on practical skills carry another 25 marks. Together, professional knowledge accounts for 85 out of 100 marks. Candidates should therefore make technical Radiography subjects their first preparation priority.

Arithmetic contributes 10 marks and English contributes 5 marks. These smaller sections can still affect district-wise merit, particularly because the paper carries 0.25 negative marking for incorrect answers.

Candidates can supplement examination preparation by following latest govt jobs notifications, revising general concepts through Static GK and staying updated with daily current affairs.

OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026 Important Links

Applicants should read the detailed OSSSC advertisement and its annexures before submitting the online application, particularly for district-wise/category-wise reservation, document formats and eligibility conditions.

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