OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer

238 Ophthalmic Officer posts in 29 districts — registration by 29 November, final submission by 5 December 2026.

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Eligibility & fees

• Posts by category: UR 123, ST 67, SEBC 26, SC 22 — District Cadre Group-C posts under the Health & Family Welfare Department, spread over 29 districts.
• Education: +2 Science, plus the 2-year COA or COSA course from a Government or Government-recognised institution of Odisha, and valid registration with the Ophthalmic Officers' Council, Odisha. Note: a Diploma or B.Sc in Optometry is NOT the qualifying qualification for this post under the detailed advertisement.
• Language: the candidate must be able to read, write and speak Odia as prescribed.
• Age 21–42 years as on 5 November 2026. Relaxation: SC/ST/SEBC/Women +5 years, PwD +10 years.
• Selection: a written test of 100 marks — COA/COSA theory 60, practical skills 25, arithmetic 10, English 5 — then document verification and district allocation.
• Pay: Level-7, ₹25,500–81,100 under ORSP Rules 2017.
• Two deadlines apply: registration/re-registration closes on 29 November 2026, and the filled form must be finally submitted by 5 December 2026.
• ₹500 examination fee, paid online.
• SC, ST and PwD candidates are exempt from the fee.
• The fee is refunded to candidates who actually appear in the written test.

Photo & signature — what the form asks

• The advertisement does not print a fixed KB size for the photo and signature — upload them in the format and size the portal asks for on the upload screen.
• Keep a recent colour photograph and a clear signature scan (signed on white paper) ready before you start.
• Upload only clear, readable scans; a blurred photo or signature can get the form rejected.

Photo & signature — do’s and don’ts

Taiyaari checklist — keep these ready

• +2 Science marksheet and certificate scanned
• COA / COSA course certificate scanned
• Ophthalmic Officers' Council, Odisha registration certificate scanned
• HSC certificate (age and Odia proof) scanned
• Caste certificate (ST/SEBC/SC) scanned, if applicable
• Photo and signature scans ready

Documents you will need

• +2 Science marksheet and certificate
• COA or COSA course certificate (2-year course)
• Valid registration certificate of the Ophthalmic Officers' Council, Odisha
• HSC certificate for date of birth and Odia
• Caste certificate (ST/SEBC/SC), if applicable
• PwBD certificate, if applicable

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Common mistakes that get forms rejected

• Waiting until 5 December to register — registration itself closes on 29 November 2026.
• Applying on the strength of an Optometry degree/diploma, which the detailed advertisement does not accept for this post.
• Applying with a lapsed Ophthalmic Officers' Council registration.
• Missing that the written test includes arithmetic and English along with COA/COSA subjects.

How to apply — step by step

1. Open osssc.gov.in and read the detailed Advt IIE-103/2026 fully.
2. Register (or re-register) on the portal by 29 November 2026.
3. Fill the application with your COA/COSA and council-registration details.
4. Upload photo, signature and certificates, and pay the ₹500 fee online if applicable.
5. Finally submit the form by 5 December 2026 and save the submitted copy.
6. Prepare for the 100-mark written test as per the syllabus in the advertisement.

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Questions

What is the last date to apply for OSSSC Ophthalmic Officer?

The online form closes on 5 December 2026. The fee can be paid till 5 December 2026.

What size should the photo and signature be?

The advertisement does not print a fixed KB size for the photo and signature — upload them in the format and size the portal asks for on the upload screen. Keep a recent colour photograph and a clear signature scan (signed on white paper) ready before you start.

I have a B.Sc in Optometry — can I apply for Ophthalmic Officer?

No. Under the detailed Advt IIE-103/2026, the qualifying qualification is +2 Science with the 2-year COA or COSA course and valid registration with the Ophthalmic Officers' Council, Odisha — a Diploma or B.Sc in Optometry is not the prescribed qualification.

What is the last date — 29 November or 5 December?

Both apply: registration/re-registration closes on 29 November 2026, and the registered candidates must finally submit the filled form by 5 December 2026.

Where is the form finally submitted?

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