SSB Odisha Recruitment 2026: The State Selection Board (SSB), Department of Higher Education, Odisha, has released official advertisement No. 04/2026 announcing 435 vacancies for the post of Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper (Group B, Level 9). These openings are available across Government Degree Colleges and Non-Government Aided Colleges throughout Odisha.
Eligible candidates holding a Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in relevant practical subjects can submit their applications online starting from 12th October 2026 to 16th November 2026 via the official portal at ssbodisha.ac.in.
Details for SSB Odisha Recruitment 2026
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | State Selection Board (SSB), Odisha |
| Department | Higher Education Department, Govt. of Odisha |
| Post Name | Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper (Group B, Level 9) |
| Total Posts | 435 Vacancies |
| Category | State Govt Job |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Level 9 (as per ORSP Rules, 2017) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Application Dates | 12 October 2026 to 16 November 2026 |
| Official Website | www.ssbodisha.ac.in |
Vacancy Details
A total of 435 vacancies are distributed between Government Degree Colleges (State Cadre) and Non-Government Aided Colleges (District Cadre).
| Institution / Department | Total Vacancies | ST (W) | SC (W) | SEBC (W) | UR (W) | PwD | Ex-SM | Sports Person |
| Govt. Degree Colleges | 57 (19) | 21 (07) | 10 (3) | 8 (3) | 18 (6) | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Non-Govt. Aided Colleges | 378 (122) | 140 (47) | 102 (31) | 33 (11) | 103 (33) | 15 | 9 | 1 |
Subject-wise Vacancy Details
Annexure-I: Govt. Degree Colleges
| Subject | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Physics | 5 |
| Chemistry | 8 |
| Botany | 6 |
| Zoology | 6 |
| Anthropology | 1 |
| Education | 30 |
| Geology | 1 |
| Total | 57 |
Annexure-II: Non-Govt. Aided Colleges (Subject-wise Total, All Districts)
| Subject | Total Posts (Women) |
|---|---|
| Physics | 104 (34) |
| Chemistry | 99 (33) |
| Botany | 65 (21) |
| Zoology | 61 (20) |
| Statistics | 1 |
| Geology | 3 (1) |
| Education | 5 (1) |
| Psychology | 21 (7) |
| Home Science | 12 (3) |
| Anthropology | 4 (1) |
| Geography | 3 (1) |
| Total | 378 (122) |
Annexure-II of the official notification also gives a detailed district-wise & subject-wise breakup of these 378 posts across 26 districts of Odisha (Angul, Balasore, Bargarh, Bhadrak, Bolangir, Boudh, Cuttack, Deogarh, Dhenkanal, Ganjam, Jagatsinghpur, Jajpur, Jharsuguda, Kalahandi, Kendrapara, Keonjhar, Khurda, Mayurbhanj, Nabarangpur, Nayagarh, Nuapada, Puri, Rayagada, Sambalpur, Subarnapur, and Sundargarh). Candidates should refer to the official PDF for the exact number of posts and reservation in their preferred district.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in the respective practical subject from a recognized University or Institute.
- Proof of equivalence and university affiliation is mandatory for degrees earned from outside Odisha.
- The candidate must be able to speak, read, and write Odia and have passed Odia as a language subject in the H.S.C. examination or equivalent.
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 42 years (born between 01.01.1984 and 01.01.2005)
- Age Relaxation:
- 5 years for SC, ST, SEBC, Women, and Ex-Servicemen
- 10 years for PwD candidates (with 40% or more permanent disability)
- 15 years cumulative relaxation for PwD candidates belonging to SC/ST/SEBC categories
Selection Process
The selection of candidates will be made purely on merit through:
- Written Examination (OMR or CBT mode)
- Document Verification
Written Examination Scheme:
- Total Questions: 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Total Marks: 150 Marks
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Marking Scheme: +1.5 marks for each correct response
- Negative Marking: Deduction of 0.5 marks for each incorrect answer
- Qualifying Marks: 40% for UR candidates and 30% for SC/ST/SEBC/PwD candidates
Application Fee
- UR and Other Categories: ₹500
- SC, ST, and PwD Categories: ₹200
- Payment Mode: Online only through the designated payment gateway (non-refundable)
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of the State Selection Board, Odisha: www.ssbodisha.ac.in.
- Navigate to the online application portal for Advertisement No. 04/2026.
- Register and carefully fill in all personal, academic, and category details.
- Exercise institutional and district choices/preferences cautiously (preferences cannot be modified after submission).
- Upload a recent passport-sized photograph (taken within 15 days), scanned signature, and left-hand thumb impression.
- Pay the prescribed application fee through the online payment gateway.
- Submit the online form before 16 November 2026 and download a printed copy for future reference and document verification.
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 03 October 2026 |
| Opening Date for Online Application | 12 October 2026 (2:30 PM) |
| Closing Date for Online Application | 16 November 2026 (11:45 PM) |
| Examination Date | To be notified later on the official website |
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs – SSB Odisha Recruitment 2026
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies announced under SSB Odisha Advt. No. 04/2026?
A total of 435 vacancies have been announced for the post of Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper, divided between Government Degree Colleges (57 posts) and Non-Government Aided Colleges (378 posts).
Q2. What are the starting and closing dates for online applications?
The online application window opens on 12th October 2026 at 2:30 PM and closes on 16th November 2026 at 11:45 PM.
Q3. What is the prescribed educational qualification for this recruitment?
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in the respective practical subject. The qualification must be acquired by the closing date of the online application.
Q4. What is the age limit and cutoff date for eligibility?
Candidates must be between 21 and 42 years of age as on 1st January 2026 (born between 1st January 1984 and 1st January 2005). Standard relaxations apply for SC, ST, SEBC, Women, Ex-Servicemen (5 years), and PwD candidates (10 to 15 years).
Q5. Can candidates from outside Odisha apply for these posts?
No. Applicants must be citizens of India and permanent residents of the State of Odisha. They must also have proficiency in Odia and have passed Odia as a language subject in the H.S.C. or equivalent examination.
Q6. What is the pay scale for the Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper post?
The position is classified as a Group B post with a pay scale of Level 9 under the ORSP Rules, 2017.
Q7. What is the examination pattern and marking scheme?
The selection relies on a written exam (OMR or CBT mode) consisting of 100 Multiple Choice Questions for 150 marks with a duration of 2 hours. Each correct answer awards 1.5 marks, while 0.5 marks are deducted for each incorrect response.
Q8. What are the minimum qualifying marks in the written test?
Candidates belonging to the Unreserved (UR) category must score at least 40% marks, whereas candidates from SC, ST, SEBC, and PwD categories require a minimum of 30% marks.
Q9. What is the application fee for different categories?
The fee is ₹500 for Unreserved and other candidates, and ₹200 for candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories. The payment must be completed online.
Q10. Can I modify my institutional preferences or application details after submission?
No. The order of preference and application details once submitted are treated as final and binding; the board does not offer an edit option post-submission.