SSB Odisha Laboratory Assistant Recruitment 2026 – 435 Posts, Apply by 16 November

19 October 2026 | Last Update: 19 October 2026

Short Information: The State Selection Board (SSB), Department of Higher Education, Odisha has released the notification for 435 posts of Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper (Advt No. 04/2026, dated 03 October 2026). Applications will be accepted online from 12 October 2026, 2:30 PM to 16 November 2026, 11:45 PM. Selection will be through a written test only.

State Selection Board (SSB), Odisha — Department of Higher Education

Total Posts: 435 | Group B, Level 9 | Mode of Application: Online

Important Dates Application Fee
  • Notification Released: 03 October 2026
  • Application Starts: 12 October 2026 (2:30 PM)
  • Last Date to Apply: 16 November 2026 (11:45 PM)
  • Exam Date: To be announced later
  • Other Categories: Rs 500
  • SC / ST / PwD: Rs 200
  • Fee Payment: Online only
  • Fee is non-refundable

Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026): Minimum 21 years | Maximum 42 years (born between 02/01/1984 and 01/01/2005) | Relaxation: SC/ST/SEBC/Women/Ex-Servicemen 5 years, PwD 10 years | Check official notification for how relaxations combine.

Vacancy Details

Details Posts
Government Degree Colleges 57
Non-Government Aided Colleges 378
Total Posts 435
Category-wise: UR / SEBC / SC / ST 121 / 41 / 112 / 161
Posts Reserved for Women 141 (Govt Colleges 19 + Aided Colleges 122)
Educational Qualification Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in the respective practical subject

Note: See the official notification for the full subject-wise break-up (for example, Education 30 and Chemistry 8 in Government colleges; Physics 104 and Chemistry 99 in Aided colleges).

Selection Process

  • Written Test (OMR / CBT) — the only selection stage
  • Check official notification for number of questions, marks and qualifying marks
  • Document Verification

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official website ssbodisha.ac.in and read the recruitment notification carefully.
  2. Confirm your eligibility (qualification, age limit).
  3. Fill the online application form and pay the fee.
  4. Keep a copy / receipt of your submitted application safe.
  5. Keep checking the official website for exam updates.

A private information portal (not a government website) — this information is based on the official notification. Please read the official notification before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How many total posts are there in SSB Odisha Laboratory Assistant Recruitment 2026?
Ans: There are 435 posts in total — 57 in Government Degree Colleges and 378 in Aided Colleges.

Q2: What is the last date to apply?
Ans: The last date to apply is 16 November 2026, 11:45 PM.

Q3: What qualification is required?
Ans: A Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in the respective practical subject is required.

Q4: What is the age limit?
Ans: As on 01/01/2026, the age must be between 21 and 42 years.

Q5: How will selection be done?
Ans: Selection will be through a written test (OMR / CBT) and document verification only.