Odisha SSB Recruitment 2026: 435 Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper Posts
Odisha SSB Recruitment 2026 has opened a fresh opportunity for graduates seeking government college jobs in Odisha. The State Selection Board (SSB), Department of Higher Education, Odisha has issued Advertisement No. 04/2026 dated 3 October 2026 for recruitment to 435 Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper posts in Government Degree Colleges and Non-Government Aided Colleges of the state. The post is classified as Group B, Level 9.
The most useful feature of this recruitment is that the vacancy is not simply a single statewide pool. The official advertisement divides the posts between Government Degree Colleges and Non-Government Aided Colleges, and the aided-college vacancies are further listed district-wise and subject-wise. That means candidates should study the vacancy table before deciding their preference.
Odisha SSB Laboratory Assistant Recruitment 2026: Quick Facts
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting body | State Selection Board, Department of Higher Education, Odisha |
| Advertisement | No. 04/2026 |
| Advertisement date | 3 October 2026 |
| Post | Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper |
| Total vacancies | 435 |
| Government Degree Colleges | 57 posts |
| Non-Government Aided Colleges | 378 posts |
| Pay level | Level 9 under ORSP Rules, 2017 |
| Application opening | 12 October 2026, 2:30 PM |
| Application closing | 16 November 2026, 11:45 PM |
| Application mode | Online only |
| Official website | ssbodisha.ac.in |
What makes the 435-post recruitment different?
Candidates should not read “435 vacancies” as 435 identical choices. The official vacancy statement contains 57 posts in Government Degree Colleges and 378 posts in Non-Government Aided Colleges. The Government Degree College vacancies are further distributed by practical subject, while the Non-Government Aided College vacancies are shown district-wise and subject-wise.
This matters because the application form asks candidates to indicate preferences. The Board states that allocation will be made on the basis of merit-cum-preference, taking into account the candidate’s merit position, the order of preferences and availability of vacancies in the relevant category and institution. Once submitted, the preference order is treated as final and binding.
Vacancy split: Government Degree Colleges
The official Annexure-I lists 57 vacancies for Government Degree Colleges, including 19 vacancies earmarked for women within the applicable reservation structure.
| Subject | Total posts | Women posts shown in annexure |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 5 | 1 |
| Chemistry | 8 | 3 |
| Botany | 6 | 2 |
| Zoology | 6 | 2 |
| Anthropology | 1 | 0 |
| Education | 30 | 10 |
| Geology | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 57 | 19 |
The largest Government Degree College subject group is therefore Education with 30 posts. Chemistry follows with 8, while Botany and Zoology each have 6. Physics has 5 posts. Anthropology and Geology have one post each.
Non-Government Aided Colleges: 378 posts across districts
The remaining 378 vacancies are in Non-Government Aided Colleges under the Higher Education Department. The official Annexure-II distributes these posts across districts and practical subjects.
The vacancy table covers subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Statistics, Geology, Education, Psychology, Home Science, Anthropology and Geography. The district-wise distribution means a candidate should not look only at the statewide total. The number of openings and subject combinations can be very different from one district to another.
Districts with notable vacancy totals
| District | Total posts |
|---|---|
| Khordha | 52 |
| Cuttack | 39 |
| Ganjam | 37 |
| Balasore | 37 |
| Jagatsinghpur | 22 |
| Kendrapara | 21 |
| Mayurbhanj | 16 |
| Bhadrak | 18 |
| Jajpur | 13 |
| Nayagarh | 13 |
The complete Annexure-II contains the vacancy position for all participating districts, so candidates should consult the official PDF rather than assuming that the table above represents every district.
