Odisha SSB Laboratory Assistant-Cum-Storekeeper Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 432 Posts

The State Selection Board (SSB), Department of Higher Education, Odisha has released Advertisement No. 04/2026 for recruitment to the post of Laboratory Assistant-Cum-Storekeeper in Government Degree Colleges and Non-Government Aided Colleges of Odisha. A total of 432 vacancies are advertised, and the online application process will begin on 12 October 2026. 

Odisha SSB Laboratory Assistant Recruitment 2026

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Odisha SSB Laboratory Assistant Recruitment 2026 Overview

Odisha SSB Laboratory Assistant Important Dates 2026

Odisha SSB Laboratory Assistant Vacancy 2026

The notification advertises 432 posts in total:

The detailed subject-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution is provided in Annexure-I and Annexure-II of the notification. The subjects include Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Anthropology, Education and Geology, along with other subject-wise requirements in the detailed vacancy tables. 

The notification also provides district-wise and subject-wise vacancy details for Non-Government Aided Colleges in Annexure-II. 

Odisha SSB Laboratory Assistant Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must fulfill the educational and other eligibility conditions prescribed by the State Selection Board.

Educational Qualification

Candidates should have:

• A Bachelor's Degree with Honours in the respective practical subject.
• The qualification must be from a recognized university/institution as prescribed in the notification.
• Candidates must fulfill the prescribed language requirements relating to Odia.
• Candidates must satisfy all other eligibility conditions mentioned in the advertisement.

The notification specifically mentions that candidates should have passed the Bachelor's Degree with Honours in the respective practical subjects. 

Odia Language Requirement

Candidates should be able to read, write, and speak Odia and should have studied Odia as a language subject in the HSC/equivalent examination or satisfy the alternative Odia language qualification prescribed in the notification. 

Other Eligibility Conditions

Candidates must also:

• Be a citizen of India and a resident of Odisha as prescribed.
• Fulfill the required physical fitness conditions.
• Provide valid certificates during verification.
• Satisfy the category and reservation requirements, wherever applicable. 

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Odisha SSB Laboratory Assistant Age Limit 2026

The age will be calculated as on 01 January 2026.

The candidate should have been born not earlier than 1 January 1984 and not later than 1 January 2005. 

Age Relaxation

Upper-age relaxation is available as per the applicable Odisha Government rules.

• SC/ST/SEBC/Women/Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
• PwD candidates: 10 years

Candidates claiming age relaxation must submit the relevant valid certificate at the prescribed stage.

Odisha SSB Laboratory Assistant Application Fee 2026

The application fee is non-refundable and non-adjustable.

Odisha SSB Laboratory Assistant Selection Process 2026

The selection process will be based on a Written Examination conducted in OMR/CBT mode.

Written Examination Pattern

The examination will consist of 100 Multiple Choice Questions carrying 150 marks and will be conducted for 90 minutes. A penalty of 0.5 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer. 

The detailed syllabus will be made available on the official SSB Odisha website.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

The notification prescribes category-wise qualifying requirements, including 30% marks for candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD categories, with the applicable rules as mentioned in the advertisement. In case of a tie in the written examination, preference will be given according to the prescribed higher qualification/other criteria. 

Odisha SSB Laboratory Assistant Salary 2026

The uploaded recruitment notice does not provide a clearly specified salary/pay-scale figure in the visible advertisement pages provided.

Therefore, candidates should check the official SSB Odisha notification and applicable service/pay rules for the exact salary and pay level.

Salary/Pay Scale: As per official notification and applicable Government of Odisha rules.

How to Apply for Odisha SSB Laboratory Assistant Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can apply online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official SSB Odisha website.
2. Open the Laboratory Assistant-Cum-Storekeeper Recruitment 2026 notification.
3. Read the detailed advertisement and instructions carefully.
4. Click on the online application link.
5. Complete the registration process.
6. Enter personal, educational, and category details.
7. Select the required preferences carefully.
8. Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature.
9. Pay the applicable examination fee online.
10. Preview the application form carefully.
11. Submit the application before 16 November 2026 at 11:45 PM.
12. Download and save the submitted application form and payment receipt.

The Board advises candidates to carefully enter their preferences because the preference submitted in the online application is treated as final and binding, and changes are not ordinarily permitted after submission. 

Documents Required

Shortlisted candidates will have to produce original certificates during document verification. Important documents include:

• Online application form
• HSC/equivalent certificate and mark sheet
• Higher Secondary (+2) certificate
• Bachelor's Degree/Graduation certificate and mark sheet
• Two recent passport-size photographs
• Conduct certificate
• Caste certificate, if applicable
• Resident certificate
• Required Odia language certificate
• Ex-Serviceman certificate, wherever applicable
• PwD certificate, wherever applicable
• Sports certificate, wherever applicable
• Equivalency certificate, where applicable

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FAQs – Odisha SSB Laboratory Assistant Recruitment 2026

1. How many vacancies are available in Odisha SSB Laboratory Assistant Recruitment 2026?

A total of 432 Laboratory Assistant-Cum-Storekeeper vacancies have been advertised, including 57 posts in Government Degree Colleges and 375 posts in Non-Government Aided Colleges. 

2. What is the last date for SSB Odisha Laboratory Assistant Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 16 November 2026 at 11:45 PM. 

3. What is the age limit for Odisha SSB Laboratory Assistant Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must be between 21 and 42 years of age as on 01 January 2026, subject to applicable age relaxation. 

4. What is the Odisha SSB Laboratory Assistant exam pattern?

The written examination consists of 100 MCQs carrying 150 marks, with a duration of 90 minutes. There is a negative marking of 0.5 marks for every wrong answer. 

5. What is the application fee for SSB Odisha Laboratory Assistant Recruitment 2026?

The application fee is ?200 for SC/ST/PwD candidates and Rs 500 for all other candidates.