OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026: Notification, Complete Syllabus, and Winning Strategy

OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026: 240 Vacancies, Eligibility, Syllabus, Exam Pattern and Preparation Strategy

OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026 notification is officially out. The Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has invited online applications for 240 District Cadre Group-C Radiographer posts under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha.

The detailed advertisement, No. IIE-60/2026-2630/OSSSC dated 28 August 2026, has been released on the official OSSSC portal. Online registration/re-registration begins on 31 August 2026, while the last date for submission of the complete online application is 30 September 2026.

For radiography professionals and DMRT/BMRT candidates in Odisha, this is a major recruitment opportunity. However, candidates should not wait until the examination date is announced to begin preparation. The written test carries 100 marks, with 85 marks directly related to professional knowledge and practical skills.

OSSSC itself lists both the short advertisement and the detailed Radiographer-2026 advertisement dated 28 August 2026 on its recruitment page.

Important: Registration/re-registration closes on 23 September 2026, seven days before the final online application deadline. Completing registration alone does not mean that the application has been submitted.

240 Radiographer Vacancies Across Odisha

The recruitment covers 240 District Cadre Radiographer posts across all 30 districts.

The women-reserved posts are included within the category totals rather than being additional vacancies. Special-category reservations are also included within the overall 240 posts.

District-wise Radiographer Vacancy 2026

The 240 posts are distributed across all 30 districts.

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

Total: 240 posts

Cuttack has the highest number of advertised posts at 26, followed by Ganjam with 21 and Koraput with 14.

Because this is a District Cadre recruitment, candidates should read the district-preference provisions carefully before submitting the application.

OSSSC Radiographer 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Advertisement Released	28 August 2026
Online Registration Starts	31 August 2026
Re-registration Starts	31 August 2026
Last Date for Registration/Re-registration	23 September 2026
Online Application Starts	31 August 2026
Last Date for Online Application	30 September 2026
Written Examination	To be notified (Expected November-December)
Admit Card/Admission Letter	To be notified

 

Do not make this mistake

There are two different deadlines:

23 September 2026: Last date for registration/re-registration.

30 September 2026: Last date for submission of the complete online application.

If you are a new user, do not wait until 30 September to start the registration process. Complete registration well before 23 September and then submit the application.

OSSSC Radiographer Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates should verify all eligibility conditions from the official advertisement before applying.

1. Educational Qualification

The basic educational requirement includes:

• Passed +2 Science examination conducted by CHSE, Odisha, or an equivalent examination.
• Passed Diploma in Medical Radiation Technology (DMRT) or Bachelor in Medical Radiation Technology (BMRT) from a qualifying recognised institution.
• Possess the required registration with the Radiographers Council of the State of Odisha.

The 2026 recruitment therefore clearly recognises the DMRT/BMRT route. This is an important change from older information that suggested BMRT holders could apply only if they also possessed DMRT. Candidates should follow the current 2026 advertisement rather than relying on old recruitment articles.

2. Radiographers Council Registration

A candidate must have a valid Registration or Renewal Certificate as required by the advertisement on the date of submission of the online application.

The relevant registration certificate must be uploaded during the application process.

3. Odia Language Requirement

Candidates must be able to speak, read and write Odia and satisfy the prescribed educational/language qualification specified in the advertisement.

Candidates should keep the relevant Odia-language certificate ready for Document Verification.

OSSSC Radiographer Age Limit 2026

The age is calculated with reference to 28 August 2026, the date of advertisement.

Candidate Category	Age Provision
General	21–42 years
SC/ST/SEBC/Women	Relaxation as prescribed
PwD	Additional relaxation as prescribed
Ex-Servicemen	As per applicable rules
Eligible contractual Radiographers	Upper-age provision up to 45 years, subject to conditions

The date of birth recorded in the relevant HSC certificate is used for determining age.

Candidates claiming age relaxation should have the necessary supporting documents available.

OSSSC Radiographer Salary 2026

The post carries:

Pay Matrix: Level-7, Cell-01

Pay Scale: ₹25,500–₹81,100

Other admissible allowances and service benefits will be governed by the applicable Government of Odisha rules.

OSSSC Radiographer Exam Pattern 2026

This is one of the most important sections for preparation.

The written examination consists of 100 objective-type questions for 100 marks, with a duration of 2 hours.

Section	Questions	Marks
DMRT syllabus	60	60
Practical Skill-based Questions	25	25
Arithmetic – HSC Standard	10	10
English – HSC Standard	5	5
Total	100	100

The examination is specified as an MCQ-type written test in OMR/CBRE mode, with the exact mode to be notified as applicable.

Negative Marking

This recruitment requires disciplined answering.

• Correct answer: +1 mark
• Wrong answer: −0.25 mark
• Unattempted question: No penalty
• Marking more than one option: treated as incorrect

Therefore, random guessing is not a good strategy.

