SSB Odisha Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 883 Junior Assistant & Junior Clerk Posts

The State Selection Board (SSB), Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha, has invited online applications for the recruitment of Junior Assistants and Junior Clerks (Group-C posts) across various departments and institutions in the state. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates seeking a government job in Odisha.

Important Dates

• Opening Date & Time of Online Application: 11.03.2026 at 02:30 P.M.

• Closing Date & Time of Online Application & Payment: 13.04.2026 at 11:45 P.M.

Vacancy Details

The recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 883 Vacancies, out of which 281 are reserved for women.

Pay Scale & Status

• Pay Scale: Both Junior Assistant and Junior Clerk posts fall under Group-C, Level-4, Cell-1.

• Status: The posts vary in status from Government, Autonomous Body, to Non-Govt. Aided Colleges depending on the institution applied for.

SSB Odisha Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

• Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent degree in any discipline from a recognized University or Institution.

• Candidates must have adequate knowledge of basic Computer skills with certification.

• Language Requirement: Must be able to speak, read, and write Odia, and must have passed Odia as a language subject in the H.S.C Examination or equivalent.

2. Age Limit (As on 01.01.2026)

• Minimum Age: 21 Years.

• Maximum Age: 42 Years (i.e., born not earlier than 1st January 1984 and not later than 1st January 2005).

• Age Relaxations:

  • SC/ST/SEBC/Women/Ex-Servicemen: 5 Years.

  • PwD (with 40% or more permanent disability): 10 Years.

  • PwD (belonging to SEBC/SC/ST): 15 Years.

SSB Odisha Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection will be based on a two-tier process:

Written Test (200 Marks): * Duration: 2 Hours.

Format: 100 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs).

• Subjects: General English (60 Marks), General Knowledge & Current Affairs (40 Marks), General Mathematics (40 Marks), and Reasoning & Mental Ability (60 Marks).
• Negative Marking: 0.50 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.
• Qualifying Marks: 40% for Unreserved category and 30% for SC/ST/SEBC/PWD categories

• Computer Skill Test (50 Marks): * Duration: 1 Hour.

  • Candidates will be shortlisted based on the written test (two times the vacancies).

  • The minimum qualifying mark is 20 marks for all categories.

Application Fee

• Unreserved (UR) / SEBC Category: Rs. 500/-.

• SC / ST / PwD Category: Rs. 200/-.
• Payment Mode: Fees must be deposited online through SB Collect only.

How to Apply

1. Candidates must apply online through the official website of the State Selection Board: www.ssbodisha.ac.in.

2. Carefully fill in your choices/preferences for the Posts/Institutions/Departments, as selection will be based strictly on merit-cum-preference.

3. Upload a recent passport-size photograph, full signature, and left-hand thumb impression.

4. Pay the required application fee online using the SB Collect portal.

5. After successful payment, download and print the application form (available after 48 hours) for future reference and document verification.