OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026: 240 Posts, Eligibility & Exam

The OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) for 240 District Cadre Group-C posts under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Odisha.

The recruitment offers a Pay Scale of ₹25,500–₹81,100 (Level-7), making it an important opportunity for candidates with a +2 Science qualification and DMRT/BMRT qualification.

Online registration and re-registration will begin on 31 August 2026, while the last date to submit the complete online application is 30 September 2026.

Candidates must also have valid registration with the Radiographers Council of Odisha and satisfy the prescribed Odia language requirement.

The selection process includes a 100-mark Written Examination, followed by Document Verification and district-wise merit-based selection. Before applying, candidates should carefully check their professional registration, qualification, district preference and category documents because these details can directly affect eligibility and final selection.

OSSSC Radiographer (Group-C) Recruitment 2026
Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission | 240 District Cadre Posts | Health & Family Welfare Department, Odisha

Recruitment at a Glance

Particulars	Details
Recruiting Body	Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC), Bhubaneswar
Advertisement Number	IIE-60/2026-2630/OSSSC, dated 28 August 2026
Post & Cadre	Radiographer — District Cadre, Group-C
Total Vacancies	240, spread across all 30 districts of Odisha
Pay Scale	₹25,500 – ₹81,100, Pay Matrix Level-7, Cell-01 (ORSP Rule 2017)
Application Mode	Online only, via www.osssc.gov.in
Application Window	31 August 2026 – 30 September 2026
Status as on 30 August 2026	Notification released, registration opens tomorrow

Key Dates to Remember

Activity	Date
Advertisement Released	28 August 2026
Online Registration Start (New / Re-registration)	31 August 2026
Last Date for Registration / Re-registration	23 September 2026
Last Date to Submit Complete Online Application	30 September 2026
Age Reckoning Date	28 August 2026 (date of advertisement)
Written Test Date	To be notified via Admission Letter on osssc.gov.in

Registration and Re-registration alone do not count as a submitted application. Every candidate — new or already registered with OSSSC for another post — must separately fill and submit the Online Application Form after completing this step.

District-wise Vacancy Distribution

District	Posts	District	Posts
Angul	13	Koraput	14
Bargarh	3	Malkangiri	8
Bhadrak	6	Mayurbhanj	6
Balasore	10	Nuapada	4
Balangir	8	Nabarangpur	8
Boudh	2	Nayagarh	7
Cuttack	26	Puri	13
Deogarh	1	Rayagada	6
Dhenkanal	4	Sambalpur	12
Gajapati	5	Subarnapur	3
Ganjam	21	Sundargarh	2
Jagatsinghpur	6	Jharsuguda	3
Jajpur	9	Kalahandi	12
Kandhamal	11	Kendrapara	3
Keonjhar	3	Khordha	11
Total (All 30 Districts)			240

Cuttack (26), Ganjam (21) and Koraput (14) carry the largest single-district shares, together accounting for roughly a quarter of all 240 posts. The full district-wise break-up also splits each figure by UR, SC, ST and SEBC category, plus horizontal reservation for Women, Ex-Servicemen, Sportspersons and Persons with Disabilities — this detailed category-wise table is published as Annexure-I of the advertisement on osssc.gov.in and is worth checking against your own category before applying.

Under the special-category quota (already included within the 240 total), the notified break-up covers 2 Ex-Servicemen, 6 Hearing-Impaired (HI) and 4 Orthopedically-Impaired, One-Leg-Affected (OI) posts. The number of posts can change without prior notice at the Government’s discretion, and choosing a district preference does not create any right to be posted there even if selected.

