SSB Odisha Lab Assistant-cum-Storekeeper Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 435 Posts
State Selection Board (SSB), Department of Higher Education, Odisha
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SSB Odisha Lab Assistant-cum-Storekeeper Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 435 Posts
State Selection Board (SSB), Department of Higher Education, Odisha
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About the role
The State Selection Board, Department of Higher Education, Odisha, has opened recruitment for 435 vacancies of Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper in government and aided degree colleges across the state. This drive addresses laboratory staffing needs across scientific disciplines including Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, and Computer Science. Candidates holding a Bachelor of Science degree in the relevant subject area can register through the official portal. Selected candidates will manage collegiate science laboratories, maintain scientific stores, assist faculty in routine practical sessions, and handle stock records. Applicants looking for stable non-teaching positions in the Odisha higher education sector should review the discipline-wise vacancy distribution, verify their subject combinations, and complete the digital submission before the mid-November deadline.
Highlights
- 435 non-teaching vacancies available in state higher education colleges
- Open to B.Sc graduates in standard scientific disciplines
- Monthly pay scale under Level-5 of the Odisha Revised Scales of Pay
- Online application window closes on 16 November 2026
Selection process
- 1Written Examination (Objective Multiple-Choice Questions)
- 2Subject Practical Assessment or Skill Test
- 3Certificate Verification
How to apply
- 1Visit the official State Selection Board Odisha web portal at ssbodisha.ac.in.
- 2Locate the recruitment notice for Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper 2026 and complete initial registration with your mobile number and email ID.
- 3Log in using your generated credentials and fill out personal, educational, and subject-wise academic records.
- 4Upload scanned passport photographs, signature, and relevant qualification documents according to the stated file specifications.
- 5Pay the non-refundable examination fee through the online payment gateway, download the acknowledgement receipt, and print a copy for future reference.
Important dates
- Notification Release Date08 Oct 2026
- Online Registration Opens12 Oct 2026
- Last Date to Register and Submit Application16 Nov 2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment16 Nov 2026
- Written Examination WindowDec 2026 or Jan 2027
Official source & verification
Application status tracker
- Last date to apply16 Nov 2026
- Fee payment last date16 Nov 2026
- Written Examination WindowDec 2026 or Jan 2027
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum qualification required for SSB Odisha Lab Assistant posts?
Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Science degree from a recognized university with honours or pass subjects matching the specific laboratory discipline they choose to apply for during the registration process.
What is the upper age limit for applying to this post?
General category candidates must not exceed 38 years as of 1 January 2026. Candidates from SC, ST, SEBC categories and women applicants receive up to 5 years relaxation, while PwD applicants receive up to 10 years.
Is knowledge of the Odia language mandatory?
Yes. Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak Odia. They must have passed the Middle School examination or Matriculation with Odia as a language subject or cleared an equivalent language test.
Can final year degree students submit an application?
No. Applicants must have completed their degree and possess their final mark sheets and provisional or original degree certificates on or before the closing date of the application window.
Will there be negative marking in the written examination?
Yes, standard competitive exam rules apply. The objective written test includes negative marking, deducting 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer marked on the OMR sheet.