OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Recruitment 2026: Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC), Bhubaneswar, has officially released a recruitment advertisement for the District Cadre Group-C post of Ophthalmic Officer under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha. Under Advt. No. IIE-103/2026-3282/OSSSC, a total of 238 vacancies have been announced across 29 district establishments. The OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released on 05 November 2026. Online registration is open from 05 November to 29 November 2026, and the last date to submit the online application is 05 December 2026.
Candidates with +2 Science and a two-year certified Ophthalmic Assistant or Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant course who are registered with the Ophthalmic Officers’ Council, Odisha, can apply. Selected candidates get Pay Matrix Level-7 (Rs. 25,500–81,100), and the Rs. 500 exam fee is refunded to those who appear in the written test.
OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) |
| Department Name | Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha |
| Post Name | Ophthalmic Officer (District Cadre, Group-C) |
| Advt. No. | IIE-103/2026-3282/OSSSC |
| Total Vacancy | 238 |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 25,500–81,100/- (Level-7) |
| Notification Date | 05.11.2026 |
| Category | OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | osssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 05.11.2026 |
| Online Registration / Re-registration | 05.11.2026 to 29.11.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 05.11.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 05.12.2026 |
| Written Test Date | Notify Soon |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / SEBC / Others | Rs. 500/- (Refunded After Appearing in Exam) |
| SC / ST / PWD | Nil |
| Mode of Payment | Online (Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI) |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Recruitment 2026 is 21-42 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 05.11.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules (SC / ST / SEBC / Women: 5 years, PwD: 10 years; contractual Ophthalmic Assistants under OSH&FW Society can apply up to 45 years).
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic Officer | 238 | +2 Science + 2 Year Certified Ophthalmic Assistant / Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant Course + Registration with Ophthalmic Officers’ Council, Odisha + Knowledge of Odia |
| Total | 238 | – |
Note: This is a district cadre post, so selected candidates will be posted and transferred only within their district. Candidates must choose their district preferences in the online form, and the district-wise vacancies are given in Annexure-I of the notification.
OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Written Test (100 MCQs, 100 Marks, 2 Hours, 0.25 Negative Marking)
- Document Verification (1.25 Times the Vacancies)
- Final Merit List
How to Apply for OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Recruitment 2026:
- Visit osssc.gov.in and click on “Apply Online” (new users) or log in and choose “Re-registration” (registered users) before 29.11.2026.
- After registration, log in and fill in the online application with your personal, educational and registration details.
- Select your district preferences in order of priority.
- Upload your photo (20-100 KB), signature (20-50 KB) and Ophthalmic Officers’ Council registration certificate.
- Pay the Rs. 500 fee online from your own bank account (if applicable) and submit the form before 05.12.2026.
- Print the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Links
| OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Recruitment 2026 Online Form Link | Apply Online |
| Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission Official Website | OSSSC |