SSB Odisha Jr Assistant 2026 — 14 Posts

SSB Odisha invites online applications for 14 Junior Assistant posts. Graduates with computer certificates can apply by 18.08.2026 at ssbodisha.ac.in.

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SSB Odisha Junior Assistant Recruitment 2026 — 14 Posts | Apply Online till 18.08.2026

Advt No. 03/2026 — 14 Posts | Online Application Deadline: 18 August 2026

🔴 Latest Update

Online applications are open from 01.07.2026 (2:30 PM) to 18.08.2026 (11:45 PM) for the recruitment of 14 Junior Assistants in CHSE (Odisha).

⭐ Why Is This Job Special?

Government Stability & Growth: This recruitment offers a direct entry into the School and Mass Education Department, Government of Odisha, as a Group-C employee under the stable framework of state administration.
Clear Pay Structure: Selected candidates enter at Level-4, Cell-1 of the ORSP Rules, 2017 Pay Matrix, providing a solid starting basic pay of ₹25,500 with an estimated monthly in-hand salary ranging between ₹34,000 and ₹38,000.
Accessible Eligibility: Any candidate holding a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline combined with basic computer certification can compete for these administrative vacancies.

Quick Look / Overview Table

Field	Detail
Organization	State Selection Board (SSB), Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha
Deploying Institution	Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha (School & Mass Education Department)
Advertisement No.	03/2026, Dated 29.06.2026
Post Name	Junior Assistant (Group-C)
Total Vacancies	14 Posts (including 04 posts reserved for women)
Application Dates	01.07.2026 to 18.08.2026
Application Fee	₹500 for UR/SEBC; ₹200 for SC/ST
Age Limit	21 to 42 Years (as on 01.01.2026)
Pay Level	Level-4, Cell-1 (ORSP Rules, 2017)
Selection Process	Written Test (200 Marks) + Computer Skill Test (50 Marks)
Official Website	www.ssbodisha.ac.in

📅 Important Dates

Notification Release Date: 29 June 2026
Online Application Opening Date & Time: 01 July 2026 at 2:30 PM
Online Application & Fee Payment Closing Date & Time: 18 August 2026 at 11:45 PM
Exam Date / Skill Test Date: Not announced yet — check official site.

💳 Application Fee

SC / ST Categories: ₹200 (Rupees Two Hundred only)
All Other Categories (UR / SEBC): ₹500 (Rupees Five Hundred only)
Payment Mode: Online mode only through the designated payment gateway at the time of application submission.
Refund Policy: The application fee is strictly non-refundable and non-adjustable.

📋 Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026)

Minimum Age: 21 Years (Candidate must not have been born later than 1 January 2005)
Maximum Age: 42 Years (Candidate must not have been born earlier than 1 January 1984)
Upper Age Relaxation: Relaxable by 5 years for Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC), Women, and Ex-Servicemen.

Educational Qualification

Candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent degree in any discipline from a recognized University, Institution, or Board.
Candidate must possess adequate knowledge in basic Computer skill with certification.

General Eligibility Conditions

The candidate must be a citizen of India and a domicile of the State of Odisha.
The candidate must be able to speak, read, and write Odia.
The candidate must have passed Odia as a language subject in the H.S.C. examination (or equivalent) or passed a test in Odia language equivalent to the Middle School Standard.
The candidate must not have more than one spouse living (unless exempted by Government rules).
Government servants must inform their head of office in writing and produce a "No Objection Certificate" before document verification.

📊 Vacancy & Qualification Details

Category	Total Vacancies	Reserved for Women	Minimum Qualification Required
UR	6	2	Bachelor's Degree + Computer Certification
SC	4	2	Bachelor's Degree + Computer Certification
ST	4	0	Bachelor's Degree + Computer Certification
SEBC	0	0	Bachelor's Degree + Computer Certification
Ex-SM	1	0	Pulled from category quotas as per rules
Total	14	4	Bachelor's Degree + Computer Certification

Note: Vacancies listed above are backlog vacancies arising from appointments under Advertisement No. 02/2024. If eligible women candidates are unavailable, vacancies will be filled by eligible male candidates of the same category.

💰 Salary Structure

Component	Level / Scale Details	Amount / Range
Pay Level	Level-4, Cell-1 (ORSP Rules, 2017)	Standard Government Scale
Basic Pay	Base Pay Entry	₹25,500
Estimated Monthly In-Hand	Including standard allowances	₹34,000–₹38,000

Note: Appointed personnel will be covered by the defined Contributory Pension Scheme in accordance with the Odisha Civil Service (Pension) Amendment Rules, 2005. They are not eligible for pension under the 1992 rules.

🗺️ Selection Process

The selection process consists of two primary competitive stages totaling 250 Marks, followed by certificate verification.

