SSB Odisha Junior Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Odisha State Selection Board (OSSB) |
| Post Name | Junior Assistant/Clerk |
| Total Vacancies | 883 |
| Exam Date | 21, 23, 25, 27 November and 2 December 2026 |
| Selection Process | Written Examination and Computer Skill Test |
| Written Exam Marks | 200 |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with basic computer skills certification |
| Age Limit (as on 01 January 2026) | 21 to 42 years |
| Pay Scale | Group-C, Level-4, Cell-1: Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 |
| Job Location | Odisha |
| Official Website | www.ssbodisha.ac.in |
SSB Odisha Junior Assistant Exam Date 2026
Odisha SSB has announced the written exam schedule through an official notice dated 7 November 2026. The exam will be held over five days.
| Exam Day | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 21 November 2026 | Saturday |
| Day 2 | 23 November 2026 | Monday |
| Day 3 | 25 November 2026 | Wednesday |
| Day 4 | 27 November 2026 | Friday |
| Day 5 | 2 December 2026 | Wednesday |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 11 March 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 11 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 13 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 13 April 2026 (11:45 pm) |
| Exam Date Notice Release | 7 November 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 7 to 10 days before the exam date |
| Written Exam Date | 21, 23, 25, 27 November and 2 December 2026 |
SSB Odisha Junior Assistant Admit Card 2026
The admit card will be made available 7 to 10 days before the exam date. Going by this window, admit cards for the 21 November exam would fall between 11 and 14 November 2026. The exact release date has not been announced.
Once released, candidates can download the admit card from the official website www.ssbodisha.ac.in. The exact download steps and login details are Not Available Officially at this time. As a general guide, keep your registration details ready and check the admit card for:
- Candidate name and registration details
- Exam date and shift
- Exam centre name and address
- Reporting instructions
SSB Odisha Junior Assistant Exam Pattern 2026
The written exam has 100 objective-type questions for a total of 200 marks. The English section is up to graduation level and Mathematics is up to HSC standard.
| Sl. No. | Subject | 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 and Mental Ability | 30 | 60 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Exam duration and negative marking: Not Available Officially.
SSB Odisha Junior Assistant Exam Zones
The written exam will be held at exam centres across five zones.
- Balasore
- Berhampur
- Bhubaneswar
- Jeypore
- Sambalpur
The specific exam centre addresses will be mentioned on the admit card.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Download your admit card as soon as it is released and check every detail on it.
- Note your exam date, shift and centre, as the exam is spread over five days.
- Reach the exam centre well before the reporting time mentioned on the admit card.
- Prepare for the Computer Skill Test, which will be held at Bhubaneswar after the written exam.
- Check updates only on the official website www.ssbodisha.ac.in.
SSB Odisha Junior Assistant Exam Date 2026 - Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Website | www.ssbodisha.ac.in |
| Exam Date Notice | Check Exam Schedule PDF |
