Odisha Forest Department Recruitment 2025 has been announced for positions in Kalahandi and Nabarangpur districts, inviting applications for GIS Specialist-cum-Drone Operator and Senior Research Fellow (SRF) through walk-in interviews. Eligible candidates can find full details below.

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Full Details For Odisha Forest Department Recruitment 2025
- Hiring Authority: Odisha Forest Department
- Job Locations: Kalahandi and Nabarangpur districts
- Available Positions:
- GIS Specialist-cum-Drone Operator (Kalahandi)
- Senior Research Fellow (SRF) (Nabarangpur)
- Job Type: Odisha Government Jobs
- Application Process: Offline mode only
- Eligibility: Open to both male and female applicants
- Selection Method: Direct walk-in interview
- Interview Dates:
- Kalahandi: 5th May 2025
- Nabarangpur: 15th May 2025
- Official Website: https://www.odishaforest.in/
Education Qualification For Odisha Forest Department Recruitment 2025
GIS Specialist-cum-Drone Operator (Kalahandi)
- Essential Qualification: Master’s degree in Natural Science or Earth Science
- Alternate Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in the same fields with 1-2 years of relevant experience may also be considered
Senior Research Fellow (Nabarangpur)
- Required Qualification: M.Sc. with a minimum of 60% marks in any of the following fields:
- Zoology
- Wildlife Biology
- Life Sciences
- Animal Biotechnology
- Microbiology
- Forestry
- Biodiversity Conservation
- Biochemistry
- Veterinary Science
- Note: Degree must be from a recognized university
Vacancy Details For Odisha Forest Department Recruitment 2025
- Position 1:
- Job Title: GIS Specialist-cum-Drone Operator
- Location: Kalahandi North Division
- Vacancies Available: 1
- Position 2:
- Job Title: Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
- Location: Nabarangpur Forest Division
- Vacancies Available: 1
Age Limit For Odisha Forest Department Recruitment 2025
Minimum Age Limit – 18 years.
Maximum Age Limit – 35 years.
Selection Process For Odisha Forest Department Recruitment 2025
Kalahandi Applicants:
- Candidates from outside Odisha may choose video conferencing for the interview by mentioning their preference in the email application.
- Selection will be based on qualifications, work experience, and interview performance.
Nabarangpur Applicants:
- Selection will be based on educational qualifications, field experience, and interview performance.
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience in wildlife census/data management or prior work with the Forest Department.
Salary For Odisha Forest Department Recruitment 2025
- GIS Specialist (Kalahandi): Consolidated monthly salary of ₹40,000
- Senior Research Fellow (Nabarangpur):
- Monthly salary of ₹31,000
- Additional 16% HRA (House Rent Allowance)
- Approximate Total: ₹35,960 per month
Important Dates For Odisha Forest Department Recruitment 2025
Kalahandi District (GIS Specialist-cum-Drone Operator):
- Interview Date: 5th May 2025
- Time: 10:00 AM
- Venue: Office of the DFO, Kalahandi North
- Online Interview Option: Available upon request in the application email
Nabarangpur District (Senior Research Fellow):
- Interview Date: 15th May 2025
- Time: 10:00 AM
- Venue: Conference Hall, Nabarangpur Forest Division
- Reporting Location: Divisional Forest Office, At/Po – Nabarangpur, Dist – Nabarangpur
How to Apply???
For GIS Specialist – Kalahandi North:
- Prepare your CV, including the experience letter and degree certificates.
- Combine all documents into a single PDF file.
- Email the PDF to north_kalahandi@yahoo.co.in.
- Indicate if you wish to attend the interview via video conferencing in the email.
- Attend the walk-in interview on 5th May 2025 at 10 AM at the DFO Office, Kalahandi North.
For Senior Research Fellow (SRF) – Nabarangpur Division:
- Fill out the application form and bring it in person.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required documents.
- Bring all original documents on the interview date, 15th May 2025 at 10 AM.
- Attend the interview at the Conference Hall, Nabarangpur Forest Division.
Important Links
- Notification PDF
- Notification PDF 2
- For More Job Information – (odishagovtjobss.com)