Stage 1: Written Test (200 Marks)

Mode & Type: OMR-based test or Computer Based Test (CBT) consisting of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs).
Total Questions & Marks: 100 questions, each carrying 2 marks, making a total of 200 marks.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Negative Marking: 0.50 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Qualifying Marks: 40% for Unreserved (UR) category candidates; 30% for SC and ST category candidates.
Syllabus Breakup:

General English (Graduation Level): 60 Marks (Verbs, Tenses, Voice, Agreement, Connectors, Speech, Clauses, Articles, Nouns, Adjectives, Prepositions, Unseen passage of 400-450 words).
General Knowledge & Current Affairs: 40 Marks (Historical events, Geography, States/Countries/Headquarters, Books and authors, Scientific discoveries, Current events).
General Mathematics (HSC Standard): 40 Marks (Fractions, Decimals, Number System, HCF/LCM, Roots, Percentage, Averages, Interest, Profit/Loss, Mixtures, Partnership, Ratio, Time/Work/Distance, Statistics).
Reasoning & Mental Ability: 60 Marks (Numerical ability, Reasoning, Aptitude, Problem solving, Decision making).

Stage 2: Computer Skill Test (50 Marks)

Shortlisting Ratio: Candidates will be shortlisted category-wise at a 1:2 ratio (two times the vacancy) based on written test performance.
Duration & Marks: 50 marks, 1 Hour duration.
Qualifying Minimum: 20 marks required for all categories.
Syllabus Fields: Windows Operating System (file/folder operations), MS Word (editing, formatting, setup), MS Power Point (slide creation/editing), MS Excel (spreadsheets, functions, formulas), and MS Access (database entry, primary key).

Tie-Breaking Protocol

For Skill Test Shortlisting: In case of a written test score tie, the aggregate percentage of marks in the Bachelor's degree determines merit. If a tie persists, the candidate born earlier is preferred.
For Final Selection: Marks of Written Test and Computer Skill Test are combined. In case of a tie, the written test score takes priority. If a tie remains, the older candidate by date of birth is selected.

📝 How to Apply Online

Visit the official website of the State Selection Board, Odisha: www.ssbodisha.ac.in.
Click on the online application link available on the homepage designated for Junior Assistant recruitment in CHSE (O) under Advt No. 03/2026.
Read the detailed instructions page carefully before starting the application form entry.
Fill in all personal, academic, and contact details. Enter your aggregate graduation percentage precisely (convert CGPA using your university formula).
Upload your latest passport-size photograph (taken within 15 days before submission), a scanned image of your full signature, and your left-hand thumb impression. Ensure all images are clearly visible.
Pay the non-refundable application fee (₹500 for general categories, ₹200 for SC/ST) online through the integrated payment gateway.
Verify all information carefully before clicking submit. Note that there is no edit option after final submission.
Download the successfully completed application form printout and save a copy for the document verification phase.

⚠️ 3 Common Mistakes to Avoid

Entering Raw CGPA Without Numerical Conversion: The board strictly requires the entry of the exact percentage of aggregate marks for the undergraduate degree. Failing to apply your university's official conversion formula can cause a tie-breaker disqualification.
Using Old or Unidentifiable Photographs: The passport-size photograph must be taken within 15 days of your application submission. Uploading blurred images, unclear signatures, or faint left-hand thumb impressions will lead to immediate application rejection.
Attempting to Change Category Post-Payment: The category selected during the online payment process is treated as final. The board explicitly states that subsequent requests to alter category status under any circumstances will not be entertained.

🔗 Important Links

Apply Online Link: SSB Odisha Application Portal
Official Notification PDF: Download Advt No. 03/2026 PDF
Official Website: State Selection Board Odisha
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❓ FAQ

Q1: What is the application fee for SEBC candidates in the SSB Odisha Junior Assistant recruitment?

A1: Candidates belonging to the SEBC category must pay an application fee of ₹500. The reduced fee of ₹200 is exclusively applicable to SC and ST categories of Odisha.

Q2: Is there an option to correct mistakes in the application form after submission?

A2: No. There is no edit or correction option available after the final submission and successful payment of the application fee. No offline or online change requests will be entertained by the board.

Q3: Can final year students whose graduation results are awaited apply for this post?

A3: No. The notification specifies that the academic qualifications claimed by the candidate must have been fully attained by the last date of submission of the online application form (18.08.2026).

Q4: Where will the exam and the computer skill test be conducted?

A4: The written examination will be held at five zones: Baleshwar, Brahmapur, Bhubaneswar, Jayapur, and Sambalpur. However, the subsequent Computer Skill Test and Document Verification will be conducted strictly at Bhubaneswar.

Q5: What is the negative marking criteria in the written exam?

A5: The written test consists of multiple-choice questions where each correct answer awards 2 marks, and each wrong answer incurs a negative marking deduction of 0.50 mark.

Disclaimer & Footer

Disclaimer: Candidates are strongly advised to cross-verify all instructions, eligibility points, and syllabus specifics with the official notification published on the State Selection Board website before filling out the form.

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