SSB Odisha Junior Assistant Exam 2026
| Overview | Details |
|---|---|
| POST DATE | 2026-05-09 |
| TOTAL VACANCIES | 883 POSTS |
| LOCATION | All India / State |
| APPLICATION MODE | ONLINE PORTAL |
SSB Odisha Junior Assistant Syllabus 2026
The State Selection Board (SSB Odisha) has released the syllabus for the Junior Assistant Exam 2026. This guide provides details on the exam pattern, marking scheme, and subject-wise topics.
Exam Overview:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | SSB Odisha Junior Assistant Exam 2026 |
| Conducting Body | State Selection Board (SSB), Odisha |
| Post Name | Junior Assistant (and Junior Clerk) |
| Total Vacancies | 883 Posts |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Exam Type | Objective (MCQ) |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
| Negative Marking | Yes (0.50 marks deducted) |
| Selection Process | Written Exam + Computer Skills Test |
| Exam Language | English (with possible Odia) |
| Official Website | ssbodisha.ac.in |
Exam Pattern:
| Subject/Section | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General English | 30 | 60 |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 20 | 40 |
| General Mathematics | 20 | 40 |
| Reasoning & Mental Ability | 30 | 60 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Syllabus Breakdown:
- General English: Tense, Voice, Subject–Verb Agreement, Articles, Prepositions, Synonyms & Antonyms, Sentence Correction, Comprehension Passage, Vocabulary, Grammar and Usage.
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs: Indian History, Important Dates and Personalities, Geography (Odisha/India), Countries and Capitals, Books and Authors, Scientific Discoveries, National & International Current Affairs (last 6-12 months), Static GK.
- General Mathematics: Number System, Fractions and Decimals, HCF & LCM, Percentage, Average, Profit and Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Ratio and Proportion, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Statistics.
- Reasoning & Mental Ability: Numerical Ability, Logical Reasoning, Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Series Completion, Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Puzzles.
Preparation Tips:
- Understand the syllabus and exam pattern.
- Create a realistic study timetable.
- Practice previous year question papers.
- Take regular mock tests.
FormBharlo Editor's Analysis
This is a prime opportunity in the Defence sector. Typically, SSB recruitments see high competition. We recommend thoroughly reviewing the official gazette linked above. Pay special attention to the category-wise vacancy distribution and ensure your caste/EWS certificates are up to date before applying.
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