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Recruiting authorityState Selection Board (SSB), Department of Higher Education, Odisha
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SSB Odisha Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026 Overview

ParticularsDetails
OrganizationState Selection Board (SSB), Department of Higher Education, Odisha
OfficeUnit-II, Ashok Nagar, Bhubaneswar-09
Advertisement No.04/2026
Notification Date03 October 2026
Post NameLaboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper (Group B, Level 9)
Total Posts435 (57 in Govt. Degree Colleges + 378 in Non-Govt. Aided Colleges)
Cadre TypeGovt. Degree Colleges – State Cadre Post; Non-Govt. Aided Colleges – District Cadre Post
Governing RulesOdisha Revised Scales of Pay (ORSP) Rules, 2017
Application ModeOnline only, via www.ssbodisha.ac.in

SSB Odisha Lab Assistant Important Dates

EventDate & Time
Opening of Online Application12 October 2026, 2:30 PM
Closing of Online Application16 November 2026, 11:45 PM
Age Reckoning Date01 January 2026
Written ExaminationDate and mode (OMR/CBT) to be notified later on the SSB website and in daily newspapers

SSB Odisha Lab Assistant Vacancy 2026 (Category-wise)

InstitutionTotal Vacancies (Women)
Govt. Degree Colleges57 (19)
Non-Govt. Aided Colleges378 (122)

Educational Qualification

  • A candidate should have passed Bachelor Degree with Honours in the respective practical subject (as applicable to the post/subject applied for).

Other Eligibility Conditions

  • Must be a citizen of India and a resident of the State of Odisha.
  • Must be able to speak, read, and write Odia, and must have had Odia as a language subject in the H.S.C. Examination (or equivalent), or have passed a test in Odia language equivalent to the Middle School Standard.
  • Candidates with academic qualifications from outside Odisha must produce proof of equivalence from a recognized University/Institution/Council/Board of Odisha, and proof of affiliation of their institution to a recognized University/Council/Board.
  • Candidates with grades/grade-points must furnish the numerical equivalence of grades issued by the examining body.
  • Must not have more than one spouse living (subject to exemptions under personal law, as permitted by Government).
  • Government servants (temporary or permanent) with the requisite qualification and within the age limit are eligible, provided they inform their Head of Office in writing and produce a "No Objection Certificate" before document verification.

SSB Odisha Lab Assistant Age Limit

CategoryAge Limit (as on 01.01.2026)
All CandidatesMinimum 21 years, Maximum 42 years (born between 01.01.1984 and 01.01.2005)
SC / ST / SEBC / Women / Ex-Servicemen+5 years relaxation in upper age limit
PwD (Permanent disability 40% or more)+10 years relaxation in upper age limit
  • A candidate falling under more than one category gets only the single most beneficial relaxation.
  • Persons with Disabilities are entitled to cumulative age relaxation of 10 years, over and above normal relaxation, as per the Odisha Civil Services (Fixation of Upper Age Limit) Rules, 1989.
  • PwD candidates belonging to SEBC/SC/ST are eligible for a cumulative age relaxation of up to 15 years.
  • PwD candidates with temporary disability will not get age relaxation and will not be considered in subsequent selection stages.
  • Only the Date of Birth mentioned in the High School Certificate (or equivalent) issued by the concerned Board/Council is accepted as age proof.

Application Fee & Mode of Payment

CategoryApplication Fee
Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Persons with Disabilities₹200 (Rupees Two Hundred only)
All Other Categories₹500 (Rupees Five Hundred only)
  • The fee is non-refundable and non-adjustable, and must be paid online at the time of application submission through the designated payment gateway. No other mode of payment is accepted.

Method of Selection

ParameterDetail
Number of Questions100 Multiple Choice Questions
Total Marks150
Marking Scheme+1.5 for each correct answer; –0.5 for each wrong answer
Duration2 hours
Qualifying MarksUnreserved: minimum 40%; SC/ST/SEBC/PwD: minimum 30%
  • Selection is based solely on a Written Test (OMR/CBT Mode).
  • Questions are prepared as per the syllabus published on the SSB Odisha website (ssbodisha.ac.in/syllabus).
  • In case of a tie, preference goes to the candidate with higher aggregate marks in the Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent); if the tie persists, the older candidate is selected.
  • If conducted in OMR mode, the exam is held in different districts of Odisha (based on candidates' preferred district); if conducted in CBT mode, it is held in multiple shifts at designated centres across the state.

How to Apply for SSB Odisha Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026

  • Visit the official website www.ssbodisha.ac.in and go through the detailed instructions before filling the online application.
  • Click "Apply Online" against Advertisement No. 04/2026 for the post of Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper.
  • Fill in personal, educational, and category details, carefully entering your aggregate percentage of marks in Graduation/Bachelor's Degree (converting CGPA as per your university's formula).
  • Carefully indicate your preferences/choices of post and district — the order of preference is final and binding once submitted, with no scope for modification afterward.
  • Upload your latest passport-size photograph (taken within 15 days), scanned signature, and left-hand thumb impression, all clearly identifiable.
  • Pay the requisite application fee online through the designated payment gateway.
  • Review all details thoroughly, then submit — there is no edit option after final submission.
  • Download and keep a copy of the application form for future reference and document verification.

Documents Required at Verification

  • Copy of the online Application Form
  • H.S.C. or equivalent certificate and mark sheet (proof of date of birth and percentage of marks)
  • Higher Secondary (+2) and Bachelor Degree/Graduation (+3) Honours or equivalent certificates (percentage/division/class)
  • Two recent passport-size photographs matching the one uploaded online
  • Conduct Certificate from the College/University/Institution last attended
  • Caste Certificate and Resident Certificate issued by appropriate authority
  • Required Odia pass certificate (M.E. Standard), wherever applicable
  • Discharge Certificate for Ex-Servicemen candidates, authenticated by the Rajya Sainik Board, Bhubaneswar
  • Disability Certificate (indicating percentage) for PwD candidates, issued by the concerned Medical Board
  • Identity Card of Sportspersons issued by the Dept. of Youth & Sports Services, Govt. of Odisha, wherever applicable
  • No Objection Certificate from current employer, wherever applicable

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Q2. How many vacancies are announced under Odisha SSB Recruitment 2026?

  • A total of 435 vacancies have been announced for the position of Laboratory Assistant-Cum-Storekeeper under advertisement number No. 04/2026.
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