State Selection Board (SSB), Odisha

Key Highlights

• Total Vacancies: 435 Posts
• Eligibility: Bachelor's Degree with Honours in relevant practical subjects.
• Last Date to Apply: 16 November 2026
• Salary / Pay Scale: As per Government of Odisha Pay Rules
• Application Mode: Exclusively Online Application via SSB Odisha Portal

Detailed Vacancy Breakdown

The 435 Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper posts are intelligently distributed among different types of higher education institutions in Odisha to strengthen their practical laboratory infrastructure. The breakdown is as follows:

• Government Degree Colleges: 57 Posts
• Non-Government Aided Colleges: 378 Posts

Category-wise reservations for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC), Women, Ex-Servicemen, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) will be strictly applied as per the existing rules of the State Government.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

To be eligible for the Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper position, candidates must satisfy the following strict educational and linguistic criteria:

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree with Honours in relevant practical subjects. Acceptable subjects primarily include Physics, Chemistry, Botany, or Zoology from a recognized university or institution.
• Language Proficiency: The candidate must be able to fluently speak, read, and write Odia. Furthermore, the candidate must have passed Odia as a subject at the High School Certificate (HSC) level (or equivalent) or must have successfully passed a dedicated Odia language test at the Middle English School standard conducted by the competent authority.

Age Limit & Age Relaxation

The State Selection Board has established clear age boundaries for the applicants. As of January 1, 2026, the age criteria are as follows:

• Minimum Age: 21 Years
• Maximum Age: 42 Years

Age Relaxation: The upper age limit is significantly relaxable by up to 5 years for candidates belonging to SC, ST, SEBC, and Women categories. For Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), the relaxation may extend further as per official state government norms. Candidates must present valid category certificates during document verification to claim these benefits.

Application Fee Structure

Applicants must pay a non-refundable examination fee to complete their online application process. The standard expected fee structure is generally as follows (please cross-check with the official PDF before payment):

Selection Process Details

The State Selection Board, Odisha, will conduct a multi-tiered selection process to ensure only the most meritorious and suitable candidates are appointed. The selection will primarily consist of:

• Written Examination: A comprehensive OMR or Computer-Based objective type written test covering subject knowledge and general aptitude.
• Certificate Verification: Candidates who successfully clear the written examination cutoff will be summoned for a meticulous document verification process to validate their educational qualifications, age, and reservation claims.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply Online

Prospective candidates must carefully follow these straightforward steps to successfully submit their online application on the SSB Odisha portal:

1. First, visit the official State Selection Board, Odisha website at ssbodisha.ac.in or simply use the direct apply link provided in the important links section below.
2. Navigate to the "Recruitment / Ongoing Advt" section and click on the online application link for "Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper (Advt No. 04/2026)".
3. Click on "New User Registration" if you are applying for the first time, and generate your secure login credentials.
4. Log in with your ID and password, and meticulously fill out the comprehensive online application form with precise personal, academic, and contact details.
5. Upload clear, scanned copies of your recent passport-size photograph, signature, and any required educational certificates in the specified dimensions and formats.
6. Proceed to the online payment gateway and pay the required application fee using a debit card, credit card, or net banking facility.
7. After a final rigorous review of all entered details, submit the application form. Download and print the confirmation page and fee receipt for future reference.