Odisha SSB Laboratory Assistant Recruitment 2026: 435 Posts, Eligibility, Fee, Exam Pattern and Apply Online

The State Selection Board (SSB), Department of Higher Education, Odisha has announced recruitment for 435 Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper posts in Government Degree Colleges and Non-Government Aided Colleges of Odisha. The post is classified as Group B, Level 9 under the Odisha Revised Scales of Pay Rules, 2017. The recruitment is being conducted through Advertisement No. 04/2026 dated 03 October 2026.

The online application process will begin on 12 October 2026 at 2:30 PM and will remain open until 16 November 2026 at 11:45 PM. Candidates must apply online through the SSB Odisha website. Applications through any other mode will not be accepted.

The vacancies include 57 posts in Government Degree Colleges and 378 posts in Non-Government Aided Colleges. The recruitment has separate subject-wise and district-wise vacancy details, so candidates should check the relevant annexure before selecting their preferences.

SSB Odisha Laboratory Assistant Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview

The official notification states that the Government Degree College vacancies are State Cadre posts, while vacancies in Non-Government Aided Colleges are District Cadre posts.

SSB Odisha Lab Assistant Important Dates

The date and mode of the written examination will be announced later through the SSB Odisha website and newspapers.

Candidates should avoid waiting until the final day because the Board specifically advises applicants to submit their forms within the prescribed timeline.

SSB Odisha Laboratory Assistant Vacancy 2026

The total 435 vacancies are divided between Government Degree Colleges and Non-Government Aided Colleges.

The notification also contains reservation details for ST, SC, SEBC and UR candidates, along with provisions for PwD, Ex-Servicemen and Sports Persons. The vacancy position is subject to change according to the requirements of public service and the decision of the State Selection Board.

Subject-Wise Vacancies in Government Degree Colleges

Subject-Wise Vacancies in Non-Government Aided Colleges

The detailed notification also provides the district-wise and subject-wise distribution of the 378 Non-Government Aided College vacancies. Candidates should consult the official annexure before finalising their district preferences.

Odisha SSB Laboratory Assistant Eligibility 2026

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed a Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in the respective practical subject relevant to the post applied for. The prescribed qualification must have been acquired by the last date for submission of the online application.

Candidates whose certificates or marksheets use grades or grade points must provide the numerical equivalent issued by the concerned examining body.

Candidates holding qualifications from universities, institutions, councils or boards outside Odisha must produce the required proof of equivalence and proof of institutional affiliation to a recognised university, council or board in Odisha.

Other Eligibility Conditions

Candidates must satisfy the following conditions:

• Must be a citizen of India.
• Must be a resident of Odisha.
• Must be able to speak, read and write Odia.
• Must have studied Odia as a language subject in the HSC examination or an equivalent examination, or have passed an equivalent Odia language test.
• Must not have more than one spouse living, subject to applicable exemptions.
• Government employees can apply if they satisfy the qualification and age requirements, but they must inform their Head of Office and produce a No Objection Certificate before document verification.

SSB Odisha Lab Assistant Age Limit

The age will be calculated as on 01 January 2026.

For the normal age limit, candidates must have been born not earlier than 01 January 1984 and not later than 01 January 2005.

A candidate eligible for more than one ordinary category relaxation will receive only the single most beneficial relaxation. PwD candidates may receive cumulative relaxation as provided under the applicable Odisha rules. Temporary disability does not qualify for the stated age relaxation.

The High School Certificate or equivalent certificate issued by the concerned Board or Council will be accepted as proof of date of birth.

For checking age eligibility, candidates may also use the CareerAlert24 Age Calculator.

SSB Odisha Laboratory Assistant Application Fee

The application fee is non-refundable and non-adjustable. It must be paid online through the designated payment gateway while submitting the application. No other payment mode will be accepted.

Candidates should ensure that the payment is successfully completed and credited against the correct application before considering the application complete.

SSB Odisha Laboratory Assistant Selection Process

The selection process consists solely of a Written Examination conducted in OMR or CBT mode, depending on the decision of the State Selection Board.

Written Examination Pattern

The questions will be prepared according to the syllabus published by SSB Odisha. There is negative marking of 0.5 mark for every wrong answer.

The detailed syllabus should be checked from the official SSB Odisha website before beginning preparation.

Tie-Breaking Rule

If two or more candidates obtain equal marks in the written examination, preference will first be given to the candidate with higher aggregate marks in the Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent examination.

If the tie continues, the older candidate will be preferred.

