SSB Odisha Recruitment 2026 | 883 Posts | Apply From 11 March

𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 The State Selection Board (SSB), functioning under the Higher Education Department of the Government of Odisha, invites online applications for recruitment to multiple Group-C positions across various educational and government institutions. This is a significant recruitment drive designed to fill positions in government degree colleges, National Credential Framework (NCC) colleges, Board of Secondary Education (BSE), state public universities, health and family welfare institutions, and non-government aided colleges throughout Odisha. The recruitment process is transparent, merit-based, and conducted entirely through online mode, ensuring accessibility to candidates across the state. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified graduates seeking stable government employment with benefits like pension, job security, and professional growth opportunities. 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 This recruitment advertisement seeks talented and motivated individuals for the position of Junior Assistant and Junior Clerk in various government and government-aided institutions. The selected candidates will be responsible for administrative support, documentation, record management, and routine office operations. These positions require attention to detail, organizational skills, and proficiency in basic computer operations. Junior Assistants will be placed across government degree colleges, National Credential Framework (NCC) institutions, Board of Secondary Education, state-run universities, and health and family welfare departments. Junior Clerks will work in non-government aided colleges spread across 28 districts of Odisha. These roles are ideal for individuals who wish to contribute to the education sector while building a stable and secure career in public service. The positions offer competitive compensation, job security, and opportunities for professional advancement within the government system. 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐑 – 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐒 1. Junior Assistant (Government Degree Colleges, Higher Education Department) 2. Junior Assistant (NCC, Higher Education Department) 3. Junior Assistant (BSE, School & Mass Education Department) 4. Junior Assistant (16 State Public Universities, Higher Education Department) 5. Junior Assistant (OUHS, Health & Family Welfare Department) 6. Junior Clerk (Non-Government Aided Colleges in 28 Districts, Higher Education Department) 𝗩𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗦 Total Posts Available: 883 positions General (UR) Category: 416 positions Scheduled Caste (SC): 157 positions Scheduled Tribe (ST): 223 positions Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC): 87 positions 📅 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 Application Opening Date & Time: 11th March 2026 at 02:30 P.M. Application Closing Date & Time: 13th April 2026 at 11:45 P.M. 🎓 𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐈𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐀 Age Limit: - Minimum Age: 21 years as on 1st January 2026 - Maximum Age: 42 years as on 1st January 2026 (Birth date between 01-01-1984 and 01-01-2005) - Age Relaxation for SC/ST/SEBC/Women/Ex-Servicemen: 5 years additional - Age Relaxation for PwD Candidates: 10 years additional (for disabilities 40% and above) - Cumulative age relaxation for PwD candidates belonging to SC/ST/SEBC: Up to 15 years Educational Qualification: - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from a recognized university/institution/board - Adequate knowledge of basic computer skills with certification - Proficiency in Odia language at the level of Middle School Standard (as a language subject in HSC or equivalent, or passing a formal Odia language test) Citizenship & Domicile: - Indian citizen - Domicile of Odisha state - Ability to speak, read, and write Odia Additional Requirements: - Government servants must provide "No Objection Certificate" from their employer - Candidates with qualifications from outside Odisha must provide proof of equivalence from recognized authorities - Marks/grade points must include numerical equivalence from examining bodies 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝘀 Application Fee Structure: Unreserved Category and SEBC: Rs. 500/- (Non-refundable) Scheduled Tribe Category: Rs. 200/- (Non-refundable) Scheduled Caste Category: Rs. 200/- (Non-refundable) Persons with Disabilities (PwD): Rs. 200/- (Non-refundable) Payment Method: Online only through SB Collect payment gateway. Physical copies or cash submissions are not accepted under any circumstances. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 This recruitment drive by the Odisha State Selection Board addresses a critical need for skilled administrative personnel in the education and health sectors. With 883 positions available, it represents one of the largest recruitment drives by the state government in the higher education domain. The roles of Junior Assistant and Junior Clerk are foundational to institutional functioning. These positions involve handling documentation, maintaining records, coordinating between departments, and ensuring smooth administrative operations. In an educational institution, these roles directly support faculty and student services. For the government of Odisha, this recruitment ensures that institutions have adequate staffing to deliver quality services to citizens. For candidates, it represents an opportunity to join stable government service with lifetime job security, pension benefits, and clear career progression pathways.

𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒 (𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏 𝐁𝐘 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏) Step 1: Online Application Submission Candidates must apply through the official SSB website (www.ssbodisha.ac.in) between 11th March and 13th April 2026. Applications must include personal details, educational qualifications, category selection, preferences for posts/institutions, passport-size photograph, signature, and thumb impression (all digitally uploaded). Step 2: Application Fee Payment Non-refundable application fee must be deposited online via SB Collect payment gateway: - Unreserved and SEBC candidates: Rs. 500/- - Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, and PwD candidates: Rs. 200/- Payment is mandatory for application processing. Step 3: Written Examination Eligible candidates will be called for a written test of 200 marks covering: - General English (60 marks) - General Knowledge and Current Affairs (40 marks) - General Mathematics up to HSC standard (40 marks) - Reasoning and Mental Ability (60 marks) Qualifying marks are 40% for Unreserved candidates and 30% for SC/ST/SEBC and PwD categories. Step 4: Shortlisting for Computer Skill Test Candidates scoring above the qualifying mark in written examination are shortlisted (approximately 2 times the vacancy) for the computer skill test. Step 5: Computer Skill Test Shortlisted candidates undergo a 50-mark computer test (1 hour) covering: - Windows operating system (file and folder operations) - MS Word (document formatting and editing) - MS PowerPoint (presentation creation and editing) - MS Excel (spreadsheet operations and formulas) - MS Access (database creation and data entry) Minimum qualifying mark: 20 marks for all categories. Step 6: Document Verification Final merit list candidates are called for document verification at SSB office, Bhubaneswar. Original certificates must be presented along with self-attested photocopies. Step 7: Merit List Publication Final selection is based on aggregate marks of written test and computer skill test. In case of tie, date of birth (candidate born earlier gets priority) is considered. Step 8: Counseling and Allocation Selected candidates are allocated to posts/institutions based on merit and preference choices submitted during application.