Deogarh Forest Division Veterinarian 2026

About This Job

The Deogarh Forest Division, Odisha is hiring 1 Wildlife Veterinarian on a contractual basis. You will work in the Mobile Veterinary Services (MVS) Unit, providing healthcare to wild animals — especially elephants — across the division. The monthly salary is Rs. 60,000 (inclusive of TA, DA). The last date to send your application is 18 April 2026. This is a resident post, so you must stay at Deogarh.

Deogarh Forest Division Wildlife Veterinarian Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post

The Divisional Forest Officer, Deogarh Forest Division, under the Rourkela Circle of the Odisha Forest Department, has released this notification for 1 Wildlife Veterinarian to join the Mobile Veterinary Unit. The MVU was created because of growing cases of wild elephant morbidity, man-animal conflict, and the need for on-ground wildlife healthcare services. The initial engagement is for 6 months, and it can be extended based on performance and fund availability.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• M.V.Sc (Master of Veterinary Science) — OR
• B.V.Sc & A.H (Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry)

Preference

• Candidates with a Master's Degree and experience in Wildlife, particularly Elephant Management, will get preference
• Wildlife Veterinarians and Retired Veterinarians with wildlife experience are also eligible

Other Requirements

• This is a resident post — you must stay at Deogarh
• You must be ready to handle assignments from the DFO, Deogarh, and work under Rourkela Circle as per the need
• Wildlife Management is treated as an emergency service — you may need to work beyond regular hours

Age Limit

• Age as on: 01 April 2026 (as per the application form)
• Specific age limits are not mentioned in the notification — refer to the official PDF for any updates

Salary

• Consolidated monthly salary: Rs. 60,000/-
• This amount is inclusive of TA, DA, and all other allowances
• The engagement is purely contractual for an initial period of 6 months
• The engagement can be terminated for unsatisfactory performance or non-availability of funds

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the notification

Selection Process

1. Shortlisting — Applications will be screened and eligible candidates will be shortlisted
2. Walk-in Interview — The tentative date of interview will be communicated to shortlisted candidates through email or phone

Note: There is no written exam for this post. Selection is based on your qualifications, experience, and performance in the interview.

How to Apply

1. Download the application form from the official website: deogarh.odisha.gov.in or odishaforest.in
2. Fill in your details along with resume, self-attested copies of educational qualifications, experience certificates, Email ID, and Mobile Number
3. Include your Expression of Interest (EOI) to work at Deogarh (and Rourkela Circle as per need)
4. Send all documents by email to: dfo.deogarh@odisha.gov.in
5. OR send by Registered Post / Speed Post / Courier to: Divisional Forest Officer, Deogarh Forest Division, At: Traffic Chowk, Pin-768108
6. All documents must reach on or before 18 April 2026

Important: The authority reserves the right to cancel the interview without giving any reason.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 31 March 2026
• Application Start Date: 04 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 18 April 2026
• Interview Date: To be communicated to shortlisted candidates via email/phone

• Provide urgent and need-based healthcare services to sick and injured wild animals
• Conduct daily surveillance and monitoring of wild animals in the forest division area
• Handle disease outbreaks in wild animals and provide diagnostic services on the spot
• Perform tranquilization and sedation of wild animals when required
• Assist in rescue and rehabilitation of wild animals entering human habitation
• Conduct preventive vaccination of livestock and poultry in forest fringe areas
• Collect ante-mortem and post-mortem samples and deliver them to referral laboratories
• Create public health awareness among forest fringe communities about bio-security measures