Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has announced a recruitment drive for 1657 district cadre positions for Pharmacist and Multipurpose Health Worker (Male) under the Health and Family Welfare Department in Odisha. Vacancies include 206 for Pharmacists and 1,451 for Multipurpose Health Workers (Male). Applications accepted from December 22, 2023, to March 20, 2024.
| Organization | Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) |
| Post Name | ◦ Pharmacists ◦ Multipurpose Health Workers (Male) |
| Advertisement No. | IIE-39/2023-906(C)/OSSSC dated – 15.12.2023 |
| Total Vacancy | 1657 Posts |
| Job Category | Odisha Govt Job |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Registration Start | 22/12/2023 |
| Registration End | 15/03/2024 (Extended) |
| Last Date for Submission | 20/03/2024 (Extended) |
| Tentatively Date of Written Test | March 2024 |
| Application Fee | No Fee |
| Selection | ◦ Written Exam (100 Marks MCQ) ◦ Document Verification |
| Exam Mode | OMR system or CBRT mode |
| Website | www.osssc.gov.in |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Pharmacists | |
| Multipurpose Health Workers (Male) | 1451 |
| Total |
Vacancy details Changed: Check New Notification.
Eligibility Criteria
| Post | Age Limit | Educational Qualification | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | 21-38 years | +2 Science with Diploma in Pharmacy/B. Pharmacy | Registered with Odisha Pharmacy Council |
| Multipurpose Health Worker (Male) | 21-38 years | +2 Science with Diploma in Pharmacy | Registered with Odisha Pharmacy Council |
Age as on 1st January 2023. Age relaxations Applicable. Check your age on Age Calculator.
Salary / Scale Of Pay
| Post | Scale of Pay | Pay Matrix Level | Cell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 | Level 7 | Cell 1 |
| Multipurpose Health Worker (Male) | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 | Level 5 | Cell 1 |
Selection And Exam Details
| Papers | Subjects of Written Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Exam_Time |
| One | Questions on subjects as per the syllabus of Diploma in Pharmacy | 60 | 60 | 2 hours |
| Questions based on practical skill | 25 | 25 | ||
| Arithmetic (HSC Standard) | 10 | 10 | ||
| English (HSC Standard) | 5 | 5 | ||
| Total | 100 | 100 | 2 hours | |
- Negative Marking: 0.25 mark deduction per question for incorrect/multiple answers.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- General: 35%
- ST, SC, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, Sportsperson: 30%
- Mode of Test: OMR or Computer Based Recruitment Test (CBRT) (exact mode to be notified later).
Merit List: A Provisional Merit List will be crafted based on the total marks from the Written Test and additional marks granted to Short-Term COVID-19 healthcare workers, if applicable.
Screening List and Document Verification: Candidates successfully clearing the Written Test will undergo screening for Document Verification at 125% of the advertised vacancies.
How To Apply
- Visit www.osssc.gov.in.
- New users, click “Apply Online”; existing users, choose “Re-registration.”
- Complete registration with accurate details.
- Log in, fill the online application, and upload required documents.
- Review and submit the application.
- Note important dates and check for updates on the official website.
For more details check the official notification.