Who Can Apply

Requirement	Condition
Age (as on 28-08-2026)	21 to 42 years, based on the date of birth recorded in the HSC certificate
Age Relaxation	+5 years for SC/ST/SEBC/Women; +10 years for Persons with Disabilities; Ex-Servicemen get relaxation equal to their full defence service period; PwD candidates under SC/ST/SEBC get a cumulative 10-year relaxation on top of their category relaxation
Core Educational Qualification	+2 Science pass (Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha, or equivalent), plus Diploma in Medical Radiation Technology (DMRT) or Bachelor in Medical Radiation Technology (BMRT) from a government or recognised institution
Professional Registration	Valid Registration or Renewal Certificate with the Radiographers Council of Odisha, current as on the date of application submission
Odia Language Requirement	Must be able to speak, read and write Odia — satisfied through Middle School exam with Odia as a subject, Matriculation with Odia as medium of examination, Odia as a language subject up to Class VII, or a School & Mass Education Department test in Odia
Other Conditions	Indian citizen, of good character, and not married to a spouse while a living spouse already exists (unless the Government grants a specific exemption under applicable personal law)

Contractual Radiographers already working under OSH&FW Society/Scheme get a separate upper age limit of 45 years, provided they upload a self-attested appointment letter and keep the original ready for verification after the written test. All other eligibility conditions must be met as on the date of advertisement, except this contractual-experience clause.

Provisions for Persons with Disabilities (PwD)

PwD reservation requires a Permanent Disability Certificate showing at least 40% disability, matching the specific category and functional classification notified for the post (HI or OI, per Annexure-I).
Only the scanned original UDID Card or Disability Certificate is accepted for upload — a photocopy will not do.
Candidates with a temporary disability are not eligible to apply under the PwD category, and such applications are rejected outright.
Benchmark-disability candidates get compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour in the Written Test, and may use a scribe with prior written permission from the concerned ADM-cum-District Superintendent, taken at least three days before the test date.
Genuineness of the disability is verified by a Medical Assessment Board; failing this verification disallows the PwD claim.

Examination Fee and Refund Rule

Candidates other than SC, ST and PwD must pay ₹500 online via Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card or UPI — SC, ST and PwD candidates are fully exempt.
The fee is refunded to candidates who actually appear for the written examination; it is processed after attendance verification and credited to the same account/payment method used at the time of application.
No refund is given if the candidate does not appear for the exam, for any reason.
If the Confirmation Page fails to generate after payment, the transaction is automatically cancelled and the amount refunded within 48 hours; the candidate must then make the payment again to complete the application.

Syllabus for the Written Test

The advertisement does not release a separate subject-wise syllabus document. Instead, it defines the Written Test coverage directly through its four sections, each carrying its own weight:

1. Medical Radiation Technology — 60 Marks

Prepare the major topics of the DMRT/BMRT course, especially:

Human Anatomy
Human Physiology
Radiation Physics
Radiation Protection
Radiographic Techniques
Radiographic Positioning
X-Ray Equipment
X-Ray Production
Radiographic Image Formation
Image Quality and Evaluation
Dark Room / Image Processing
Digital Radiography
Computed Radiography
Contrast Media
Patient Care in Radiography
Radiographic Procedures
Special Radiographic Procedures
Fluoroscopy
Mammography
CT Scan
MRI
Ultrasound
Nuclear Medicine – basic concepts
Radiotherapy – basic concepts
Radiation Biology
Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Radiographic Anatomy
Professional Ethics and Safety

Important: The 2026 written-test pattern specifically gives 60 marks to questions based on the DMRT syllabus, so this should be the main preparation area.

2. Practical Skills — 25 Marks

Focus on practical Radiographer skills such as:

X-Ray machine operation
Patient positioning
Selection of exposure factors
Radiographic procedures
Radiation safety
Use of radiation protection devices
Image quality checking
Handling of X-Ray equipment
Patient preparation
Contrast examination procedures
Basic CT/MRI patient preparation
Dark-room/image-processing procedures
Infection control
Emergency patient care
Equipment safety and maintenance

The official OSSSC has also previously conducted a Radiographer written test with a 2-hour duration, and its earlier recruitment pattern included questions on DMRT subjects and practical skills.

