Odisha SSB Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026: 435 Posts, Apply Online from 12 October

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The Odisha SSB Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for 435 Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper posts in Government Degree Colleges and Non-Government Aided Colleges under the Higher Education Department.

Eligible candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in the relevant subject can apply online from 12 October to 16 November 2026 through the official SSB Odisha website. The post carries a Pay Level-7 salary of ₹25,500 to ₹81,100, while the written examination will be conducted for 150 marks.

Odisha SSB Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026

435 Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper Posts | Apply Online 12 Oct – 16 Nov 2026

1. Recruitment at a Glance
The State Selection Board (SSB), Odisha has released a notification for 435 Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper posts, meant for Government Degree Colleges and Non-Government Aided Colleges under the Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha. This is a solid, large-scale opportunity for subject-specific Honours graduates who want a stable, long-term role in a college lab setup.
Conducting Authority State Selection Board (SSB), Odisha
Department Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha
Post Name Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper
Advertisement No. 04/2026
Total Vacancies 435
Job Location Degree Colleges across Odisha
Application Mode Online Only
Application Window 12 October 2026 (2:30 PM) to 16 November 2026 (11:45 PM)
Official Website ssbodisha.ac.in

2. What This Job Involves
The title “Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper” tells you this is a dual-responsibility role. You’ll be assisting faculty and students with practical lab work in your subject (setting up experiments, handling equipment and chemicals/specimens safely) AND managing the lab’s stores — tracking inventory, issuing and receiving equipment and consumables, and maintaining stock records. If you enjoy hands-on lab work combined with some organisational responsibility, this role suits that mix well.

3. Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in the respective practical subject
Relevant Subjects Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Anthropology, Education, Geography, Geology, Home Science, Psychology
Minimum Age 21 years
Maximum Age 38 years
Age Relaxation Applicable to eligible reserved and other categories, as per Odisha Government rules
Nationality Must be an Indian citizen
Odia Language Requirement Must be able to read, write and speak Odia, and fulfil the prescribed Odia language qualification

This is important: the Honours degree you hold must specifically match the subject-wise lab requirement — you can’t apply with a general (non-Honours) Bachelor’s degree, and your Honours subject needs to be from the listed group (Physics, Chemistry, Botany, etc.). Candidates from outside Odisha should pay particular attention to the Odia language requirement, since this isn’t just a general preference — it’s listed as a qualification condition.

4. Application Fee
Category Fee
UR / SEBC ₹500
SC / ST / PwD ₹200

Payment is online only. The last date for fee payment is the same as the application deadline — 16 November 2026, 11:45 PM — so don’t leave your payment for the very last minute in case the payment gateway slows down under heavy traffic.

5. Selection Process
Selection happens in four stages:

  1. Written Examination: Eligible candidates appear for a written exam conducted by SSB Odisha, carrying a total of 150 marks.
  2. Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted based on their performance and qualifying marks in the written exam.
  3. Certificate Verification: Shortlisted candidates are called for verification of their educational, category, and other required certificates.
  4. Final Selection: After document verification and fulfilling all prescribed conditions, the Board publishes the final list of selected candidates.

The detailed subject-wise breakup of the 150-mark written exam (how many marks for your subject knowledge versus general topics, exam duration, and negative marking rules) has not been specified in the short notice released so far. SSB Odisha typically releases a separate, detailed syllabus closer to the exam date — keep checking ssbodisha.ac.in for this update rather than assuming a pattern from other exams.

6. How to Apply Online — Step by Step
  1. Visit the official SSB Odisha website: ssbodisha.ac.in.
  2. Open the online application section.
  3. Select the link for Advertisement No. 04/2026.
  4. Complete the registration process using the required details.
  5. Fill in the application form with accurate personal and educational information.
  6. Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
  7. Pay the applicable application fee online.
  8. Check every detail entered in the form carefully before submitting — particularly your Honours subject, since this directly decides which lab vacancies you’re eligible for.
  9. Submit the application form.
  10. Download and save the submitted application form and payment receipt for future reference.

7. Salary & Pay Scale
Pay Scale ₹25,500 – ₹81,100
Pay Level Level-7
Basic Pay (Starting) ₹25,500
Allowances DA, HRA, and other admissible allowances as per Odisha Government rules

Pay Level-7 is a genuinely respectable starting scale for this type of lab support role, comparable to many graduate-level government positions — a good sign of how this post is classified within the broader Odisha government pay structure.

8. Important Dates
Notification Date 3 October 2026
Detailed Advertisement 5 October 2026
Online Application Begins 12 October 2026, 2:30 PM
Last Date to Apply 16 November 2026
Last Date for Online Payment 16 November 2026, 11:45 PM

⚠ Important: The application link goes live only from 12 October 2026, 2:30 PM — use the days before that to confirm your Honours subject matches the eligible list, gather your category/age-proof documents, and prepare your Odia language proof if needed, so you’re fully ready the moment the portal opens.

9. FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are announced under Odisha SSB Lab Assistant Recruitment 2026?
A total of 435 Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper vacancies.Q2. When will the application process begin?
The online application starts on 12 October 2026 at 2:30 PM.Q3. What is the last date to apply?
Candidates can apply online and complete the fee payment until 16 November 2026, 11:45 PM.Q4. How many marks does the written exam carry?
The written examination carries 150 marks. A detailed subject-wise exam pattern has not yet been released by SSB Odisha.Q5. What is the age limit?
21 to 38 years, with age relaxation for eligible reserved and other categories as per Odisha Government rules.Q6. What educational qualification is required?
A Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in a relevant practical subject — Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Anthropology, Education, Geography, Geology, Home Science, or Psychology.Q7. Is knowledge of Odia language required?
Yes. Candidates must be able to read, write and speak Odia and fulfil the prescribed Odia language qualification.Q8. What is the salary for this post?
₹25,500–₹81,100 under Pay Level-7, plus DA, HRA and other admissible allowances.

Important Links

Apply Online (from 12 Oct 2026): ssbodisha.ac.in

Official Notification: Advt. No. 04/2026

Official Website: ssbodisha.ac.in

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