The State Selection Board (SSB), Odisha, does not offer "courses" in the traditional academic sense. Instead, it is the statutory body responsible for the recruitment of teaching and non-teaching staff for non-government-aided colleges and schools across the state. [1]
Below is the description and information regarding their major recruitment categories as of early 2026:
1. SSB Odisha Lecturer Recruitment [1]
This is a prominent recruitment drive for filling vacancies in various subjects (e.g., Physics, Botany, Commerce) in non-government aided colleges. [1, 2, 3]
- Examination Pattern: Consists of 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) totaling 200 marks.
- Marking Scheme: 2 marks are awarded for each correct answer, with a negative marking of 0.5 marks for every incorrect response.
- Selection Criteria: Includes a written test, career evaluation (based on academic performance like PhD/NET), and a viva-voce interview.
- Eligibility: Requires a Master’s degree in the concerned subject with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD). [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
2. Junior Assistant & Junior Clerk Recruitment
Recent notifications (March 2026) highlight recruitment for nearly 900 vacancies for these administrative roles. [1]
- Subjects Covered: General English (Graduation level), General Knowledge & Current Affairs, General Mathematics (HSC standard), and Reasoning & Mental Ability.
- Exam Structure: An offline written exam (100 questions, 200 marks) followed by a Computer Skill Test (50 marks).
- Eligibility: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline and basic computer knowledge. [1, 2, 3]
3. Teacher Recruitment (TGT/PGT)
SSB also conducts recruitment for Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT) and Post Graduate Teachers (PGT) for schools. [1, 2]
- TGT Categories: Arts, PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Maths), CBZ (Chemistry, Botany, Zoology), and specialized language teachers (Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu).
- PGT Requirements: A Master's degree in the relevant subject with at least 50% marks and a B.Ed. degree (though B.Ed. is waived for certain subjects like Commerce and Psychology). [1, 2]
General Candidate Requirements
- Odia Proficiency: Most posts require candidates to be able to read, write, and speak Odia fluently and to have passed Odia as a language subject in Middle School or Matriculation.
- Age Limit: Generally between 21 and 42 years, with standard relaxations for reserved categories (SC/ST/SEBC/Women).
