SSB Odisha Librarian Recruitment 2026 – Apply Now

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 The State Selection Board (SSB), Odisha operates under the Department of Higher Education, Government of Odisha, and is responsible for conducting competitive recruitment examinations to fill teaching and non-teaching posts in government and government-aided colleges across the state. SSB is headquartered at Unit-II, Ashok Nagar, Bhubaneswar – 751009, and maintains a transparent, merit-based selection system. This recruitment is being conducted to fill Librarian vacancies in Non-Government Aided Colleges under the Higher Education Department of Odisha in pursuance of an official requisition from the state government. 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 SSB Odisha has released Advertisement No. 02/2026 dated 16 April 2026 to recruit eligible candidates for the post of Librarian (Group B, Level 9) in Non-Govt. Aided Colleges across Odisha. A total of 225 vacancies are to be filled through a written competitive examination. Online applications will be accepted from 27 April 2026 to 30 May 2026 through the official SSB portal. This is a permanent government position offered under the Odisha Revised Scale of Pay (ORSP) Rules, 2017, which makes it a highly secure and prestigious career opportunity for library science graduates in the state. Candidates who are Odisha domiciles, hold a Bachelor's Degree in Library Science, and meet the age criteria are encouraged to apply. The recruitment covers all 28 districts of Odisha, with district-wise vacancy distribution clearly mentioned in Annexure-I of the advertisement. No offline application will be accepted. 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐑 – 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 - Librarian (Group B, Level 9) – Non-Govt. Aided Colleges, Odisha 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 Total Vacancies : 225 Posts - Total Posts: 225 - Women Reservation: 67 Category-wise - UR (General): 113 (≈36 women included) - SC: 35 (≈9 women) - ST: 58 (≈18 women) - SEBC (OBC): 19 (≈4 women) -PwBD : 9 Posts -Ex-Servicemen : 3 Posts 📅 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 - Advertisement Published : 16 April 2026 - Online Application Opens : 27 April 2026 at 02:30 PM - Online Application Closes: 30 May 2026 at 11:45 PM 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 Educational Qualification: The candidate must have passed a Bachelor's Degree in Library Science or an equivalent degree from a recognized university or institution. Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026): · Minimum Age : 21 Years · Maximum Age : 42 Years Age Relaxation: Maximum relaxation generally: 15 years → PwBD + reserved category 10 years → PwBD (UR) 5 years → SC/ST/SEBC/Women/Ex-Servicemen 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝘀 · General / OBC (SEBC) / Other Categories : ₹500 · SC / ST / PwD Candidates : ₹200 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 Librarians in government-aided colleges play a vital role in the academic ecosystem of a state. They manage, organise, and provide access to a wide range of educational resources that directly support students, faculty, and researchers. As Odisha continues to expand its higher education infrastructure, the need for trained library professionals has grown significantly. This recruitment directly addresses that gap by filling 225 positions across 28 districts, ensuring that every aided college in the state has professional library support. For candidates with a Library Science background, this is one of the most reliable and rewarding career paths available in the public sector, offering job permanency, pay commission benefits, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the state's academic growth.

𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 (𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐛𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩) Step 1 – Online Application Submit the complete application form on www.ssbodisha.ac.in and pay the required fee before the deadline. Step 2 – Admit Card Download Eligible candidates must download their Hall Ticket (Admit Card) from the SSB website. Step 3 – Written Examination (MCQ Based) · Total Marks : 150 · Total Questions : 100 (Multiple Choice Questions) · Each Correct Answer: +1.5 Marks · Each Wrong Answer : –0.5 Marks (Negative Marking applies) · Exam Duration : 2 Hours Step 4 – Qualifying Marks · Unreserved (UR) Category : Minimum 40% marks required · SC / ST / SEBC / PwD : Minimum 30% marks required Step 5 – Tie-Breaking Rule If two or more candidates score equal marks, the aggregate percentage in the Graduation/Equivalent exam is considered. In case of a further tie, the older candidate (by date of birth) gets preference. Step 6 – Document Verification Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification. All original certificates must be produced at this stage. Examination Zones: The written examination will be held across five zones in Odisha: Balasore, Berhampur, Bhubaneswar, Jeypore, and Sambalpur. Candidates will be assigned a zone based on their preference and availability