The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board (OJEE) has issued a notice for NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates who belong to the Ex-Servicemen (ES) category and want to claim that category's reservation benefit in the 85% state quota MBBS/BDS counselling for Odisha's government and private medical and dental colleges. This is not the counselling round itself — it is a mandatory verification step before counselling. Eligible candidates must be Odisha natives whose parent has served in the armed forces, and they must physically report to the Rajya Sainik Board, Odisha office in Bhubaneswar on 10th or 11th August 2026 with specific documents. The Board will decide who qualifies for ES category, and only those it recommends will get the reservation benefit in OJEE counselling. Anyone who misses this reporting window loses the ES category benefit completely, with no exceptions mentioned in the notice.
Odisha-native Ex-Servicemen category candidates who want ES reservation benefit in MBBS/BDS state quota counselling must personally report to the Rajya Sainik Board, Bhubaneswar on 10th or 11th August 2026, with no possibility of a later date.
What this notice is about
This notice applies only to candidates claiming benefit under the Ex-Servicemen (ES) category — a reservation category for children of parents who have served in the armed forces — within the 85% state quota MBBS/BDS seats in Odisha. This is different from the 15% All India Quota, and different from other state-level reservation categories like sports quota or PwD quota.
The notice does not announce counselling dates, seat allotment, or registration for OJEE 2026 counselling itself. It only covers a mandatory eligibility-verification step that ES category candidates must complete before they can be considered for that reservation during the actual counselling.
Who must report, and where
The requirement applies to candidates who meet all of these conditions:
- Odisha Native (the notice does not specify further residency proof requirements beyond this label)
- Belong to the Ex-Servicemen (ES) Category
- Have qualified in NEET (UG) – 2026
- Wish to seek admission in MBBS or BDS courses of government and private colleges in Odisha through the 85% state quota
- Wish to claim reservation benefit under the ES category during OJEE counselling
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Reporting venue | Rajya Sainik Board, Odisha, IRC Village, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar |
| Reporting dates | 10th and 11th August 2026 |
| Authority conducting verification | Rajya Sainik Board, Odisha (ES Board) |
| Governing counselling body | OJEE (Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board) |
Documents you must carry
The notice lists specific documents that candidates must bring to the Rajya Sainik Board on the reporting date. Missing any of these could mean the Board cannot process your case that day, so gather everything in advance.
- NEET (UG) 2026 Admit Card
- NEET (UG) 2026 Rank Card
- Photo Identity proof
- Other documents related to the service of parents (this refers to proof of the parent's armed forces service record — the notice does not itemise the exact certificates, so candidates should carry all available service-related documents such as discharge book, service certificate, or equivalent proof)
The trap: miss the date and you lose ES benefit permanently
This is the single most important warning in the notice. It states in bold, highlighted text that candidates who fail to attend the Ex-Servicemen Board on the scheduled date — 10th or 11th August 2026 — will NOT be considered under the Ex-Servicemen category under any circumstances.
This means there is no rescheduling, no second window, and no exception mentioned anywhere in the notice. A candidate who is genuinely eligible for ES category but does not physically show up at the Bhubaneswar venue on these two days will simply not get the ES reservation benefit for this admission cycle. They may still be eligible to apply for MBBS/BDS seats through general or other applicable categories in OJEE counselling, but not through ES quota.
The notice also states that the decision of the ES Board is final and binding, and that admission to the ES category will be made only as per the Board's recommendations. So even after reporting, it is the Board's assessment — not just the candidate's self-declaration — that decides ES category eligibility.
What happens after you report
Once candidates report with their documents, the Rajya Sainik Board will assess eligibility and prepare a list of candidates it recommends for ES category benefit. This list of eligible candidates will be displayed on the OJEE website (www.ojee.nic.in) in due course.
Candidates should keep checking the OJEE website after the reporting dates to confirm whether their name appears on this eligible list, since this list determines whether they can actually use ES category reservation during the state quota MBBS/BDS counselling rounds.
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Who needs to report to the Rajya Sainik Board?
Only Odisha-native NEET UG 2026 candidates who belong to the Ex-Servicemen (ES) category and want to claim ES reservation benefit for MBBS/BDS admission through the 85% state quota. Candidates not seeking ES category benefit do not need to report.
What if I can only go on one of the two days?
The notice allows reporting on either 10th or 11th August 2026 — you do not need to attend both days, just report once during this window with your documents.
What happens if I miss both 10th and 11th August?
The notice states clearly that candidates who fail to attend on the scheduled date will not be considered under the Ex-Servicemen category under any circumstances. There is no provision for a later date mentioned.
What documents should I carry?
Bring your NEET (UG) 2026 Admit Card, NEET (UG) 2026 Rank Card, a Photo Identity proof, and documents related to your parent's service in the armed forces.
Is the Rajya Sainik Board's decision final?
Yes. The notice states the decision of the ES Board is final and binding, and admission to the ES category will only be made as per the Board's recommendations.
Where will I know if I am approved for ES category?
The list of eligible candidates will be displayed on the OJEE website, www.ojee.nic.in, in due time after the reporting dates.
Does this notice cover the actual OJEE counselling schedule?
No. This notice only covers the ES category eligibility verification step. Separate notices will cover OJEE 2026 counselling registration, choice filling, and seat allotment for the 85% state quota MBBS/BDS seats.
Can I still apply for MBBS/BDS if I miss this verification?
The notice only addresses the ES category benefit specifically. It does not state that missing this step disqualifies a candidate from applying under other applicable categories in OJEE counselling.
If you qualify for Ex-Servicemen category and want that reservation benefit in Odisha's MBBS/BDS state quota, report to the Rajya Sainik Board in Bhubaneswar on 10th or 11th August 2026 with all listed documents — there is no second chance. After reporting, track the OJEE website for the eligible candidates list and for further OJEE 2026 counselling schedule updates.
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