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Job Overview
| Vacancies | 435 Posts |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | Govt Salary Calculator Level 9 (Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400/-) under ORSP Rules, 2017 |
| Age Limit | 21 to 42 Years (as on 01-01-2026) |
| Job Location | Odisha — Bhubaneswar |
Important Dates
| Published | Oct 3, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application Starts | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Last Date / Deadline | Nov 16, 2026 |
| Application Window | 12 Oct – 16 Nov 2026 |
| Exam / Test Date | TBA / To Be Announced |
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed a Bachelor's Degree with Honours (+3 Degree) in the respective practical subject (Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Anthropology, Education, Geology, Statistics, Psychology, Home Science, Geography). Candidates must be citizens of India, permanent residents of Odisha, and have passed Odia as a language subject in the H.S.C. examination or equivalent.
Age Limit & Relaxations
Selection Process
How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
- Written Examination (OMR / CBT Mode)
- Offline / Computer-Based Test Qualifying Only
- Document Verification & Biometric Verification
- Offline Verification Merit Scored
Selection is based solely on a Written Examination (OMR or CBT mode) consisting of 100 Multiple Choice Questions carrying a total of 150 marks for a duration of 2 hours. Each correct answer carries 1.5 marks, while 0.5 marks are deducted for each wrong answer. Minimum qualifying marks are 40% (60 marks) for Unreserved candidates and 30% (45 marks) for SC, ST, SEBC, and PwD candidates. Allocation to Government Degree Colleges or Non-Government Aided Colleges is made strictly on merit-cum-preference, followed by verification of original documents.
Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview
What is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.
Exam Tier / Mode
- Written Examination (OMR / CBT Mode)
Total Duration
120 Minutes
Negative Marking
0.50 marks deducted per incorrect answer
Subject / Section Questions Max Marks
Honours Practical Subject Domain (Core Practical & Theoretical Concepts) 100 150
Vacancy & Salary
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
Group B, Level 9 of the Pay Matrix under the ORSP Rules, 2017 with an initial basic pay of Rs. 35,400/- per month along with regular State Government allowances.
Group B, Level 9 under Odisha Revised Scales of Pay (ORSP) Rules, 2017 (Basic Pay: Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400/- per month plus admissible DA, HRA, and allowances). Odisha Govt Salary Calculator
How to Apply
Application Procedure
- Visit the official portal of State Selection Board, Odisha at ssbodisha.ac.in .
Navigate to the online application link for "Recruitment to the post of Laboratory Assistant-cum-Storekeeper (Advt. No. 04/2026)" , opening on 12th October 2026 (2:30 PM).
- Register with an active email address and mobile number to generate login credentials.
- Fill in personal details, educational qualifications (Bachelor Degree Honours percentage/conversion formula), and indicate preferences for institution/cadre.
- Upload recent passport-size photograph (taken within 15 days), scanned signature, and left-hand thumb impression in the prescribed image formats.
- Pay the requisite application fee online (₹500 for UR/SEBC; ₹200 for SC/ST/PwD) through the designated payment gateway.
- Submit the application form online on or before 16th November 2026 (11:45 PM) and download the completed application copy for future reference during document verification.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
Unreserved / SEBC candidates: ₹500/-. SC, ST, and PwD candidates: ₹200/-. The fee must be paid online through the designated payment gateway.
Official Notification & Portal Verification
Direct links to the authorized application portal, official notification and official website when available.
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