Odisha SSB Laboratory Assistant-Cum-Storekeeper Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 435 Posts

57 Govt. Degree Colleges 378 Non-Govt. Aided Colleges 435 Total Posts Note: PwD Sub-Categories: I – Visually Impaired (VI), II – Hearing Impaired (HI), III – Locomotor Disability (LD), IV – Multiple Disability (MD). Exchange of reservation between SC and ST, or among PwD sub-categories, is not considered; such vacancies remain unfilled if suitable candidates are unavailable. Vacancy numbers are provisional and subject to change at the discretion of the State Selection Board.

Annexure-II of the official notification also gives a detailed district-wise & subject-wise breakup of these 378 posts across 26 districts of Odisha (Angul, Balasore, Bargarh, Bhadrak, Bolangir, Boudh, Cuttack, Deogarh, Dhenkanal, Ganjam, Jagatsinghpur, Jajpur, Jharsuguda, Kalahandi, Kendrapara, Keonjhar, Khurda, Mayurbhanj, Nabarangpur, Nayagarh, Nuapada, Puri, Rayagada, Sambalpur, Subarnapur, and Sundargarh). Candidates should refer to the official PDF for the exact number of posts and reservation in their preferred district.

Annexure-I: Govt. Degree Colleges

Annexure-II: Non-Govt. Aided Colleges (Subject-wise Total, All Districts)

A candidate should have passed Bachelor Degree with Honours in the respective practical subject (as applicable to the post/subject applied for). Must be a citizen of India and a resident of the State of Odisha. Must be able to speak, read, and write Odia, and must have had Odia as a language subject in the H.S.C. Examination (or equivalent), or have passed a test in Odia language equivalent to the Middle School Standard. Candidates with academic qualifications from outside Odisha must produce proof of equivalence from a recognized University/Institution/Council/Board of Odisha, and proof of affiliation of their institution to a recognized University/Council/Board. Candidates with grades/grade-points must furnish the numerical equivalence of grades issued by the examining body. Must not have more than one spouse living (subject to exemptions under personal law, as permitted by Government)

A candidate falling under more than one category gets only the single most beneficial relaxation. Persons with Disabilities are entitled to cumulative age relaxation of 10 years, over and above normal relaxation, as per the Odisha Civil Services (Fixation of Upper Age Limit) Rules, 1989. PwD candidates belonging to SEBC/SC/ST are eligible for a cumulative age relaxation of up to 15 years. PwD candidates with temporary disability will not get age relaxation and will not be considered in subsequent selection stages. Only the Date of Birth mentioned in the High School Certificate (or equivalent) issued by the concerned Board/Council is accepted as age proof.

The fee is non-refundable and non-adjustable , and must be paid online at the time of application submission through the designated payment gateway. No other mode of payment is accepted.

Selection is based solely on a Written Test (OMR/CBT Mode). Questions are prepared as per the syllabus published on the SSB Odisha website ( ssbodisha.ac.in/syllabus ). In case of a tie, preference goes to the candidate with higher aggregate marks in the Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent); if the tie persists, the older candidate is selected. If conducted in OMR mode, the exam is held in different districts of Odisha (based on candidates' preferred district); if conducted in CBT mode, it is held in multiple shifts at designated centres across the state.

Copy of the online Application Form H.S.C. or equivalent certificate and mark sheet (proof of date of birth and percentage of marks) Higher Secondary (+2) and Bachelor Degree/Graduation (+3) Honours or equivalent certificates (percentage/division/class) Two recent passport-size photographs matching the one uploaded online Conduct Certificate from the College/University/Institution last attended Caste Certificate and Resident Certificate issued by appropriate authority Required Odia pass certificate (M.E. Standard), wherever applicable Discharge Certificate for Ex-Servicemen candidates, authenticated by the Rajya Sainik Board, Bhubaneswar Disability Certificate (indicating percentage) for PwD candidates, issued by the concerned Medical Board Identity Card of Sportspersons issued by the Dept. of Youth & Sports Services, Govt. of Odisha, wherever applicable No Objection Certificate from cur