Vacancies: 238 · Posts: 1 designation(s) · Type: State Govt Department · Group-C (status not stated) · Mode: Online · Fee: ₹500 (SC/ST/PwD exempt) · Apply: 5 November 2026 to 5 December 2026 · Salary: ₹25,500–81,100 (Level-7) · Selection: Written Test + Document Verification · Location: Multiple (29 districts, Odisha)
The Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has invited online applications through its website for 238 District Cadre Group-C posts of Ophthalmic Officer in 29 district establishments under the Health & Family Welfare Department of the Government of Odisha. The OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer recruitment notice 2026 (PDF) (Advertisement No. IIE-103/2026-3282 /OSSSC dated 5 November 2026) sets the full terms. Registration and re-registration run from 5 November 2026 to 29 November 2026; the online application must then be submitted by 5 December 2026.
OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Bharti 2026 covers 238 posts across Odisha districts. A short notice dated 30 October 2026 preceded this detailed advertisement. Candidates must hold +2 Science (or equivalent) with a two-year certified Ophthalmic Assistant or Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant course from a Government or Government-recognised institution of the state, plus a valid registration certificate from the Ophthalmic Officers’ Council in Odisha as on the date of online application submission. The posts are district cadre: selected candidates are posted and transferred within the district.
Applications are accepted only through the official portal at www.osssc.gov.in. Incomplete applications, paper applications and applications received after the last date are summarily rejected. The number of posts may change at the discretion of the Government without prior notice.
⚠️ Application Alerts: check these before you submit the form.
- Registration or re-registration alone does not complete the application. The online application form must be filled and submitted separately after registration.
- The registration certificate from the Ophthalmic Officers’ Council must be valid as of the date you submit the online application, and it must be uploaded.
- Temporary disability certificates are not accepted for PwD reservation; such applications are summarily rejected. Only permanent disability of not less than 40% with suitable physical requirements and functional classification (as in Annexure-I notes) qualifies.
- District preferences indicated in the application do not confer a right to appointment in the preferred district if selected. Allocation is on merit-cum-choice as vacancies allow.
- 🎯 Ex-Servicemen, Sports-persons and PwDs (Hearing Impaired and Orthopaedically Impaired as specified) have horizontal reservations included in the district totals.
📋 Official Source Chain: where the facts in this article were confirmed.
- Official notice: Advertisement No. IIE-103/2026-3282 /OSSSC, dated 5 November 2026 — OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer detailed advertisement 2026 (PDF)
- Official application route: Online only at www.osssc.gov.in (New User registration or Registered User re-registration, then online application)
- Official updates page: OSSSC recruitment news
- Last checked: 5 November 2026, 10:15 PM IST
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Who Should Apply? (Quick Eligibility Check)
- +2 Science (or equivalent) + two-year certified Ophthalmic Assistant Training Course or certified Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant Course from a Government or Government-recognised institution of Odisha + valid registration in the Ophthalmic Officers’ Council, Odisha (as on application submission date) + Odia language conditions → Ophthalmic Officer – 238 posts
Candidates must also be citizens of India of good character and, if married, must not have more than one spouse living (Government may exempt in specific cases). Contractual Ophthalmic Assistants under the OSH&FW Society or Scheme may claim age relaxation up to 45 years if otherwise eligible.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 5 November 2026 |
| Application Start | 5 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 5 December 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 5 December 2026 |
Quick Overview – OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Recruitment 2026
- Organisation: Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC)
- Sector: State Government (Health & Family Welfare Department)
- Recruitment / Exam Name: Recruitment to District Cadre posts of Ophthalmic Officer-2026
- Notification / Advertisement No.: IIE-103/2026-3282 /OSSSC
- Post(s): Ophthalmic Officer (District Cadre Group-C)
