Odisha SSB Lab Assistant-cum-Storekeeper Recruitment 2026
Odisha SSB Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026: The State Selection Board (SSB), Department of Higher Education, Odisha has released Advertisement No. 04/2026 (dated 03.10.2026) for 435 posts of Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper (Group B, Level 9) in Government Degree Colleges and Non-Government Aided Colleges of Odisha. Honours graduates in the relevant practical subject, aged 21 to 42 years as on 01.01.2026, can apply online at ssbodisha.ac.in until 16 November 2026 (11:45 PM).
Of the 435 posts, 57 are in Government Degree Colleges (a State cadre post) and 378 are in Non-Government Aided Colleges (a district cadre post). Selection is through a single written test of 100 MCQs (150 marks). There is no interview.
Latest Update (28 October 2026): The online application window is open on ssbodisha.ac.in. The last date to submit the form and pay the fee online is 16 November 2026 at 11:45 PM. There is no edit option after final submission, so fill your category, district and college-type preferences carefully. The exam date and mode (OMR or CBT) will be announced later on the SSB website.
Odisha SSB Lab Assistant 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | State Selection Board (SSB), Department of Higher Education, Odisha |
| Advertisement No. | 04/2026, dated 03.10.2026 |
| Post Name | Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper |
| Group and Level | Group B, Level 9 (ORSP Rules, 2017) |
| Total Vacancies | 435 (57 Govt. Degree Colleges + 378 Non-Govt. Aided Colleges) |
| Posts for Women | 141 (19 + 122) within the total |
| Age Limit | 21-42 years as on 01.01.2026 |
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree with Honours in the respective practical subject |
| Application Dates | 12.10.2026 (2:30 PM) to 16.11.2026 (11:45 PM) |
| Application Fee | ₹500 (SC/ST/PwD: ₹200) |
| Selection Process | Written test only (OMR or CBT) |
| Job Location | Odisha |
| Official Website | ssbodisha.ac.in |
Odisha SSB Lab Assistant 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. 04/2026 issued | 03.10.2026 |
| Detailed advertisement on SSB website | 05.10.2026 |
| Online application starts | 12.10.2026 (2:30 PM) |
| Last date to apply and pay fee online | 16.11.2026 (11:45 PM) |
| Age reckoned on | 01.01.2026 |
| Written exam date | To be notified on ssbodisha.ac.in and in daily newspapers |
Odisha SSB Lab Assistant Vacancy 2026
The advertisement splits the 435 posts by type of college. The figures in brackets are posts reserved for women within each category.
Category-wise vacancies
| College Type | ST | SC | SEBC | UR | Total | PwD | ESM | Sports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Govt. Degree Colleges (State cadre) | 21 (7) | 10 (3) | 8 (3) | 18 (6) | 57 (19) | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Non-Govt. Aided Colleges (District cadre) | 140 (47) | 102 (31) | 33 (11) | 103 (33) | 378 (122) | 15 | 9 | 1 |
| Total | 161 | 112 | 41 | 121 | 435 (141) | 17 | 11 | 2 |
PwD, Ex-Servicemen (ESM) and Sports Person posts are horizontal: selected candidates are adjusted against their own category (ST, SC, SEBC or UR). The PwD split is VI 1 and HI 1 in Government Degree Colleges, and VI 4, HI 4, LD 4 and MD 3 in Non-Government Aided Colleges.
Subject-wise vacancies - Govt. Degree Colleges (Annexure-I)
| Subject | ST | SC | SEBC | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | 7 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 30 |
| Chemistry | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Botany | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Zoology | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Physics | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Anthropology | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Geology | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 21 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 57 |
Subject-wise vacancies - Non-Govt. Aided Colleges (Annexure-II)
| Subject | ST | SC | SEBC | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 38 | 29 | 9 | 28 | 104 |
| Chemistry | 36 | 27 | 9 | 27 | 99 |
| Botany | 24 | 18 | 6 | 17 | 65 |
| Zoology | 23 | 16 | 5 | 17 | 61 |
| Psychology | 8 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 21 |
| Home Science | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 12 |
| Education | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Anthropology | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Geology | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Geography | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Statistics | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 140 | 102 | 33 | 103 | 378 |
Physics (109 in all) and Chemistry (107) have the most posts across both college types, followed by Botany (71) and Zoology (67).
District-wise vacancies - Non-Govt. Aided Colleges
| District | Posts | District | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khurda | 52 | Keonjhar | 10 |
| Cuttack | 39 | Puri | 10 |
| Balasore | 37 | Rayagada | 7 |
| Ganjam | 37 | Jharsuguda | 6 |
| Sundargarh | 23 | Kalahandi | 6 |
| Jagatsinghpur | 22 | Angul | 5 |
| Kendrapara | 21 | Bolangir | 5 |
| Bhadrak | 18 | Dhenkanal | 5 |
| Mayurbhanj | 16 | Sambalpur | 5 |
| Bargarh | 13 | Subarnapur | 5 |
| Jajpur | 13 | Nabarangpur | 4 |
| Nayagarh | 13 | Deogarh | 3 |
| Boudh | 2 | Nuapada | 1 |
| Total | 378 |
The official Annexure-II gives each district's split by subject and category. Check it before you fill in your preferences, since Non-Government Aided College posts are district cadre posts.
Odisha SSB Lab Assistant Eligibility 2026
Educational Qualification
You must have passed a Bachelor's degree with Honours in the respective practical subject (for example Physics, Chemistry, Botany or Zoology Honours for a lab post in that subject). The qualification must be held by the last date of the online application. If your degree is from a university outside Odisha, you must produce proof of equivalence from a recognised Odisha university, institution, council or board.
