About this exam
ODISHA SUB-ORDINATE STAFF SELECTION COMMISSION (OSSSC) RADIOGRAPHER RECRUITMENT 2026
OVERVIEW
The Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission has issued the 2026 notification for the recruitment of 240 Radiographer positions (Group C) under the Health and Family Welfare Department of Odisha. Here are the complete details in plain text so you can copy and paste it perfectly into your app.
KEY RECRUITMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Conducting Body: Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC)
Post Name: Radiographer (Group C)
Total Vacancies: 240 Posts
Application Mode: Online via the official OSSSC web portal
Selection Process: Written Examination followed by Document Verification
DETAILED ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
AGE LIMIT (As of August 28, 2026)
Candidates must adhere to strict age guidelines to be eligible for this recruitment cycle.
a) Minimum Age: 21 Years.
b) Maximum Age: 42 Years.
c) SC, ST, SEBC, and Women: Relaxable by 5 years (Upper age limit of 47 years).
d) Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD): Relaxable by 10 years (Upper age limit of 52 years).
e) Ex-Servicemen: Relaxable by the total period of service rendered in the defense forces.
f) Contractual Radiographers: Those working under OSH and FW Society or Scheme are granted an age relaxation up to 45 years, provided they meet all other eligibility parameters.
EDUCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must hold specific academic and professional credentials by the closing date of the application.
a) Higher Secondary: Must have passed the Plus-Two Science Examination conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha, or an equivalent recognized board.
b) Technical Qualification: Must possess a Diploma in Medical Radiation Technology (DMRT) or a Bachelor in Medical Radiation Technology (BMRT) from a Government-recognized institute or university approved by the All India Council of Technical Education or the Government of Odisha.
c) Professional Registration: Candidates must possess a valid registration certificate from the Radiographers Council of the State of Odisha on or before the date of advertisement submission.
ODIA LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
As this is a state-level post in Odisha, mandatory linguistic proficiency is strictly enforced.
a) Must be able to speak, read, and write the Odia language fluently.
b) Must have passed the Middle English School Examination with Odia as a language subject, OR
c) Passed Matriculation (or equivalent) examination with Odia as the medium of examination in non-language subjects, OR
d) Passed Odia as a language subject in the final examination of Class-VII or above.
SALARY STRUCTURE AND REMUNERATION
Pay Scale: The position falls under Pay Matrix Level 7.
Estimated Base Salary: The starting basic pay in Level 7 typically ranges from Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 per month. This is supplemented by standard allowances like Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Medical Allowances as sanctioned by the Odisha Government for Group C employees.
SELECTION PROCESS
The recruitment is conducted purely on merit, completely eliminating the personal interview round.
Phase A - Written Examination: A single-stage competitive written exam comprising objective multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
Phase B - Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates based on written exam cut-off marks will be called to verify their original educational, technical, and category certificates.
DETAILED EXAM PATTERN
The written examination tests both core technical knowledge and basic aptitude. The total duration is 2 hours (120 minutes). The exam consists of 100 Multiple Choice Questions for 100 Marks.
Marks Breakdown:
Section A: Core Subject (Syllabus of DMRT and BMRT) - 60 Questions, 60 Marks.
Section B: Questions Based on Practical Skills - 25 Questions, 25 Marks.
Section C: Arithmetic (10th Standard Level) - 10 Questions, 10 Marks.
Section D: English (10th Standard Level) - 5 Questions, 5 Marks.
Negative Marking: Generally, 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer. Candidates must verify the exact penalty on their official admit card instructions.
IN-DEPTH SYLLABUS BREAKDOWN
SECTION A - CORE MEDICAL RADIATION TECHNOLOGY (60 MARKS)
Anatomy and Physiology: Human skeletal system, organs, circulatory system, and respiratory system.
Radiological Physics: X-ray production, properties of X-rays, X-ray circuits, tubes, and generators.
Darkroom Procedures: Film processing, chemical solutions, cassettes, intensifying screens, and darkroom layouts.
Radiography Techniques: Positioning of patients for upper and lower extremities, skull, spine, pelvis, chest, and abdomen imaging.
Radiation Hazards and Protection: Maximum permissible doses, shielding materials, monitoring devices like TLD badges, and safety rules for healthcare workers and patients.
Special Procedures: Barium studies, IVU, HSG, and basic knowledge of CT Scan, MRI, and Ultrasound principles.
SECTION B - PRACTICAL SKILLS (25 MARKS)
This section covers scenario-based questions assessing real-world clinical judgment. It includes identifying imaging artifacts and troubleshooting machine errors. It also covers patient care, handling emergencies in the radiology department, first aid, sterilization, hygiene protocols, and infection control inside the scanning room.
SECTION C - ARITHMETIC (10 MARKS)
Topics include Fractions, Decimals, Percentages, Average, Simple and Compound Interest, Ratio and Proportion, Time and Work, Time and Distance. All arithmetic problems are restricted to the High School Certificate (10th standard) difficulty level.
SECTION D - ENGLISH (5 MARKS)
Topics include basic grammar, vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms, sentence structuring, and reading comprehension at the 10th-grade level.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Step A: Visit the official web portal of the Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission at www.osssc.gov.in
Step B: New users must click on Register to create a standard OSSSC user ID and password.
Step C: Log in and navigate to the Radiographer Recruitment 2026 application link.
Step D: Fill out the detailed application form accurately, matching credentials to Class 10 and HSC certificates.
Step E: Upload scanned copies of recent passport-size photographs, signatures, CHSE Plus-Two Science mark sheets, DMRT or BMRT passing certificates, and the Odisha Radiographers Council Registration.
Step F: Submit the form and retain the system-generated application printout for future document verification.