SSB Odisha Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper Recruitment 2026 (Advt 04/2026) - 435 Posts
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About the Recruitment
The State Selection Board, Department of Higher Education, Odisha has issued Advertisement No. 04/2026 dated 03.10.2026 for Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper (Group B, Level 9 under ORSP Rules 2017). There are 57 posts in Government Degree Colleges (state cadre; ST 21, SC 10, SEBC 8, UR 18; 19 for women) and 378 posts in Non-Government Aided Colleges (district cadre; ST 140, SC 102, SEBC 33, UR 103; 122 for women) - 435 in total. Subject-wise and district-wise lists are in Annexure I and II of the advertisement. Selection is only by a written test (OMR or CBT) of 100 MCQs for 150 marks in 2 hours, with 0.5 negative mark per wrong answer; minimum 40% for UR and 30% for SC/ST/SEBC/PwD. Posts are allotted on merit-cum-preference, so fill preferences carefully. Apply online on ssbodisha.ac.in from 12.10.2026 (2:30 PM) to 16.11.2026 (11:45 PM). This is an independent summary and not an official government website; please read the official notice before applying.
Group B, Level 9 of the pay matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017 (the advertisement does not print the pay amount).
Important dates
Advertisement date
3 Oct 2026
Online application starts
12 Oct 2026 · 2:30 pm IST
Last date for online application
16 Nov 2026 · 11:45 pm IST
Eligibility & age limit
Bachelor's degree with Honours in the respective practical subject. Age 21 to 42 years as on 01.01.2026 (born not earlier than 01.01.1984 and not later than 01.01.2005). Must be a citizen of India and resident of Odisha, able to speak, read and write Odia, with Odia as a language subject in HSC or an equivalent Odia test pass.
| Category | Age relaxation | Note |
|---|---|---|
| SC / ST / SEBC / Women / Ex-Servicemen | 5 years | As stated in the notification |
| PwD (40% or more, permanent) | 10 years | 15 years cumulative for PwD of SEBC/SC/ST |
Relaxations are not automatically cumulative. Post-specific and special-category rules may apply.
Vacancy breakdown
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Lab Assistant-cum-Storekeeper (Govt Degree Colleges) | ST | 21 |
| Lab Assistant-cum-Storekeeper (Govt Degree Colleges) | SC | 10 |
| Lab Assistant-cum-Storekeeper (Govt Degree Colleges) | SEBC | 8 |
| Lab Assistant-cum-Storekeeper (Govt Degree Colleges) | UR | 18 |
| Lab Assistant-cum-Storekeeper (Non-Govt Aided Colleges) | ST | 140 |
| Lab Assistant-cum-Storekeeper (Non-Govt Aided Colleges) | SC | 102 |
| Lab Assistant-cum-Storekeeper (Non-Govt Aided Colleges) | SEBC | 33 |
| Lab Assistant-cum-Storekeeper (Non-Govt Aided Colleges) | UR | 103 |
Application fee
| Category | Gender | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UR / SEBC / others | All | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / PwD | All | ₹200 |
Fee exemptions and payment charges must be verified from the original notice.
Selection process
Written test (OMR or CBT as decided by the Board): 100 MCQs, 150 marks, 2 hours; +1.5 per correct answer, -0.5 per wrong answer; syllabus on ssbodisha.ac.in/syllabus
Qualifying marks: UR 40%, SC/ST/SEBC/PwD 30%
Merit-cum-preference allocation and document verification
How to apply
- Visit www.ssbodisha.ac.in and open the online application link for Advertisement No. 04/2026
- Fill the form, choose institution/district preferences carefully (final once submitted) and upload documents
- Pay Rs 500 (SC/ST/PwD Rs 200) online and submit by 16.11.2026, 11:45 PM
Official notification
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