Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Radiographer 2026. Recruitment is for the post of District Cadre Radiographer in Health & Family Welfare Department, Odisha, for 240 posts. Candidates can apply online at the official OSSSC website.
The online registration process will commence from August 31, 2026 and the last date for submission of the online application is September 30, 2026. Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria, district-wise vacancies, exam fee and selection process before applying.
OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026: Overview
- Recruiting Organisation: Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC)
- Department: Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha
- Post Name: Radiographer
- Recruitment Year: 2026
- Total Vacancies: 240
- Cadre: District Cadre
- Application Mode: Online
- Registration Start Date: 31 August 2026
- Examination: Written Test
- Application Website: www.osssc.gov.in
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Important Dates
| Advertisement Date | 28 August 2026 |
| Online Registration Starts | 31 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Registration | 23 September 2026 |
| Online Application Submission Starts | 31 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 30 September 2026 |
OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026: District-wise Vacancy
OSSSC has announced 240 Radiographer vacancies across different districts of Odisha.
| District | UR | UR (W) | ST | ST (W) | SC | SC (W) | SEBC | SEBC (W) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angul | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | – | 13 |
| Bargarh | – | – | 1 | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | 3 |
| Bhadrak | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | – | 6 |
| Balasore | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | – | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Balangir | 1 | – | 5 | 2 | – | – | – | – | 8 |
| Boudh | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | 2 |
| Cuttack | 5 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 26 |
| Deogarh | – | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Dhenkanal | 1 | – | 2 | 1 | – | – | – | – | 4 |
| Gajapati | 1 | – | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | – | 5 |
| Ganjam | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 21 |
| Jagatsinghpur | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | 6 |
| Jajpur | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | – | – | – | 9 |
| Jharsuguda | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | – | 1 | – | 3 |
| Kalahandi | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | 12 |
| Kandhamal | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | – | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| Kendrapara | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | 1 | – | – | 3 |
| Keonjhar | – | – | 1 | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | 3 |
| Khordha | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | – | – | 1 | – | 11 |
| Koraput | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| Malkangiri | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | – | 8 |
| Mayurbhanj | 2 | 1 | – | – | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | 6 |
| Nuapada | 1 | – | 1 | – | 1 | – | 1 | – | 4 |
| Nabarangpur | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | 8 |
| Nayagarh | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | 7 |
| Puri | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | 13 |
| Rayagada | 1 | – | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | – | 6 |
| Sambalpur | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | – | 12 |
| Subarnapur | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | 3 |
| Sundargarh | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – | – | – | 2 |
| Radiographer | 45 | 24 | 72 | 35 | 25 | 11 | 23 | 5 | 240 |
W denotes women vacancies. The district-wise vacancy figures are reproduced from Annexure-1 of the notification on pages 13 and 14.
OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Higher Secondary | Must have passed Higher Secondary (+2) Science or an equivalent examination recognised by the Government of Odisha |
| Professional Qualification | Diploma in Medical Radiation Technology (DMRT) or Bachelor in Medical Radiation Technology (BMRT) from a Government Medical College and Hospital of the State or another recognised institution |
| Professional Registration | Must be registered with the Radiographers Council of the State and possess a valid Registration or Renewal Certificate on the date of online application |
| Language Qualification | Must satisfy the prescribed Odia language qualification |
Age Limit
| Particular | Age Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 years |
| Maximum Age | 38 years |
| Crucial Date | Date of advertisement |
| Advertisement Date | 28 August 2026 |
Age Relaxation
| Category/Condition | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| ST candidates | 5 years |
| Persons with Disabilities | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per the period of service rendered in defence service, subject to the conditions in the notification |
| Contractual Radiographers | Special provisions are applicable as specified in the notification |
The notification also contains specific provisions for Ex-Servicemen, PwD candidates and contractual Radiographers. Candidates should check the relevant clauses before claiming relaxation.
Other Eligibility Conditions
Candidates should also satisfy the following conditions:
- The candidate must be a citizen of India.
- The candidate must have good character.
- The candidate must not have more than one spouse living, subject to the exceptions provided under the rules.
- Candidates belonging to PwD categories must satisfy the prescribed disability requirements and produce the necessary certificates.
- Candidates claiming Ex-Servicemen benefits must provide the required supporting documents.
- A candidate who has been debarred from recruitment examinations by the Commission or any other Public Service Commission/Staff Selection Commission will not be eligible during the period of debarment.