Other Conditions
- You must be a citizen of India and a resident of Odisha.
- You must be able to speak, read and write Odia, and must have studied Odia as a language subject in HSC (Class 10) or an equivalent exam, or passed an Odia test of Middle School (M.E.) standard.
- Serving government employees can apply but must inform their head of office and produce a No Objection Certificate before document verification.
- You must be in good mental and physical health.
Age Limit
The age limit is 21 to 42 years as on 01.01.2026. You must have been born not earlier than 01.01.1984 and not later than 01.01.2005. The date of birth in your HSC (Class 10) certificate is the only accepted proof.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation in upper age limit |
|---|---|
| SC, ST, SEBC, Women and Ex-Servicemen | 5 years |
| PwD (40% or more permanent disability) | 10 years |
| PwD belonging to SC, ST or SEBC | 15 years (cumulative) |
If you fall into more than one category, you get only the single most beneficial relaxation (except the cumulative PwD relaxation above). Candidates with a temporary disability get no age relaxation.
Odisha SSB Lab Assistant Application Fee 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR, SEBC and all other categories | ₹500 |
| SC, ST and PwD | ₹200 |
The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online through the payment gateway on the SSB website. Your application is complete only after the fee reaches SSB's account against your Application ID.
Odisha SSB Lab Assistant Selection Process 2026
Selection is based only on a written test. There is no interview or skill test in the advertisement.
- Written test (OMR or CBT mode, as the Board decides)
- Document verification of shortlisted candidates
- Allocation of posts on merit-cum-preference (your order of preferences for Govt. Degree Colleges and Non-Govt. Aided Colleges)
If two candidates tie, the one with higher aggregate marks in the Bachelor's degree ranks higher. If the tie continues, the older candidate is selected.
Odisha SSB Lab Assistant Exam Pattern 2026
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Questions | 100 multiple choice questions |
| Total marks | 150 |
| Marks per correct answer | 1.5 |
| Negative marking | 0.5 mark deducted per wrong answer |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Mode | OMR or CBT |
| Exam centres | Districts of Odisha (choose preferred districts in the form) |
Minimum qualifying marks
| Category | Minimum |
|---|---|
| UR | 40% |
| SC, ST, SEBC and PwD | 30% |
The questions follow the subject-wise syllabus published on the SSB Odisha website at ssbodisha.ac.in/syllabus/.
Odisha SSB Lab Assistant Salary 2026
The post is in Group B, Level 9 of the pay matrix under the Odisha Revised Scales of Pay (ORSP) Rules, 2017. The advertisement does not print the pay amount, so check the ORSP Level 9 pay matrix or the cadre rules of the Higher Education Department. Service benefits follow the cadre rules of the department.
How to Apply for Odisha SSB Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026
- Read the full Advertisement No. 04/2026 on ssbodisha.ac.in.
- Click the online application link on the SSB website and read the instructions page.
- Register and fill in your personal, category and education details. Enter your aggregate percentage in graduation, converting CGPA as per your university's formula.
- Fill your preferences for Govt. Degree Colleges and Non-Govt. Aided Colleges, and your preferred exam districts. The order of preference cannot be changed later.
- Upload a recent passport photo (taken within 15 days), your full signature and left-hand thumb impression.
- Pay the fee online and submit the form by 16.11.2026, 11:45 PM.
- Download and keep the submitted form; you will need it at document verification.
Odisha SSB Lab Assistant 2026 Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF (Advt. No. 04/2026) | Download Advertisement 04/2026 |
| Short Notice (435 posts) | View Notice |
| Apply Online | ssbodisha.site |
| Official SSB Odisha Website | ssbodisha.ac.in |
Odisha SSB Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026 FAQs
What is the last date to apply for Odisha SSB Lab Assistant 2026?
The last date to submit the online form and pay the fee is 16 November 2026 at 11:45 PM.
Odisha SSB Lab Assistant Bharti 2026 me kitni vacancy hai?
Kul 435 post hain: Government Degree Colleges me 57 aur Non-Government Aided Colleges me 378. Inme se 141 post mahilaon ke liye hain.
What is the qualification for SSB Odisha Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper?
A Bachelor's degree with Honours in the respective practical subject. You must also be an Odisha resident who knows Odia (studied as a language in Class 10 or passed an M.E.-standard Odia test).
Odisha SSB Lab Assistant ke liye age limit kya hai?
Age limit 21 se 42 saal hai, jo 01.01.2026 ko gini jayegi. SC, ST, SEBC, mahila aur Ex-Servicemen ko 5 saal aur PwD ko 10 saal ki chhoot hai.
Is there negative marking in the Odisha SSB Lab Assistant exam?
Yes. Each correct answer carries 1.5 marks and 0.5 mark is deducted for each wrong answer. The test has 100 questions for 150 marks in 2 hours.
Can candidates from other states apply?
No. The advertisement requires candidates to be residents of Odisha with Odia language knowledge.
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Final Words
Odisha SSB Lab Assistant-cum-Storekeeper Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 04/2026) offers 435 Group B posts to Honours graduates from Odisha. Selection rests on one written test with negative marking, so prepare your Honours subject syllabus well. Apply before 16 November 2026, and fill your college-type and district preferences with care, because they cannot be changed.
Important: This article summarises SSB Odisha Advertisement No. 04/2026 dated 03.10.2026. The number of vacancies may change at the Board's discretion. Always confirm the latest details and any corrigendum on the official website, ssbodisha.ac.in, before applying.