Quick Info
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | State Selection Board (SSB), Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha |
| Advertisement | No. 04/2026 |
| Post | Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper (Group B, Pay Level 9) |
| Total Vacancies | 435 (57 in Government colleges + 378 in Non-Government Aided colleges) |
| Short Notice | 3 October 2026 |
| Detailed Advertisement on Website | 5 October 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 12 October 2026, 2:30 PM |
| Last Date to Apply and Pay Fee | 16 November 2026, 11:45 PM |
| Selection | Single written MCQ test (reported); exam date to be announced |
| Salary | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 per month (Level 9) |
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree with Honours in the respective practical subject, completed by the closing date |
| Posting | Government Degree Colleges and Non-Government Aided Colleges in Odisha |
| Official Website | ssbodisha.ac.in |
SSB Odisha Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026 — 435 Posts for Graduates
The State Selection Board, Odisha has released Advertisement No. 04/2026 for 435 Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper posts under the Higher Education Department. The posts are in Government Degree Colleges (57) and Non-Government Aided Colleges (378) across Odisha. This is a Group B post at Pay Level 9, which makes the starting pay ₹35,400 per month.
Online applications open on 12 October 2026 at 2:30 PM and close on 16 November 2026 at 11:45 PM. Fee payment has the same deadline.
🟢 Application window is open from 12 October. Last date: 16 November 2026, 11:45 PM.
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Notice | 3 October 2026 |
| Detailed Advertisement Published | 5 October 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 12 October 2026, 2:30 PM |
| Last Date to Apply and Pay Fee | 16 November 2026, 11:45 PM |
| Written Exam | To be announced |
Vacancy Details
| College Type | Posts |
|---|---|
| Government Degree Colleges | 57 |
| Non-Government Aided Colleges | 378 |
| Total | 435 |
Subject-wise and category-wise distribution is in the detailed advertisement on ssbodisha.ac.in.
Eligibility
Educational Qualification
You need a Bachelor's degree with Honours in the respective practical subject, completed on or before the closing date (16 November 2026). Subjects listed in the notice include:
| Degree | Subjects mentioned |
|---|---|
| B.Sc / B.Sc (Hons) | Botany, Chemistry, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Anthropology, Geography, Geology, Home Science, Psychology |
| BA / BA (Hons) | Education, Geography, Psychology, Anthropology, Home Science, Statistics |
The exact subject-to-post mapping and any additional conditions are in the detailed advertisement, so check it against your degree before you apply.
Residence and Language
Reports say candidates must meet the Odisha residence and Odia-language conditions set out in the advertisement.
Age Limit and Fee
We could not confirm the age limit, age relaxation or application fee from the sources we checked. Read these in the detailed advertisement at ssbodisha.ac.in before applying.
Salary
| Post | Pay Level | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper (Group B) | Level 9 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 per month |
Allowances such as DA and HRA are paid as per Odisha Government rules.
Selection Process
Reports describe selection through a single written MCQ test. The exam date and detailed pattern have not been announced. We will update this page when the board publishes them.
How to Apply
- Go to ssbodisha.ac.in and open the Advertisement No. 04/2026 link.
- Read the detailed advertisement fully, especially eligibility, age limit and fee.
- Register and log in (the link goes live on 12 October 2026 at 2:30 PM).
- Fill in personal, educational and category details.
- Upload photograph, signature and documents.
- Pay the fee online by 16 November 2026, 11:45 PM.
- Submit and keep a copy of the confirmation.
Documents to Keep Ready
- 10th certificate (date of birth proof)
- 12th marksheet and certificate
- Bachelor's (Honours) marksheets and degree certificate
- Aadhaar Card
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/SEBC), if applicable
- Odisha residence certificate
- Odia language proof (as required by the advertisement)
- Recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature
- Active mobile number and email ID
Tips
- Match your degree to the subject list before paying anything. Honours in the practical subject is the core requirement.
- Apply early. The window runs five weeks, but the portal can slow down near the deadline.
- Preparation: expect MCQs; revise your Honours subject, Odisha GK and basic general awareness.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official SSB Odisha Website | ssbodisha.ac.in |
| Higher Education Department, Odisha | dhe.odisha.gov.in |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. How many posts are in the SSB Odisha Lab Assistant recruitment 2026? 435 Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper posts: 57 in Government colleges and 378 in Non-Government Aided colleges.
Q2. What is the last date to apply? 16 November 2026 at 11:45 PM, for both application and fee payment. Applications open on 12 October 2026 at 2:30 PM.
Q3. What qualification is needed? A Bachelor's degree with Honours in the respective practical subject, completed by the closing date. The notice lists subjects such as Botany, Chemistry, Physics, Zoology, Geography, Psychology and Home Science.
Q4. What is the salary? ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 per month at Pay Level 9 (Group B).
Q5. How is selection done? Reports indicate a single written MCQ test. The date and pattern are yet to be announced.
Q6. What are the age limit and application fee? We could not confirm them from the sources we checked. See the detailed advertisement on ssbodisha.ac.in.
Q7. Where do I apply? Online at ssbodisha.ac.in, from 12 October 2026.
Conclusion
SSB Odisha's 435-post Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper recruitment is one of the larger graduate-level openings in Odisha's higher education sector right now, with Group B Level 9 pay and a five-week window. Check your Honours subject against the notice, confirm the age limit and fee in the detailed advertisement, and apply well before 16 November.
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Last Updated: 8 October 2026 | Sources: ssbodisha.ac.in (Advertisement No. 04/2026); media reports as cited