Examination District

If the examination is conducted in OMR mode, it will be held in different districts of Odisha. Candidates will be asked to indicate preferred examination district or districts in the application form.

If sufficient candidates are not available in a particular district, the Board may accommodate candidates in another preferred district, subject to availability.

If CBT mode is used, the examination will be conducted in different shifts at designated examination centres across Odisha.

How to Apply for SSB Odisha Laboratory Assistant Recruitment 2026

Candidates should complete the application carefully because the notification states that there is no edit option after final submission.

1. Visit the official SSB Odisha website.
2. Open the online application link for Advertisement No. 04/2026.
3. Read the detailed instructions before starting the form.
4. Enter personal, educational, residential and category details.
5. Enter the aggregate percentage obtained in the Bachelor’s Degree after applying the prescribed CGPA conversion formula, where applicable.
6. Select the required post, district and other preferences carefully.
7. Upload the latest passport-size photograph.
8. Upload the scanned signature and left-hand thumb impression.
9. Pay the applicable application fee through the designated payment gateway.
10. Review all information carefully before final submission.
11. Submit the application within the prescribed deadline.
12. Download and preserve the submitted application form and payment details.

The Board has specifically stated that candidates should carefully check their preferences before submission because the order of preference is treated as final and binding. No subsequent request for modification, alteration or change will be entertained.

The photograph uploaded with the application should have been taken within 15 days before submission, and the signature and left-hand thumb impression must be clearly identifiable.

Documents Required for Verification

Shortlisted candidates will have to produce the original certificates before the verification team, along with the required copies. Important documents include:

• Online application form printout.
• HSC or equivalent certificate and marksheet.
• Higher Secondary (+2) certificate, where applicable.
• Bachelor’s Degree/Graduation (+3) Honours certificate and marksheets.
• Recent passport-size photographs matching the uploaded photograph.
• Conduct Certificate from the last college, university or institution attended.
• Caste Certificate, wherever applicable.
• Resident Certificate.
• Required Odia language pass certificate, wherever applicable.
• Ex-Servicemen Discharge Certificate, wherever applicable.
• Disability Certificate showing the percentage of disability, wherever applicable.
• Sports Person Identity Card, wherever applicable.
• No Objection Certificate from the employer, wherever applicable.
• Equivalence certificate for candidates claiming an equivalent qualification.

The qualification claimed by a candidate must have been obtained by the closing date of the online application.

Important Conditions for Candidates

Candidates should keep the following points in mind:

• Admission to the written examination is provisional.
• Eligibility can be checked at any stage, and candidature may be rejected if the candidate is found ineligible.
• The written examination date and mode will be announced later.
• Admit cards will be downloaded from the SSB Odisha website. They will not be sent separately.
• Merely being included in the select list does not create an automatic right to appointment.
• Original certificates must be produced during document verification.
• SC/ST candidates claiming Odisha reservation must provide the prescribed caste certificate.
• SEBC candidates must provide the required certificate issued within the prescribed period.
• Category status declared in the application will be treated as final.
• PwD, Ex-Servicemen and Sports Person reservation is adjusted against the candidate’s respective parent category.
• The Odisha Conduct of Examinations Act, 1988, as amended, applies to the examination.
• Canvassing, misrepresentation or suppression of facts can lead to cancellation of candidature or other penalty.
• The decision of the State Selection Board regarding the selection process is final and binding.

CareerAlert24 Insight

The most important point in this recruitment is that Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper eligibility is tied to the respective practical subject. A general Bachelor’s Degree alone is not enough. Candidates should match their Honours subject with the subject-wise vacancy before applying.

The recruitment also requires careful attention to district and post preferences. The Board will make allocation on the basis of merit, the preference submitted by the candidate and vacancy availability. Since the submitted preference is final and binding, candidates should not select districts or posts casually.

Preparation should also account for the 150-mark written test with negative marking. Candidates should use the official syllabus rather than relying only on general laboratory assistant preparation material.

Important Links

Conclusion

SSB Odisha Laboratory Assistant Recruitment 2026 offers 435 Group B, Level 9 vacancies for candidates with the required Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in the relevant practical subject. The application window opens on 12 October 2026 and closes on 16 November 2026.

Eligible candidates should check the subject-wise and district-wise vacancy details, confirm their age and qualification, select preferences carefully, and complete the online application well before the deadline.

CareerAlert24 recommends checking the official notification before submitting the application, especially for subject eligibility, reservation, preference and document requirements.

Official source: State Selection Board, Department of Higher Education, Odisha, Advertisement No. 04/2026 dated 03 October 2026.

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