SSB Odisha Laboratory Assistant Recruitment 2026: 435 Lab Assistant-cum-Storekeeper Posts in Odisha Colleges
The State Selection Board (SSB), Department of Higher Education, Government of Odisha has advertised 435 posts of Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper under Advertisement No. 04/2026 dated 3 October 2026. Of these, 57 posts are in Government Degree Colleges (state cadre) and 378 posts are in Non-Government Aided Colleges (district cadre). The posts are Group-B, Level-9 under the Odisha Revised Scales of Pay (ORSP) Rules, 2017. Selection is by a single written test, with no interview.
SSB Odisha Laboratory Assistant 2026 Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | State Selection Board, Department of Higher Education, Odisha |
| Advertisement No. | 04/2026, dated 3 October 2026 |
| Post | Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper |
| Total vacancies | 435 (57 Government colleges + 378 aided colleges) |
| Pay | Group-B, Level-9 (ORSP Rules, 2017) |
| Selection | Written test only (OMR or CBT) |
| Mode of application | Online only |
| Official website | ssbodisha.ac.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short notice released | 3 October 2026 |
| Detailed advertisement on website | 5 October 2026 |
| Online application opens | 12 October 2026, 2:30 PM |
| Last date for application and fee | 16 November 2026, 11:45 PM |
| Age counted as on | 1 January 2026 |
| Written test | To be announced on the website and in newspapers |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹200 |
| All other categories | ₹500 |
Vacancy Details
| Type of college | Total | SEBC | ST | SC | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Degree Colleges (women: 19) | 57 | 21 | 10 | 8 | 18 |
| Non-Government Aided Colleges (women: 122) | 378 | 87 | 124 | 61 | 106 |
| Total (women: 141) | 435 | 108 | 134 | 69 | 124 |
Government Degree Colleges (57), subject-wise:
| Subject | Posts |
|---|---|
| Physics | 5 |
| Chemistry | 8 |
| Botany | 6 |
| Zoology | 6 |
| Anthropology | 1 |
| Education | 30 |
| Geology | 1 |
Non-Government Aided Colleges (378), subject-wise:
| Subject | Posts |
|---|---|
| Physics | 104 |
| Chemistry | 99 |
| Botany | 65 |
| Zoology | 61 |
| Psychology | 21 |
| Home Science | 12 |
| Education | 5 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
| Geology | 3 |
| Geography | 3 |
| Statistics | 1 |
Educational Qualification and Other Conditions
- A Bachelor's degree with Honours in the practical subject of the vacancy you apply for. No minimum percentage is stated.
- Indian citizen and a resident of Odisha.
- You must be able to read, write and speak Odia, with Odia as a subject in HSC or equivalent, or a pass in the Middle School standard Odia test.
- A degree from outside Odisha needs an equivalence certificate from a recognised Odisha body. If your marksheet is in grades, you need a numerical equivalence from the university.
- A government servant can apply but must inform the head of office and produce a No Objection Certificate before document verification.
Age Limit and Relaxation
- Age must be 21 to 42 years as on 1 January 2026, i.e. born between 1 January 1984 and 1 January 2005.
- SC, ST, SEBC, women and ex-servicemen: 5 years.
- PwD with a permanent disability of 40% or more: 10 years. PwD candidates from SEBC, SC or ST get a total of 15 years.
- Other candidates get only the single most beneficial relaxation. Temporary disability gets no age relaxation.
Selection Process
| Item | Scheme |
|---|---|
| Mode | Written test, OMR or CBT (to be decided by the Board) |
| Questions / marks | 100 MCQs / 150 marks (1.5 marks per correct answer) |
| Negative marking | 0.5 mark for each wrong answer |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Qualifying marks | 40% for Unreserved, 30% for SC, ST, SEBC and PwD |
| Tie-break | Higher aggregate in the Bachelor's degree, then the older candidate |
How to Apply Online
- From 2:30 PM on 12 October 2026, open the SSB Odisha website and use the online application link.
- Read the instruction page carefully before filling in the form.
- Enter the percentage of aggregate marks in your Bachelor's degree. Convert CGPA with your university's own formula.
- Choose your preferences carefully. The order is final after submission.
- Upload a passport photo taken within 15 days before submission, your full signature and left thumb impression.
- Pay ₹200 or ₹500 online, then download the submitted form and keep it for verification.
Documents for Verification
- Printout of the online form, HSC certificate and marksheet, Bachelor's degree certificate and marksheet.
- Conduct certificate, resident certificate and caste certificate where applicable.
- Odia pass certificate, if you qualify through the Middle School Odia test.
- Discharge certificate for ex-servicemen, disability certificate for PwD candidates, sportsperson identity card and NOC for government servants, as applicable.
- Bring originals along with self-attested copies. If an original is not produced, the candidature is rejected.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the last date for SSB Odisha Lab Assistant 2026?
The last date is 16 November 2026, 11:45 PM. Applications open on 12 October 2026 at 2:30 PM.
How many posts are there?
There are 435 posts: 57 in Government Degree Colleges and 378 in Non-Government Aided Colleges.
What is the qualification?
A Bachelor's degree with Honours in the practical subject of the post, plus Odisha residency and Odia language proficiency.
What is the application fee?
₹200 for SC, ST and PwD candidates, and ₹500 for everyone else.
Is there an interview?
No. Selection is based only on the written test of 100 questions and 150 marks.
Is there negative marking?
Yes. 0.5 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
Can I edit the form after submitting?
No. There is no correction window, so check your details and preferences before final submission.
Note: This information is prepared from the official advertisement. Please read the full PDF once, especially the annexures, before applying. Never pay money to anyone claiming to arrange a job.