3. Arithmetic — 10 Marks

The Arithmetic section is at HSC Standard. Important areas to prepare include:

Number System
Simplification
HCF and LCM
Ratio and Proportion
Percentage
Average
Profit and Loss
Discount
Simple Interest
Compound Interest
Time and Work
Time, Speed and Distance
Partnership
Basic Algebra
Basic Geometry
Data Interpretation

4. English — 5 Marks

Prepare basic HSC-level English, including:

Grammar
Parts of Speech
Tenses
Articles
Prepositions
Subject-Verb Agreement
Active and Passive Voice
Direct and Indirect Speech
Synonyms and Antonyms
Vocabulary
Sentence Correction
Fill in the Blanks
Reading Comprehension

Since the DMRT and practical-skills sections together carry 85 of the 100 marks, candidates already holding a DMRT/BMRT qualification are, in effect, being tested on material from their own diploma rather than on an unfamiliar external syllabus.

Written Examination Pattern

Section	Questions	Marks
DMRT Syllabus-based Questions	60	60
Practical Skill-based Questions	25	25
Arithmetic (High School Standard)	10	10
English (High School Standard)	5	5
Total (2 Hours, MCQ, OMR/CBRE Mode)	100	100

Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer; marking more than one option for a question is also treated as wrong; unattempted questions carry no penalty.
Minimum qualifying score: 30% for ST, SC, PwD and Ex-Servicemen candidates; 35% for all other candidates.
Tie-break order when scores match: higher DMRT percentage first, then older age, then higher +2 marks, and finally the Commission’s discretion.
Candidates may choose up to three preferred districts for their test centre, though OSSSC can allot a different one if needed.

Stages of Selection

Stage	What Happens
1	Written Test (100 marks, MCQ) — provisional admission based only on self-declared information in the online form
2	Provisional Master Merit List prepared from Written Test scores; candidates meeting the minimum qualifying marks are screened for Document Verification at 1.25 times the advertised vacancies, category-wise
3	Document Verification before the District Level Board — mandatory attendance; missing it rejects the candidature outright
4	Optional District Preference re-exercise (if OSSSC allows it) and optional Physical Counselling for district allocation
5	Provisional Select List, drawn district-wise and category-wise strictly on merit, availability and district preference

Being called for Document Verification, or even completing it, does not by itself guarantee selection — candidature remains provisional until final validation by the appointing authority (the Chief District Medical & Public Health Officer of the concerned district).

OSSSC Radiographer salary 2026

Post: Radiographer
Pay Matrix: Level-7
Starting Basic Pay: ₹25,500 per month
Pay Scale: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100
Pay Level: Level-7, Cell-01
Allowances: Applicable Odisha Government allowances
Salary Increments: As per Odisha Government rules
Job Type: District Cadre Group-C
Department: Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of O

Original Documents Needed at Verification

Certificate of Registration with the Radiographers Council of Odisha
Caste certificate, or UDID Card / Disability Certificate, for candidates claiming SC/ST/SEBC/PwD reservation
HSC pass certificate, +2 Science pass certificate, and DMRT/BMRT certificate
Proof of Odia language qualification, in whichever of the four accepted forms applies
Discharge Certificate/Identity Card and defence-service proof for Ex-Servicemen, along with an undertaking of not having availed prior re-employment benefit under this category
Appointment letter/experience documents for candidates claiming the contractual-Radiographer age relaxation

Steps to Register and Apply Online

Visit www.osssc.gov.in and open “How do I register/re-register/apply” on the homepage for step-by-step guidance.
New candidates: click “Apply Online” and complete fresh Registration.
Already-registered OSSSC candidates (from any earlier recruitment): log in and complete “Re-registration” for this Radiographer post specifically — a User ID from a past post does not automatically apply here.
After Registration/Re-registration, log in again and fill the separate Online Application Form with personal details, +2 Science and DMRT/BMRT marks, Radiographers Council registration number, category details, and district preferences in order of priority.
Upload a scanned specimen signature (20–50 kb) and a recent passport-size colour photograph (20–100 kb), both clearly visible — blurred uploads risk rejection.
Pay the fee (if applicable) and download the Confirmation Page once payment is successful.

Keep a valid personal email ID and mobile number active throughout the process — the Commission sends the Activation Key, alerts and the downloadable Admission Letter only to these, and never by post. Sharing these details with anyone else is discouraged.

