The Odisha State Selection Board (OSSB) has come up with a total of 883 vacancies for the posts of Junior Assistant/ Clerk in various Departments/Institutions, for which a selection process includes the Written exam and Computer Skill Test. The online application process for SSB Junior Assistant Recruitment 2026 has started at the official website https://ssbodisha.ac.in/. Check the complete details from the article.
Odisha SSB Junior Assistant (Clerk) Notification 2026 Out
The Odisha SSB Junior Assistant & Clerk Notification 2026 under the Advertisement No. 01/2026 has been released by the Odisha State Selection Board to recruit eligible candidates for 883 Junior Assistant / Clerk vacancies. The candidates who are interested in applying for Odisha SSB Junior Assistant Recruitment 2026 must go through the detailed notification PDF to check all the details.
Odisha SSB Junior Assistant Recruitment 2026- Summary
The online applications are invited from prospective candidates for recruitment to the posts of Junior Assistants and Junior Clerks in different departments, i.e., Higher Education Department, Health & Family Welfare Department, and School & Mass Education Department in Group-C posts.
| Odisha SSB Junior Assistant Recruitment 2026- Overview | |
| Organization | Odisha State Selection Board (OSSB) |
| Post | Junior Assistant/Clerk |
| Vacancy | 883 |
| Advt. No. | 01/2026 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 11th March to 13th April 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution/Board. Adequate knowledge of basic computer skills with certification |
| Age Limit (As on 01/01/2026) | 21 to 42 Years |
| Application Fee | General / SEBC / OBC – Rs. 500/- SC / ST / PwD – Rs. 200/- |
| Selection Process | Written Examination Computer Skill Test |
| Official Website | www.ssbodisha.ac.in |
Odisha SSB Recruitment 2026- Important Dates
The detailed notification has been released along with the complete registration schedule. The online application process for 883 Junior Assistant/ Clerk vacancies is ongoing at www.ssbodisha.ac.in, and the last date to apply online is 13th April 2026 (11:45 pm).
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release Dates | 11th March 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 11th March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 13th April 2026 (11:45 pm) |
Odisha SSB Junior Assistant (Clerk) Vacancy 2026
A total of 883 vacancies have been announced by the Odisha State Selection Board for the posts of Junior Assistant and Junior Clerk in different departments, i.e., the Higher Education Department, Health & Family Welfare Department, and School & Mass Education Department.
| Name of the Institution/Department | Total (W) | ST (W) | SC (W) | SEBC (W) | UR (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Govt. Degree Colleges, Higher Education Deptt. | 22 (7) | 5 (2) | 3 (1) | 1 (0) | 13 (4) |
| NCC, Higher Education Deptt. | 52 (18) | 17 (6) | 14 (5) | 4 (1) | 17 (6) |
| Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, S&ME Dept. | 6 (2) | 1 (1) | 1 (0) | 1 (1) | 3 (0) |
| Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University, Baripada | 24 (8) | 5 (2) | 4 (1) | 4 (2) | 11 (3) |
| Berhampur University, Berhampur | 33 (14) | 8 (2) | 6 (2) | 5 (2) | 14 (8) |
| Sambalpur University, Burla | 22 (9) | 5 (1) | 5 (1) | 3 (1) | 9 (6) |
| Madhusudan Law University, Cuttack | 26 (8) | 5 (1) | 4 (2) | 4 (1) | 13 (4) |
| Utkal University, Bhubaneswar | 27 (6) | 5 (0) | 3 (0) | 3 (1) | 16 (5) |
| Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur | 32 (10) | 7 (2) | 5 (2) | 4 (1) | 16 (5) |
| Rama Devi Women’s University, Bhubaneswar | 20 (7) | 2 (1) | 4 (2) | 3 (1) | 11 (3) |
| Shree Jagannath Sanskrit University, Puri | 35 (12) | 9 (3) | 6 (2) | 3 (1) | 17 (6) |
| Maa Manikeshwari University, Bhawanipatna | 32 (10) | 7 (2) | 5 (2) | 4 (1) | 16 (5) |
| Odisha State Open University, Sambalpur | 8 (2) | 2 (1) | 1 (0) | 1 (0) | 4 (1) |
| Dharanidhar University, Keonjhar | 31 (9) | 7 (2) | 5 (2) | 3 (0) | 16 (5) |
| Vikram Dev University, Jeypore | 40 (13) | 9 (3) | 7 (2) | 4 (1) | 20 (7) |
| Fakir Mohan University, Balasore | 32 (9) | 7 (1) | 5 (2) | 3 (1) | 17 (5) |
| Khallikote University, Berhampur | 26 (8) | 5 (1) | 4 (2) | 3 (1) | 14 (4) |
| Rajendra University, Balangir | 40 (13) | 9 (3) | 7 (2) | 4 (1) | 20 (7) |
| Odia University, Satyabadi, Puri | 4 (1) | 1 (0) | 1 (0) | 0 (0) | 2 (1) |
| Odisha University of Health Science (OUHS), Bhubaneswar | 22 (3) | 6 (1) | 2 (0) | 5 (1) | 9 (1) |
| Junior Clerk in Non-Govt. Aided Colleges (District-wise) | 349 (112) | 101 (30) | 65 (22) | 25 (8) | 158 (52) |
Odisha SSB Junior Assistant/Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2026
The candidates who will be applying for the post of Junior Assistant and Clerk must make sure they fulfill the required eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification and age limit, as detailed below.
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution/Board.
- Adequate knowledge in basic computer skills with certification.
Age Limit (As on 01/01/2026)
The minimum age limit for all categories of candidates is 21 years, and the maximum age is 42 years of age as on 1st January 2026, i.e., he/she must have been born not earlier than 1st January 1984 and not later than 1st January 2005.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SEBC | 5 years |
| SC | 5 years |
| ST | 5 years |
| Women (All Categories) | 5 years |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 10 years |
| PwD belonging to SC / ST / SEBC | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per the government rules |
Odisha SSB Junior Assistant Apply Online 2026
Odisha State Selection Board (OSSB) has started accepting the application form for Odisha SSB Junior Assistant Recruitment 2026 at the official website www.ssbodisha.ac.in. To avoid last-minute technical glitches, candidates are advised to complete their application before the last date i.e. 13th April 2026 (11:45 pm). Click on the link below and submit the application form.
SSB Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
The candidates who will be applying for the Odisha SSB Junior Assistant Recruitment 2026 have to pay a non-refundable and non-adjustable fee of Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five Hundred) before submitting their application forms.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / SEBC / OBC | Rs. 500/- |
| SC / ST / PwD | Rs. 200/- |
SSB Junior Assistant Recruitment 2026 Selection Process 2026
The selection of candidates for the post of Junior Assistant and Clerk will be based on a two-stage selection process that includes a written examination for a total of 200 marks and a computer skill test for a total of 50 Marks.
- Written Examination- 200 Marks
- Computer Skill Test- 20 Marks
Odisha SSB Junior Assistant & Clerk Exam Pattern 2026
- The written exam consists of 100 objective-type questions.
- The total marks for the written test are 200.
- Questions are asked from English, General Knowledge, Mathematics, and Reasoning.
- The English section is up to graduation level, while Mathematics is up to HSC standard.
| SNo. | Description of the Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General English up to Graduation Level | 30 | 60 |
| 2 | General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 20 | 40 |
| 3 | General Mathematics up to HSC Standard | 20 | 40 |
| 4 | Reasoning & Mental Ability | 30 | 60 |
| Total | 100 | 200 | |
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