The Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has started the online registration and application process for OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026. Eligible candidates can now register and submit their applications for 240 district-cadre Radiographer posts under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha.
The recruitment has been announced through Advertisement No. IIE-60/2026-2630/OSSSC. Online registration and re-registration started on August 31, 2026 and will remain available until September 23, 2026. Candidates who complete registration must submit their final online application by September 30, 2026.
Candidates selected through the recruitment will be appointed against district-cadre vacancies across Odisha. The post carries a pay scale of ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 under Pay Matrix Level-7, Cell-01. Selection will primarily be based on a 100-mark Written Test, followed by document verification and district allocation.
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OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission |
| Post | Radiographer |
| Department | Health & Family Welfare Department, Odisha |
| Total Vacancies | 240 |
| Cadre | District Cadre |
| Application Status | Registration and applications open |
| Registration Started | August 31, 2026 |
| Registration Last Date | September 23, 2026 |
| Application Last Date | September 30, 2026 |
| Pay Scale | ₹25,500–₹81,100 |
| Pay Matrix | Level-7, Cell-01 |
| Selection Process | Written Test, DV and District Allocation |
| Written Exam Marks | 100 |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
Candidates who meet the eligibility conditions can now complete the registration and application process. Those applying should not wait until the registration deadline, as registration and final application submission have different closing dates.
Vacancy
OSSSC has notified 240 Radiographer vacancies under the district cadre.
Candidates are required to indicate their district preferences while submitting the application. Final district allocation will depend on merit, category, reservation provisions, availability of vacancies and the preferences exercised by the candidate.
Applicants should therefore review their order of preference carefully before submitting the form.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Begins | August 31, 2026 |
| Re-registration Begins | August 31, 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration/Re-registration | September 23, 2026 |
| Online Application Begins | August 31, 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | September 30, 2026 |
| Written Examination Date | To be announced |
| Admission Letter | To be released before the examination |
Candidates should particularly note the difference between the two deadlines. September 23 is the last date for registration/re-registration, while September 30 is the final date for submission of the online application.
Completing registration alone does not constitute submission of an application.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the prescribed age, educational qualification and other eligibility requirements as mentioned in the official advertisement.
Educational Qualification
A candidate must have:
- Passed Higher Secondary Education or an equivalent examination; and
- Passed Diploma in Medical Radiation Technology (DMRT) or Bachelor’s in Medical Radiation Technology (BMRT) from an eligible recognised institution as prescribed in the notification.
Candidates must also possess the required registration or renewal certificate from the Radiographers Council in Odisha, as applicable, and upload the necessary information while completing the online application.
Odia Language Requirement
Candidates must be able to speak, read and write Odia.
The notification provides several ways to fulfil the Odia language requirement, including having studied Odia as a language subject at the prescribed school level or having passed an applicable Odia language test conducted by the competent authority.
Age Limit
Candidates should be at least 21 years old and not exceed 42 years of age as on the date specified in the advertisement.
Age relaxation is available to eligible categories in accordance with applicable government rules.
Age Relaxation
The notification provides relaxation for categories including:
- SC/ST/SEBC/Women candidates
- Persons with Disabilities
- Ex-Servicemen
- Certain contractual Radiographers under the prescribed conditions
For SC, ST, SEBC and women candidates, the upper age limit is relaxable by five years, subject to the recruitment rules.
For Persons with Disabilities, the upper age limit is relaxable by ten years.
Candidates eligible for more than one type of relaxation should carefully check how the applicable concessions are to be calculated.
Salary
Candidates appointed as Radiographers will be placed in:
Pay Scale: ₹25,500 to ₹81,100
Pay Matrix Level: Level-7, Cell-01
The appointment and service conditions will be governed by the relevant Odisha government service and recruitment rules.
Application Fee
The examination fee is ₹500 for candidates who are required to pay it.
However, candidates belonging to the following categories are exempt from paying the examination fee:
- SC
- ST
- PwD
One important provision in the notification is that the ₹500 examination fee will be refunded to candidates who actually appear in the examination.
The refund will be credited to the applicant’s bank account or payment method, subject to the conditions prescribed by OSSSC.
