Odisha Junior Assistant Recruitment 2026: The State Selection Board (SSB), Odisha, has officially released Advertisement No. 01/2026 for the recruitment of Junior Assistants and Junior Clerks across various departments under the Government of Odisha. This is a massive recruitment drive for Group-C posts in Higher Education, Health & Family Welfare, and School & Mass Education departments.
If you are a graduate looking for a government job in Odisha, this is your chance. The online application process will begin on March 11, 2026. In this article, we provide all the details regarding vacancies, eligibility, age limit, exam pattern, and the application process.
Important Dates
Candidates must mark their calendars with the following dates to avoid missing the deadline:
Opening Date for Online Application: 11th March 2026 (02:30 PM)
Closing Date for Online Application: 13th April 2026 (11:45 PM)
Mode of Application: Online only via www.ssbodisha.ac.in
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Odisha Junior Assistant Vacancy 2026 Breakdown
A total of 883 vacancies has been announced for the post of Junior Assistant and Junior Clerk. The vacancies are distributed across different institutions and departments.
Here is the summary of the vacancy distribution:
Govt. Degree Colleges (Higher Education Department): 22 Posts
NCC (Higher Education Department): 52 Posts
Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha (School & Mass Education Dept.): 6 Posts
State Public Universities (16 Numbers, Higher Education Dept.): 400 Posts, which are distributed among universities including Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University, Berhampur University, Sambalpur University, Madhusudan Law University, Utkal University, Gangadhar Meher University, Rama Devi Women's University, Shree Jagannath Sanskrit University, Maa Manikeshwari University, Odisha State Open University, Dharandhar University, Vikram Dev University, Fakir Mohan University, Khallikote Unitary University, Rajendra University, and Odia University.
Odisha University of Health Science (OUHS), Health & Family Welfare Dept.: 22 Posts
Non-Government Aided Colleges (across 28 Districts, Higher Education Dept.): 349 Posts (See Annexure-I of the advertisement for district-wise breakup)
Grand Total: 883 Posts
(Note: The advertisement includes detailed reservation for ST, SC, SEBC, UR, Women, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen. Check the official PDF for category-wise details.)
Post-Wise & Department-Wise Details
Candidates applying for this recruitment will have to choose their preferences. There are six major categories of posts:
Junior Assistant for Government Degree Colleges under the Higher Education Department.
Junior Assistant for NCC under the Higher Education Department.
Junior Assistant for the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) under the School and Mass Education Department.
Junior Assistant for 16 State Public Universities under the Higher Education Department, which are classified as Autonomous Bodies.
Junior Assistant for the Odisha University of Health Science (OUHS) under the Health and Family Welfare Department, also an Autonomous Body.
Junior Clerk for Non-Government Aided Colleges across 28 Districts under the Higher Education Department.
Pay Scale: All posts offer a Pay Scale of Level 4, Cell-1, which falls under the Group-C category.
Note: Candidates should be aware that benefits like HRA and encashment of unutilized leave are not available for posts in Non-Government Aided Colleges.
Eligibility Criteria
Before applying, candidates must ensure they meet the following requirements:
1. Educational Qualification
Bachelor's Degree: Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
Computer Skills: Adequate knowledge of basic computer skills with a certification is mandatory.
2. Age Limit (As on 1st January 2026)
Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age: 42 Years (Born not earlier than 1st January 1984 and not later than 1st January 2005)
Age Relaxation:
Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC), Women, and Ex-Servicemen are eligible for a relaxation of 5 years.
Candidates belonging to PwD categories with a permanent disability of 40% or more are eligible for a relaxation of 10 years.
PwD candidates belonging to SC/ST/SEBC categories are eligible for cumulative age relaxation of up to 15 years.
Note that candidates falling under more than one category will be eligible for only one benefit of relaxation, which shall be the most beneficial to them.
3. Other Conditions
Citizenship: Must be a citizen of India and a domicile of the State of Odisha.
Language: Must be able to speak, read, and write Odia. Candidates must have passed Odia as a language subject in the HSC Examination or equivalent or have passed a test in Odia language equivalent to the Middle School Standard.
Selection Process & Exam Pattern 2026
The selection will be based on a Written Test followed by a Computer Skill Test (CST) . The total marks for the selection process are 250.
