SSB Odisha Librarian Recruitment 2026 — 225 Vacancies

About This Job

State Selection Board (SSB), Odisha is hiring 225 Librarians (Group B, Level 9) for Non-Government Aided Colleges across 28 districts of Odisha. If you have a Bachelor's degree in Library Science, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 30 May 2026 by 11:45 PM. Age limit is 21 to 42 years as on 1 January 2026.

SSB Odisha Librarian Recruitment 2026 - 225 Posts

The State Selection Board (SSB), Odisha, under the Department of Higher Education, Government of Odisha, has released Advertisement No. 02/2026 for recruitment of 225 Librarian posts in Non-Government Aided Colleges. 67 of the 225 posts are reserved for women candidates. The application window opened on 27 April 2026 (deferred briefly due to payment gateway issues) and closes on 30 May 2026. Selection is based purely on a written examination with 100 MCQs for 150 marks.

Vacancy Breakdown

Total Vacancies: 225 (including 67 reserved for women)

Category-wise Reservation:

• UR (Unreserved): 113 posts (W: 36)
• ST: 58 posts (W: 18)
• SC: 35 posts (W: 9)
• SEBC: 19 posts (W: 4)
• PwBD: 9 posts (Cat. I: 3, Cat. II: 2, Cat. III: 2, Cat. IV: 2)
• Ex-Servicemen: 3 posts

Top Districts by Vacancy Count:

• Cuttack: 24 posts
• Khordha: 19 posts
• Ganjam: 19 posts
• Balasore: 16 posts
• Kendrapara: 16 posts
• Mayurbhanj: 16 posts
• Jajpur: 15 posts
• Posts spread across all 28 districts of Odisha

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must have a Bachelor's degree in Library Science (B.Lib.Sc) or an equivalent degree from a recognised institution.
• Domicile: You must be a citizen of India and a domicile of the State of Odisha.
• Language: You must be able to speak, read and write Odia and must have studied Odia as a language subject in HSC or passed an equivalent test (Middle School Standard).
• Government servants must inform their head of office and produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) before document verification.

Age Limit

• You must be between 21 and 42 years as on 01 January 2026 (born between 01-01-1984 and 01-01-2005).
• Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC, ST, SEBC, Women, and Ex-Servicemen candidates.
• PwBD (40% or more disability): 10 years relaxation.
• PwBD + SEBC/SC/ST: Cumulative 15 years relaxation.
• Only one category of relaxation will be considered (whichever is most beneficial).

Salary

• Pay Scale: Group B, Level 9 as per Odisha Revised Scales of Pay Rules, 2017
• You will get DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as per Government of Odisha rules.
• Note: All persons appointed shall be covered under the Contributory Pension Scheme (Odisha Civil Service (Pension) Amendment Rules, 2005).

Application Fee

• General / SEBC / Other categories: Rs. 500
• SC / ST / PwBD: Rs. 200
• Payment mode: Online only through the designated payment gateway
• The application fee is non-refundable and non-adjustable.

Selection Process

Selection is based solely on a written test:

1. Written Examination (OMR-based): 100 MCQs for 150 marks in 2 hours. Each correct answer carries 1.5 marks; 0.5 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
2. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called for verification of original certificates.

Qualifying marks: 40% for UR category and 30% for SC/ST/SEBC/PwBD candidates.

Tie-breaking: If two candidates have equal marks, the candidate with a higher Graduation percentage gets preference. If still tied, the older candidate (by date of birth) is selected.

Exam Zones: Balasore, Berhampur, Bhubaneswar, Jeypore, and Sambalpur.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official SSB Odisha portal at ssbodisha.ac.in.
2. Read the detailed instructions on the main instruction page before filling the form.
3. Register and fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and reservation details.
4. Upload your latest passport-size photograph, signature, and left-hand thumb impression (clearly visible).
5. Pay the application fee online through the designated payment gateway.
6. Submit the form and download the application copy for future reference.
7. Apply well before the closing date — there is no edit option after final submission.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 16 April 2026
• Application Start: 27 April 2026 at 02:30 PM
• Last Date to Apply: 30 May 2026 at 11:45 PM
• Exam Date: To be announced (will be notified on ssbodisha.ac.in and daily newspapers)
• Admit Card: To be announced (downloadable from ssbodisha.ac.in)

• Manage the college library, including acquisition, classification, and cataloguing of books
• Maintain library records, registers, and digital catalogues
• Help students and faculty find books, journals, and reference materials
• Issue and return books, track overdue materials, and follow up on lost items
• Supervise library staff and assistants in day-to-day operations
• Organise reading sessions, book exhibitions, and library awareness programs
• Prepare annual library budgets and reports for college administration
• Ensure proper care and preservation of library collections