Odisha Balasore District Forest Division Recruitment 2025 notification has been released by the Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, Balasore Wildlife Division, for the post of Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) under the ECRICC Project. Eligible candidates are invited to attend the walk-in-interview on September 20, 2025 at the New Collectorate Building, Balasore. Read below for complete details regarding eligibility criteria, salary, selection process, and application procedure.
Odisha Balasore District Forest Division Recruitment 2025
The Office if the Divisional Forest Officer, Balsore Wildlife Division, has announced the Odisha Balasore District Forest Division Recruitment 2025 for the post of Subject Matter Specialist (SMS). The recruitment will be conducted through a walk-in interview scheduled on 20th September 2025 at the Conference Hall, New Collectorate Building, Balasore. The post carries a monthly remuneration of ₹50,000/- along with admissible travel entitlements.
Odisha Balsore District Forest Division Notification 2025
Odisha Balasore District Forest Division Notification 2025 has been released on the official website, www.balasore.odisha.gov.in. The notification provides complete details regarding eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limit, selection process, and interview schedule. Interested candidates are advised to go through the notification carefully before attending the interview. For convenience, we have also provided a direct link to download the Balasore Forest Department Notification 2025 PDF below.
Odisha Balasore District Forest Division Recruitment 2025 - Overview
*Recruiting Authority: Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, Balasore Wildlife Division
*Post Name: Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) – Agriculture
*Project Name: Enhancing Climate Resilience of India’s Coastal Communities (ECRICC)
*Engagement Type: Contractual
*Category: Odisha Govt Jobs
*Mode of Selection: Walk-in Interview (including Written Test and Document Verification)
*Interview Date: 20th September 2025
*Monthly Remuneration: ₹50,000/- (consolidated) + admissible travel entitlements
*Official Website: https://balasore.odisha.gov.in/
Balasore District Forest Division Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for the Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) – Agriculture post under the Odisha Balasore District Forest Division Recruitment 2025 must possess a Graduation or Post-Graduation in Agriculture, or a PG degree in Rural Management, Rural Development, Agri Business Management, Fishery Science, Horticulture, Agriculture Engineering, Dairy Engineering, Animal Husbandry, or B.V. Sc, with at least 5 years of experience in agriculture sector interventions. The maximum age limit is 50 years as on 31st August 2025.
Odisha Balasore Forest Division Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
The selection of candidates for the Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) – Agriculture post will be carried out through a walk-in interview process on 20th September 2025. The process will include document verification, a written test, and a personal interview, all held on the same day at the New Collectorate Building, Balasore. Candidates must qualify each stage to be considered for the final selection under the ECRICC Project.
Odisha Balasore Forest Division SMS Salary 2025
The selected candidate for the Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) – Agriculture post under the Odisha Balasore District Forest Division Recruitment 2025 will receive a consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹50,000/-. In addition, travel entitlements will be provided as per the admissible rules of the ECRICC Project. Since the engagement is contractual, no other allowances or benefits apart from the mentioned remuneration and travel entitlement will be applicable.
Odisha Balasore Forest Division Recruitment 2025 – Interview Schedule
The walk-in interview for the Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) – Agriculture post under the Odisha Balasore Forest Division Recruitment 2025 will be held on 20th September 2025 at the Conference Hall, New Collectorate Building, Balasore. The entire selection process, including document verification, written test, and personal interview, will be conducted on the same day.
- Date of Interview: 20th September 2025
- Venue: Conference Hall, New Collectorate Building, Balasore
- Document Verification & Registration: From 11:00 AM onwards
- Written Test: After document verification
- Personal Interview: Afternoon session on the same day
How to Apply for Odisha Balasore District Forest Division Recruitment 2025?
The application process for the Odisha Balasore District Forest Division Recruitment 2025 will be conducted offline through a walk-in interview. Interested and eligible candidates must appear directly at the venue with a duly filled application form and the required documents.
Steps to Apply:
Step 1: Download the application form from the official website at https://balasore.odisha.gov.in/ or through the direct link provided below.
Step 2: Fill the application form with the required details.
Step 3: Attach all essential documents in self-attested copies along with the application.
Step 4: Reach the Conference Hall, New Collectorate Building, Balasore on 20th September 2025.
Step 5: Register for the recruitment and complete document verification from 11:00 AM onwards.
Step 6: Appear for the written test as per the schedule.
Step 7: Attend the personal interview in the afternoon session.
Step 8: Carry all required documents, including originals, self-attested photocopies, biodata, application form, and a passport-size photograph.
Application Fee
- General Candidates: No Fee
- OBC Candidates: No Fee
- SC/ST Candidates: No Fee
- PWD Candidates: No Fee
- Women Candidates: No Fee
Documents Required
Candidates must bring the following documents during the interview:
- Original qualification and experience certificates
- Continued service certificate
- Bio-data
- One recent passport-size photograph
- Prescribed application form
- One set of self-attested photocopies of all certificates
- Note: No undertaking in place of original documents will be accepted.