- Total Vacancies: 238
- Job Location: 29 district establishments under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha
- Job Type / Nature: State Govt Department · Group-C (status not stated)
- Salary: Pay Scale ₹25,500–81,100, Pay Matrix Level-7, Cell-01 (ORSP Rules 2017)
- Apply Between: 5 November 2026 and 5 December 2026
- Apply Online: OSSSC official portal (open)
- Notification PDF: OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer detailed advertisement 2026 (PDF)
- Official Portal: OSSSC recruitment news
What Posts Are Available? – OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Vacancy 2026
The vacancies are of district cadre. After selection, a candidate is posted and transferred within the allotted district. Applicants must indicate their choice of districts in order of preference in the online form; this does not confer a right to appointment in the preferred order.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Age Limit (UR) | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmic Officer | 238 | 21–42 years (as on 5 November 2026) | ₹25,500–81,100 (Level-7) |
District-wise Category Vacancies (Annexure-I)
| District | UR (W) | ST (W) | SC (W) | SEBC (W) | Total | Special (included) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angul | 2 (1) | 1 (1) | – | 1 | 6 | – |
| Bargarh | 5 (2) | 2 (1) | – | 1 | 11 | – |
| Bhadrak | 2 (1) | 1 | – | – | 4 | – |
| Balasore | 4 (2) | 2 (1) | – | 1 | 10 | – |
| Balangir | 4 (2) | 2 (1) | 1 (1) | 1 (1) | 13 | – |
| Boudh | 1 (1) | 1 | 1 | – | 4 | – |
| Cuttack | 2 (1) | 3 (1) | – | 1 | 8 | – |
| Deogarh | 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 | – |
| Kandhamal | 4 (2) | 2 (1) | 1 (1) | 1 | 12 | – |
| Kendrapara | 1 (1) | 1 | – | – | 3 | – |
| Keonjhar | 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 | Ex-Serv 1; PwD HI (W) 1 |
| Nuapada | – | 1 | 1 | – | 2 | – |
| Nabarangpur | 3 (1) | 1 (1) | – | 1 | 7 | – |
| Nayagarh | 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 | – |
| Sundargarh | 6 (3) | 2 (1) | 1 (1) | 1 (1) | 16 | – |
| Total | 84 (39) | 44 (23) | 16 (6) | 21 (5) | 238 | Ex-Serv 1; PwD HI 4 + HI(W) 1; PwD OI 5; Sports 0 |
Notes under Annexure-I define EX-SERV (Ex-Serviceman), SPORTS (Sports-person) and PwD's physical requirements (B, D, H, RW, S, ST) and functional classification (HI, OL).
Who Is Eligible for OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer 2026? – Education, Age & Domicile
Nationality, Domicile & Basic Requirements
- Nationality: Must be a citizen of India.
- Domicile / local condition: The notice states no domicile or residence condition. Odia language ability is required (see Additional Requirements).
Educational Qualification
- Ophthalmic Officer: Passed +2 Science or its equivalent with two years certified Ophthalmic Assistant Training Course or certified Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant Course from a Government or Government-recognised institution of the state. Must have registered his/her name in the Ophthalmic Officers’ Council in the State of Odisha and possess valid Registration Certificates as on the date of submission of the online application form (to be uploaded).
- Qualification must be held by: As on the date of advertisement (5 November 2026), except for the council registration, which must be valid as on the date of online application submission.
What Is the Age Limit? (as on 5 November 2026)
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age | Relaxation |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 21 | 42 | — |
| SC / ST / SEBC / Women | 21 | 47 | 5 years |
| PwDs | 21 | 52 | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 21 | 42 + period of defence service | Total period of service rendered in defence |
| Contractual Ophthalmic Assistant (OSH&FW Society/Scheme) | 21 | 45 | Up to 45 years (if otherwise eligible; appointment letter(s) to be uploaded) |
A candidate under more than one category is eligible for only one benefit of relaxation, the most beneficial. Persons with Disabilities under SC/ST/SEBC are entitled to cumulative age relaxation of ten years on account of disability over and above the normal relaxation available to them as SC/ST/SEBC candidates. Date of birth as recorded in the HSC Certificate issued by the Board of Secondary Education, Odisha or equivalent certificate issued by any recognised Board/Council/Indian University is accepted. Ex-Servicemen who have more than six months to retire or be discharged as on the last date of submission of the online application are not eligible. Those who have already availed the Ex-Servicemen benefit for re-employment are not eligible for ESM reservation in subsequent employment.
