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Odisha CHSE Junior Assistant Recruitment 2026: The State Selection Board (SSB), Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha has released Advertisement No. 03/2026 inviting online applications for the recruitment to the post of of Junior Assistants in the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha under the School and Mass Education Department. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official SSB Odisha website within the prescribed dates.
This recruitment offers a great opportunity for graduates looking for a stable government job in Odisha. Before applying, candidates should carefully understand the eligibility criteria, selection process, examination pattern, application fee, and required documents.
In pursuant to the requisition received from Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha (School & Mass Education Department), the online applications are invited from prospective candidates for recruitment to the post of Junior Assistants i.e., Group-C in Level-4, Cell-1 of the Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017. Candidates are required to apply online through the website of SSB i.e. www.ssbodisha.ac in at the link available on this site.
Odisha CHSE Junior Assistant Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Organization | State Selection Board (SSB), Odisha |
| Department | Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha |
| Post Name | Junior Assistant |
| Advertisement No. | 03/2026 |
| Job Type | Odisha Government Job |
| Total Vacancies | 14 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.ssbodisha.ac.in |
Vacancy Details
A total of 14 Junior Assistant posts have been announced.
| Sl. No. | Post Name | Institution / Department | Total Vacancies (Women) | ST (Women) | SC (Women) | SEBC (Women) | UR (Women) | PwD | Ex-Servicemen | Sports Person |
| 1 | Junior Assistant | Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha(School & Mass Education Department) | 14 (04) | 4 (0) | 4 (02) | – | 6 (02) | – | 1 | – |
The vacancies have been notified as backlog vacancies under the School and Mass Education Department.
Educational Qualification
Applicants must possess:
- A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university or institution.
- Basic computer knowledge along with a Computer Skill Certificate.
Both qualifications are mandatory at the time of application.
Age Limit
As on 1 January 2026:
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 42 years
Candidates should have been born between 1 January 1984 and 1 January 2005.
Age Relaxation
A relaxation of 5 years is available for:
- SC
- ST
- SEBC
- Women
- Ex-Servicemen
Eligibility for Odisha CHSE Junior Assistant Recruitment
Applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- Must be an Indian citizen.
- Must be a domicile of Odisha.
- Should be able to read, write and speak Odia.
- Must have passed Odia in HSC or an equivalent examination, or an approved Odia language test.
- Government employees may apply by submitting a No Objection Certificate (NOC) during document verification.
Candidates holding degrees from universities outside Odisha must produce equivalency documents if required.
Documents Required
Candidates shortlisted for document verification will need to produce original certificates along with self-attested copies of:
- Online Application Form
- HSC Certificate and Mark Sheet
- Higher Secondary Certificate
- Graduation Certificate and Mark Sheets
- Computer Certificate
- Passport-size Photographs
- Conduct Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Residence Certificate
- Odia Language Certificate
- Ex-Serviceman Certificate (if applicable)
- No Objection Certificate for Government Employees
How to Apply for Odisha CHSE Junior Assistant Recruitment -in detail below;
Interested candidates should follow these steps:
- Visit the official SSB Odisha recruitment portal: https://ssbodisha.ac.in/
- Complete the online registration.
- Fill in all personal, educational, and category details carefully.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, and thumb impression.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Review the application before final submission.
- Download and save the final application form for future reference.
Candidates are advised to complete the application well before the closing date, as no editing is permitted after final submission.
Official Notification: Download
Selection Process
Selection will be conducted in two stages:
Stage 1: Written Examination
- Total Marks: 200
- Total Questions: 100
- Duration: 2 Hours
Subject-wise Marks
| Subject | Marks |
| General English | 60 |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 40 |
| General Mathematics | 40 |
| Reasoning & Mental Ability | 60 |
Negative Marking
- Correct Answer: +2 Marks
- Wrong Answer: -0.50 Mark
Minimum qualifying marks:
- General Category: 40%
- SC/ST: 30%
Stage 2: Computer Skill Test
Candidates shortlisted from the written examination will appear for a Computer Skill Test.
Marks
- 50 Marks
- Duration: 1 Hour
The practical test will assess skills in:
- Windows Operating System
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Access
Candidates must secure at least 20 marks to qualify.
Examination Centres for Odisha CHSE Junior Assistant Recruitment
The written examination is expected to be conducted at:
- Balasore
- Berhampur
- Bhubaneswar
- Jeypore
- Sambalpur
The Computer Skill Test and document verification will be held in Bhubaneswar.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| SC/ST | Rs.200 |
| All Other Categories | Rs.500 |
The fee must be paid online using the designated payment gateway.
Important Dates
Candidates should keep the following schedule in mind:
- Online Application Begins: 1 July 2026 (2:30 PM)
- Last Date to Apply: 18 August 2026 (11:45 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 18 August 2026
- Mode of Application: Online only
No offline or hard copy applications will be accepted.