Subject-wise opportunity in the aided-college vacancies
Across the 378 Non-Government Aided College positions, the official annexure shows the largest subject totals in Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology, along with vacancies in Education, Psychology, Home Science, Anthropology, Geography, Statistics and Geology. The statewide subject totals shown in Annexure-II are approximately:
| Subject | Statewide posts |
|---|---|
| Physics | 104 |
| Chemistry | 99 |
| Botany | 65 |
| Zoology | 61 |
| Psychology | 21 |
| Home Science | 12 |
| Education | 5 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
| Geography | 3 |
| Geology | 3 |
| Statistics | 1 |
These totals are particularly useful for candidates deciding which subject combinations deserve the closest examination. Physics and Chemistry together account for more than half of the 378 aided-college positions, while Botany and Zoology also provide substantial opportunities.
Educational qualification
The official advertisement states that a candidate should have passed a Bachelor Degree with Honours in the respective practical subject. The word “respective” is important. Candidates should match their degree subject with the practical subject vacancy for which they intend to exercise preference.
For example, possessing a general bachelor’s degree does not automatically establish eligibility for every Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper subject. Applicants should read the relevant subject requirements and ensure that their qualification is accepted before selecting preferences.
Who can apply?
The recruitment has a specific Odisha residency and language requirement. The candidate must be an Indian citizen and a resident of Odisha. The candidate must also be able to speak, read and write Odia and must have studied Odia as a language subject in the HSC examination or an equivalent examination, or have passed an Odia-language test equivalent to the Middle School standard.
Candidates whose academic qualifications were obtained outside Odisha have additional documentation requirements. The advertisement asks such applicants to produce proof of equivalence from a recognised university, institution, council or board of Odisha and proof concerning the affiliation of the institution where they studied.
Age limit and relaxation
The normal age range is 21 to 42 years as on 1 January 2026. The advertisement states that the candidate must have been born not earlier than 1 January 1984 and not later than 1 January 2005.
| Category | Upper-age relaxation stated |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| SEBC | 5 years |
| Women | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 years |
| PwD with 40% or more permanent disability | 10 years over the normal limit |
| PwD belonging to SEBC/SC/ST | Cumulative relaxation as provided in the notification |
The Board also states that where a candidate belongs to more than one eligible category, only the one applicable relaxation that is most beneficial can normally be used, subject to the specific rules in the notification.
Salary and pay level
The post is identified in the advertisement as Group B, Level 9 under the Odisha Revised Scale of Pay Rules, 2017. The Level 9 pay matrix associated with the post is ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400. The actual salary received by an employee will depend on applicable government rules, allowances, deductions and place of posting; the pay-matrix maximum should not be interpreted as the starting monthly take-home pay.
Selection process
The selection process is based on a written examination. The official advertisement specifies an examination of 100 multiple-choice questions carrying 150 marks, with a duration of two hours. The Board may conduct the examination in OMR or Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
| Exam feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Questions | 100 MCQs |
| Total marks | 150 |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Correct answer | +1.5 marks |
| Wrong answer | -0.5 mark |
| Mode | OMR or CBT, as decided by the Board |
| Unreserved qualifying threshold | 40% |
| SC/ST/SEBC/PwD qualifying threshold | 30% |
The questions will be based on the syllabus uploaded by SSB Odisha. Candidates should therefore prepare from the official syllabus rather than assuming that the examination will be a generic general-knowledge test.
How merit and preferences will work
This is one of the most important parts of the notification. Candidates are required to indicate preferences in the online application. The Board says final selection and allocation will follow merit-cum-preference. In practical terms, a candidate’s merit position alone does not tell the complete story: the order of preferences and availability of vacancies in the candidate’s category and institution also matter.
The preference order becomes final and binding after submission. The notification specifically warns candidates to review their choices carefully because requests for later modification or alteration of the preference order will not be entertained.
Application fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwD | ₹200 |
| All other categories | ₹500 |
The fee is non-refundable and non-adjustable. Payment must be made online through the designated payment gateway while submitting the application.
