SSB Odisha has released the Librarian recruitment notification for Non-Govt. Aided Colleges in the state under the Higher Education Department. This recruitment is for 225 posts and is being conducted through a competitive written examination. For candidates searching for the practical details first, the main points are the qualification, the Odisha-specific eligibility conditions, the online application schedule, the written test pattern, and the district-wise vacancy distribution.
The post is for Librarian in Group B, Level 9. The minimum educational requirement is a Bachelor Degree in Library Science or an equivalent degree from a recognized institution. The notification also adds state-specific conditions such as Odisha domicile and Odia language eligibility, so candidates should verify these carefully before filling out the form.
One point needs extra attention. The advertisement is dated 16 April 2026 and clearly says applications open on 27 April 2026, but the first page appears to print the closing date year as 2025, which does not fit the rest of the recruitment schedule. Until SSB Odisha issues a clarification or corrigendum, applicants should treat 30 May 2026 as the likely closing date for this recruitment cycle and keep checking the official website for updates.
Recruitment Overview
This recruitment has been announced by the State Selection Board, Department of Higher Education, Odisha for the post of Librarian in Non-Govt. Aided Colleges of the state. The advertisement number is 02/2026 and the post is classified as Group B, Level 9.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Post | Librarian |
| Total vacancies | 225 |
| Recruiting authority | State Selection Board, Department of Higher Education, Odisha |
| Institution type | Non-Govt. Aided Colleges |
| State | Odisha |
| Mode of application | Online only |
| Selection mode | Competitive written examination |
Important Dates
The advertisement is dated 16 April 2026. The official notice says that online applications open on 27 April 2026 at 2:30 PM.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 16 April 2026 |
| Online application starts | 27 April 2026 at 2:30 PM |
| Closing date for online application | Likely 30 May 2026 at 11:45 PM |
| Written examination date | Not yet announced |
| Admit card | To be released later on the official website |
The first page of the advertisement appears to show the closing year as 2025, which does not match the 2026 advertisement cycle and opening date. Candidates should therefore monitor the official website for any correction or confirmation before the final week of application.
Vacancy Details and Reservation
A total of 225 Librarian vacancies have been notified, including 67 posts marked for women across categories. The reservation breakup in the main advertisement is as follows.
| Category | Posts | Women within category |
|---|---|---|
| ST | 58 | 18 |
| SC | 35 | 9 |
| SEBC | 19 | 4 |
| UR | 113 | 36 |
| PwD | 9 | Horizontal reservation |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 | Horizontal reservation |
| Sports Person | As per 1% provision | Horizontal provision |
| Total | 225 | 67 |
The district-wise vacancy list is given in Annexure I of the notification for 28 districts.
District-Wise Vacancy Highlights
The notification includes a full district-wise vacancy table. Some of the larger district allocations are useful to check first if you want a quick view of where more posts are concentrated.
| District | Total posts |
|---|---|
| Cuttack | 24 |
| Ganjam | 19 |
| Khordha | 19 |
| Balasore | 16 |
| Kendrapara | 16 |
| Mayurbhanj | 16 |
| Jajpur | 15 |
| Bhadrak | 9 |
| Dhenkanal | 9 |
| Jagatsinghpur | 9 |
| Keonjhar | 9 |
| Sundargarh | 9 |
The full annexure should be checked before applying if district preference or vacancy concentration matters to you.
Eligibility Criteria
The core educational requirement is straightforward, but the notification also sets Odisha-specific conditions that many candidates overlook.
- Candidate must have passed Bachelor Degree in Library Science or an equivalent degree from a recognized institution.
- Candidate must be a citizen of India and a domicile of the State of Odisha.
- Candidate must be able to speak, read and write Odia.
- Candidate must have Odia as a language subject in the HSC examination or equivalent, or should have passed an Odia language test equivalent to Middle School standard.
- Candidates with qualifications from institutions outside Odisha may need equivalence and affiliation proof as mentioned in the notification.
Government servants can apply if they meet the eligibility rules, but they must inform their employer and produce a No Objection Certificate before document verification.
