SSB Odisha Junior Assistant & Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 01/2026) is a major Group-C recruitment drive by the State Selection Board (SSB), Higher Education Department, Odisha.
Highlights
- Total Vacancies: 883 (Junior Assistant & Junior Clerk posts across Government Universities, Government Colleges, and Non-Government Aided Colleges).
- Notification Release: 11 March 2026
- Online Application Period: 11 March 2026 (2:30 PM) to 13 April 2026 (11:45 PM)
- Official Website: ssbodisha.ac.in
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline + Basic Computer Skills with Certificate.
- Age Limit: 21 to 42 years (relaxations applicable for reserved categories).
- Candidates must have adequate knowledge of Odia language (as per Odisha rules).
Selection Process
- Written Examination (Objective) — 200 Marks
- Computer Skill Test — 50 Marks (qualifying/practical)
- Document Verification
Tentative Written Exam: Around July 2026 (exact date to be announced).
Exam Pattern
- Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
- Type: Objective (MCQ)
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 200
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Negative Marking: 0.50 marks per wrong answer
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General English (Graduation Level) | 30 | 60 |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 20 | 40 |
| General Mathematics (HSC Level) | 20 | 40 |
| Reasoning & Mental Ability | 30 | 60 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Syllabus
1. General English (60 Marks)
- Grammar: Tense, Voice, Subject-Verb Agreement, Articles, Prepositions
- Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word substitution
- Sentence Correction, Error Spotting, Fill in the Blanks
- Comprehension Passage
- Sentence Rearrangement, Idioms & Phrases
2. General Knowledge & Current Affairs (40 Marks)
- Indian History, Geography, Polity, Economy
- Odisha-specific GK (History, Culture, Geography, Schemes)
- Current Affairs (National & International, last 6–12 months)
- Science & Technology, Sports, Awards, Books & Authors
- Important Days, Persons, Places
3. General Mathematics (40 Marks) – Up to HSC Standard
- Number System, HCF & LCM, Simplification
- Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Average
- Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest
- Time & Work, Time & Distance
- Mensuration, Statistics, Probability (basic)
4. Reasoning & Mental Ability (60 Marks)
- Series, Analogy, Classification
- Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense
- Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability
- Puzzles, Seating Arrangement
- Decision Making, Problem Solving
Computer Skill Test (50 Marks)
Practical test on:
- MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Internet, Email, Basic Computer Operations
- Typing and Data Entry
Preparation Tips
- Focus on accuracy due to negative marking.
- Daily current affairs (especially Odisha-related) and English grammar practice.
- Solve previous years’ papers and mock tests.
- Standard Books:
- English: S.P. Bakshi / Wren & Martin
- GK: Lucent’s + Odisha-specific books
- Maths & Reasoning: R.S. Aggarwal
- Current Affairs: Monthly magazines + newspapers
Important Links:
- Official Notification & Apply: ssbodisha.ac.in
- Syllabus PDF: Available on the official website under Advertisement No. 01/2026.
The application window is now closed (as of May 2026), so focus on preparation for the written exam.
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