Odisha Enumerator Recruitment 2025: Check District-wise Notification, Eligibility, Selection Process & How to Apply

Odisha Enumerator Recruitment 2025 has been announced for the post of Enumerator to conduct fieldwork for the 7th Minor Irrigation Census and the 2nd Census of Water Bodies across various districts of Odisha. Below are the complete details including district-wise recruitment info, eligibility criteria, allowances, selection process, and application procedure. 

Odisha Enumerator Recruitment 2025 

The Odisha Enumerator Recruitment 2025 aims to engage local youth in field-based survey work across various villages and urban wards in different districts of Odisha. The work involves digital data collection using a mobile app, under the supervision of district authorities. This is an excellent opportunity for 10+2 pass candidates with basic computer knowledge and an Android smartphone. Selection will be made on a merit basis, and candidates will be paid per village surveyed. The recruitment is purely temporary and restricted to residents of the respective districts. 

Odisha Enumerator District-Wise Notification 2025

The Odisha Enumerator District-Wise Notification 2025 has been released by several district DPMU offices for hiring eligible candidates to conduct survey work under centrally-sponsored schemes. The work involves visiting up to 40 villages or 10 urban wards to collect data using a mobile application. Each district will release its own notification, and candidates must apply only to their respective districts. Applications can be submitted through speed post, registered post, or dropped in the designated box at the district DPMU office. 

Odisha Enumerator Recruitment 2025 - Overview 

*Organization Name: District Planning & Monitoring Unit (DPMU), Odisha 

*Post Name: Enumerator 

*No. of Posts: District-Wise 

*Work Assigned: 7th Minor Irrigation Census & 2nd Census of Water Bodies 

*Area Coverage: Up to 40 villages or 10 urban wards 

*Job Type: Field-based, temporary engagement 

*Eligibility: 10+2 Pass or Diploma in Engineering 

*Application Mode: Offline 

*Remuneration: Paid per village surveyed 

*Location: Respective districts of Odisha 

Odisha Enumerator Eligibility Criteria 2025 

To be eligible for the post of Enumerator, candidates must have passed 10+2 (CHSE/CBSE/ICSE) or hold a Diploma in Engineering from a recognized institution. They should be able to read, write, and speak both Odia and English and have basic computer knowledge. Applicants must also own an Android smartphone with at least Android 10.0, 6 GB RAM, 128 GB storage, and a 5000 mAh battery. 

Essential Qualifications

• 10+2 pass (CHSE/CBSE/ICSE), or

• Diploma in Engineering from a government-recognized institution 

Language Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, and speak both Odia and English 

Technical Requirements

• Basic computer knowledge

• Must own an Android smartphone with at least Android 10.0 OS, 6 GB RAM, 128 GB storage (ROM), and a 5000 mAh battery. 

Odisha Enumerator Work Details 2025 

The Enumerators will conduct digital surveys in 40 villages or 10 urban wards using a designated mobile app. Their work involves collecting data for two census projects: the 7th Minor Irrigation Census and the 2nd Census of Water Bodies. All fieldwork will be supervised by district-level officers. 

Odisha Enumerator Salary 2025

Enumerators under the Odisha District-Wise Enumerator Recruitment 2025 will be paid per village or ward surveyed. They will receive ₹900 per village for the 7th Minor Irrigation Census and ₹720 per village for the 2nd Census of Water Bodies. Additional allowances include ₹300 per village as Patwari allowance (for the MI Census), ₹750 as a one-time mobile device allowance, and ₹165 per day for training. No TA/DA will be provided. For 40 villages, the total estimated earning is around ₹78,045. 

Estimated Payment Breakdown (for 40 villages):

• 7th Minor Irrigation Census: ₹900 × 40 = ₹36,000 

• Patwari Allowance: ₹300 × 40 = ₹12,000 

• 2nd Census of Water Bodies: ₹720 × 40 = ₹28,800 

• Mobile Device Allowance (one-time): ₹750 

• Training Allowance (3 days): ₹165 × 3 = ₹495 

Odisha Enumerator Selection Process 2025 

The selection of Enumerators will be based on a merit list prepared after scrutinizing applications. Marks from Matric (10th) and +2/Intermediate will be considered with 40% and 60% weightage, respectively. In case of a tie, candidates with higher qualifications will be given preference. The provisional merit list will be approved by the District Level Sub-Committee, and the final engagement order will be issued by the Deputy Director (P&S), DPMU of the respective district. 

Selection Stages:

• Scrutiny of applications based on eligibility criteria

• Preparation of merit list with weightage to Matric (40%) and +2/Intermediate (60%) marks

• Tie-breaker preference given to candidates with higher educational qualifications

• Approval of provisional list by the District Level Sub-Committee

• Final engagement order issued by Deputy Director (P&S), DPMU of the respective district 

Odisha Enumerator District-Wise Notification 2025

Each district will release its own notification, and candidates must apply only within their home district. As of June 06, 2025, eight (08) districts have issued their official notifications. Applicants are advised to collect and read the full notification from their respective district offices or through the provided download links. 

The vacancies are available across the following districts:

• Angul 

• Balangir

• Balasore 

• Bargarh 

• Bhadrak - Notification PDF

• Boudh - 

• Cuttack - Notification PDF

• Deogarh 

• Dhenkanal 

• Gajapati - Notification PDF

• Ganjam

• Jagatsinghpur 

• Jajpur

• Jharsuguda

• Kalahandi - Notification PDF

• Kandhamal - Notification PDF

• Kendrapara 

• Kendujhar (Keonjhar) 

• Khordha

• Koraput - Notification PDF

• Malkangiri 

• Mayurbhanj 

• Nabarangpur - Notification PDF

• Nayagarh 

• Nuapada - Notification PDF

• Puri - 

• Rayagada 

• Sambalpur 

• Subarnapur (Sonepur) - 

• Sundargarh -  

How to Apply for Odisha Enumerator Recruitment 2025?

Candidates must apply offline by submitting the application in the prescribed format available in the district’s official notification. Applications can be sent via Speed Post, Registered Post, or dropped in the Drop Box at the office of the Deputy Director, DPMU of the respective district. Follow the steps below carefully to complete your application process. 

Application Steps:

Step 1: Download the application format from the link provided in your district’s official notification. 

Step 2: Carefully fill in all required details, ensuring accuracy. 

Step 3: Attach self-attested copies of all necessary documents along with the completed application form. 

Step 4: Place the application in an envelope and clearly superscribe it with: "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF Enumerator OF ___________ District" 

Step 5: Send the duly filled application via Speed Post / Registered Post or drop it in the Drop Box at the Deputy Director, DPMU office of your respective district before the deadline. 

Required Documents: 

Candidates must attach self-attested copies of the following:

• Duly filled application form 

• Passport-size photograph 

• 10th & 12th mark sheets and certificates 

• Diploma certificate (if applicable) 

• Aadhaar/Voter ID (Proof of Residence) 

• Mobile phone specification proof (if required) 

• Certificate of computer knowledge 

• Experience certificate (if available)