The State Selection Board (SSB), operating under the Department of Higher Education, Govt. of Odisha, has officially announced the commencement of the recruitment drive for 225 Librarian posts. Eligible and interested candidates seeking career opportunities in Non-Govt. Aided Colleges across the state can find all essential information regarding the notification (Advt. No. 02/2026), crucial dates, eligibility norms, and category-wise distributions detailed below.
Odisha Librarian Recruitment 2026 Overview Details
For quick reference, candidates can review the key highlights of the recruitment drive outlined in the checklist below:
- Organization: State Selection Board (SSB), Department of Higher Education, Govt. of Odisha
- Post: Librarian
- Vacancy: 225
- Advertisement No.: 02/2026
- Mode of Application: Online
- Registration Dates: 27th April to 30th May 2026
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science or an equivalent degree from a recognized institution
- Age Limit (As on 01/01/2026): 21 to 42 Years
- Selection Process: Written Test
- Official Website: www.ssbodisha.ac.in
| Organization | State Selection Board (SSB), Department of Higher Education, Govt. of Odisha |
| Post | Librarian |
| Vacancy | 225 |
| Advertisment No. | 02/2026 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 27th April to 30th May 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science or an equivalent degree from a recognized institution |
| Age Limit (As on 01/01/2026) | 21 to 42 Years |
| Selection Process | Written Test |
| Official Website | www.ssbodisha.ac.in |
Important Schedule and Dates
The detailed notification was made public on 17th April 2026. Aspirants should take note of the application window timelines to complete their online registration without any hassle.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Detailed Notification Release Date | 17th April 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 27th April 2026 (2:30 pm) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30th May 2026 (11:45 pm) |
Vacancy Distribution
A total of 225 positions are distributed across various reserved categories as specified by the governing body. Review the category-wise breakdown below:
| Name of the Post | Name of the Institution/Department | No. of Vacancies (out of which women) | ST (W) (22.50%) | SC (W) (16.25%) | SEBC (W) (11.25%) | UR (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Librarian | Non-Govt. Aided Colleges, Higher Education Dept. (Details in Annexure-I) | 225 (67) | 58 (18) | 35 (9) | 19 (4) | 113 (36) |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must satisfy the mandatory educational and age requirements to be considered eligible for the recruitment:
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science or an equivalent degree from a recognized institution.
- Age Limit: Applicants must fall within the age bracket of 21 to 42 years as on 01/01/2026.
Selection Procedure
The selection of candidates for the Librarian position across Non-Govt. Aided Colleges in Odisha will be carried out through a single-stage competitive written test. Candidates must prepare thoroughly according to the prescribed syllabus.
Official Notification and Portal Links
To review complete official details, download guidelines, or proceed with your submission, access the references below:
- Official Notification PDF: Official Odisha Librarian Notification 2026 PDF (Advt. No. 02/2026)
- Official Portal: www.ssbodisha.ac.in
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