Examples:
- ✅ A 41-year-old UR candidate born on 1 January 1985 — eligible (as on 5 November 2026).
- ❌ A 43-year-old UR candidate born on 1 January 1983 — not eligible (one full year over the limit).
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Additional Requirements
- Must be able to read, write and speak Odia and must have: passed the Middle School Examination with Odia as a language subject; or passed Matriculation or equivalent examination with Odia as the medium of examination in non-language subjects; or passed in Odia as a language subject in the final examination of Class-VII from a School or educational institution recognised by the Government of Odisha or Central Government; or passed a test in Odia in M.E. School Standard conducted by the School & Mass Education Department, Odisha.
- Of good character.
- If married, must not have more than one spouse living (Government may exempt if satisfied that the marriage is permissible under personal law or on other specific grounds).
Reservation & PwBD Suitability
- Reservation: Reservations for SC, ST, SEBC, Women, Ex-servicemen and Persons with Disabilities are made in accordance with the provisions of relevant Acts, Rules, Notifications, Resolutions, Orders and Instructions of the Government of Odisha in force. Category-wise and district-wise breakup is in Annexure-I.
- PwBD: Applicants claiming reservation under PwDs must possess a Permanent Disability Certificate with not less than 40% disability and belong to the category and sub-category of disability along with suitable physical requirements and functional classification as required for the post (detailed in Annexure-I notes). Scanned copy of the original Unique Disability Identity (UDID) Card / Disability Certificate issued by the Competent Authority must be uploaded. Temporary disability applicants are not eligible as PwD and such applications are summarily rejected. Benchmark disability candidates get compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour in the Written Test and may use a scribe with prior written permission of the ADM-cum-District Superintendent. They must appear before the Medical Assessment Board for verification of genuineness; otherwise, the PwD claim is disallowed.
What Is the Salary? – Pay Scale & Benefits
The appointment carries the pay as per the Odisha Revised Scales of Pay Rules, 2017.
Ophthalmic Officer: Pay Scale ₹25,500–81,100, Pay Matrix Level-7, Cell-01.
No other allowances, benefits or in-hand estimates are printed in the notice. Pay is as per the ORSP Rules 2017 and applicable state government rules for Group-C posts.
What Is the Application Fee?
| Category | Application Fee | Other Printed Charges | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR / SEBC / others (except SC, ST, PwDs) | ₹500 | — | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / PwDs | Nil | — | Nil |
Payment mode: Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI through the Payment Gateway during submission of the online application.
Refund: The Examination fee of ₹500 paid shall be refunded to applicants who actually appear for the examination. The refund is processed within a reasonable period after the examination and verification of attendance records, and is credited to the bank account or payment method used at the time of submission. Applicants are advised to use their own bank account. No refund is admissible to those who fail to appear for any reason. If the Confirmation Page is not generated after payment, the transaction is cancelled, and a refund is credited within 48 hours (approach the bank if not received); another payment is then required.
How to Apply? (Step-by-Step)
The OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer online form 2026 is available at www.osssc.gov.in from 5 November 2026 to 5 December 2026.
- Open the OSSSC official portal (open).
- Fresh candidates (New User) who have not registered earlier for any previous recruitment of the Commission should register by clicking “Apply Online” on the Home page. Candidates who already have a User ID (Registered User) should log in and select the “Re-registration” option under the Applicant Menu. Read the on-screen instructions and the “How do I register/re-register/apply” guidance carefully. Mere registration/re-registration does not mean filing of the online application.
- After completing registration/re-registration, log in and fill the online application form with data and information as per documents, following the system guidance. Indicate choice of districts in order of preference. Exercise preference for a maximum of three districts for the test centre.
- Upload full specimen signature (jpg/jpeg/png, 20 kb to 50 kb) and recent passport-size coloured photograph (jpg/jpeg/png, 20 kb to 100 kb). Photograph and signature must be clearly identifiable/visible. Keep certificates and mark sheets ready. Have a personal e-mail ID and mobile number valid till completion of the process.
- Applicants other than SC, ST and PwDs pay the Examination Fee of ₹500 through the Payment Gateway. Print the Confirmation Page after successful payment.
