The Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has released a recruitment notification to fill 240 District Cadre Group-C Radiographer vacancies in different districts of Odisha. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the OSSSC recruitment portal from 31 August 2026 to 23 September 2026.
The recruitment is being conducted district-wise, and candidates will be required to indicate their preferred districts while submitting the online application. The notification states that candidates selected for a district-cadre post will be posted and transferred within the concerned district. The detailed district-wise vacancy distribution is provided in Annexure-I of the notification on pages 13 and 14.
OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruiting Organisation | Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) |
| Post Name | Radiographer |
| Post Category | District Cadre Group-C |
| Total Vacancies | 240 |
| Pay Scale | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| Pay Level | Level-7, Cell-01 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Fresh Registration | 31 August 2026 to 23 September 2026 |
| Online Application Submission | 31 August 2026 to 30 September 2026 |
| Written Test | Date to be announced |
| Job Location | Odisha |
| Official Website | osssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | August 28, 2026 |
| Online Registration / Re-registration Start Date | August 31, 2026 |
| Online Registration / Re-registration End Date | September 23, 2026 |
| Submission of Online Application End Date | September 30, 2026 |
| Written Examination Date | To be notified soon |
OSSSC Radiographer Vacancy 2026
The OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026 notification includes 240 vacancies for the Radiographer post under the District Cadre Group-C category. The vacancies are distributed across 30 districts of Odisha.
OSSSC Radiographer District-Wise Vacancy 2026
Candidates should carefully check the district-wise vacancy table before selecting their preferences in the application form.
| S.No. | District | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angul | 13 |
| 2 | Bargarh | 3 |
| 3 | Bhadrak | 6 |
| 4 | Balasore | 10 |
| 5 | Balangir | 8 |
| 6 | Boudh | 2 |
| 7 | Cuttack | 26 |
| 8 | Deogarh | 1 |
| 9 | Dhenkanal | 4 |
| 10 | Gajapati | 5 |
| 11 | Ganjam | 21 |
| 12 | Jagatsinghpur | 6 |
| 13 | Jajpur | 9 |
| 14 | Jharsuguda | 3 |
| 15 | Kalahandi | 12 |
| 16 | Kandhamal | 11 |
| 17 | Kendrapara | 3 |
| 18 | Keonjhar | 3 |
| 19 | Khordha | 11 |
| 20 | Koraput | 14 |
| 21 | Malkangiri | 8 |
| 22 | Mayurbhanj | 6 |
| 23 | Nuapada | 4 |
| 24 | Nabarangpur | 8 |
| 25 | Nayagarh | 7 |
| 26 | Puri | 13 |
| 27 | Rayagada | 6 |
| 28 | Sambalpur | 12 |
| 29 | Subarnapur | 3 |
| 30 | Sundargarh | 2 |
| Total | Radiographer | 240 |
Category-Wise Vacancy
The notification’s overall category-wise distribution is as follows:
| Category | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 45 | 24 | 69 |
| ST | 72 | 35 | 107 |
| SC | 25 | 11 | 36 |
| SEBC | 23 | 5 | 28 |
| Total | 165 | 75 | 240 |
OSSSC Radiographer Salary
Selected candidates for the Radiographer post will receive pay in the Pay Scale of ₹25,500–₹81,100 under Pay Matrix Level-7, Cell-01, as specified in the recruitment notification.
OSSSC Radiographer Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must satisfy the prescribed age and educational qualifications to apply for the recruitment.
Age Limit (as on 28.08.2026)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 42 years
- Age Relaxations:
- SC / ST / SEBC / Women: Relaxation of 5 years
- PwD Candidates: Relaxation of 10 years (cumulative up to 15 years for SC/ST/SEBC PwD)
- Contractual Radiographers (OSH&FW): Upper age limit up to 45 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Relaxation by total period of military service rendered
Educational Qualification
Candidates should have passed:
+2 Science or equivalent examination; and
Diploma in Medical Radiation Technology (DMRT) or Bachelor in Medical Radiation Technology (BMRT) from a recognised institution, as specified in the notification.
Candidates must also have the required registration with the Radiographers Council in the State of Odisha. The registration should be valid as on the date of submission of the online application.
Odia Language Requirement
Candidates must also fulfil the prescribed Odia language qualification. The notification provides several ways of meeting this requirement, including passing Odia as a language subject in specified school examinations or passing the prescribed Odia language test conducted by the School and Mass Education Department.
OSSSC Radiographer Application Fee
The notification prescribes an examination fee of ₹500 for the applicable candidates. The fee is to be paid through the available online payment methods.
The notification also states that the ₹500 examination fee paid by candidates who actually appear in the examination will be refunded after completion of the examination and attendance verification, subject to the applicable conditions.
How to Apply for OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates can apply online by following the steps below:
Visit the official OSSSC website.
Open the recruitment/application section.
Select the Radiographer Recruitment 2026 application link.
Complete fresh registration or re-registration as applicable.
Enter the required personal, educational and registration details.
Select district preferences carefully.
Upload the required photograph, signature and other documents in the prescribed format.
Pay the applicable examination fee.
Review the complete application form before final submission.
Submit the application online.
Download and save the confirmation page or application details for future reference.
The notification specifically advises candidates to ensure that their application is complete before final submission because incomplete applications may be rejected.
Documents Required for OSSSC Radiographer Application
Candidates should keep the necessary documents and information ready before starting the online application. The notification requires applicants to have relevant certificates and documents available, including educational qualification and registration-related documents.
Applicants are also required to upload a recent photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size. Candidates should ensure that the uploaded photograph and signature are clearly identifiable to avoid problems during application processing.
OSSSC Radiographer Selection Process
The selection process includes a Written Test, followed by further stages such as document verification and preparation of the provisional and final select lists as prescribed by the Commission.
The exact date, time and venue of the written examination will be communicated separately through the OSSSC website. Candidates are advised to regularly check the Commission’s website for examination-related announcements.
OSSSC Radiographer Exam Pattern 2026
The written examination will carry 100 marks and will consist of multiple-choice questions. The examination is to be conducted in OMR/CBRE mode as specified in the notification.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Medical Radiation Technology syllabus | 60 | 60 |
| Questions based on practical skills | 25 | 25 |
| Arithmetic | 10 | 10 |
| English | 5 | 5 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
The examination duration will be 2 hours. The notification also specifies negative marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
The minimum qualifying marks are prescribed as 35% for candidates belonging to UR category and 30% for candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwD and Ex-Servicemen categories, subject to the conditions in the notification.
How to Apply Online for OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website at www.osssc.gov.in.
- Click on the “Apply Online” link on the homepage.
- If you are a new applicant, complete the “New User Registration”. Registered users can log in directly and select “Re-registration”.
- Fill in the required personal, educational, and communication details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph (20–100 KB), full signature (20–50 KB), and valid Radiographers Council registration certificate.
- Submit the district preference choices (up to 3 test centre preferences).
- Pay the examination fee online (if applicable) and download the Confirmation Page for future reference.
Important links
| OSSSC Radiographer Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| OSSSC Radiographer Apply Online Link | Click Here |
