In addition, XPC rs2228001 and ERCC2 rs238406 had statistically significant association with the increased risk of ovarian cancer under dominant genetic model (adjusted OR = 1.72, 95% CI = 1.02–2.92, P=0.043 and adjusted OR = 2.07, 95% CI = 1.07–4.01, P=0.032 respectively). Here, ERCC2 is linked to ovarian carcinoma.