- Submit the online application. Incomplete applications are summarily rejected. No Admission Letter is issued to candidates whose application is incomplete or who do not fulfil the prescribed eligibility criteria. Download and keep the confirmation for reference.
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Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Treating registration or re-registration as the completed application. The online application must be submitted separately by 5 December 2026.
- Uploading a photograph or signature outside the 20–100 kb (photo) or 20–50 kb (signature) range, or in a format other than jpg/jpeg/png, leading to rejection with no correspondence entertained.
- Using a bank account that is not one’s own for fee payment, which can complicate the refund that is credited only to the account used at submission.
- Submitting more than one application form. Multiple forms lead to cancellation of the result and are treated as unfair means.
- Forgetting to upload the valid Ophthalmic Officers’ Council registration certificate (required as on the date of application submission) or the self-attested appointment letter(s) if claiming the contractual Ophthalmic Assistant age relaxation.
What Can Get Your Application Rejected?
| Rule | What the notice says | Clause |
|---|---|---|
| Incomplete / paper / late application | Incomplete application/paper application/application received after the last date shall be summarily rejected. | p1, p5, p6 |
| Temporary disability as PwD | Applicants having TEMPORARY DISABILITY should not apply as PwD as they are not eligible and such applications shall be summarily rejected. | p4 |
| Failure to observe instructions | Liable to be disqualified or debarred from the examination as well as future examinations. | p12 a |
| Multiple Application Forms | Will not be accepted and will lead to the cancellation of his/her result. | p12 b |
| More than one Application Form | Strict action will be taken, even at a later stage; treated as unfair means. | p12 c |
| Multiple shifts/dates (CBRE) by false information | Considered as unfair means and penalised under Rule 18 of the OSSSC (DC) Rules, 2012. | p12 d |
| Unfair means (physical/digital) | Penalised and may lead to disqualification of the candidature. | p12 e |
| Non-appearance on scheduled date/shift | No opportunity for re-test shall be provided. | p12 f |
| Failure to appear/qualify at any stage | Shall not be considered for final selection and shall be disqualified. | p12 g |
| Misrepresentation/suppression / wrong information / unfair means | Cancellation/disqualification of candidature at any stage, even after issue of appointment order. | p11 |
| Debarred for a period | Not eligible to appear for the same for that specific period. | p4 |
| Ex-Servicemen with >6 months to retire | Not eligible to apply for the post. | p2 |
| Already availed ESM benefit | Not eligible for reservation under Ex-Servicemen category for subsequent re-employment. | p3 |
| PwD fails Medical Assessment Board | PwD claim shall be disallowed. | p4 |
| Failure to attend document verification | Candidature shall be rejected. | p10 |
| Not Interested option exercised | Cancels his/her candidature. | p10 |
OSSSC ନିଯୁକ୍ତି 2026 – 238 ପଦବୀ
ଓଡ଼ିଶା ସବ୍-ଅର୍ଡିନେଟ୍ ଷ୍ଟାଫ୍ ସିଲେକ୍ସନ୍ କମିଶନ୍ (OSSSC) ସ୍ୱାସ୍ଥ୍ୟ ଏବଂ ପରିବାର କଲ୍ୟାଣ ବିଭାଗ ଅଧୀନରେ 29 ଜିଲ୍ଲା ସ୍ଥାପନାରେ 238 ଟି ଜିଲ୍ଲା କ୍ୟାଡର୍ ଗ୍ରୁପ୍-ସି ଅପ୍ଥାଲମିକ୍ ଅଫିସର୍ ପଦବୀ ପାଇଁ ଅନ୍ଲାଇନ୍ ଆବେଦନ ଆମନ୍ତ୍ରଣ କରିଛି। ଶେଷ ତାରିଖ 5 ଡିସେମ୍ବର 2026। ରେଜିଷ୍ଟ୍ରେସନ୍ 29 ନଭେମ୍ବର ସୁଦ୍ଧା ସମାପ୍ତ ହୁଏ।
