SSB Odisha Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026: The State Selection Board (SSB), Higher Education Department, Odisha has released the SSB Odisha Lab Assistant Notification 2026 for 435 vacancies of Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper under Advertisement No. 04/2026. Eligible candidates can apply online from 12 October 2026 to 16 November 2026 on the official website, ssbodisha.ac.in.
SSB Odisha Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026: Overview
The recruitment process is conducted to fill up the vacancies as per requisition received from the Department of Higher Education, Government of Odisha. This recruitment is very important for candidates who are looking for a government job after Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in respective practical subjects.
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| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | State Selection Board (SSB), Odisha |
| Post Name | Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper |
| Advt No. | 04/2026 |
| Vacancy | 435 (57 Govt. Degree Colleges + 378 Non-Govt. Aided Colleges) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 12 October 2026 (2:30 PM) to 16 November 2026 (11:45 PM) |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in respective practical subjects |
| Age Limit | 21 to 42 years |
| Selection Process | Written Test (OMR/CBT Mode) |
| Salary | Level 9 of Pay Matrix (Group B) |
| Job Location | Odisha |
| Official Website | www.ssbodisha.ac.in |
SSB Odisha Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
The State Selection Board (SSB), Odisha, has announced that the online registration has been started on 12 October 2026 (2:30 PM) and the last date to apply is 16 November 2026 (11:45 PM).
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| SSB Odisha Lab Assistant Notification | 12 October 2026 |
| Application Process Begins | 12 October 2026 (2:30 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 16 November 2026 (11:45 PM) |
| Written Exam Date | To be notified |
SSB Odisha Lab Assistant Vacancy 2026
The number of vacancies has been announced. A total of 435 vacancies have been notified across various posts. The post-wise distribution is as follows:
| Name of the Post | Name of the Institution/Department | No. of Vacancies (out of which women) | ST (W) | SC (W) | SEBC (W) | UR (W) | PwD | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Assistant | Govt. Degree Colleges, Higher Education Dept. | 57 (19) | 21 (07) | 10 (3) | 8 (3) | 18 (6) | 2 (Cat.-I-1, Cat.-II-1) | Sports Person – 2 |
| Lab Assistant-cum-Storekeeper | Non-Govt. Aided Colleges, Higher Education Dept. | 378 (122) | 140 (47) | 102 (31) | 33 (11) | 103 (33) | (15) [Cat.-I-4] [Cat.-II-4] [Cat.-III-4] [Cat.-IV-3] | Sports Person – 9 |
Note: A list of subject-wise vacancies for the post of Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper in Government Degree Colleges and Non-Government Aided Colleges is enclosed with the advertisement as Annexure-I and Annexure-II.
SSB Odisha Lab Assistant Notification 2026 Out
The detailed notification for the SSB Odisha Laboratory Assistant Recruitment 2026 has been issued under Advt. No. 04/2026. The notification contains the eligibility conditions, age limit, application dates, fee, examination stages, qualifying marks, examination centres, reservation provisions and other important instructions.
SSB Odisha Lab Assistant Notification 2026 Official PDF – Click to Download
SSB Odisha Lab Assistant Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must fulfil all the eligibility conditions prescribed by SSB Odisha. The final eligibility conditions should be checked from the detailed notification before applying.
Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper | A Candidate should have passed Bachelor Degree with Honours in respective practical subjects. |
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 42 years
Note: He/she must have been born not earlier than 1st January 1984 and not later than 1st January 2005.
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/SEBC/Women/Ex-Servicemen | 5 years |
| PwD (with 40% or more permanent disability) | 10 years |
| PwD belonging to SEBC/SC/ST | 15 years (cumulative) |
Other Eligibility Conditions
- He/She must be a citizen of India and a resident of the State of Odisha.
- Be able to speak, read and write Odia and shall have Odia as a language subject in the H.S.C Examination or an equivalent examination or has been declared to have passed a test in Odia language equivalent to the Middle School Standard.
- Candidates possessing Academic qualifications from Universities/Institutions/Council/Boards outside Odisha shall have to produce proof of equivalence and affiliation.
- Must not have more than one spouse living.
- Government servants having requisite educational qualification and within the prescribed age limit, whether temporary or permanent, are eligible to apply.
SSB Odisha Lab Assistant Online Form 2026
The SSB Odisha Lab Assistant Online Application process has started with the release of the detailed notification on 12 October 2026. The SSB Odisha Lab Assistant Online Form is accepted online only through the official website www.ssbodisha.ac.in. Candidates must submit their applications by 16 November 2026 (11:45 PM).
How to Apply
- Visit the official website www.ssbodisha.ac.in.
- Open the recruitment/application link.
- Complete the candidate registration.
- Enter personal and educational details.
- Upload the required documents, photograph (taken within fifteen days before the submission of application), signature, and left-hand thumb impression.
- Check the application form carefully.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and save the final submitted application for future reference.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwD | Rs. 200/- |
| All Others | Rs. 300/- |
Note: The application fee is non-refundable and non-adjustable. The requisite fee must be deposited through the designated payment gateway only.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents/details ready:
- Copy of online Application Form
- H.S.C. or equivalent certificate and mark sheet (for DOB and percentage)
- Higher Secondary (+2), Bachelor Degree/Graduation (+3) with honours or equivalent certificate
- Two recent passport size photographs (similar to the one uploaded)
- Conduct Certificate issued by the College/University/Institution last attended
- Caste Certificate issued by appropriate authority
- Resident Certificate issued by appropriate authority
- Required Odia pass certificate
- Discharge Certificate (for Ex-Servicemen)
- Disability Certificate (for PwD candidates)
- Identity Card of Sportspersons (if applicable)
- No Objection Certificate (if applicable)
- Payment details
SSB Odisha Lab Assistant Selection Process
Under the selection of candidates for Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper posts, candidates have to undergo the following stages of the selection process:
Stage 1 → Written Test (OMR/CBT Mode)
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Stage 2 → Document Verification
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Final Selection
The selection process shall be based solely on a Written Test (OMR/CBT Mode) consisting of 100 Multiple Choice Questions carrying a total of 150 marks. The examination will be conducted for a duration of two hours.
SSB Odisha Lab Assistant Exam Pattern 2026
Candidates interested in the SSB Odisha Lab Assistant Exam must be aware of the exam pattern.
| Test | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Examination | OMR/CBT Mode |
| No. of Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 150 |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Marks per Correct Answer | 1.5 |
| Negative Marking | 0.5 marks for every wrong answer |
Minimum Qualifying Marks:
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 40% |
| SC/ST/SEBC/PwD | 30% |
Tie-Breaking: In case of a tie in the written examination, preference will be given to the candidate securing higher aggregate marks in the Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent examination. If the tie still continues, the candidate older in age shall be selected.
SSB Odisha Lab Assistant Salary
Candidates appointed for Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper posts will be paid a salary in Level 9 of the Pay Matrix (Group B).
| Post Name | Pay Level | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper | Level 9 (Group B) | As per Odisha Government Rules |
SSB Odisha Lab Assistant Salary Components
- Basic Pay
- Dearness Allowance
- House Rent Allowance
- Medical benefits
- Other admissible allowances
- In-hand salary
- Promotion opportunities