Candidates who do not appear in the examination will not be entitled to a refund.
Selection Process
The recruitment process includes the following major stages:
- Written Examination
- Preparation of Provisional Merit List
- Screening for Document Verification
- Document Verification
- District Preference/Allocation process
- Provisional Select List and Result
The Written Test will carry 100 marks and will be conducted in either OMR or CBRE mode, as decided by the Commission.
The exact examination date, venue and mode will be communicated separately.
Exam Pattern
The Written Test will consist of 100 questions for 100 marks and will last two hours.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Questions based on the Diploma in Medical Radiation Technology syllabus | 60 | 60 |
| Questions based on practical skills | 25 | 25 |
| Arithmetic – High School Certificate Standard | 10 | 10 |
| English – High School Certificate Standard | 5 | 5 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
The technical portion of the examination will therefore carry the highest weightage, with 85 out of 100 questions relating directly to the professional syllabus and practical skills.
Negative Marking in OSSSC Radiographer Exam
There will be negative marking in the Written Test.
Each question will have four alternatives, with only one correct answer. For every incorrect answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted from the marks assigned to that question.
No marks will be awarded or deducted for unanswered questions.
Candidates should therefore avoid random guessing, particularly when they cannot confidently eliminate incorrect options.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
The notification prescribes minimum qualifying marks or normalised scores for the Written Test.
Candidates belonging to the ST, SC, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen categories will have a lower qualifying threshold than those belonging to other categories, as specified by OSSSC.
Meeting the minimum qualifying marks does not by itself guarantee selection. Final shortlisting will depend on merit, category, vacancy availability and other recruitment conditions.
Tie-Breaking Rules
If two or more candidates obtain the same score in the Written Test, OSSSC will use the prescribed tie-breaking criteria.
Preference will initially be given on the basis of factors including:
- Higher percentage of marks in DMRT
- Seniority in professional qualification, where applicable
- Higher Secondary marks
- Other criteria prescribed by the Commission
The Commission may exercise discretion for unresolved cases in accordance with the recruitment rules.
OSSSC Radiographer Document Verification
After the Written Test, OSSSC will prepare a provisional merit list.
Candidates will then be shortlisted for Document Verification (DV). The Commission may call candidates in excess of the notified vacancies to ensure that sufficient eligible candidates remain available after verification.
Candidates should keep their original certificates ready, including documents relating to:
- Radiographer Council registration
- Category or reservation claim
- Disability certificate, where applicable
- Educational qualifications
- Odia language qualification
- Ex-Serviceman status, where applicable
- Contractual work experience, where applicable
The original documents will be checked during Document Verification.
Merely being called for DV does not establish a final right to appointment.
How to Apply for OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026
The application process will be completed online.
For New Candidates
Candidates who have not previously registered for any OSSSC recruitment must first complete a fresh registration.
For Previously Registered Candidates
Candidates who already have an OSSSC registration may need to complete re-registration for this recruitment, as per the instructions in the applicant menu.
After registration or re-registration, candidates must proceed to the online application form, fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents and complete the application.
Candidates should ensure that the application is finally submitted before September 30, 2026.
Incomplete applications will be rejected.
Documents Candidates Should Keep Ready
Candidates should keep the following documents and details available while applying:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Full signature
- Educational certificates and mark sheets
- DMRT/BMRT qualification details
- Radiographer Council registration certificate
- Odia language qualification proof
- Category certificate, where applicable
- PwD certificate, where applicable
- Ex-Serviceman documents, where applicable
- Contractual employment certificate, where applicable
- Active mobile number
- Active personal email ID
Applicants should ensure that uploaded documents meet the file size and format specifications prescribed by OSSSC.
District Preference and Final Allocation
Recruitment is underway for district-cadre Radiographer posts, making district preference an important part of the application.
Candidates should indicate their preferred districts in the required order while filling out the online form.
Final allocation will depend on:
- Written examination merit
- Category
- Reservation rules
- Available vacancies
- District preferences submitted by the candidate
Candidates should carefully verify their preferences before the final submission, as changes may not be permitted after the prescribed preference window closes.