Conditions Candidates Often Overlook

Only one application per candidate is accepted — multiple submissions lead to result cancellation, and appearing in more than one shift/date by furnishing false information is treated as use of unfair means.
There is no provision for re-evaluation or re-checking of Written Test scores; objections are entertained only against the published answer key, and the revised key (if any) is final.
No RTI request is entertained for information uploaded on the OSSSC website — it stays online only for a limited period, so candidates should download and keep their own copies.
Choosing “Not Interested” at any stage permanently cancels that candidate’s candidature for this recruitment.
The Commission sponsors exactly the number of candidates equal to the advertised vacancies, category-wise — not more.

Questions Candidates Are Asking

Q: How many total Radiographer posts are there in this recruitment?
240 posts, spread across all 30 district establishments under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Odisha.

Q: What is the last date to submit the online application?
30 September 2026. Registration/re-registration alone must be completed by 23 September 2026, but the actual application can be submitted up to 30 September 2026.

Q: What is the pay scale for this post?
₹25,500–₹81,100, Pay Matrix Level-7, Cell-01, as per ORSP Rule 2017.

Q: Is there a separate syllabus PDF for this exam?
No. The advertisement itself defines the coverage — DMRT syllabus, practical skills, arithmetic and English — through the Written Test pattern rather than a standalone syllabus document.

Q: Is the application fee refundable?
Yes, for candidates who actually appear in the Written Test. SC, ST and PwD candidates do not pay any fee at all.

Q: What is the minimum educational qualification?
+2 Science, plus a DMRT or BMRT diploma/degree from a recognised institution, along with valid registration in the Radiographers Council of Odisha.

Q: Is there negative marking in the Written Test?
Yes — 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer; unattempted questions are not penalised.

Important Links

Apply Online

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official notification

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Official Website

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Detailed Advertisement & District-wise Vacancy (Annexure-I)

Available on osssc.gov.in under Radiographer Recruitment 2026

Advertisement Reference

No. IIE-60/2026-2630/OSSSC dated 28.08.2026

1. Why OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026 Is Different From a General Government Vacancy

The first thing candidates should understand is that this is a specialised technical recruitment, not a general Group-C examination where most of the preparation can be done from common subjects. A major portion of the written test is directly connected with the DMRT syllabus and practical radiography skills. Out of 100 marks, 60 questions are from the DMRT syllabus and another 25 questions test practical skill-based knowledge. This means candidates with strong technical preparation can have an advantage, while relying only on general competitive-exam preparation may not be enough.

2. The 85-Mark Technical Portion Should Shape Your Preparation

The exam pattern gives a clear indication of where preparation time should be concentrated. DMRT-based and practical skill-based questions together account for 85 out of 100 marks, while Arithmetic and English account for only 15 marks. Therefore, candidates should not divide their preparation time equally between all subjects. A better approach is to make technical subjects the core of preparation and use Arithmetic and English as scoring support areas. This does not mean ignoring the smaller sections; rather, it means giving study time according to their actual weight in the examination.

3. Professional Registration Is More Than a Formal Requirement

For this recruitment, professional registration should be treated as an important application checkpoint rather than just another document. Candidates need a valid Registration or Renewal Certificate with the Radiographers Council of Odisha at the time of submitting the application. This is particularly important because candidates who completed their qualification but have not maintained valid registration may discover the problem only when preparing their documents. It is therefore sensible to verify the registration status before starting the application instead of leaving it until Document Verification.

4. District Preference Can Become a Strategic Decision

The district-wise vacancy structure gives this recruitment another important dimension. Candidates can indicate up to three preferred districts, but preference does not guarantee posting in the selected district. The final selection is prepared district-wise and depends on merit, available vacancies and district preference. This means candidates should check the vacancy distribution before filling their choices instead of selecting districts randomly. A preference should be treated as part of the selection strategy, while remembering that the Commission can make the final allocation according to the recruitment rules.

