OSSSC Recruitment 2026 Highlights
| Organization | OSSSC |
| Advertisement No. | IIE-103/2026-3282/OSSSC |
| Total Vacancies | 238 |
| Qualification | 12th Pass, Diploma |
| Job Location | Odisha |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Application Status | Open |
OSSSC Post Wise Vacancy 2026
OSSSC has notified 238 vacancies in this recruitment. The post-wise vacancy details are given below. Check the eligibility for your post before applying.
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Category Wise |
|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic Officer | 238 | 123-UR(39-W), 67-ST(23-W), 22-SC(06-W), 26 -SEBC(05-W) |
| Total | 238 |
OSSSC Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must meet the post-wise age limit and qualification given below, as mentioned in the official notification. Age relaxation, where applicable, is given as per the rules of the recruiting organisation.
| Post Name | Age Limit | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic Officer | 21-42 Year | 10+2 Science or its equivalent with 02 year certified Ophthalmic Assistant Training Course or Certified Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant Course from a Government or Govt. recognized institute of the state. --- Must have registered his/her name in the Ophthalmic Officers Council in the State of Odisha and have valid Registration Certificate . -----Must able to read , write and speak Odia. |
| SC/ST/SEBC/Women | 05 Year |
| PwD | 10 Year |
| Ex-Servicemen | Length of Service |
OSSSC Pay Scale 2026
The pay scale for each post is given below as mentioned in the official notification. Allowances such as DA and HRA, where applicable, are paid as per the organisation's rules.
| Post Name | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Ophthalmic Officer | Level-07 (Rs.25,500-81,100/-) |
OSSSC Selection Process 2026
The selection for OSSSC Recruitment 2026 will be done through the stages below, as mentioned in the official notification.
OSSSC Application Fee 2026
Check the category-wise application fee below. Fee exemptions and payment modes should be verified from the official notification and website.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR/OBC/EWS | Rs. 500/- |
| SC/ST/PwDs | Nil |
OSSSC Exam Pattern 2026
Check the exam pattern below to know the subjects, number of questions and marks before you start preparing.
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Question on subject as per syllabus of certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) & Certified Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant (COSA) | 60 | 60 |
| Question based on practical skills | 25 | 25 |
| Arithmetic (High school standard) | 10 | 10 |
| English (High school standard) | 5 | 5 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
-> Duration of Exam will be 2 Hours.
Category & District wise Vacancy Details
| District | UR | ST | SC | SEBC | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | (W) | Total | (W) | Total | (W) | Total | (W) | ||
| Anugola | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | 6 |
| Baragada | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | 11 |
| Bhadrak | 2 | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | 4 |
| Baleshwar | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | 10 |
| Balangir | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| Boudh | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | – | 4 |
| Kataka | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | 8 |
| Debagada | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | 2 |
| Dhenkanal | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | 8 |
| Gajapati | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | – | 7 |
| Ganjam | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | – | – | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| Jagatsinghpur | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | 7 |
| Jajpur | – | – | 1 | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | 3 |
| Jharsuguda | 1 | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | – | 4 |
| Kalahandi | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | – | 13 |
| Kandhamala | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | 12 |
| Kendrapada | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | 3 |
| Kendujhar | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | – | 13 |
| Khordha | – | – | 1 | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | 3 |
| Koraput | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | – | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Malkangiri | 2 | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | – | 5 |
| Mayurbhanj | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | – | 2 | 1 | 18 |
| Nuapada | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | – | 2 |
| Nabarangpur | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | 7 |
| Nayagada | 1 | – | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | 4 |
| Puri | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | – | 11 |
| Rayagada | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | 8 |
| Sambalpur | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | 11 |
| Sundaragada | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| Total | 84 | 39 | 44 | 23 | 16 | 6 | 21 | 5 | 238 |
How to Apply for OSSSC Recruitment 2026
- Visit https://www.osssc.gov.in/ and look for the 'Recruitment' or 'Careers' section.
- Find the official advertisement for this post and read it carefully before applying.
- Click the 'Apply Online' link and register or log in with your email and mobile number.
- Fill in all required details in the application form accurately.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature and relevant certificates in the specified format.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable, in the mode mentioned in the notification.
- Submit the form and save or print the submitted application for future reference.
OSSSC Important Dates 2026
| 📅 Application Start Date | 05 Nov 2026 |
| ⏰ Last Date to Apply | 05 Dec 2026 (27 days left) |
OSSSC Important Links 2026
| 📄 Advertisement / Notification PDF | Download PDF ↗ |
| ✍️ Apply / Online Application | Apply Now ↗ |
| 🌐 Official Website | www.osssc.gov.in ↗ |
⚠️ Always verify details on the official website before applying. Last date: 05 Dec 2026
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