The Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has released a short advertisement for the recruitment of Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)-2026. A total of 380 District Cadre Group-C posts will be filled in 13 district establishments under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha.
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The notice (No. IIE-99/2026-3372/OSSSC) is dated 10 November 2026. Online registration and the application window both open on 17 November 2026. Registration (or re-registration) closes on 10 December 2026, and the final application must be submitted by 17 December 2026.
The short notice does not yet give district-wise and category-wise vacancies, pay scale, age limit or eligibility. These will appear in the detailed advertisement, which OSSSC says will be published shortly on osssc.gov.in. Until then, this article covers the confirmed dates, the likely eligibility based on OSSSC’s previous lab technician recruitment, and the steps to apply.
OSSSC Medical Laboratory Technician Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Commission | Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) |
| Department | Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha |
| Post | Medical Laboratory Technician |
| Cadre | District Cadre, Group-C |
| Total vacancies | 380 |
| Number of districts | 13 district establishments |
| Notice No. | IIE-99/2026-3372/OSSSC, dated 10 November 2026 |
| Application mode | Online only |
| Detailed advertisement | To be published shortly |
| Official website | osssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|
| Short advertisement released | 10 November 2026 | — |
| Online registration / re-registration | 17 November 2026 | 10 December 2026 |
| Submission of online application | 17 November 2026 | 17 December 2026 |
| Exam date | To be announced | — |
Note the two deadlines. Registration closes a week before the application deadline. Candidates who have not registered or re-registered by 10 December 2026 will not be able to submit the application, even though the application window stays open until 17 December.
Expected Eligibility Criteria
The short notice says eligibility, age limit and pay will be given in the detailed advertisement. For reference, OSSSC’s 2023 Laboratory Technician recruitment (921 posts) had these conditions. The 2026 rules are likely to be similar but may change.
| Criteria | 2023 Lab Technician recruitment (for reference) |
|---|---|
| Education | Higher Secondary (+2) pass, plus a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology |
| Age limit | 21 to 38 years |
| Age relaxation | As per Government of Odisha rules |
| Pay scale | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| Application fee | Nil |
| Selection | Written test / interview |
Candidates should also have a working knowledge of Odia and be registered as per the rules, if required by the detailed advertisement. Confirm every condition in the detailed advertisement before applying.
What the Detailed Advertisement Will Include
- District-wise vacancies for each of the 13 district establishments
- Category-wise reservation (UR, SEBC, SC, ST, women, ex-servicemen, sportspersons, PwD)
- Exact educational qualification and registration requirements
- Age limit, cut-off date and relaxations
- Pay level and scale
- Exam pattern, syllabus and selection process
How to Apply for OSSSC Medical Laboratory Technician Recruitment 2026
The process has two parts: registration (or re-registration) and then the application.
Step 1: Registration or Re-registration (17 Nov – 10 Dec 2026)
- Visit osssc.gov.in from 17 November 2026.
- Open the Apply Online section and choose the Medical Laboratory Technician-2026 advertisement.
- New candidates: Register with your name, date of birth, mobile number and email ID.
- Candidates registered for earlier OSSSC exams: Use the re-registration option, as required.
- Note down your registration ID and password.
Step 2: Submit the Online Application (17 Nov – 17 Dec 2026)
- Log in to the OSSSC portal with your registration details.
- Fill in personal, educational and category details carefully.
- Upload your photograph, signature and required certificates in the prescribed format.
- Select your preferred district(s), if the form asks for it.
- Check all details and submit before 17 December 2026.
- Download and print the submitted application for future reference.
Tip: Read the detailed advertisement as soon as it is released, and keep scanned copies of your +2 certificate, MLT diploma, caste certificate and residence certificate ready.
FAQs
Q1. How many posts are there in the OSSSC MLT recruitment 2026?
There are 380 District Cadre Group-C posts of Medical Laboratory Technician.
Q2. Which department are these posts in?
The posts are under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha, in 13 district establishments.
Q3. When does the online application start?
Online registration and application both begin on 17 November 2026.
Q4. What is the last date to register?
The last date for online registration or re-registration is 10 December 2026.
Q5. What is the last date to submit the application?
The online application must be submitted by 17 December 2026.
Q6. What qualification is needed?
The exact qualification will be in the detailed advertisement. In OSSSC’s 2023 Lab Technician recruitment, a +2 pass with a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology was required.
Q7. What is the age limit?
This will be given in the detailed advertisement. The 2023 recruitment had an age limit of 21 to 38 years.
Q8. Is there an application fee?
The 2023 Lab Technician recruitment had no application fee. Confirm the 2026 fee in the detailed advertisement.
Q9. Where can I see the district-wise vacancies?
District-wise and category-wise vacancies will be listed in the detailed advertisement on osssc.gov.in.
Q10. Can I apply offline?
No. Applications are accepted only online through the OSSSC portal.