 

Minimum Qualifying Marks

Candidates must also understand the minimum qualifying requirement.

• SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen: 30%
• Other candidates: 35%

These are qualifying thresholds, not necessarily the marks required to secure a job.

This distinction matters.

For example, scoring 35 marks may make a candidate technically eligible for consideration, but the actual selection cutoff can be substantially higher depending on the number of candidates, category, district preference and examination performance.

OSSSC Radiographer Syllabus 2026

An important clarification about the syllabus

Many websites are publishing long lists claiming to be the “official detailed OSSSC Radiographer syllabus 2026.”

Candidates should be careful.

The official advertisement clearly specifies the examination structure:

• 60 marks from the DMRT syllabus
• 25 marks from practical skills
• 10 marks Arithmetic
• 5 marks English

However, the advertisement does not amount to a separate, highly granular topic-by-topic syllabus PDF covering every individual chapter.

Therefore, the safest preparation strategy is to use the DMRT curriculum + practical radiography knowledge + previous OSSSC Radiographer examination trends rather than relying on an unofficial “100% confirmed topic list.”

1. Medical Radiation Technology: 60 Marks

This is the largest theoretical component of the examination.

As a radiographer, your preparation should cover the major DMRT domains.

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Focus on:

• Anatomical terminology
• Skeletal system
• Joints
• Muscular system
• Respiratory system
• Cardiovascular system
• Gastrointestinal system
• Genitourinary system
• Nervous system
• Endocrine system
• Surface anatomy
• Cross-sectional anatomy
• Radiographic anatomical landmarks

Do not study anatomy only as a theory subject.

Learn anatomy as it appears on radiographs and cross-sectional images.

 

2. Radiation Physics

Build strong fundamentals in:

• Atomic structure
• Electromagnetic radiation
• X-ray production
• X-ray tube
• Cathode and anode
• Filament
• Target
• Thermionic emission
• Bremsstrahlung radiation
• Characteristic radiation
• X-ray spectrum
• Factors affecting X-ray quantity and quality
• kVp
• mAs
• Exposure time
• Beam filtration
• Collimation
• Inverse square law
• Attenuation
• Half-value layer
• Scatter radiation
• Image receptor exposure

These are foundational concepts and frequently connect directly with practical questions.

 

3. Radiation Protection and Safety

Radiation protection deserves special attention.

Revise:

• ALARA principle
• Time, distance and shielding
• Occupational exposure
• Patient protection
• Radiation monitoring
• Personal dosimeters
• TLD/OSL concepts
• Collimation
• Filtration
• Structural shielding
• Scatter reduction
• Radiation protection responsibilities
• Relevant regulatory principles

Do not memorise ALARA as a definition only.

Understand how you would apply it in a real X-ray department.

 

4. Radiographic Positioning and Techniques

This should be one of the highest-priority areas for a radiographer.

Prepare:

Chest and Thorax

• PA chest
• AP chest
• Lateral chest
• Decubitus chest
• Portable chest
• Rib examinations
• Sternum

Upper Limb

• Finger
• Hand
• Wrist
• Forearm
• Elbow
• Humerus
• Shoulder
• Clavicle
• Scapula

Lower Limb

• Foot
• Ankle
• Tibia/fibula
• Knee
• Femur
• Hip
• Pelvis

Spine

• Cervical spine
• Thoracic spine
• Lumbar spine
• Sacrum/coccyx

Skull and Facial Bones

• Skull
• Facial bones
• Orbits
• Paranasal sinuses
• Mandible

Focus on position, central ray, anatomical marker, SID, exposure factors, breathing instructions and image evaluation criteria.

 

5. Radiographic Equipment and Image Quality

Revise the practical operation and principles of:

• Conventional X-ray equipment
• X-ray tube
• Generator
• Control console
• Automatic exposure control
• Grids
• Collimators
• CR systems
• DR systems
• Image receptors
• PACS
• RIS
• Image processing
• Artefacts
• Exposure errors
• Spatial resolution
• Contrast
• Noise
• Distortion

The key is to understand why an image becomes diagnostically poor and how a radiographer corrects it.

 

6. Contrast Radiography and Special Procedures

Prepare the principles and radiographer's responsibilities for procedures such as:

• Barium swallow
• Barium meal
• Barium follow-through
• Barium enema
• IVU/IVP
• HSG
• MCU/VCUG
• RGU
• Fistulography
• Sinography
• Myelography
• Other contrast-based examinations within the radiographer's professional scope

Give particular attention to:

• Patient preparation
• Contraindications
• Contrast administration
• Patient observation
• Contrast reactions
• Emergency response
• Post-procedure instructions

 

7. CT and MRI

The recruitment syllabus is rooted in Medical Radiation Technology, so candidates should revise major imaging modalities.

