Odisha SSB Laboratory Assistant Recruitment 2026: 435 Posts, Eligibility, Salary and Apply Online
The State Selection Board (SSB), Department of Higher Education, Government of Odisha, has released Advertisement No. 04/2026 for the recruitment of Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper posts in Government Degree Colleges and Non-Government Aided Colleges across Odisha.
According to the official advertisement, a total of 435 vacancies have been announced. Of these, 57 posts are for Government Degree Colleges and 378 posts are for Non-Government Aided Colleges. The post is classified as Group B, Level 9 under the Odisha Revised Scales of Pay (ORSP) Rules, 2017.
Odisha SSB Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
The online application process will begin on 12 October 2026 at 2:30 PM. Candidates can submit their applications until 16 November 2026 at 11:45 PM. Applications will be accepted online only through the SSB Odisha website.
Candidates should not wait until the final day to complete registration and fee payment, as applications submitted after the closing time will not be accepted.
Vacancy Details
The recruitment is for the post of Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper.
Total Vacancies: 435
Government Degree Colleges: 57 posts
Non-Government Aided Colleges: 378 posts
The detailed advertisement contains the subject-wise and institution/district-wise vacancy distribution along with applicable reservation categories.
Salary and Pay Level
The Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper post carries Pay Level 9 under the ORSP Rules, 2017. The basic pay scale is ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400.
The actual amount received in hand can vary depending on applicable allowances and deductions. Therefore, claims of a fixed ₹50,000–₹55,000 in-hand salary should not be treated as guaranteed.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed a Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in the respective practical subject prescribed for the post.
Applicants must also satisfy the other eligibility conditions mentioned in the official advertisement. Candidates are required to be citizens of India and residents of Odisha and must be able to speak, read and write Odia. The notification also specifies requirements relating to Odia as a language subject or equivalent qualification.
Age Limit
The official notification specifies the age limit as 21 to 42 years as on 1 January 2026.
The upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for candidates belonging to SC, ST, SEBC, women and ex-servicemen categories. PwD candidates with 40% or more permanent disability can receive the applicable additional relaxation under the rules.
Therefore, the 21–38-year age range mentioned in some promotional videos should not be used for this 2026 recruitment.
Selection Process
Selection will be based on a written examination.
The official advertisement states that the written test will contain 100 multiple-choice questions carrying 150 marks and will be conducted for two hours in OMR or CBT mode, depending on the Board’s decision.
Each correct answer carries 1.5 marks, while 0.5 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer. Candidates from the Unreserved category must secure at least 40% marks, while SC/ST/SEBC/PwD candidates must secure at least 30% marks to qualify.
The date and mode of the written examination will be announced later on the official SSB Odisha website.
Application Fee
The application fee is non-refundable.
Candidates belonging to SC, ST and PwD categories must pay ₹200, while candidates from other categories must pay ₹500.
The fee has to be paid online through the designated payment gateway while submitting the application.
Documents Required
Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce original documents during verification. The official advertisement mentions documents including the online application form, HSC certificate and marksheet, Higher Secondary/+2 and Bachelor’s Degree certificates and marksheets, recent passport-size photographs, conduct certificate, caste certificate, resident certificate and Odia-language qualification certificate, wherever applicable.
Additional documents such as disability, ex-serviceman, sports-person or No Objection Certificate may be required for candidates claiming those categories or benefits.
How to Apply for Odisha SSB Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates should visit the official SSB Odisha website at ssbodisha.ac.in and open the application link for Advertisement No. 04/2026.
Candidates will need to register, fill in their personal and educational details, select the applicable preferences, upload the required information and documents, pay the prescribed application fee and finally submit the form.
The Board has advised candidates to carefully review their details and preferences before final submission. The order of preference submitted by a candidate is treated as final and binding.
Important Note for Applicants
The online application window opens on 12 October 2026, so candidates should not confuse the notification release date with the application start date. The detailed recruitment advertisement is already available on the official SSB Odisha website.
Candidates should rely on the official notification for final decisions regarding eligibility, vacancy distribution, examination, fee and other recruitment conditions.
Official Website
State Selection Board, Odisha: https://ssbodisha.ac.in/
Official Advertisement No. 04/2026: Available through the SSB Odisha official website.
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