5. The Exam Fee Refund Changes the Usual Application Calculation

Another useful point is the fee refund provision. Candidates other than SC, ST and PwD categories have to pay ₹500, but the amount is refunded to candidates who actually appear in the written examination. No refund is given to a candidate who does not appear. This makes the fee structure different from many recruitment forms where the examination fee is simply non-refundable. However, candidates should not treat the refund as a reason to apply casually; eligibility and document requirements still need to be checked before submission.

6. Registration and Application Are Two Different Steps

Candidates should pay attention to the difference between registration/re-registration and submission of the actual application form. Completing registration by 23 September does not mean that the recruitment application has been submitted. The complete online application can be submitted up to 30 September 2026. Existing OSSSC users also need to complete re-registration specifically for this Radiographer recruitment; an old User ID does not automatically complete the process for the new post. This distinction is important because a candidate who stops after registration may not actually become an applicant for the recruitment.

7. The Selection Process Rewards Accuracy, Not Just a High Written Score

The written examination is only the first major stage of the recruitment. Candidates who qualify are screened for Document Verification at 1.25 times the advertised vacancies, category-wise, and original documents must then be produced before the District Level Board. This makes document accuracy particularly important. A candidate may perform well in the written test but still face rejection if the required qualification, professional registration, category certificate or other eligibility claim cannot be properly established. In other words, candidates should prepare their documents with the same seriousness as they prepare for the examination.

8. Negative Marking Makes Guesswork Less Attractive

With 0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer, candidates need to think about accuracy as well as speed. Since unattempted questions do not carry a penalty, blindly marking uncertain answers can reduce the overall score. During mock-test practice, candidates should therefore track not only how many questions they answer but also how many answers are correct. Building a habit of eliminating clearly wrong options and leaving extremely uncertain questions can be more useful than trying to answer every question under pressure.

9. The Previous Radiographer Recruitment Shows Why Candidates Should Follow OSSSC Updates

Candidates should keep checking the official OSSSC website even after submitting the application. The Commission has previously issued modifications and corrigenda in Radiographer recruitment, including changes relating to qualification and professional registration. For example, an earlier Radiographer recruitment was modified to include BMRT and to change the timing of validity for registration/renewal certificates. This does not change the current 2026 notification by itself, but it shows why candidates should rely on official OSSSC updates rather than an old eligibility summary found elsewhere online.

10. Best Preparation Strategy for OSSSC Radiographer 2026

A practical preparation plan for this recruitment should have three parallel parts. First, candidates should revise the DMRT syllabus thoroughly, because it carries the largest share of the written paper. Second, practical radiography concepts should be revised separately because skill-based questions have a significant 25-mark share. Third, candidates should regularly practise Arithmetic and English so that the smaller sections can provide additional marks without taking too much preparation time. Alongside study, candidates should keep their registration certificate and other original documents ready. This approach connects exam preparation with the later stages of selection instead of treating them as completely separate tasks.

11. Final Analysis: Who Should Seriously Consider This Recruitment?

The OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026 is particularly relevant for candidates who already have the required technical qualification and professional registration and want a district-level government healthcare opportunity. The recruitment is not simply about having a Radiography qualification; candidates also need to understand the Odisha-specific language, registration, district cadre and document requirements. With 240 vacancies, a technical-heavy written examination and a district-wise selection structure, preparation should begin with eligibility verification and then move toward technical subject mastery. Candidates who organise their documents early and focus their preparation around the actual 85-mark technical component can approach the recruitment in a much more targeted way than candidates who prepare for it like a general government exam.

Recruitment at a Glance

Key Dates to Remember

District-wise Vacancy Distribution

Who Can Apply

Provisions for Persons with Disabilities (PwD)

Examination Fee and Refund Rule

Syllabus for the Written Test

1. Medical Radiation Technology — 60 Marks

2. Practical Skills — 25 Marks

3. Arithmetic — 10 Marks

4. English — 5 Marks

Written Examination Pattern

Stages of Selection

OSSSC Radiographer salary 2026

Original Documents Needed at Verification

Steps to Register and Apply Online

Conditions Candidates Often Overlook

Questions Candidates Are Asking

Important Links

1. Why OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026 Is Different From a General Government Vacancy

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