The State Selection Board (SSB), Department of Higher Education, Government of Odisha has released the complete syllabus and exam pattern for the Junior Assistant and Junior Clerk Written Test and Computer Skill Test under Advertisement No. 01/2026. The selection is based on a two-stage process – a Written Test of 200 marks (100 MCQs, 2 hours, OMR-based) followed by a Computer Skill Test of 50 marks (1 hour, practical), totaling 250 marks. There is a negative marking of 0.50 marks per wrong answer in the Written Test.
| Conducting Body | State Selection Board (SSB), Odisha |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026 |
| Written Test – Total Marks | 200 Marks | 100 Questions |
| Written Test – Duration | 2 Hours (OMR Based) |
| Computer Skill Test – Marks | 50 Marks | 1 Hour |
| Grand Total Marks | 250 Marks |
| Negative Marking | -0.50 per wrong answer |
| Qualifying Marks (Written) | 40% for UR | 30% for SC/ST/SEBC/PwD |
| Qualifying Marks (Computer Test) | 20 marks out of 50 (all categories) |
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Official Syllabus PDF: Odisha SSB Junior Assistant Syllabus PDF – Download Here
SSB Odisha Junior Assistant Exam Pattern – Part I: Written Test
| S.No. | Subject | Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General English (up to Graduation Level) | 30 | 2 | 60 |
| 2 | General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 20 | 2 | 40 |
| 3 | General Mathematics (up to HSC Standard) | 20 | 2 | 40 |
| 4 | Reasoning and Mental Ability | 30 | 2 | 60 |
| Total | 100 Questions | 200 Marks |
Shortlisting for Computer Skill Test: Based on Written Test performance, candidates will be shortlisted at 2 times the number of vacancies (category-wise and sub-category-wise including PwD) for the Computer Skill Test. Only those who meet the qualifying marks will be considered for shortlisting.
Written Test Syllabus – Subject-wise
General English – 60 Marks
- Tenses, Modals, Active and Passive Voice, Subject-Verb Agreement, Non-finite verb forms
- Connectors, Types of Sentences, Direct and Indirect Speech, Degrees of Comparison
- Articles, Nouns, Adverbs, Adjectives, Prepositions
- Reading Comprehension – Unseen passage (400–450 words) with vocabulary-based items
General Knowledge and Current Affairs – 40 Marks
- Matching historical events with dates, personalities and places
- Geographical facts with places
- States, Countries and Institutions with Headquarters
- Books and Authors
- Scientific facts and discoveries
- Current events with places and personalities
General Mathematics – 40 Marks
- Fractions, Decimals, Number System
- HCF, LCM and Remainder
- Squares, Cubes and their Roots
- Percentage, Averages, Ratio and Proportion
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Profit, Loss and Discount
- Time and Work, Time and Distance
- Statistics, Mixtures, Partnership
Reasoning and Mental Ability – 60 Marks
- Numerical Ability
- Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Aptitude Test
- Problem Solving and Decision Making
Exam Pattern – Part II: Computer Skill Test
SSB Odisha Junior Assistant Computer Skill Test Exam Pattern
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Marks | 50 Marks |
| Duration | 1 Hour (60 Minutes) |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 20 Marks (for all categories) |
| Type | Practical / Hands-on Computer Test |
| Application | Topics / Tasks Assessed |
|---|---|
| Windows Operating System | Basic file and folder operations — Create, Rename, Copy / Cut / Paste, Delete using Clipboard |
| MS Word | Editing and formatting text and paragraphs; Page and Paragraph Set-up; Inserting pictures and Word Art |
| MS PowerPoint | Preparing a presentation with 2–3 slides; Editing and formatting slides using basic tools |
| MS Excel | Formatting cells and data; Functions and formulas (Relative, Absolute and Mixed References) |
| MS Access | Creating and entering data into a database; Setting the Primary Key |
Qualifying the Computer Skill Test: Candidates must score a minimum of 20 marks out of 50. This qualifying mark applies to all categories without exception.
Final Merit and Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Written Test | 200 marks | 100 MCQs | 2 hours | OMR-based. Qualifying: 40% (UR), 30% (SC/ST/SEBC/PwD) |
| Shortlisting for Computer Skill Test | Top 2x vacancy (category-wise) from Written Test. Tie-breaking: aggregate % in Bachelor’s degree, then Date of Birth |
| Computer Skill Test | 50 marks | 1 hour | Practical. Minimum qualifying: 20 marks (all categories) |
| Document Verification | Candidates qualifying both tests are called for document verification at SSB office |
| Final Merit List | Based on combined Written Test + Computer Skill Test marks (out of 250) |
Tie-Breaking Rules: In case of a tie in final marks, the aggregate percentage in Bachelor’s Degree will be considered first. If still tied, the candidate born earlier will be given preference.
FAQs
What is the exam pattern for SSB Odisha Junior Assistant 2026?
The selection consists of two stages: Written Test (200 marks, 100 MCQs, 2 hours) and Computer Skill Test (50 marks, 1 hour, practical). Grand total is 250 marks.
Is there negative marking in the SSB Odisha Junior Assistant exam?
Yes. For each correct answer, +2 marks are awarded. For each wrong answer, -0.50 marks are deducted. No penalty for unattempted questions.
What are the qualifying marks for the Written Test?
UR category: 40% (80 out of 200). SC/ST/SEBC/PwD: 30% (60 out of 200).
What is the qualifying mark for the Computer Skill Test?
Minimum 20 marks out of 50 for all categories equally.