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ଆବେଦନ କିପରି କରିବେ? www.osssc.gov.in ରେ ଯାଆନ୍ତୁ। ନୂଆ ଉପଭୋକ୍ତା ରେଜିଷ୍ଟର କରନ୍ତୁ କିମ୍ବା ପୁରୁଣା ଉପଭୋକ୍ତା ରି-ରେଜିଷ୍ଟର କରନ୍ତୁ। ତା’ପରେ ଅନ୍ଲାଇନ୍ ଆବେଦନ ଫର୍ମ ପୂରଣ କରି ଦାଖଲ କରନ୍ତୁ। ଫଟୋ ଏବଂ ସିଗନେଚର ନିର୍ଦ୍ଦିଷ୍ଟ ଆକାରରେ ଅପଲୋଡ୍ କରନ୍ତୁ। ଶେଷ ତାରିଖ ପୂର୍ବରୁ ସବୁ ସମାପ୍ତ କରନ୍ତୁ।
ବେତନ ଏବଂ ଚୟନ କିପରି ହେବ? ବେତନ ସ୍କେଲ୍ ₹25,500–81,100, ପେ ମ୍ୟାଟ୍ରିକ୍ସ ଲେଭେଲ୍-7। ଚୟନ ଲିଖିତ ପରୀକ୍ଷା (100 ମାର୍କ) ଏବଂ ଡକ୍ୟୁମେଣ୍ଟ ଭେରିଫିକେସନ୍ ମାଧ୍ୟମରେ। ଜିଲ୍ଲା ବିଭାଜନ ମେରିଟ୍ ଏବଂ ପସନ୍ଦ ଅନୁସାରେ। ଅଧିକ ବିବରଣୀ ପାଇଁ ଅଫିସିଆଲ୍ ୱେବସାଇଟ୍ www.osssc.gov.in ଦେଖନ୍ତୁ।
How Are Candidates Selected?
- Written Test (100 marks, MCQ type in OMR or CBRE mode; exact mode notified later).
- Provisional Master Merit List based on marks/normalized score.
- Screening for Document Verification (not less than 1.25 times the number of vacancies advertised, category/special category wise, as per merit and availability). Additional candidates may be called if vacancies are not likely to be filled.
- Document Verification by the Chief District Medical & Public Health Officers concerned (original documents verified against the application).
- Provisional Select List drawn separately for each district equal to the number of vacancies advertised category-wise, on the basis of merit, availability, not interested option (if any) and choice/preference of districts. Allocation through online district allocation or Physical Counselling if decided by the Commission.
- Provisional results are published on the Commission’s website; they remain provisional till acceptance by the requisitioning/appointing authority.
The Commission reserves the right to conduct additional/re-test, cancel part or whole of the process, or reschedule CBRE. Candidature remains provisional till validation by the appointing authority. Failure to attend document verification leads to rejection.
Tie-break (as printed): Higher percentage of marks in Certified Ophthalmic Assistant or Certified Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant; then older in age; then higher marks in +2 (any stream or equivalent); then Commission’s discretion.
What Is the Exam Pattern?
| Paper / Section | Questions | Marks | Duration | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Questions on subjects as per the syllabus of Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) & Certified Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant (COSA) | 60 | 60 | 2 hours (shared) | Merit |
| Questions based on practical skills | 25 | 25 | 2 hours (shared) | Merit |
| Arithmetic (High School Certificate Standard) | 10 | 10 | 2 hours (shared) | Merit |
| English (High School Certificate Standard) | 5 | 5 | 2 hours (shared) | Merit |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
Negative marking: There shall be negative marking in the Written Test. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given, one-fourth (0.25) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as a penalty. More than one answer/option is treated as wrong. No penalty for blank/unattempted questions.
Minimum qualifying marks/normalized score: 30% for ST, SC, PwDs, Ex-Servicemen and Sportsperson; 35% for others. In CBRE mode, the normalisation formula (available on the Commission’s website) converts raw score to normalised score. No provision for re-evaluation/re-checking. Objections can be raised against published answer keys; revised keys after verification are final.
Where Is the Exam Held?
