Odisha SSB Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper Recruitment 2026: 435 College Posts, Apply Online from 12 October
Good news for job seekers in Odisha! The State Selection Board (SSB), Odisha, working under the Department of Higher Education, has released a short notice for 435 posts of Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper. These jobs are in Government Degree Colleges and Non-Government Aided Colleges across the state. If you have been waiting for a college job in Odisha, this is a chance worth your attention. You can also explore more Odisha government jobs open right now.
The online application window opens on 12 October 2026 at 2:30 PM and closes on 16 November 2026 at 11:45 PM. Please note one thing honestly: this is only a short newspaper notice. The full rules on qualification, age, pay, fee and selection will come in the detailed advertisement on the SSB Odisha website. In this article we share every fact the notice gives and tell you exactly what is still pending. Keep checking GovtJobsAlert.in so you get the full details the day they come out.
Odisha SSB Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights
The State Selection Board, Bhubaneswar works under the Department of Higher Education, Government of Odisha, and this recruitment fills lab posts in the colleges under that department. This drive is Advertisement No. 04/2026, dated 03 October 2026. The board has told candidates that the complete advertisement will be on its official website from 05 October 2026.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | State Selection Board (SSB), Odisha |
| Department | Higher Education Department, Govt. of Odisha |
| Advertisement No. | 04/2026 (dated 03.10.2026) |
| Post Name | Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper |
| Total Vacancies | 435 |
| Job Location | Government Degree Colleges and Non-Government Aided Colleges, Odisha |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Start | 12 October 2026, 2:30 PM |
| Last Date to Apply and Pay | 16 November 2026, 11:45 PM |
Odisha SSB Lab Assistant Vacancy 2026: How Many Posts Are There?
The short notice gives one total for one post. It does not give a category-wise split (UR, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS and so on), and it does not split the seats between Government colleges and Aided colleges.
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper | 435 |
| Total | 435 |
When the detailed advertisement comes out, look for the category-wise table first. That table tells you how many seats are really open for your own category, which matters more than the big total.
What is the Eligibility for Odisha SSB Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper 2026?
The notice says applications are invited from “eligible candidates”, but it does not say what makes a candidate eligible. We will not guess here, because a wrong guess could make you waste your fee or skip a job you actually qualify for.
Educational Qualification
The required qualification for Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper is not given in the short notice. It will be as per the detailed advertisement, to be published on the SSB Odisha website. Until then, keep your mark sheets and certificates ready so you can check your eligibility quickly once the rules are out.
Age Limit
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| Minimum and maximum age | As per detailed advertisement |
| Age cut-off date | As per detailed advertisement |
| Category-wise relaxation | As per detailed advertisement |
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What is the Salary for Odisha SSB Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper 2026?
The short notice does not specify the pay scale or pay level for this post. We have not written any salary figure here because the notice gives none, and an estimate could mislead you.
| Pay Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Pay level / pay matrix | As per detailed advertisement |
| Allowances | As per detailed advertisement |
Once the board publishes the full advertisement, the pay line will be one of the first things to read. We will add the exact figure here as soon as it is official.
What is the Selection Process for Odisha SSB Lab Assistant 2026?
The short notice does not describe the selection method. It does not name any written test, skill test, interview or document check, so we are not listing any stage here. The selection process, and any test pattern or marking scheme, will be in the detailed advertisement.
| Stage | Status |
|---|---|
| Selection method | As per detailed advertisement |
| Test pattern and syllabus (if any) | As per detailed advertisement |
Meanwhile, keep an eye on our syllabus updates in case a written test is announced.
How to Apply Online for Odisha SSB Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper 2026?
The notice says applications are online only, from 12 October 2026 (2:30 PM) to 16 November 2026 (11:45 PM). The online payment must also be finished by the same closing time. The notice does not give the exact application link, so start from the official SSB Odisha website.
| Step | What to Do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit the official SSB Odisha website (link in Essential Links below) and look for Advertisement No. 04/2026. |
| 2 | Register or sign in on the application portal as the detailed advertisement directs. |
| 3 | Fill the application form and upload the documents the detailed advertisement asks for. |
| 4 | Pay the application fee, if any, in the modes the detailed advertisement allows. |
| 5 | Submit, then download and keep the confirmation page. |
Please read the detailed advertisement fully before you pay anything. Do not leave the payment for the last night, because the notice gives one closing time, 11:45 PM on 16 November 2026, for both the form and the payment.
What are the Important Dates for Odisha SSB Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Notice / Advertisement Date | 03 October 2026 |
| Detailed Advertisement on Official Website | From 05 October 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 12 October 2026, 2:30 PM |
| Last Date for Online Application and Payment | 16 November 2026, 11:45 PM |
| Selection / Test Schedule | Not announced yet |
What is the Application Fee for Odisha SSB Lab Assistant 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | As per detailed advertisement |
The short notice does not state the fee amount. It only says that the online payment must be made by 16 November 2026, 11:45 PM. Check the fee and any exemptions in the detailed advertisement before you pay.
Essential Links — Odisha SSB Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper 2026
- Download Odisha SSB Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper Short Notice PDF (Advt. No. 04/2026)
- Visit Odisha SSB Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Odisha Govt Jobs Telegram Channel
With 435 posts in colleges across Odisha, do not leave your application to the last week. Read the detailed advertisement the day it appears, check your eligibility calmly, and apply well before 16 November 2026. For more state openings, see our latest Odisha government job alerts, and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for every update on this recruitment.