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.
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 |
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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
- Visit the official website www.ssbodisha.ac.in and go through the detailed instructions before filling the online application.
- Click "Apply Online" against Advertisement No. 04/2026 for the post of Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper.
- 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).
- 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.
- Upload your latest passport-size photograph (taken within 15 days), scanned signature, and left-hand thumb impression, all clearly identifiable.
- Pay the requisite application fee online through the designated payment gateway.
- Review all details thoroughly, then submit — there is no edit option after final submission.
- 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.