The Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has announced a recruitment drive for 2023, offering a total of 2453 vacancies for the positions of Pharmacist and Male Multipurpose Health Worker (MPHW). Here are the key details:
- Total Vacancies: 2453 (Pharmacist - 1002, MPHW (Male) - 1451).
- Qualification: Candidates must have passed the +2 Science Examination under the Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha, or equivalent. Additionally, a Diploma in Pharmacy or B.Pharm is required for Pharmacists, and a Diploma in Pharmacy for MPHW (Male).
- Age Limit: 21-38 years as of the date of the advertisement for both positions.
- Pay Scale: Rs. 25500-81100 for Pharmacists and Rs. 21700-69100 for MPHW (Male).
- Application Dates: Online registration starts from 22nd December 2023. Initially, the closing date for online registration was set for 16th January 2024, and the last date for submission of the online application was 20th January 2024. However, these dates have been extended. The closing date for online registration is now 15th March 2024, and the last date for submission of the online application is 20th March 2024.
- Selection Process: The selection will be based on a written test of 100 marks, comprising questions on the syllabus of diploma in Pharmacy, practical skill, Arithmetic (HSC Standard), and English (HSC Standard). The minimum qualifying marks for ST, SC, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, and Sportsperson categories are 30%, and for other candidates, it’s 35%.
Candidates interested in these positions should visit the OSSSC official website for more details and to apply. This recruitment drive, initially announced as OSSSC Recruitment 2023 for 1657 Pharmacist & MPHW Vacancies, has seen a last date extension to 15/03/2024 for online registration, with the submission of the online application extended to 20/03/2024, as per the latest update on 17/02/2024 under Notification No. IIE-39/2023-145©/OSSSC dated 16.02.2024. This extension provides additional time for interested candidates to apply for the available positions.
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Last Date Extended Notice 1 & Vacancy Increase Notice
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