1. Written Test (200 Marks)
Duration: 2 Hours
Type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
Total Questions: 100
Marking Scheme: 2 marks will be awarded for each correct answer, and 0.50 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer (Negative Marking).
Qualifying Marks: 40% for Unreserved category candidates, and 30% for candidates belonging to SC, ST, SEBC, and PwD categories.
The written test consists of four subjects:
General English (up to Graduation Level): 60 Marks. This section covers verbs, sentence structure, articles, prepositions, and an unseen passage.
General Knowledge and Current Affairs: 40 Marks. This includes questions on historical events, geography, books and authors, scientific discoveries, and current events.
General Mathematics (up to HSC Standard): 40 Marks. Topics include the number system, fractions, percentages, profit and loss, simple and compound interest, time and work, and time and distance.
Reasoning & Mental Ability: 60 Marks. This covers numerical ability, reasoning, aptitude tests, and problem-solving.
2. Computer Skill Test (50 Marks)
Candidates will be shortlisted for the Computer Skill Test based on their written test performance. The number of candidates shortlisted will be twice the number of vacancies (category-wise and sub-category wise).
Duration: 1 Hour
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 20 Marks (for all categories of candidates)
The Computer Skill Test will be practical and will assess proficiency in:
Windows Operating System: Basic operations on files and folders like create, rename, copy, cut, paste, and delete.
MS Word: Editing and formatting text and paragraphs, page setup, and inserting pictures.
MS PowerPoint: Creating presentations with 2 to 3 slides, editing, and formatting slides.
MS Excel: Formatting cells and data, using functions and formulas with relative, absolute, and mixed references.
MS Access: Creating and entering data into a database and setting the primary key.
Application Fee
The application fee must be paid online via SBI Collect and is non-refundable.
Unreserved / SEBC Category: Rs. 500/-
SC / ST / PwD Category: Rs. 200/-
Bank Details for Payment:
Account Name: State Selection Board
Account Number: 35396835756
Bank: State Bank of India, Govt. Treasury Branch, Bhubaneswar
IFS Code: SBIN0009025
How to Apply for SSB Odisha Junior Assistant Recruitment 2026?
Interested candidates can follow these steps to apply:
Visit the official website: www.ssbodisha.ac.in.
Click on the application link for Advt. No. 01/2026.
Fill in your personal details, educational qualifications, and choose your preferences (choices) carefully. The allocation of posts and institutions will be based strictly on merit and the order of preferences you submit, which will be final and binding.
Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature as per the specified format.
Pay the application fee through the SBI Collect payment gateway available in the online application form.
After successful payment, submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference. The application form can be downloaded from the SSB website after 48 hours.
Important Points to Remember
Preferences: The allocation of departments and institutions will be strictly based on Merit-cum-Preferences. Candidates must fill in their order of preference thoughtfully, as no requests for modification or change will be entertained after submission.
PwD Candidates: Candidates with 40% or more permanent disability can avail scribe facility and compensatory time. They must arrange their own scribe.
Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must produce original documents at the time of verification. This includes the HSC Certificate (for age proof), Graduation Mark-sheets, Caste Certificate (if applicable), Odisha domicile/resident certificate, Odia language certificate, and Computer Learning Certificate.
No Physical Copy: Applications sent via physical or hard copy will not be entertained under any circumstances.
Examination Zones: The written examination will be held in five zones: Balasore, Berhampur, Bhubaneswar, Jeypore, and Sambalpur. The Computer Skill Test and document verification will be conducted only in Bhubaneswar.
Final Words
The SSB Odisha Junior Assistant Recruitment 2026 is a golden opportunity for graduates in the state looking for a secure government position. With 883 vacancies spread across government colleges, universities, and aided colleges, the competition will be tough. It is crucial to start preparing for the written test immediately, focusing on General English, Mathematics, and Reasoning, and to ensure all eligibility documents are in order before the application deadline of April 13, 2026.
*Disclaimer: This article is based on the information provided in Advertisement No.01/2026 dated 09.03.2026. Candidates are advised to read the official notification on the SSB Odisha website for absolute clarity.
Official Notification: Click Here
