OSSSC MLT Recruitment 2026 Notice Out for 380 Medical Laboratory Technician Posts, Apply from 17 November
The Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has released a short advertisement for the recruitment of Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) 2026. The notice is No. IIE-99/2026-3372/OSSSC, dated 10 November 2026. A total of 380 District Cadre Group-C posts of Medical Laboratory Technician will be filled in 13 district establishments under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha.
Online registration will start on 17 November 2026 on the OSSSC portal, osssc.gov.in. The last date for registration or re-registration is 10 December 2026, and the last date to submit the online application is 17 December 2026. The district-wise and category-wise vacancies, pay scale, age limit, eligibility and other conditions will be given in the detailed advertisement, which OSSSC says will be published shortly. Below we have shared all the confirmed details from the short notice. For more health department jobs, visit our latest government jobs section.
Note: Only the short advertisement is out right now. This post will be updated with the district-wise vacancy, salary, age limit and qualification once OSSSC publishes the detailed advertisement.
Quick summary:
➤ Commission: Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC)
➤ Post: Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
➤ Total posts: 380 (District Cadre, Group-C)
➤ Department: Health & Family Welfare Department, Govt. of Odisha
➤ Districts: 13 district establishments
➤ Registration: 17 November to 10 December 2026
➤ Application submission: 17 November to 17 December 2026
➤ Mode: Online only
➤ Website: osssc.gov.in
OSSSC MLT Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Commission | Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission, Bhubaneswar |
| Advertisement No. | IIE-99/2026-3372/OSSSC dated 10.11.2026 |
| Post Name | Medical Laboratory Technician |
| Total Vacancies | 380 |
| Post Type | District Cadre, Group-C |
| Department | Health & Family Welfare, Government of Odisha |
| Number of Districts | 13 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Odisha |
| Official Website | osssc.gov.in |
OSSSC MLT Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Short Advertisement | 10 November 2026 | |
| Online Registration / Re-registration | 17 November 2026 | 10 December 2026 |
| Submission of Online Application | 17 November 2026 | 17 December 2026 |
| Detailed Advertisement | Will be available shortly on osssc.gov.in | |
| Exam Date | To be notified | |
Registration closes one week before the application deadline. Candidates who have not registered on the OSSSC portal by 10 December 2026 will not be able to submit the application, so complete your registration early.
OSSSC MLT Vacancy 2026
| Post Name | Cadre | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Laboratory Technician | District Cadre, Group-C | 380 |
The posts are spread across 13 district establishments of the Health & Family Welfare Department. The names of the districts and the category-wise break-up (UR / SEBC / SC / ST / EWS) will be given in the detailed advertisement.
OSSSC MLT Eligibility 2026
OSSSC has not yet published the educational qualification, age limit or pay scale for this recruitment. The short notice says these details will be given in the detailed advertisement. Candidates who hold a laboratory technician qualification should keep their certificates, registration documents and caste / residence certificates ready, so they can apply as soon as the full notification is out. We will update this section once the details are released.
How to Apply for OSSSC MLT Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official OSSSC website, osssc.gov.in, from 17 November 2026.
- New candidates must complete One-Time Registration. Candidates who registered earlier may need to re-register or update their profile as per the instructions.
- Complete the registration on or before 10 December 2026.
- Log in and fill in the online application for the Medical Laboratory Technician-2026 post.
- Upload the required documents, pay the fee if applicable, and submit the form by 17 December 2026.
- Download and save the submitted application for future use.
Applications will be accepted online only. OSSSC has advised candidates to visit its website regularly for updates.
OSSSC MLT Recruitment 2026 for West Bengal Candidates
This is a district cadre recruitment of the Government of Odisha, and such posts usually come with residence and Odia language requirements. The short notice does not mention the domicile or language conditions yet. Lab technician candidates from West Bengal, especially from the border districts of Paschim Medinipur and Purba Medinipur, should wait for the detailed advertisement and check whether candidates from outside Odisha are eligible before they register. Candidates looking for jobs in Bengal can check the WBPSC Clerkship 2026 notification.
OSSSC MLT Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Q1. How many posts are there in OSSSC MLT Recruitment 2026?
There are 380 District Cadre Group-C posts of Medical Laboratory Technician in 13 districts.
Q2. When will the OSSSC MLT online application start?
Online registration and application will start on 17 November 2026.
Q3. What is the last date for OSSSC MLT registration?
The last date for registration / re-registration is 10 December 2026. The last date to submit the application is 17 December 2026.
Q4. Has the detailed OSSSC MLT notification been released?
Not yet. OSSSC has issued only a short advertisement. The detailed advertisement with eligibility, age limit and salary will be available shortly on osssc.gov.in.
Q5. Under which department are the MLT posts?
The posts are under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha.
OSSSC MLT Recruitment 2026 Important Links
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (from 17.11.2026) | osssc.gov.in |
| Detailed Advertisement | Will be available shortly |
| Official Website | osssc.gov.in |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join Now |
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