SSB Odisha Group C Recruitment 2026: Application begins for 883 junior assistant and clerk posts at ssbodisha.ac.in

The State Selection Board, Odisha, has released the SSB Odisha Group C Recruitment 2026 notification for filling up 883 Junior Assistant and Clerk posts in various higher education institutions across Odisha. Eligible candidates who have completed their Bachelor’s Degree can apply online through the official website ssbodisha.ac.in, from March 11, 2026 to April 13, 2025. Applicants can check complete details including, eligibility criteria, salary, fees, selection process, and application procedure below. 

SSB Odisha Group C Recruitment 2026 

Through this SSB Odisha Group C Recruitment 2026, a total of 534 Junior Assistant posts and 349 Junior Clerk posts will be filled across different government educational institutions. This SSB Odisha Recruitment 2026 offers vacancies in universities, government degree colleges, NCC units, the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), and non-government aided colleges under the Government of Odisha. Candidates interested in Odisha SSB Recruitment 2026 must submit their online applications before 13th April 2026. 

SSB Odisha Recruitment 2026 Notification 

The SSB Odisha Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released by the State Selection Board, Bhubaneswar, Odisha for the recruitment of 883 Junior Assistant and Junior Clerk posts. Candidates are advised to read the official Odisha SSB Notification 2026 carefully to understand the eligibility criteria, vacancy distribution, exam pattern, selection procedure and other important information before applying. 

SSB Odisha Group-C Recruitment 2026 - Overview 

*Recruitment Authority: State Selection Board (SSB), Odisha 

*Organizations: Various Higher Education Institutions in Odisha 

*Post Name: Junior Assistant, Junior Clerk 

*Pay Scale: Group-C, Level-4, Cell-1 

*Advt. No.: 1/2026, Dated 09.03.2026 

*Category: Odisha Govt Jobs 

*Mode of Application: Online 

*Application Dates: 11th March 2026 to 13th April 2026 

*Selection Process: Written Test, Computer Skill Test, Document Verification 

*Official Website: https://ssbodisha.ac.in/ 

SSB Odisha Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

• Notification Released Date: 11th March 2026  

• Online Application Start Date: 11th March 2026 (02:30 PM) 

• Last Date to Apply Online: 13th April 2026 (11:45 PM) 

• Last Date for Fee Payment: 13th April 2026 

• Exam Date: To be announced 

SSB Odisha Junior Assistant & Clerk Vacancy 2026 

The State Selection Board (SSB), Odisha has announced a total of 883 Group C vacancies for different departments of the Government of Odisha. Out of these, 534 posts are for Junior Assistant and 349 posts are for Junior Clerk. The post-wise and category-wise vacancy details are given below. 

Category-wise Vacancy 

Junior Assistant – 534 Posts 

• UR - 258 posts (86 for Women) 

• SEBC - 122 posts (35 for Women) 

• SC - 92 posts (30 for Women)  

• ST - 62 posts (18 for Women) 

Junior Clerk - 349 Posts 

• UR - 158 posts (52 for Women) 

• SEBC - 101 posts (30 for Women)  

• SC - 65 posts (22 for Women)  

• ST - 25 posts (8 for Women) 

SSB Odisha Junior Assistant and Junior Clerk Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates applying for SSB Odisha Junior Assistant & Clerk Recruitment 2026 must meet the eligibility criteria prescribed by SSB Odisha. 

Educational Qualification 

• Candidates must have completed a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

• Applicants should have basic computer knowledge.

• Candidates must fulfill additional conditions mentioned in the SSB Odisha Notification 2026.

Age Limit (As on 01/01/2026)

The age limit for Odisha SSB Recruitment 2026 is as follows:

• Minimum Age – 21 Years

• Maximum Age – 42 Years

Age relaxation 

• SEBC - 05 years 

• SC/ST - 05 years 

• Women - 05 years  

• PwD - 10 years 

SSB Odisha Selection Process 2026 

The SSB Odisha Selection Process 2026 for Junior Assistant and Junior Clerk posts will be conducted by the State Selection Board (SSB), Odisha. As per the Odisha SSB Recruitment 2026 notification, candidates will be selected through a Written Examination and Computer Skill Test carrying a total of 250 marks. Candidates who qualify both stages will be called for document verification before final selection. 

