Odisha SSB Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026 – 435 Posts, Apply Online

Odisha SSB Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

Do not wait for the last day. The Board itself advises candidates to submit the form well before the deadline to avoid last-hour rush.

Odisha SSB Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee

Payment Rules

• The fee is non-refundable and non-adjustable.
• It must be paid online through the designated payment gateway only. No other mode is accepted.
• If the fee is not paid, the application will be rejected.
• Payment counts as successful only when the amount is credited against your correct Application ID in the Board’s bank account.

Odisha SSB Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit

Age is counted as on 1 January 2026. Candidates must have been born between 1 January 1984 and 1 January 2005.

Age Relaxation

Points to Remember

• A candidate who falls under more than one category gets only one relaxation, whichever is most beneficial.
• PwD candidates with a temporary disability will not get age relaxation and will not be considered in later stages.
• Only the date of birth on the High School Certificate (or equivalent) is accepted as age proof.

Odisha SSB Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details (Category Wise)

Total vacancies are 435, of which 141 are reserved for women.

Special Reservation (Horizontal)

Subject Wise Vacancy

District Wise Vacancy (Non-Govt. Aided Colleges)

Important Reservation Notes

• If eligible women candidates are not available in a category, those vacancies will go to male candidates of the same category.
• There is no exchange of vacancies between SC and ST categories.
• PwD sub-categories are Visually Impaired, Hearing Impaired, Locomotor Disability and Multiple Disability. Vacancies are not exchanged between them.
• PwD, Ex-Servicemen and Sports Person reservations are 4%, 3% and 1%, and are adjusted against the candidate’s own category.
• The number of vacancies may change at the Board’s discretion.

Odisha SSB Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Educational Qualification

A candidate must have passed a Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in the respective practical subject, such as Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Education or Psychology, depending on the vacancy.

Other Eligibility Conditions

• The candidate must be an Indian citizen and a resident of Odisha.
• The candidate must be able to speak, read and write Odia, and must have studied Odia as a language subject in HSC or an equivalent exam, or have passed an Odia test equal to Middle School standard.
• The candidate must not have more than one living spouse, unless the Government has granted an exemption.
• The qualification must be obtained on or before the last date of online application.
• The candidate must be physically and mentally fit for the duties of the post.

For Candidates Qualified from Outside Odisha

• Proof of equivalence from a recognized university, institution, council or board of Odisha is required.
• Proof of affiliation of the institution to a recognized university, council or board is required.
• If your marksheet shows grades or CGPA, you must provide the numerical equivalent from the examining body.

Government Employees

Government servants (temporary or permanent) with the required qualification and within the age limit can apply. They must inform their head of office in writing and produce a No Objection Certificate before document verification.

Odisha SSB Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process

The selection is based solely on a Written Test, held in OMR or CBT mode as decided by the Board. Shortlisted candidates are then called for document verification, and must also be medically fit as per the Government’s medical examination.

Merit and Preference

The final allocation of posts is made strictly on merit and the order of preferences filled in the application form. Once submitted, preferences are final and cannot be changed, so fill them carefully.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

Tie-Break Rule

If candidates score equal marks, the one with higher aggregate marks in the Bachelor’s degree is preferred. If the tie still continues, the older candidate is selected.

Odisha SSB Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Salary and Pay Scale

The post of Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper is a Group B, Level 9 post under the Odisha Revised Scales of Pay (ORSP) Rules, 2017. The notification does not mention the exact pay amount.

Pay Details

The post in Government Degree Colleges is a State Cadre post, while the post in Non-Government Aided Colleges is a District Cadre post.

Odisha SSB Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Exam Pattern

Exam Centres

If the exam is held in OMR mode, it will be conducted in different districts of Odisha, and candidates must choose their preferred districts in the application form. If too few candidates choose a district, they may be shifted to another preferred district. In CBT mode, the exam will be held in shifts at designated centres in various districts.

Preparation Tip

Download the official syllabus from the SSB website first. Because of negative marking, avoid blind guessing and attempt the questions you are sure about.

Odisha SSB Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026 – Documents Required

Shortlisted candidates must bring a printout of the online application, self-attested photocopies and the original documents for verification. If any original document is not shown, the candidature will be rejected.

Documents List

• Printout of the online application form
• HSC or equivalent certificate and marksheet (date of birth and marks)
• Higher Secondary (+2) and Bachelor’s Degree with Honours certificates and marksheets
• Two recent passport size photographs (same as uploaded), with name and roll number on the back
• Conduct Certificate from the last attended college, university or institution
• Caste Certificate (ST / SC / SEBC) from the competent authority
• Resident Certificate
• Odia pass certificate (Middle School standard), where applicable
• Discharge Certificate for Ex-Servicemen, where applicable
• Disability Certificate showing percentage, for PwD candidates
• Sports Person Identity Card from the Department of Sports and Youth Services, Odisha, where applicable
• No Objection Certificate, where applicable
• Equivalence proof, if the qualification is claimed as equivalent

Important Notes

• SEBC candidates must submit a certificate issued within the last three years before the closing date of the online application.
• PwD candidates may be referred to the Appellate Medical Board for re-examination of their disability.
• Caste certificates must be issued by the Collector, Additional District Magistrate, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Sub-Collector, or a Revenue Officer not below the rank of Additional Tahasildar.

How to Apply for Odisha SSB Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026

Applications are accepted online only. Offline applications will not be considered. Follow the steps below once the link goes live on 12 October 2026.

Step by Step Process

1. Visit the official website www.ssbodisha.ac.in.
2. Open the Advertisement No. 04/2026 link and read all the instructions carefully.
3. Fill in your personal, educational and category details. If your degree has CGPA, convert it to aggregate percentage using your university’s formula.
4. Select your preferences and preferred exam districts carefully. They cannot be changed later.
5. Upload a recent passport size photo (taken within 15 days), your full signature and your left-hand thumb impression. All three must be clear and visible.
6. Pay the fee online (Rs. 200 for SC / ST / PwD, Rs. 500 for others).
7. Submit the form, then download and save a copy of the application for future use and document verification.

Things to Keep in Mind

• There is no edit option after final submission, and no change request is entertained online or offline.
• If the photo, signature or thumb impression is not clear, the application can be rejected.
• The category you mention in the form is final and cannot be changed later.
• You can appear in the exam only after submitting the complete form and paying the fee successfully.

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