Candidates may exercise preference for a maximum of three districts of the state as per their convenience for the test centre in order of priority. The Commission reserves the right to allot a test centre other than the candidate’s district choice/preference. Exact date, time and venue are intimated through notice and/or Admission Letter. Admission Letters are downloaded from the website using User ID and Password; no printed letter is sent by post. The date is also advertised in the local newspaper.
The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst's Take – Is This Recruitment for You?
The written test carries 100 marks with negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer, and candidates must clear 30% or 35% depending on category before the document verification stage. At the printed minimum shortlist of 1.25 times vacancies, about 298 candidates can be called for verification across categories (238 × 1.25). District allocation is merit-cum-choice, so the preference order entered now shapes the final posting but does not guarantee it.
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Best fit: Candidates who already hold a valid Ophthalmic Officers’ Council registration in Odisha and a two-year COA or COSA from a recognised institution of the state, and who can meet the Odia language condition.
Those without the council registration valid on the application date, or without the Odia language qualification, should skip this recruitment.
Practical tip: Complete registration or re-registration by 29 November 2026, then submit the full online application with uploads and fee (if applicable) well before 5 December 2026, using your own bank account so any refund reaches you.
What Documents Are Required?
At Application
- Full specimen signature (jpg/jpeg/png, 20–50 kb) and recent passport-size coloured photograph (jpg/jpeg/png, 20–100 kb).
- Details of educational qualifications (certificates and mark sheets kept ready).
- Valid Registration Certificate from the Ophthalmic Officers’ Council in the State of Odisha (as on the date of online application submission; to be uploaded).
- Personal e-mail ID and mobile number valid till the end of the process.
- For fee: own bank account details.
- Conditional: Permanent Disability Certificate / UDID Card (original scanned) for PwD claim; appointment letter(s) from employers for contractual Ophthalmic Assistant age relaxation claim.
At Document Verification / Joining
- Certificate of Registration in Ophthalmic Officers’ Council in the State.
- Caste certificate etc. / UDID card / Disability Certificate showing permanent disability (for reserved categories).
- HSC examination pass or equivalent, +2 Science pass or equivalent, two-year certified Ophthalmic Assistant Training Course or certified Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant Course from a Government or Government-recognised institution of the state.
- Certificate of passing Odia as a language subject in the final examination of Class-VII or above, or passing a test in Odia language in Middle School Standard examination conducted by the School & Mass Education Department, Odisha.
- Discharge Certificate/Identity Card and documents in support of service rendered in defence services, plus undertaking that the person has not got any employment under State Government utilising the Ex-Servicemen benefit (for ESM).
- Appointment letter/Certificate/documents of contractual work experience (for contractual Ophthalmic Assistant).
⚠️ Document Alert Specific to This Recruitment
- The Ophthalmic Officers’ Council registration must be valid as on the date of submission of the online application form and must be uploaded then.
- PwD applicants must upload the scanned copy of the original (not a photocopy) UDID Card / Disability Certificate.
What Are the Service Conditions?
- The vacancies are of district cadre. District cadre means a candidate, after being selected, will be posted and transferred within the district.
- The number of posts to be filled on the basis of this recruitment may undergo change without any prior notice at the discretion of the Government.
- The Commission shall sponsor the same number of candidates as the total number of vacancies advertised, category/special category-wise for each post, as per merit and availability.
- Results remain provisional till acceptance of candidature by the requisitioning authority / appointing authority.
What Happens After Selection?
- Provisional Select List published for each district.
- Acceptance of candidature by the requisitioning/appointing authority.
- Posting and transfer within the allotted district (district cadre).
✅ Confirmed: Provisional results on the Commission’s website; remain provisional till acceptance by the appointing authority. ❓ Not specified: Exact joining process, medical examination, police verification or training details beyond the above.
How Do Answer Keys & Objections Work?
Objections can be raised against the answer keys published, and if required, revised answer keys shall be published after due verification by the subject matter experts, which shall be treated as final. There shall be no provision for re-evaluation/re-checking of the scores. No correspondence in this regard shall be entertained. Future instructions will appear on the official website.
General Instructions & Important Rules
- Candidates are advised to visit the website of the Commission at regular intervals to keep track of the notices being published.