The selection process includes the following stages:

• Written Examination – 200 Marks

• Computer Skill Test – 50 Marks

• Document Verification 

SSB Odisha Exam Pattern 2026 

The SSB Odisha written Exam 2026 will be conducted in offline mode using OMR sheets. The exam will be 2 hours duration and will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions carrying 200 marks in total. Each correct answer will be awarded 2 marks, while 0.50 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer. The written exam will include questions from the following subjects: 

• General English (up to Graduation Level) - 60 Marks 

• General Knowledge & Current Affairs - 40 Marks 

• General Mathematics (up to HSC standard) - 40 Marks 

• Reasoning & Mental Ability - 60 Marks  

Candidates must obtain the minimum qualifying marks in the written examination. The qualifying marks for Unreserved (UR) candidates are 40%, while SC, ST, SEBC, and PwD candidates must secure at least 30% marks. 

SSB Odisha Recruitment 2026 Computer Skill Test 

Candidates who qualify the Odisha SSB written exam will be shortlisted for the Computer Skill Test, which carries 50 marks and will be conducted for 1 hour duration. The minimum qualifying mark in the Computer Skill Test is 20 marks for all categories. Candidates who successfully qualify both the written exam and computer test will be called for document verification by SSB Odisha before the final selection. 

SSB Odisha Junior Assistant and Junior Clerk Salary 2026 

Selected candidates for the Junior Assistant and Junior Clerk posts under SSB Odisha Recruitment 2026 will receive salary in the Group-C Pay Matrix Level-4, Cell-1 as per the 7th Pay Commission of the Government of Odisha. The pay scale ranges from ₹18,000 to ₹56,900 per month, along with additional benefits such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other applicable government allowances. 

How to Apply for SSB Odisha Recruitment 2026? 

Interested and eligible candidates can apply for the SSB Odisha Junior Assistant and Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026 through the official website of the State Selection Board, Odisha (ssbodisha.ac.in). The online application process starts from March 11, 2026 and will continue until April 13, 2026. Candidates must submit their application form online before the last date by following the steps below: 

Step 1: Visit the official website of Odisha SSB - https://ssbodisha.ac.in/.

Step 2: Click on Link for applying online application form for recruitment to the post of Jr. Asst and Jr. Clerk in different institutions/departments ( Advt. No. 01/2026 dated 09.03.2026). 

Step 3: Complete the online registration with your basic details.

Step 4: Fill in the application form with educational and personal information.

Step 5: Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature.

Step 6: Pay the application fee through online payment mode.

Step 7: Submit the application form and download the confirmation page for future reference. 

Application Fee for SSB Odisha Recruitment 2026 

Candidates applying for SSB Odisha Junior Assistant and Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026 are required to pay the prescribed application fee through the online payment mode while submitting the application form on the official Odisha SSB website. 

• Unreserved (UR) / SEBC Candidates: ₹500 

• SC / ST / PwD Candidates: ₹200 

• The application fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. 

Document Required for Odisha SSB Recruitment 2026 

Candidates applying for Odisha SSB Junior Assistant and Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026 must keep the following documents ready while filling out the online application form:

• Recent passport size photograph

• Signature of the candidate

• 10th Certificate (for date of birth proof)

• Graduation Certificate / Marksheet

• Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/SEBC candidates)

• PwD Certificate (if applicable)

• Ex-Serviceman Certificate (if applicable)

• Valid ID proof (Aadhaar card / Voter ID / PAN card) 

Important Links:

• Notification PDF: Click Here

• Apply Online Link: Click Here

• Official Website: Click Here  

FAQs on SSB Odisha Recruitment 2026

Q.1. What is the total vacancy in SSB Odisha Recruitment 2026?

Ans. The State Selection Board (SSB), Odisha has announced 883 vacancies, including 534 Junior Assistant posts and 349 Junior Clerk posts in various higher education institutions across Odisha.

Q.2. What is the last date to apply for Odisha SSB Recruitment 2026?

Ans. The online application process started on March 11, 2026, and the last date to submit the application form is April 13, 2026 through the official website ssbodisha.ac.in.

Q.3. What is the qualification required for SSB Odisha Junior Assistant and Clerk posts?

Ans. Candidates must have completed a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university along with basic computer knowledge to apply for the Odisha SSB Junior Assistant and Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026.

Q.4. What is the selection process for SSB Odisha Recruitment 2026?

Ans. The Odisha SSB selection process includes a Written Examination (200 marks), Computer Skill Test (50 marks), and Document Verification.

Q.5. What is the salary for Junior Assistant and Junior Clerk in Odisha SSB?

Ans. Selected candidates will receive salary under Group-C Pay Matrix Level-4 with a pay scale of ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 per month, along with other government allowances.

Q.6. Where can candidates apply for SSB Odisha Recruitment 2026?
Ans. Candidates can apply online through the official website of the State Selection Board, Odisha – ssbodisha.ac.in.