OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer 2026: 238 Posts
- Last Date
- 05 Dec 2026
- Total Posts
- 238
- Apply Mode
- Apply online
- Job Type
- Regular, district cadre
Job Overview
Organization
Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC), Bhubaneswar
Post Name
Ophthalmic Officer (Group C, district cadre)
Vacancy
238 posts
Qualification
+2 Science with an Ophthalmic Assistant course, Council registration and Odia knowledge.
Age Limit
21 to 42 years on the date of advertisement
Salary
Level 7, Cell 1, ₹25,500 to ₹81,100
Application Fee
₹500 for all except SC, ST and PwD. It is refunded to those who appear.
Application Mode
Apply online
Selection Process
Selection as per the OSSSC District Cadre Rules 2012 and the Odisha Ophthalmic Service Rules 2025.
Job Type
Regular, district cadre
Job Location
29 districts of Odisha
Department
Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha
Last Date
5 December 2026
Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission has invited online applications for 238 Ophthalmic Officer posts in 29 districts. This is the OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer 2026 notice, No. IIE-103/2026. Pay is Level 7, ₹25,500 to ₹81,100. The last date is 5 December 2026.
OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer 2026 Job Overview
| No. | Item | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Organisation | Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC), Bhubaneswar |
| 2 | Advertisement | No. IIE-103/2026, 5 November 2026 |
| 3 | Post name | Ophthalmic Officer (Group C, district cadre) |
| 4 | Total vacancy | 238 posts |
| 5 | Job type | Regular, district cadre |
| 6 | Job location | 29 districts of Odisha |
| 7 | Pay | Level 7, Cell 1, ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 |
| 8 | Apply mode | Apply online |
| 9 | Last date | 5 December 2026 |
OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer 2026 Important Dates
| No. | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Advertisement date | 5 November 2026 |
| 2 | Registration and re-registration | 5 November to 29 November 2026 |
| 3 | Last date of online application | 5 December 2026 |
Application Fee
| No. | Category | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | All candidates except SC, ST and PwD | ₹500, refunded to those who appear in the exam |
| 2 | SC, ST and PwD | No fee |
OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer 2026 Vacancy Details
| No. | Detail | Information |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Post | Ophthalmic Officer |
| 2 | Number of posts | 238 |
| 3 | Districts | 29 |
Eligibility: Qualification and Age Limit
Qualification
- ✓Passed +2 Science or equal.
- ✓A two year certified Ophthalmic Assistant or Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant course from a recognised institution.
- ✓Registered with the Ophthalmic Officers’ Council of Odisha with a valid registration certificate.
- ✓Able to read, write and speak Odia, with proof as listed in the notice.
Age limit
- ✓The age should be 21 to 42 years on the date of advertisement.
- ✓SC, ST, SEBC and women get 5 years relaxation.
- ✓Persons with disability get 10 years extra.
- ✓Ex-servicemen get relaxation equal to their service period.
- ✓Contractual Ophthalmic Assistants under OSH&FW Society get up to 45 years.
Salary Details
| No. | Post | Pay scale |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ophthalmic Officer | Level 7, Cell 1, ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 |
Selection Process
- 1Selection as per the OSSSC District Cadre Rules 2012 and the Odisha Ophthalmic Service Rules 2025.
- 2The details of the written test are on the OSSSC website.
- 3Reservation applies as per the Odisha rules.
Documents Required
- ✓Proof of date of birth, such as the HSC certificate.
- ✓+2 Science and Ophthalmic Assistant course certificates.
- ✓Ophthalmic Officers’ Council registration certificate.
- ✓Odia language proof.
- ✓Caste, disability and ex-serviceman certificates, if applicable.
How to Apply: Step by Step
- 1Open www.osssc.gov.in.
- 2Register as a new user or re-register as an old user.
- 3Fill the online application and choose your districts in order of preference.
- 4Pay the fee and submit it by 5 December 2026.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- ✓Only online applications are accepted.
- ✓The posts are of district cadre. You work within your district.
- ✓The ₹500 fee is refunded to those who appear in the exam.
- ✓Check the Annexure I of the notice for district wise posts.
Important Links
| No. | Link Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Official Notification PDF | Download OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer 2026 notification PDF |
| 2 | Apply Online | Apply online for OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer 2026 |
| 3 | Official Website | Visit OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer 2026 official website |
| 4 | NaukriPatra App | Download the NaukriPatra job alert app |
| 5 | WhatsApp Channel | Join the NaukriPatra WhatsApp channel for job alerts |
| 6 | Telegram Channel | Join the NaukriPatra Telegram channel for job alerts |
FAQs: OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer 2026
Q1. What is the last date for OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer 2026?
The last date is 5 December 2026.
Q2. How many posts are there?
There are 238 posts.
Q3. What is the pay?
Level 7, Cell 1, ₹25,500 to ₹81,100.
Q4. What is the qualification?
+2 Science with an Ophthalmic Assistant course, Council registration and Odia knowledge.
Q5. What is the age limit?
21 to 42 years, with relaxation for SC, ST, SEBC, women, PwD and ex-servicemen.
Q6. How do I apply?
Register and apply online on www.osssc.gov.in by 5 December 2026.
Q7. Where is the job?
29 districts of Odisha.
Q8. Is this a permanent job?
It is a regular district cadre post.
Q9. What is the selection process?
As per the OSSSC rules. See the commission website for the exam plan.
Q10. Is there an application fee?
₹500 for all except SC, ST and PwD. It is refunded to those who appear.
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