The Divisional Forest Officer, Kalahandi South Division, Odisha, has invited applications for two temporary Sociologist posts under its forest division. The role involves sociological work with forest communities and village level institutions in Kalahandi district, and the engagement is purely temporary, subject to termination for administrative reasons. This page gathers the full details of the notification for interested candidates.
Kalahandi District Sociologist Recruitment 2026
Posted 12 Oct 2026Updated 12 Oct 20263026-27/DFO/IF
Total Vacancies
2
Last Date
15 Oct
Closed
Apply Mode
Offline
Temporary
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 15 Oct 2026
Exam on 23 Oct 2026
- Notification12 Oct
- Applications Open01 Oct
- Applications Closed15 Oct
- Exam23 Oct
About Kalahandi District Sociologist Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Kalahandi South Division / Divisional Forest Officer, Kalahandi South Division
- Advertisement No.
- 3026-27/DFO/IF
- Post Name
- Sociologist
- Job Location
- Kalahandi, Odisha
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Candidates native to Odisha state (preferably Kalahandi district) are preferred; candidates must be able to speak, read and write Odia)
- Job Type
- Temporary
- Age Limit
- 18–50 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience working in the development sector directly with Forest communities and village level institutions.
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 25,000 per month (including GST/Service Charges/ESI/EPF etc.)
Vacancy Breakdown
Sociologist
2
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Sociologist | 2 |
Eligibility Details
Sociologist
Graduate in Humanities from any recognized institution. Minimum three years of experience working in the development sector directly with Forest communities and village level institutions.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Sociologist | Graduate in Humanities from any recognized institution. Minimum three years of experience working in the development sector directly with Forest communities and village level institutions. |
Age Limit
18 to 50 years as on 31.03.2026
Selection Process
- 1Written Test
Held at the Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, Kalahandi North Division at 11:00 AM on 23.10.2026.
- 2Walk-in Interview
Held at the same venue on 23.10.2026, after the written test.
- 3Document Verification
Candidates qualifying the examination are called for verification of original certificates and documents.
- 4Counselling
Counselling for choice of facility for candidates who qualify.
Salary Structure
Rs. 25,000 per month (including GST/Service Charges/ESI/EPF etc.)
How to Apply
- 1Download the resume format given in Annexure-II of the official notification.
- 2Fill the resume and affix a passport-size photograph on it.
- 3Attach a self-attested copy of Aadhaar Card or any other identity proof such as Driving License, Voter ID or BPL Card.
- 4Send the completed application by Post Office or Courier Service, or drop it in the Drop Box in the Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, Kalahandi South Division, At/Po-Parmanandapur, Bhawanipatna, Ward No.4, Rly. Station Road, Dist-Kalahandi, Odisha, Pin-766002.
- 5Produce original certificates and documents at the time of verification before engagement.
Reporting Venue
Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, Kalahandi North Division
Reporting time: 11:00 AM
Candidates report to the Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, Kalahandi North Division on 23.10.2026 for the written test at 11:00 AM, followed by the walk-in interview at the same venue. Those qualifying the examination are called for document verification and counselling for choice of facility.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Filled resume as per Annexure-II with passport-size photograph affixed
•Self-attested copy of Aadhaar Card or other identity proof (Driving License
•Voter ID
•BPL Card)
•Original certificates and documents for verification before engagement
Important Details
- The engagement is purely temporary and can be terminated at any point due to administrative exigencies or fund crunch without assigning any reason.
- Candidates must be citizens of India of good character, must be able to speak, read and write Odia, and must not have more than one spouse living, subject to personal law applications or permitted grounds.
- Ability to speak or understand the local language is preferable, and candidates native to Odisha, preferably Kalahandi district, are preferred.
- Date of birth is taken as recorded in the HSC certificate issued by the BSE, Odisha, or an equivalent certificate from a recognized Board, Council or Indian university.
- No upper age limit relaxation is provided for this engagement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates from outside Odisha apply for this position?
Eligibility is open to Indian citizens who meet the educational criteria, but candidates must be able to speak, read and write Odia, and those native to Odisha, preferably Kalahandi district, are preferred.
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