Important application dates
| Event | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | 3 October 2026 |
| Online application opens | 12 October 2026 at 2:30 PM |
| Online application closes | 16 November 2026 at 11:45 PM |
| Written examination | To be notified |
Documents to prepare before applying
- HSC/equivalent certificate and mark sheet for date of birth.
- Higher Secondary (+2) certificate and mark sheet.
- Bachelor’s degree/honours certificate and mark sheets.
- Recent passport-size photographs.
- Conduct certificate from the last college/university/institution attended.
- Caste certificate, where applicable.
- Odisha resident certificate.
- Required Odia pass certificate, where applicable.
- Ex-Serviceman discharge certificate, where applicable.
- PwD disability certificate, where applicable.
- Sports-person identity certificate, where applicable.
- No Objection Certificate for eligible government employees where required.
Application mistakes that could cost a candidate
The SSB notification contains several practical warnings that deserve attention. The photograph and signature must be uploaded in the prescribed manner, and the Board states that the latest passport-size photograph should have been taken within the specified period. Candidates should also enter their graduation percentage after correctly converting CGPA according to their university or institution’s prescribed conversion formula.
Another important warning concerns the final submission. The Board says there is no edit option after final submission. Candidates should therefore verify personal details, qualification information, category status and preference order before making the final submission and payment.
How to apply online
- Visit the official SSB Odisha website.
- Open the Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper recruitment link for Advertisement No. 04/2026.
- Read the instructions before beginning the form.
- Enter personal and educational information carefully.
- Enter the correct graduation percentage after any required CGPA conversion.
- Upload the photograph, signature and other requested material.
- Choose institution/subject/district preferences carefully.
- Pay the applicable examination fee through the designated gateway.
- Review the complete application before final submission.
- Download and preserve the submitted application form and payment record.
CareerSphere strategy: who should prioritise this recruitment?
This recruitment is particularly relevant to graduates with honours qualifications in the practical subjects listed by the Board. Candidates should begin with the vacancy annexure rather than the application form. First identify the subjects for which you are eligible, then compare the district/institution choices, and only after that decide the preference order.
Because Physics and Chemistry account for large portions of the aided-college vacancies, candidates from these subjects have a comparatively broad vacancy pool. However, vacancy volume should not override eligibility. A candidate should never select a subject simply because it has more posts if the degree does not meet the prescribed requirement.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are announced?
SSB Odisha has announced 435 Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper posts: 57 in Government Degree Colleges and 378 in Non-Government Aided Colleges.
What is the qualification?
The advertisement requires a Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in the respective practical subject. Candidates should match their qualification to the relevant subject vacancy.
What is the age limit?
The normal age range is 21 to 42 years as on 1 January 2026, with relaxations for specified categories.
What is the pay scale?
The post is Group B, Level 9 under ORSP Rules, 2017. The Level 9 pay matrix is ₹35,400–₹1,12,400.
What is the examination pattern?
The written test has 100 MCQs for 150 marks and lasts two hours. Each correct answer carries 1.5 marks and each wrong answer attracts a 0.5-mark deduction.
When does the application start?
The online application starts on 12 October 2026 at 2:30 PM.
What is the last date?
The online application and payment close on 16 November 2026 at 11:45 PM.
Can candidates change their preference after submission?
No. The official notification states that the preference order becomes final and binding after final submission.
Is Odisha residency required?
Yes. The notification states that the candidate must be an Indian citizen and a resident of Odisha, along with the prescribed Odia-language requirement.
Related CareerSphere resources
For readers comparing current government opportunities, see our Odisha Jobs, Government Jobs and Medical Jobs sections. You can also review our latest Latest Jobs for newly published recruitment updates.
Official notification and application
Official SSB Odisha website: SSB Odisha
Advertisement No. 04/2026 PDF: Download the official notification
Online application: SSB Odisha application portal
CareerSphere note: The examination date and examination mode will be notified later by SSB Odisha. Candidates should rely on the official website for hall-ticket, examination and subsequent selection updates.
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