SSB Odisha Junior Assistant & Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026

The State Selection Board (SSB), Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha has released SSB Odisha Junior Assistant & Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026 Notification. The SSB Odisha Recruitment drive aims to fill 881 vacancies in Government Degree Colleges, State Public Universities, Non-Government Aided Colleges and other Higher Education institutions across Odisha.

Candidates who are looking for Latest Govt Jobs in Odisha and have completed a Bachelor’s Degree with computer knowledge can apply online for SSB Odisha Junior Assistant & Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026. The online application process started on 11 March 2026 and eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official website of the State Selection Board, Odisha.

SSB Odisha Junior Assistant & Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Recruitment Name	SSB Odisha Junior Assistant & Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026
Recruitment Body	State Selection Board (SSB), Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha
Posts Name	Junior Assistant, Junior Clerk
Total Vacancies	881 Posts
Job Type	State Government Jobs
Qualifications	Bachelor’s Degree with Computer Knowledge
Application Dates	11 March 2026 to 13 April 2026
Application Mode	Online
Job Location	Odisha
Official Website	www.ssbodisha.ac.in

Vacancies Details – SSB Odisha Recruitment 2026

The State Selection Board (SSB), Odisha has announced a total of 881 vacancies for the posts of Junior Assistant and Junior Clerk in various Government Degree Colleges, State Public Universities, and Non-Government Aided Colleges under the Higher Education Department.

Sl. No.	Institution/Department	Total Vacancies
1	Govt. Degree Colleges (Higher Education Dept.)	22
2	NCC (Higher Education Dept.)	52
3	Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha	6
4	State Public Universities (16 Universities)	364
5	Odisha University of Health Sciences (OUHS)	22
6	Junior Clerk in Non-Govt. Aided Colleges (28 Districts)	349
Grand Total		883

Eligibility Criteria for Odisha SSB Recruitment 2026

Candidates applying for Odisha SSB Recruitment 2026 must meet the following eligibility criteria related to educational qualification, age limit, and other requirements.

Educational Qualification

• Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution.
• Candidate must have adequate knowledge in basic computer skills with certification.

Other Eligibility Conditions

Candidates must also fulfill the following requirements:

• Must be a citizen of India and domicile of Odisha.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write Odia language.
• Must have passed Odia as a language subject in HSC examination or equivalent.

Candidates who have obtained qualifications from institutions outside Odisha must produce necessary proof showing that the institution is recognized.

Age Limit

The age limit for SSB Odisha Recruitment is calculated as on 1 January 2026.

Category	Age Limit
Minimum Age	21 Years
Maximum Age	42 Years

Candidates must have been born not earlier than 1 January 1984 and not later than 1 January 2005.

Age Relaxation

Age relaxation will be provided to reserved category candidates as per government rules.

• SC / ST / SEBC / Women / Ex-Servicemen – 5 Years
• Persons with Disabilities (PwD) – 10 Years
• PwD belonging to SC/ST/SEBC categories – cumulative relaxation up to 15 years

Additional relaxation rules are applicable according to the provisions of the Odisha Government reservation policies.

Selection Process

The selection process for SSB Odisha Junior Assistant & Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026 will be conducted through a multi-stage recruitment procedure. Candidates must qualify each stage of the selection process to be considered for final appointment.

The recruitment process mainly consists of the following stages:

1. Written Examination
2. Computer Skill Test
3. Document Verification

The final merit list will be prepared based on the combined marks obtained in the Written Test and Computer Skill Test.

Test	Subjects	Marks
Written Examination	General English, General Knowledge & Current Affairs, General Mathematics, Reasoning & Mental Ability	200 Marks
Computer Skill Test	Computer Practical Test	50 Marks
Total	–	250 Marks

Written Exam Subject Distribution

The 2-hour MCQ test uses OMR sheets with 100 questions (2 marks each, -0.50 for wrong answers

Subject	Marks
General English	60
General Knowledge & Current Affairs	40
General Mathematics (HSC Standard)	40
Reasoning & Mental Ability	60
Total	200

Salary / Pay Scale

Candidates selected for Junior Assistant and Junior Clerk posts will receive salary according to the Odisha Government pay structure.

Post Name	Pay Scale	Level
Junior Assistant	Level-4, Cell-1	Group-C
Junior Clerk	Level-4, Cell-1	Group-C

Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Start Date	11 March 2026 (02:30 PM)
Last Date to Apply Online	13 April 2026 (11:45 PM)
Exam Date	To be announced later

How to Apply

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for SSB Odisha Junior Assistant & Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026 through online mode only.

Follow the steps below to submit the application form successfully.

1. Visit the official website of State Selection Board, Odisha.
2. Click on the recruitment notification for Junior Assistant / Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026.
3. Read the official notification carefully before applying.
4. Fill out the online application form with accurate details.
5. Upload required documents including photograph and signature.
6. Pay the application fee through the online payment system.
7. Submit the application form and download the confirmation page.

Candidates can find the Apply Online link in the Important Links section of this article.

Application Fee

Candidates must pay the prescribed application fee while submitting the online application form.

Category	Application Fee
Unreserved / SEBC	₹500
SC / ST / PwD	₹200

Important Link

• Online Apply
• Official Notification PDF
• Official Website
• More Govt Jobs Update

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