Odisha Forest Department New Recruitment 2025 for DEO & GIS Expert | Direct Walk-in Interview, No Exam

Odisha Forest Department New Recruitment 2025 notification has been released for Data Entry Operator (DEO), and GIS Expert posts on contractual basis. Interested and eligible candidates are invited to attend the interview on June 10, 2025, for DEO and June 13, 2025, for GIS Expert. Candidates can check the eligibility criteria, selection process, salary, and application procedure below. 

Odisha Forest Department New Recruitment 2025

The Odisha Forest Department New Recruitment 2025 has been announced to hire eligible candidates for the post of Data Entry Operator (DEO) and GIS Expert in the Redhakhol Forest Division, Sambalpur. The Odisha Forest Department Recruitment 2025 is a golden opportunity for qualified graduates with PGDCA and relevant experience to enter the government sector. Interested candidates can fill out the application form and are required to attend the interview on June 10, 2025 for DEO, and June 13, 2025 for GIS Expert. 

Odisha Forest Department Notification 2025 

The Odisha Forest Department Notification 2025 PDF was released on June 28 on the official website of the Odisha Forest Department, i.e., www.odishaforest.in. The available posts are Data Entry Operator (DEO) and GIS Expert. The notification contains important details regarding eligibility criteria, age limit, educational qualifications, salary, selection process, and other relevant information. Candidates are strongly advised to check all the details thoroughly before applying. 

Odisha Forest Department New Recruitment 2025 - Overview

*Organization: Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, Redhakhol Division, Sambalpur 

*Post Name: Data Entry Operator (DEO) and GIS Expert

*Type of Job: Contractual 

*Date of Advt.: 28th May 2025  

*Category: Odisha Govt Jobs  

*Mode of Application: Offline and Walk-in Interview 

*Interview Date for DEO: 10th June 2025 

*Interview Date for GIS Expert: 13th June 2025 

*Selection Process: Interview, & DV 

*Official Website: https://odishaforest.in/ 

Odisha Forest Department New Vacancy 2025 

As per the Odisha Forest Department New Recruitment 2025 notification, a total of two contractual vacancies have been announced in the Redhakhol Forest Division, Sambalpur. These include one post for Data Entry Operator (DEO) and one post for GIS Expert. 

1. Data Entry Operator (DEO): 01 post 

2. GIS Expert: 01 post 

Odisha Forest Department Eligibility Criteria 2025

To apply for the Odisha Forest Department New Recruitment 2025, candidates must meet the prescribed educational and age criteria. For the DEO post, a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline along with a PGDCA and relevant data entry experience is required. For the GIS Expert post, candidates must hold a graduate degree in any discipline, or specifically in GIS, Remote Sensing, or Programming. The upper age limit is 32 years for DEO and 35 years for GIS Expert as on January 1, 2025, with a 5-year relaxation for candidates belonging to SEBC, SC, and ST categories. 

Educational Qualification: 

Data Entry Operator (DEO):

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline

• PGDCA (Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications)

• Relevant experience in data entry/computer operations preferred 

GIS Expert:

• Graduate degree in any discipline OR

• Graduate degree in GIS, Remote Sensing, or Programming

• Practical knowledge of GIS software and related tools 

Age Limit (As on 01/01/2025) 

• Data Entry Operator (DEO): Maximum age 32 years 

• GIS Expert: Maximum age 35 years 

• Age Relaxation: 5 years relaxation for candidates belonging to SEBC, SC, and ST categories as per government rules. 

Odisha Forest Department New Recruitment Salary 2025

The Odisha Forest Department Recruitment 2025 offers a fixed monthly salary for the contractual posts. The Data Entry Operator (DEO) will receive a monthly remuneration of ₹25,000, while the GIS Expert will be paid ₹50,000 per month. This salary is the same for all candidates regardless of category (General, SEBC, SC, ST). The remuneration is fixed for the duration of the contract as specified by the department. 

Odisha Forest Department Selection Process 2025

The Odisha Forest Department Recruitment 2025 selection process consists of a direct walk-in interview for all eligible candidates. Initially, the department will shortlist candidates based on their educational qualifications and experience. Shortlisted candidates will then be called for the interview, where their skills and suitability for the post will be assessed. Final selection will be based on interview performance and document verification. No written test will be conducted. 

Selection Stages

• Interview

• Document Verification 

How to Apply for Odisha Forest Department New Recruitment 2025?

Eligible candidates interested in the Odisha Forest Department Recruitment 2025 for DEO and GIS Expert posts can apply by attending the walk-in interview on the specified dates. Candidates must fill out the application form, which can be downloaded from the official website, www.odishaforest.in or obtained from the given link below, and bring it along with all required original documents and photocopies to the interview venue. 

Interview Venue:

Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, Redhakhol Division, Sambalpur

Application Steps: 

Step 1: Download or obtain the application form from the official website, http://www.odishaforest.in or the link provided below. 

Step 2: Fill out the application form accurately with all required details. 

Step 3: Gather all necessary original certificates and photocopies (educational, age proof, category certificate, experience certificate, etc.). 

Step 4: Attend the walk-in interview on the scheduled date:

• June 10, 2025, for DEO

• June 13, 2025, for GIS Expert 

Step 5: Submit the filled application form and documents at the venue during the interview. 

Step 6: Participate in the interview as per the instructions given by the department. 

Documents Required

Candidates must bring the following documents to the interview venue for verification:

• Duly filled application form

• Proof of age (Birth certificate/10th class mark sheet)

• Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets

• PGDCA certificate (for DEO post)

• Experience certificates (if applicable)

• Caste/category certificate (if applicable)

• Recent passport-sized photographs

• Any other documents mentioned in the official notification   

Odisha Forest Department New Recruitment 2025 - Application Fee

There is no application fee for applying to the Odisha Forest Department Recruitment 2025 for both DEO and GIS Expert posts. Candidates can attend the walk-in interview without any fee payment. 

Important Links:

• Notification PDF (DEO): Click Here

• Application Form (DEO): Click Here

• Notification PDF (GIS): Click Here

• Application Form (GIS): Click Here

• Official Website: Click Here