- Candidates must fulfil the required eligibility conditions by the prescribed date.
Application Fee
| Category | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| General/Other eligible candidates | ₹500 |
| SC, ST, PwBD | Exempted |
OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026: Salary
| Post | Radiographer |
| Pay Scale | ₹25,500–₹81,100 |
| Pay Matrix | Level-7 |
| Cell | Cell-01 |
OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026: Selection Procedure
The selection process will be based primarily on the written examination followed by document verification and final selection/allocation.
- Online Application
- Candidates must register/re-register and submit the online application within the prescribed dates.
- Written Examination
- The written test will carry 100 marks.
- The examination will have 100 questions.
- The duration will be 2 hours.
- Negative marking will apply.
- Provisional Merit List
- A provisional master merit list will be prepared based on the marks/normalized scores obtained in the written examination.
- Screening for Document Verification
- Candidates securing the minimum qualifying marks will be screened for document verification.
- The screening list will be prepared category/special-category wise according to merit and availability.
- Document Verification
- Shortlisted candidates must appear before the District Level Board at the scheduled time and venue.
- Original certificates and documents will be verified.
- Failure to attend document verification will result in rejection of candidature.
- District Allocation/Physical Counselling
- If required, OSSSC may conduct physical counselling for district allocation.
- District allocation will be based on merit, available vacancies, candidate preference and other applicable provisions.
- Provisional Select List
- The provisional select list will be prepared after document verification for the advertised vacancies in each district/category.
- The results will subsequently be published on the OSSSC website.
Documents Required for OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026
Candidates should keep the following documents/details ready while completing the online application:
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
- DMRT/BMRT qualification details
- Radiographers Council registration/renewal certificate
- Odia language qualification proof
- Recent passport-size colour photograph
- Specimen signature
- Caste certificate, where applicable
- PwD certificate, where applicable
- Ex-Servicemen documents, where applicable
- Other certificates required to support claims made in the application
The notification states that candidates shortlisted for document verification will have to produce the prescribed original certificates and documents.
How to Apply for OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026
Candidates can submit their applications online through the official OSSSC website.
- Visit www.osssc.gov.in.
- Click on the relevant Radiographer Recruitment 2026 application link.
- New users should complete the fresh registration process.
- Candidates who already have an OSSSC User ID should log in and complete the re-registration process for this recruitment.
- Registration/re-registration alone does not constitute application submission.
- After registration, log in and carefully fill in the online application form.
- Enter the required educational, registration, and personal details according to the supporting documents.
- Upload the required photograph and specimen signature in the prescribed format.
- Select up to three preferred districts in the order of preference.
- Pay the applicable examination fee through the online payment gateway.
- Review all information carefully.
- Submit the application before 30 September 2026.
- Save and print/download the submitted application and payment details for future reference.
The Commission has specifically advised candidates to read the detailed online instructions before beginning registration/re-registration and application. Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Candidates should submit only one application form.
- Multiple application forms submitted by the same candidate will not be accepted and may result in cancellation of the result.
- Candidates must provide correct information in the application form.
- Providing false information or using unfair means can result in disqualification.
- Candidates who fail to appear in the scheduled examination will not be given another opportunity for a re-test.
- There will be no re-evaluation or re-checking of written-test scores.
- Candidates can raise objections against the published answer key within the prescribed process.
- The Commission may conduct an additional or re-test of the written examination, partly or fully, if required.
- OSSSC may examine multiple shifts if CBRE mode is adopted and may use a normalization process.
- The candidature remains provisional until it is validated by the appointing/requisitioning authority.
- Selected candidates will be allocated districts according to the applicable merit, vacancy, and preference rules.
Important links
| OSSSC Official Website | Click here |
| OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Click here |
FAQs on OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026
How many vacancies are announced for OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026?
OSSSC has announced 240 vacancies for Radiographers.
What is the OSSSC Radiographer application start date?
The online registration and application process starts on 31 August 2026.
What is the last date to apply for OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online application is 30 September 2026.
What is the age limit for OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment?
Candidates should be a minimum of 21 years of age and a maximum of 38 years of age as on the date of advertisement.
What is the educational qualification for the Radiographer post?
Candidates should have passed +2 Science or an equivalent qualification and should possess a Diploma in Medical Radiation Technology (DMRT) or a Bachelor’s in Medical Radiation Technology (BMRT) from a recognized institution as stipulated in the notification.
