SSB Odisha Recruitment 2026: Apply Online For 225 Librarian Posts at ssbodisha.ac.in, Check Eligibility
SSB Odisha Recruitment 2026 notification pdf has been released by the State Selection Board (SSB), Odisha for the recruitment of 225 Librarian (Group B. Level 9) posts. Check the more details on SSB Odisha Recruitment 2026 such as educational qualification, age limit, vacancy break and others.
SSB Odisha Recruitment 2026: State Selection Board (SSB), Odisha has released detailed notification for the recruitment of Librarian (Group B. Level 9) under the Higher Education Department. A total of 225 positions are to be filled through the recruitment drive out of which 67 are reserved for women.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the link available in the official website of State Selection Board, Odisha (www.ssbodisha.ac.in) on or before May 30, 2026. The opening date for online application is April 27, 2026.
The candidates can check the more details on SSB Odisha Recruitment 2026 such as educational qualification, age limit, vacancy break and other details below:
SSB Odisha Recruitment 2026 Overview
A total of 225 positions are to be filled through the recruitment drive out of which 67 are reserved for women. Check details overview of the SSB Odisha Recruitment 2026 drive given below-
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | State Selection Board (SSB), Odisha |
| Post Name | Librarian (Group B. |
| Advt. No. | 02/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 225 |
| Selection Process | Written exam |
| Official Website | https://ssbodisha.ac.in/ |
SSB Odisha Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a Bachelor's in Library Science or an equivalent degree from a recognized institution.
- Age Limit: Candidates must be between 21 and 42 years old as of January 1, 2026.
- Relaxation in upper age limit as per the government norms.
What is the Selection Process For SSB Odisha Recruitment 2026?
Selection for these posts will be done on the basis of performance of candidates in a competitive examination. Know details about the written Competitive Examination-
| Event | Details |
| Written Test | The 150-mark written test will consist of 100 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs). |
| Duration | The examination lasts two hours. |
| Marking Scheme | Each correct answer awards 1.5 marks, while each incorrect answer results in a deduction of 0.5 marks. |
| Examination Zones | Balasore, Berhampur, Bhubaneswar, Jeypore, and Sambalpur. |
What are the Qualifying Marks For SSB Odisha Recruitment 2026?
Candidates appearing in the written exam for these posts are required to obtain category wise cut off marks to qualify in the written test. In case of tie for final selection of candidates, the aggregate percentage of marks secured in the Graduation or equivalent Examination will be considered. In case of a further tie, the date of birth shall be considered and the candidate who is born earlier shall be selected. The Category wise qualifying marks is given below-
| Category | Qualifying Marks |
| Unreserved candidates | 40% |
| SC, ST, SEBC, and PwD categories. | 30% |
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