OSSSC Odisha Pharmacy Officer Recruitment 2026: 1,108 Posts, D.Pharm/B.Pharm Eligible — Notification Awaited on osssc.gov.in

About This Recruitment

The Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) is the central recruitment authority for Group-C non-gazetted posts under the Government of Odisha. OSSSC manages recruitments across multiple departments including Health and Family Welfare, Agriculture, Revenue, and Forest, serving thousands of candidates from Odisha annually through its transparent examination and selection processes.

The Government of Odisha has approved the direct recruitment of 1,108 Pharmacy Officer posts (Group-C) under the Health and Family Welfare Department. This is one of the largest state-level pharmacy recruitment drives in India in 2026. Of the 1,108 total posts, 44 are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). The formal notification from OSSSC is awaited and expected to be released on osssc.gov.in.

Expected eligibility includes D.Pharm or B.Pharm from a PCI-recognized institution, valid registration with the Odisha Pharmacy Council, age between 21 to 38 years with relaxation as per state government rules, and mandatory knowledge of the Odia language (typically demonstrated by passing Class 10 with Odia as a subject). The selection process is expected to include a written CBT examination followed by document verification.

Candidates from Odisha should monitor the official OSSSC portal osssc.gov.in regularly and join our WhatsApp and Telegram channels for instant notification alerts. Do not rely on third-party websites for application dates. This page will be updated immediately with the official notification link, application dates, vacancy category breakdown, and exam schedule as soon as OSSSC releases the formal advertisement.