Age Limit and Relaxation
The minimum age is 21 years and the maximum age is 42 years as on 1 January 2026. The date-of-birth window mentioned in the notification means the candidate should not be born earlier than 1 January 1984 and not later than 1 January 2005.
| Category | Upper age relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / SEBC / Women / Ex-Servicemen | 5 years |
| PwD with permanent disability of 40% or more | 10 years |
| PwD belonging to SEBC / SC / ST categories | Cumulative relaxation up to 15 years, as applicable |
The notification says that if a candidate falls under more than one category, only the most beneficial relaxation will be considered unless cumulative PwD relaxation rules specifically apply.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
The selection is based solely on a written test. There is no separate interview stage mentioned in the recruitment notice for final merit.
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Selection mode | Written Test only |
| Total marks | 150 |
| Questions | 100 MCQs |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Marks for correct answer | 1.5 |
| Negative marking | 0.5 for each wrong answer |
| Qualifying marks | 40% for UR and 30% for SC, ST, SEBC and PwD categories |
In case of a tie for final selection, the aggregate percentage in Graduation or equivalent examination will be considered first. If the tie continues, the older candidate will be placed higher.
The written examination may be conducted in Balasore, Berhampur, Bhubaneswar, Jeypore and Sambalpur depending on candidate volume.
Syllabus Overview
SSB Odisha has separately published the syllabus for the written examination. The topics are centered on library and information science and related professional areas.
- Foundation of Library and Information Society
- Organization and Management of Library and Information Centres
- Knowledge Organization and Bibliographic Description
- Information Sources and Services
- Information Storage and Retrieval
- Information Technology and Networking
- Library Automation and Digital Library
The official syllabus document should be used for detailed topic preparation because the written test is fully based on the syllabus hosted on the SSB website.
Application Fee and How to Apply
The application fee has to be paid online through the designated payment gateway only. No offline payment mode is accepted.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwD | Rs. 200 |
| All other categories | Rs. 500 |
To apply, candidates should use only the official SSB Odisha website when the application link becomes available for Advertisement No. 02/2026.
- Visit the official SSB Odisha website.
- Open the recruitment section for Librarian Advertisement No. 02/2026.
- Read the detailed instructions carefully before starting the form.
- Fill in personal, educational and category details exactly as per records.
- Enter graduation or equivalent percentage correctly after converting CGPA if required by your university rules.
- Upload the recent passport-size photo, scanned signature and left thumb impression.
- Pay the fee through the online gateway.
- Submit the form and download the completed application for future use.
The notification clearly says there is no edit option after final submission, so candidates should review every entry before paying and submitting the form.
Documents Required at Verification and Important Instructions
Shortlisted candidates will have to produce original documents during verification along with the required copies. A missing original can lead to rejection.
- Printout of the online application form
- HSC or equivalent certificate and mark sheet for date of birth
- Higher Secondary, Graduation and Bachelor of Library Science or equivalent certificates
- Two recent passport-size photographs
- Conduct certificate from last attended college, university or institution
- Caste certificate, where applicable
- Resident certificate, where applicable
- Required Odia pass certificate, where applicable
- Ex-serviceman certificate, if applicable
- PwD certificate, if applicable
- No Objection Certificate, where applicable
The notification also says that the exam date will be announced later on the SSB website and in newspapers, and hall tickets will have to be downloaded online. They will not be sent separately. Candidates should therefore keep checking the official website after applying.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A total of 225 Librarian posts have been notified.
Candidates need a Bachelor Degree in Library Science or an equivalent degree from a recognized institution.
The age limit is 21 to 42 years as on 1 January 2026, with category-wise relaxation as per the notification.
The fee is Rs. 200 for SC, ST and PwD candidates, and Rs. 500 for all other categories.
The selection is based on a written test of 150 marks consisting of 100 MCQs with negative marking.
Yes. Candidates must be able to speak, read and write Odia and meet the Odia language condition mentioned in the notification.
The online application is scheduled to open on 27 April 2026 at 2:30 PM.
No. The written examination date has not been announced yet and will be notified later on the official website.