State Selection Board (SSB), Department of Higher
Education, Odisha has released an official notification for the
recruitment of 225 Librarian (Group B, Level 9) posts in
Non-Government Aided Colleges across Odisha. Eligible candidates with a Bachelor's
Degree in Library Science (B.Lib) can apply online from 27th
April 2026 to 30th May 2026.
All details regarding eligibility criteria, vacancy
distribution, age limit, salary, selection process, application fee, exam
pattern, and how to apply are provided below.
Recruitment Overview – At a Glance
|
Feature |
Details |
|
Organization |
State Selection Board (SSB), Department of Higher
Education, Odisha |
|
Reference No. |
02/2026 |
|
Post Name |
Librarian (Group B, Level 9) |
|
Total Vacancies |
225 (including 67 Women) |
|
Salary |
Pay Level 9 under ORSP Rules, 2017 |
|
Qualification |
Bachelor Degree in Library Science (B.Lib) |
|
Application Mode |
Online Only |
|
Job Type |
Regular (Non-Government Aided Colleges) |
|
Job Location |
Various Districts of Odisha |
|
Official Website |
Important Dates
|
Event |
Date |
|
Notification Date |
16th April 2026 |
|
Online Application Start Date |
27th April 2026 (14:30 Hours) |
|
Online Application Last Date |
30th May 2026 (23:45 Hours) |
|
Last Date for Payment of Fee |
30th May 2026 (23:45 Hours) |
Vacancy Details (Category-Wise)
|
Category |
Total Posts |
Women Reserved |
|
ST |
58 |
18 |
|
SC |
35 |
9 |
|
SEBC |
19 |
4 |
|
UR |
113 |
36 |
|
Total (General) |
225 |
67 |
Additional Reservations
|
Category |
Vacancies |
|
PwD (4%) |
9 (Cat-I: 3, Cat-II: 2, Cat-III: 2, Cat-IV: 2) |
|
Ex-Servicemen (3%) |
3 |
|
Sports Person (1%) |
As per merit |
Note: District-wise vacancy details are provided
in Annexure-I of the official notification.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
|
Post Name |
Essential Qualification |
|
Librarian |
Bachelor Degree in Library Science (B.Lib) or
an equivalent degree from a recognized institution |
Nationality & Domicile
|
Requirement |
Details |
|
Nationality |
Must be a citizen of India |
|
Domicile |
Must be a domicile of the State of Odisha |
Odia Language Proficiency
|
Requirement |
Details |
|
Odia Language |
Must be able to speak, read, and write Odia AND have passed
Odia as a language subject in H.S.C. or equivalent (OR passed M.E. standard
Odia test) |
Other Conditions
|
Condition |
Details |
|
Qualification from outside Odisha |
Must produce equivalence and affiliation certificates |
|
Government Servants |
Must produce No Objection Certificate (NOC) from
employer before document verification |
Age Limit (as on 1st January 2026)
|
Category |
Age Limit |
|
Minimum Age |
21 years |
|
Maximum Age (General) |
42 years |
Age Relaxation
|
Category |
Relaxation |
|
SC / ST / SEBC / Women / Ex-Servicemen |
5 years (up to 47 years) |
|
PwD (40% and above disability) |
10 years (up to 52 years) |
|
PwD belonging to SC/ST/SEBC |
Cumulative 15 years relaxation |
Note: Candidates must be born not earlier than
1st January 1984 and not later than 1st January 2005 (for General category).
Salary
|
Post Name |
Pay Scale |
|
Librarian |
Level 9 of Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017 +
DA and other allowances as applicable |
Application Fee
|
Category |
Application Fee |
|
General / SEBC |
₹500/- |
|
SC / ST / PwD |
₹200/- |
Payment Mode: Online through the designated
payment gateway.
Note: Application fee once paid will not be
refunded.
Selection Process
|
Stage |
Details |
|
1. Written Test |
Only stage of selection. No interview. |
|
2. Document Verification |
For candidates who qualify the written test |
Written Exam Pattern
|
Feature |
Details |
|
Type of Questions |
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) |
|
Total Questions |
100 |
|
Total Marks |
150 marks |
|
Marking Scheme |
+1.5 marks for every correct answer |
|
Negative Marking |
0.5 marks deducted for every incorrect answer |
|
Duration |
2 Hours (120 minutes) |
|
Answer Sheet |
Carbonless OMR sheets |
|
Syllabus |
Available on SSB Odisha website |
Qualifying Marks
|
Category |
Qualifying Marks |
|
General (UR) |
40% (60 marks out of 150) |
|
SC / ST / SEBC / PwD |
30% (45 marks out of 150) |
Tie-Breaking Rule
|
Priority |
Criteria |
|
1st |
Aggregate percentage in Graduation / equivalent examination |
|
2nd |
Date of birth (earlier born candidate selected) |
Important Documents Required (for Document Verification)
|
S.No. |
Document |
|
1 |
Printout (hard copy) of the online Application Form |
|
2 |
H.S.C. or equivalent certificate & mark sheet (Date of
Birth proof) |
|
3 |
Higher Secondary (+2) Certificate & Mark Sheet |
|
4 |
Graduation (+3) Certificate & Mark Sheets |
|
5 |
Bachelor of Library Science (B.Lib) Certificate &
Mark Sheets |
|
6 |
Two recent passport size photographs (same as uploaded
online) |
|
7 |
Conduct Certificate from last attended
College/University/Institution |
|
8 |
Caste Certificate (for SC / ST / SEBC) |
|
9 |
Resident Certificate |
|
10 |
Odia pass certificate (if HSC without Odia) |
|
11 |
Discharge Certificate (for Ex-Servicemen) |
|
12 |
Disability Certificate (for PwD – minimum 40% disability) |
|
13 |
Identity Card of Sportspersons (if applicable) |
|
14 |
No Objection Certificate (for Government servants) |
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Only
online applications will be accepted. No other mode of
application is allowed.
- No
edit option is available after final submission. Fill the form
carefully.
- No
documents need to be uploaded at the time of online application.
Originals will be verified at the document verification stage.
- Keep
registered mobile number and email ID active till
completion of the recruitment process.
- Candidates
must apply well before the closing date to avoid
last-minute technical issues.
- Application
fee once paid will not be refunded under any
circumstances.
- SSB
Odisha reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process
without assigning any reason.
- Candidates
with qualifications from outside Odisha must produce equivalence
and affiliation certificates.
- Government
servants must produce No Objection Certificate (NOC) at
the time of document verification.
How to Apply – Step-by-Step Guide
- Visit
the official SSB Odisha website: https://www.ssbodisha.ac.in
- Read
the detailed advertisement and instructions carefully.
- Click
on the link for "Recruitment to the post of Librarian".
- Register
/ Fill the online application form with all required details:
- Personal
details (name, date of birth, contact information)
- Educational
qualifications
- Category
details (SC/ST/SEBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen/Sports, if applicable)
- District
preference
- Upload
scanned images of:
- Latest
passport size photograph
- Signature
- Left-hand
thumb impression (LTI)
Note: Follow the size and format specifications
mentioned in the notification.
- Pay
the application fee online through the designated payment gateway
(Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI).
- Review
all details carefully before final submission (no edit option after
submission).
- Submit
the application online.
- Take
a printout of the confirmation page / application form for future
reference.
Important Links
|
Description |
Link |
|
Apply Online |
|
|
Official Notification PDF |
|
|
Official Website |
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