Recruitment at DFO Balasore Wildlife Division 2025: Eligible candidates possessing the required qualifications (as detailed on balasore.odisha.gov.in) are invited to attend a walk-in interview on 20.09.2025 at 11:00 AM at the Conference Hall, New Collectorate Building, Balasore. The engagement is for the position of Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) – Agriculture, under the project “Enhancing Climate Resilience of Indian Coastal Communities (ECRICC)”, through an outsourcing agency.
Key details for Recruitment at DFO Balasore Wildlife Division
Position Title: Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) – Agriculture (Ref: CG-A0-1/RC)
No. of Positions: 01
Duty Station: Office of the Divisional Forest Officer (WL), DPMU, ECRICC Project, Balasore
(May be relocated to field locations with frequent travel as required)
Reporting To: Divisional Forest Officer (Nodal Officer – ECRICC Project) & District Coordination Officer (DCO – ECRICC Project)
Nature of Engagement: Contractual
Duration: 12 months (extendable upon satisfactory performance)
Remuneration: ₹50,000/- per month (consolidated) + admissible travel entitlements
BACKGROUND
The ECRICC Project is a joint initiative of the Government of India and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) aimed at strengthening the climate resilience of vulnerable coastal populations, particularly women, through an ecosystem-based and community-driven approach. The project is being implemented in seven landscapes across four districts in Odisha—Puri, Kendrapada, Ganjam, and Balasore.
Key interventions focus on:
- Restoration of coastal ecosystems (mangroves, salt marshes, seagrass, watershed areas).
- Promotion of climate-adaptive livelihoods in agriculture and fisheries.
- Strengthening institutional frameworks for climate-resilient coastal governance.
The Department of Forest, Environment and Climate Change, Govt. of Odisha, is the nodal authority for this project.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Graduation/PG in Agriculture OR PG in Rural Management, Rural Development, Agri-Business Management, Fishery Science, Horticulture, Agriculture Engineering, Dairy Engineering, Animal Husbandry, B.V.Sc.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in agriculture sector interventions.
- Preference for candidates with experience in externally aided projects, and in collaboration with Government, Civil Society Organizations, or private sector in agriculture/forestry.
- Women candidates and those with Agriculture degrees are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Maximum Age Limit: 50 years (as on 31.08.2025).
Essential Skills:
- Proficiency in MS Office and good presentation abilities.
- Strong written and oral communication skills in Odia & English.
- Ability and willingness to work in coastal areas, including travel through creeks and walking in difficult terrain.
- Knowledge of institutional frameworks in rural coastal communities.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The SMS (Agriculture) will:
- Provide technical guidance on ecosystem restoration and climate-resilient agriculture interventions at district and landscape level.
- Support preparation of DPRs/TLIMPs, village-level annual work plans, and budgets.
- Promote practices such as climate-smart villages, resilient seeds, ecological farming, salinity-based crop planning, climate advisory services, and integrated agriculture.
- Collaborate with FNGOs, PIAs, CBOs, KVKs, and technical institutes for effective implementation.
- Support capacity building, training modules, workshops, and awareness activities for VSS/EDCs, SHGs, farmers, and PRI members.
- Document case studies, success stories, and impact data.
- Assist in monitoring, situation assessment, value chain studies, and reporting.
- Undertake any other project-related assignments as directed by the DFO/DCO.
PROJECT LOCATION
District: Balasore
Landscape Covered: Talasari
DPMU Office: Divisional Forest Officer (WL), Balasore
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT & TERMINATION
- Initial engagement is for 1 year, extendable annually up to 28.06.2027 or until project closure, subject to satisfactory performance.
- Performance will be reviewed annually by the DFO (District Nodal Officer, ECRICC Project).
- Candidates must sign an affidavit agreeing to Government rules, conduct, and non-claim for permanent employment.
- The SMS may be disengaged anytime for misconduct.
- All project-related documents must be handed over upon disengagement.
Important dates for Recruitment at DFO Balasore Wildlife Division
📌 Interview Date & Venue:
20.09.2025 at 11:00 AM
Conference Hall, New Collectorate Building, Balasore
Schedule for Interview
for the post of Subject Matter Specialist (Agriculture) under the ECRICC Project
| Event | Date | Place | Time | Responsible Officer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration & Document Verification | 20.09.2025 | Conference Hall, New Collectorate Building, Balasore | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Mr. Niranjan Sahoo (F&A Officer), Miss Jayashree Murmu (ACF-In-Charge, Jaleswar Range), Mr. Deepak Kumar Dey (SMS-Fishery) |
| Written Test | 20.09.2025 | Conference Hall, New Collectorate Building, Balasore | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Supervising Officer: Miss Tatini Sethi (ACF) |
| Personal Interview | 20.09.2025 | Conference Hall, New Collectorate Building, Balasore | 4:00 PM onwards | Coordinating Officer: Mrs. Haripriya Chand (DCO, ECRICC) District Level Recruitment Committee (DLRC) |
Note:
Candidates must bring the following:
- Original qualification and experience certificates
- Continued service certificate
- Biodata
- One passport-sized photograph
- Prescribed application form
- One set of self-attested photocopies of qualification and experience certificates