CT

Focus on:

• CT principles
• Hounsfield units
• CT number
• Scan parameters
• Slice thickness
• Pitch
• Window width
• Window level
• Image reconstruction
• CT artefacts
• Contrast studies
• Radiation dose
• Patient preparation

MRI

Revise:

• Basic MRI principles
• Magnetic field
• RF pulses
• T1 and T2 relaxation
• Pulse sequences
• MRI safety
• Contraindications
• Ferromagnetic objects
• Contrast agents
• Common MRI artefacts

For MRI, safety is particularly important because the hazards are fundamentally different from those associated with ionising radiation.

 

8. Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine Fundamentals

Candidates should also revise the fundamentals covered during their professional training, including:

• Radiation therapy principles
• Teletherapy
• Brachytherapy
• Treatment machines
• Basic treatment planning concepts
• Radiation safety
• Quality assurance
• Basic nuclear medicine principles
• Radioactivity
• Radionuclides
• Detection principles

The emphasis should remain on the level appropriate to a radiographer/medical radiation technology curriculum.

 

9. Patient Care and Professional Practice

A good radiographer is not only an equipment operator.

Prepare:

• Patient identification
• Patient communication
• Consent
• Privacy
• Infection control
• Positioning of trauma patients
• Handling of critically ill patients
• Emergency situations
• Basic life-support awareness
• Contrast reaction management
• Pregnancy-related radiation considerations
• Medical records
• PACS/RIS
• Professional ethics

Practical-skill questions can test whether you can apply knowledge rather than simply recall definitions.

 

10. Practical Skills: 25 Marks

This section deserves much more attention than many candidates give it.

25% of the entire examination is allocated to practical skills.

Think like a working radiographer.

Questions can require you to determine the correct:

• Positioning
• Exposure factor
• Projection
• Central ray
• SID
• Patient instruction
• Image receptor placement
• Radiation-protection measure
• Equipment selection
• Contrast procedure
• Artefact correction
• Patient-handling method
• Image-quality assessment

A useful preparation technique

Whenever you study a radiographic projection, make a five-point note:

Position → CR → SID → Exposure → Image criteria

This converts theoretical study into examination-ready practical knowledge.

Arithmetic: 10 Marks

Arithmetic is only 10 marks, but these marks can become important in a competitive merit list.

Revise:

• Number system
• Simplification
• Percentage
• Ratio and proportion
• Average
• Profit and loss
• Simple interest
• Compound interest
• Time and work
• Time, speed and distance
• Mensuration
• Basic algebra
• Mixture-related problems

The target should not be advanced mathematics.

The target is speed + accuracy at HSC level.

 

English: 5 Marks

The English section carries only 5 marks, so preparation should be targeted.

Focus on:

• Synonyms
• Antonyms
• Spelling
• Prepositions
• Articles
• Sentence correction
• Error detection
• Active and passive voice
• Direct and indirect speech
• Idioms and phrases
• Fill in the blanks
• Sentence arrangement
• Basic vocabulary

Do not spend disproportionate time on English at the expense of the 85 professional marks.

Selection Process

Candidates should understand that selection does not simply mean “write the examination and receive an appointment.”

The broad process involves:

1.  Written Examination

2.  Preparation of provisional merit list

3.  Screening for Document Verification

4.  Document Verification

5.  District preference/allocation process where applicable

6.  Preparation of district-wise provisional select list

7.  Appointment by the competent authority

Candidates meeting the prescribed qualifying standard may be screened for Document Verification based on merit and category. The advertisement-related information indicates screening at not less than 1.25 times the advertised vacancies, category-wise.

There is no interview specified as part of the written recruitment process.

Application Fee

The applicable examination fee is:

• ₹500: Candidates required to pay the examination fee
• Nil: SC/ST/PwD candidates as prescribed

An important point is that the ₹500 examination fee is refundable to candidates who actually appear in the examination, subject to the conditions specified by OSSSC.

Candidates should enter their bank/payment details carefully.

Documents Candidates Should Keep Ready

Before completing the application, keep scanned and original documents ready as applicable:

• HSC certificate
• +2 Science certificate and mark sheet
• DMRT/BMRT certificate
• DMRT/BMRT mark sheets
• Valid Radiographers Council registration/renewal certificate
• Odia-language qualification proof
• Caste certificate, if applicable
• PwD/UDID documentation, if applicable
• Ex-Servicemen documents, if applicable
• Recent photograph
• Signature
• Bank/payment details

Do not wait until the final day to collect documents.

Official OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026 Updates

The official OSSSC website should remain your primary source for:

• Advertisement
• Application
• Written examination date
• Admission Letter
• Examination instructions
• Answer key
• Results
• Document Verification
• District allocation
• Final selection

Official OSSSC Recruitment Portal

The detailed notification is also available in the PDF shared for this recruitment. OSSSC Radiographer Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF .

Previous Year 2020 Question Paper: Click Here .

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