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Odisha SSB Laboratory Assistant-Cum-Storekeeper Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 435 Posts

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SSB Odisha Lab Assistant Quick Summary 2026 • Group B, Level 9
Total Posts
435
Department
Higher Education, Odisha
Post Level
Group B, Level 9
Age Limit
21–42 Years
Fee
₹200 / ₹500
Apply Start
12 Oct 2026
Last Date
16 Nov 2026
Selection
Written Test Only
Official source: State Selection Board, Department of Higher Education, Odisha – Advertisement No. 04/2026, dated 03.10.2026, for recruitment to the post of Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper in Govt. Degree Colleges and Non-Govt. Aided Colleges of Odisha, as per ORSP Rules, 2017. Applications must be submitted online only via www.ssbodisha.ac.in; no other mode is accepted.
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SSB Odisha Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particulars Details
Organization State Selection Board (SSB), Department of Higher Education, Odisha
Office Unit-II, Ashok Nagar, Bhubaneswar-09
Advertisement No. 04/2026
Notification Date 03 October 2026
Post Name Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper (Group B, Level 9)
Total Posts 435 (57 in Govt. Degree Colleges + 378 in Non-Govt. Aided Colleges)
Cadre Type Govt. Degree Colleges – State Cadre Post; Non-Govt. Aided Colleges – District Cadre Post
Governing Rules Odisha Revised Scales of Pay (ORSP) Rules, 2017
Application Mode Online only, via www.ssbodisha.ac.in

SSB Odisha Lab Assistant Important Dates

Event Date & Time
Opening of Online Application 12 October 2026, 2:30 PM
Closing of Online Application 16 November 2026, 11:45 PM
Age Reckoning Date 01 January 2026
Written Examination Date and mode (OMR/CBT) to be notified later on the SSB website and in daily newspapers

SSB Odisha Lab Assistant Vacancy 2026 (Category-wise)

57 Govt. Degree Colleges
378 Non-Govt. Aided Colleges
435 Total Posts
Institution Total Vacancies (Women)
Govt. Degree Colleges 57 (19)
Non-Govt. Aided Colleges 378 (122)
Note: PwD Sub-Categories: I – Visually Impaired (VI), II – Hearing Impaired (HI), III – Locomotor Disability (LD), IV – Multiple Disability (MD). Exchange of reservation between SC and ST, or among PwD sub-categories, is not considered; such vacancies remain unfilled if suitable candidates are unavailable. Vacancy numbers are provisional and subject to change at the discretion of the State Selection Board.

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.

SSB Odisha Lab Assistant Eligibility 2026

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.
Important: A candidate must be of good mental and bodily health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the discharge of duties. Failure to satisfy the prescribed medical examination will bar appointment to the service.

SSB Odisha Lab Assistant Age Limit

Category Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)
All Candidates Minimum 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

Category Application 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

Selection is based solely on a Written Test (OMR/CBT Mode).

Parameter Detail
Number of Questions 100 Multiple Choice Questions
Total Marks 150
Marking Scheme +1.5 for each correct answer; –0.5 for each wrong answer
Duration 2 hours
Qualifying Marks Unreserved: minimum 40%; SC/ST/SEBC/PwD: minimum 30%
  • 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

  1. Visit the official website www.ssbodisha.ac.in and go through the detailed instructions before filling the online application.
  2. Click “Apply Online” against Advertisement No. 04/2026 for the post of Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper.
  3. 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).
  4. 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.
  5. Upload your latest passport-size photograph (taken within 15 days), scanned signature, and left-hand thumb impression, all clearly identifiable.
  6. Pay the requisite application fee online through the designated payment gateway.
  7. Review all details thoroughly, then submit — there is no edit option after final submission.
  8. Download and keep a copy of the application form for future reference and document verification.
Important: Candidates are advised to submit their application well before the closing date to avoid last-hour rush. No request, through offline or online mode, for effecting changes in the application form will be entertained after final submission.

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

Important Conditions

  • Admission to the Written Examination is provisional; candidature is liable to rejection at any stage if eligibility criteria are not fulfilled.
  • This advertisement does not bind the Government to make an appointment, and mere empanelment in the select list confers no right to appointment.
  • Hall Tickets (Admit Cards) must be downloaded from the SSB website; they are not sent separately to candidates.
  • Candidates claiming SC/ST/SEBC status must submit the relevant caste certificate issued by the competent authority (Collector & District Magistrate, Addl. District Magistrate, Sub-Divisional District Magistrate, Sub-Collector, or Revenue Officer not below Additional Tahasildar); SEBC certificates must be issued within the last three years of the application closing date.
  • The reservation categories claimed in the online application (UR, SC, ST, SEBC, PwD, ESM, Sports, Women) are treated as final; no subsequent request for change will be entertained.
  • PwD, Ex-Servicemen, and Sports Person candidates selected under their respective reservation (4%, 3%, and 1%) will be adjusted against the category to which they belong.
  • The provisions of the Odisha Conduct of Examinations Act, 1988 (as amended) apply to this examination.
  • Any canvassing, misrepresentation, or suppression of facts will result in cancellation of candidature or penalty as decided by the State Selection Board.
  • The decision of the State Selection Board on all matters is final and binding.
 

Odisha SSB Laboratory Assistant-Cum-Storekeeper Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

Q1. What is the conducting body for Odisha SSB Laboratory Assistant-Cum-Storekeeper Recruitment 2026?

The recruitment is conducted by the Odisha State Selection Board (Odisha SSB) to fill 435 vacant posts in Government Degree Colleges and Non-Government Aided Colleges across the state of Odisha.

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.

Q3. When does the online application process start for Odisha SSB Laboratory Assistant-Cum-Storekeeper?

The online application process officially commences on 12-10-2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official website starting from this date.

Q4. What is the last date to submit the online application form?

The last date for the submission of online applications and online payment of fees is 16-11-2026. Applicants should complete the process well before this deadline.

Q5. Through which mode can candidates apply for Odisha SSB Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can apply exclusively through online mode. No other mode of application submission is accepted by the Odisha State Selection Board.

Q6. What is the official website to apply for Odisha SSB Laboratory Assistant-Cum-Storekeeper posts?

Eligible candidates can visit the official website at www.ssbodisha.ac.in to access the notification, guidelines, and the online application portal.

Q7. Where can candidates download the official notification PDF for Odisha SSB Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can download the official notification PDF directly from the official website www.ssbodisha.ac.in or through the direct link provided in the important links section of this article.

Q8. What is the job type and location for Odisha SSB Laboratory Assistant-Cum-Storekeeper?

This is a full-time government education job with postings located across various colleges in the state of Odisha, primarily managed from Bhubaneswar.

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