OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Recruitment 2026: Short Notice Out for 238 Group C Posts, Apply from November 5

Odisha plans to fill 238 Ophthalmic Officer posts across its districts. In Short Advertisement No. IIE-103/2026-3226/OSSSC, dated 30 October 2026, the Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has invited applications for District Cadre Group-C posts, and OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Recruitment 2026 begins with online registration on 5 November.

The posts are spread across 29 district establishments under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha, so the district-wise vacancy list is the detail to watch among Odisha Government Jobs 2026.

Quick answer: The vacancy count and dates are confirmed. Registration runs from 5 to 29 November, and the application window closes on 5 December 2026. Qualification, age limit, fee, salary and selection process are not yet public. OSSSC says they will come in a detailed advertisement.

Written by Sajal Rathaur | CareerView24
📅 Published: 1 November 2026 | ✓ Official Source: OSSSC

Key Takeaways

OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Recruitment 2026: Overview

OSSSC is inviting online applications for 238 Ophthalmic Officer posts across 29 district establishments. All applications will be received online only, according to the advertisement.

This is a short advertisement, not the full notification. Think of it as an official heads-up: it tells candidates that recruitment is coming, how many posts exist and when the portal activity starts. The rulebook, meaning eligibility, pay and conditions, comes later in the detailed advertisement.

Important Dates

The Commission lists these as two separate events, so candidates should treat them as two separate deadlines. Registration closes on 29 November, which is a Sunday. The application window runs six days longer, to 5 December.

A sensible reading is that registration comes first and the application follows. But the short advertisement does not explain how the two steps connect, so confirm this in the detailed advertisement. The safest plan is to finish registration well before 29 November instead of waiting for the final week.

Vacancy Details

Under OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Recruitment 2026, the Commission has announced 238 posts in the District Cadre Group-C category. This Odisha Group C recruitment is district-based, which means vacancies are tied to district establishments, here 29 of them, instead of one state-wide pool.

The short advertisement does not give district-wise or category-wise vacancy figures. Those details are promised in the detailed advertisement. Until then, any table claiming to show reservation or district splits is not based on the official document.

Educational Qualification and Eligibility

The short advertisement does not state the educational qualification or other eligibility conditions. It says only that eligibility and other terms will be in the detailed advertisement.

That gap matters. Some third-party websites are already listing specific qualifications for the OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Recruitment 2026. Those claims do not come from the short advertisement, and the detailed notification had not been published when this article was prepared. Candidates should not rely on them.

Before registering, readers can prepare by keeping their academic certificates, identity documents and category or residence documents (if applicable) easy to find. The exact documents required will depend on the detailed advertisement.

Age Limit and Application Fee

The age limit, age relaxation and application fee are not mentioned in the short advertisement. No figure should be treated as confirmed until OSSSC publishes it. If a fee applies, the payment method and last date will also be in the official instructions, so do not pay anyone through unofficial links or intermediaries.

Salary and Selection Process

The short advertisement mentions “scale of pay” among the details to come, but gives no figure. It also does not describe the selection stages, examination pattern or syllabus. Those will need to be confirmed from the detailed advertisement.

How to Apply Online

Applications for OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Recruitment 2026 open on 5 November 2026. Based on the process the Commission describes, here is a practical sequence:

1. Visit the official OSSSC website, www.osssc.gov.in.
2. Look for the OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Recruitment 2026 advertisement in the Recruitment News section.
3. Complete registration or re-registration when the portal opens. The advertisement uses both terms, which suggests different steps for new and existing OSSSC users.
4. Read the detailed advertisement and follow its instructions.
5. Fill in the online application form.
6. Review every entry before final submission.
7. Save or print the submitted application and any acknowledgement.

The short advertisement does not describe login steps, required documents or payment procedure, so none are listed here.

Important Instructions for Candidates

Know both deadlines. Registration ends 29 November; application submission ends 5 December. Missing the first could affect the second.

Read the detailed advertisement fully. It will carry the rules that decide whether you can apply at all, so read it before you submit.

Keep checking the official website. The Commission itself advises applicants to visit its website regularly for updates. Recruitment details can change, as CareerView24 has seen in other recruitments, for example the Assam Rifles Technical and Tradesman Recruitment 2026 notice that was withdrawn.

Avoid unofficial links. Apply only through the OSSSC portal. Be cautious of any site, social media post or agent asking for payment to “confirm” your application.

Readers following other health-sector openings may also find our report on the Jharkhand CHO Recruitment 2026 notice useful for how qualification conditions can sharply limit who may apply. For another recent central opening, see ISRO SDSC SHAR Recruitment 2026.

Official Notification and Website

The source for this article is OSSSC’s Short Advertisement No. IIE-103/2026-3226/OSSSC dated 30 October 2026, listed on the Commission’s recruitment news page. Apply only through the official OSSSC portal, and do not trust any link or person asking for money to “confirm” your application.

Remember the difference: the short advertisement announces the recruitment, dates and vacancy count. The detailed advertisement will contain the district-wise and category-wise vacancies, pay, age, eligibility and other terms and conditions.

Conclusion

The confirmed facts are clear: 238 Ophthalmic Officer posts, 29 district establishments, registration from 5 to 29 November and applications until 5 December 2026. What is missing is just as important, namely eligibility, age limit, fee, pay and selection process.

For anyone considering the OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer Recruitment 2026, the sensible approach is to wait for the detailed advertisement, check it against your own qualifications, and then apply through the official portal in good time.

Source: OSSSC Short Advertisement No. IIE-103/2026-3226/OSSSC, dated 30 October 2026. Published: 1 November 2026.

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