- Information uploaded on the website shall not be provided under the R.T.I. Act, 2005; candidates should download and keep the uploaded information.
- The Commission reserves the right to conduct additional/re-test partly or fully, cancel part or whole of any recruitment process, or reschedule any CBRE due to technical constraints/unavoidable circumstances.
- The decision of the Commission in all matters about eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications, penalty for false information, mode of selection, conduct of examination(s), allotment of test/examination centres, preparation of merit lists and allocation of post and debarment for indulging in malpractice shall be final and binding.
- If required, the Commission may notify a “Not Interested” option; once exercised, it cancels candidature.
- If required, candidates may be allowed to re-exercise district preferences; preferences not updated are treated as final and binding.
- Physical Counselling/District Allocation may be conducted if the Commission decides; choice does not confer a right to appointment in order of preference.
Contact & Helpline
The advertisement prints Tel-0674-2597149/2597152 and Website: www.osssc.gov.in. For technical assistance, the site lists 0674-2597149. Check the OSSSC official website for updates. No separate recruitment email is printed in the advertisement.
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Important Links – OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Notification 2026
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | OSSSC official portal (open) |
| Notification PDF | OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer detailed advertisement 2026 (PDF) |
| Official Recruitment Page | OSSSC recruitment news |
FAQs – OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer 2026
What is the last date to apply for OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer 2026?
5 December 2026. Online registration and re-registration close on 29 November 2026. No extension has been announced as of 5 November 2026.
What is the age limit for OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer?
21 to 42 years as on 5 November 2026 for UR. SC/ST/SEBC/Women get 5 years; PwDs get 10 years; Ex-Servicemen get the total period of defence service; contractual Ophthalmic Assistants under OSH&FW Society or Scheme get up to 45 years. Age is calculated as on the date of advertisement.
Is there an exam for OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer, or is it interview-based?
Yes — a Written Test of 100 marks (MCQ, OMR or CBRE mode) followed by Document Verification. No interview stage is mentioned. Negative marking of 0.25 applies. Minimum qualifying marks are 30% or 35% by category.
What is the salary for Ophthalmic Officer posts in this recruitment?
Pay Scale ₹25,500–81,100, Pay Matrix Level-7, Cell-01 under ORSP Rules 2017.
Can final-year students apply for this recruitment?
The notice requires the qualification (including the two-year course) to have been fulfilled as of the date of advertisement (5 November 2026), except for council registration, which must be valid on the application submission date. Final-year students who have not yet completed the course by 5 November 2026 are not eligible.
Can candidates from outside Odisha apply?
The notice states no domicile or residence condition. Odia language ability (one of the four printed alternatives) is required, and the training course must be from a Government or Government-recognised institution of the state.
Where will selected candidates be posted?
Within the allotted district. The posts are district cadre, so posting and transfer are within that district. Allocation is on merit-cum-choice based on preferences indicated (and any later re-exercise if notified).
Is the Ophthalmic Officers’ Council registration mandatory?
Yes — candidates must have registered their name in the Ophthalmic Officers’ Council in the State of Odisha and possess a valid Registration Certificate as on the date of submission of the online application form, which must be uploaded.
What is the shortlist ratio for Document Verification?
Not less than 1.25 times the number of vacancies advertised, category/special category wise, as per merit and availability. The Commission may call additional candidates if needed to fill vacancies.
Before You Apply: Quick Self-Check
- You meet the age condition as on 5 November 2026 and qualify by that date (council registration valid on application submission date).
- You meet the condition that decides this recruitment: +2 Science with two-year COA or COSA from a recognised institution of Odisha, plus valid Ophthalmic Officers’ Council registration and Odia language ability.
- You can produce every document and certificate the notice requires at verification.
- You are ready for the selection stage that applies to your post: Written Test followed by Document Verification.
- You accept the posting terms: district cadre (posted and transferred within the allotted district).
📄 Primary source: Advertisement No. IIE-103/2026-3282 /OSSSC, Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission, dated 5 November 2026 (linked under Important Links). The recruitment facts above come from that notice; tips and estimates are labelled where they appear.
