DFO Puri Wildlife Veterinarian Recruitment 2026

The Divisional Forest Officer, Puri Wildlife Division (Odisha) is hiring 1 Wildlife Veterinarian for its Mobile Veterinary Service (MVS) Unit. If you hold an M.V.Sc or B.V.Sc & A.H. degree, you can apply offline by email or post. The last date to apply is 20 July 2026. The post carries a consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 60,000, inclusive of TA/DA.

Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Puri Wildlife Division Wildlife Veterinarian Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, Puri Wildlife Division has invited applications for engagement of 1 Wildlife Veterinarian (also called Veterinary Surgeon) for its Mobile Veterinary Services (MVS) Unit. This is a purely contractual post with an initial engagement of 6 months, which can be extended, terminated early for unsatisfactory performance, or discontinued if funds are unavailable. Retired veterinarians with wildlife experience are also welcome to apply, making this a good opportunity for both fresh graduates and experienced professionals interested in wildlife healthcare.

Why This Role Matters

Odisha has seen a rise in the unusual morbidity and mortality of wild elephants and other wildlife, along with a growing number of man-animal conflict cases. Wild animals in reserve areas also face increasing risk from various human-driven factors. The Mobile Veterinary Unit (MVU) you would join is meant to provide on-priority wildlife healthcare and disease control services in the Puri Wildlife Division area. In an emergency, your services could also be deployed to nearby forest divisions within the Bhubaneswar Circle, on the recommendation of the DFO, Puri Wildlife Division. Since wildlife management is treated as an emergency service, you should be prepared to perform duties as per the requirement, including outside normal working hours.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need an M.V.Sc or B.V.Sc & A.H. (Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry) degree.
• Candidates with a Master's Degree and experience in Wildlife Management will be given preference.
• Experience: Retired veterinarians with wildlife experience can also apply and will be engaged by following due procedure.
• Residence: This is a resident post — the selected candidate has to stay at Puri or Konark.

Veterinary Services You Will Provide:

• Treat wild animals at the site of detection, including tranquilization and sedation when needed.
• Refer complicated cases to the Chief District Veterinary Officer or the College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, OUAT, Bhubaneswar.
• Detect communicable and non-communicable diseases in wild animals at an early stage.
• Review and monitor preventive vaccination of livestock and poultry in forest fringe areas.
• Carry out on-spot examination of fecal, blood, urine, and skin samples.
• Collect ante-mortem and post-mortem samples and send them to the referral laboratory for diagnosis.
• Create public health awareness through village meetings, leaflets, and pamphlets on bio-security.

Salary

• You will get a consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 60,000, inclusive of TA, DA, and other allowances.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

There is no written exam for this post. Selection is done through:

1. Screening of Resume and Documents: Your application, educational certificates, and experience certificates will be screened.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date and venue through email or phone.

The Divisional Forest Officer reserves the right to cancel the interview process at any time without giving any reason, so keep checking your email regularly for updates once you apply.

How to Apply

1. Prepare your resume along with certified copies of your educational qualification and experience certificates.
2. Include your email ID, mobile number, and an Expression of Interest (EOI) to work in Puri Wildlife Division.
3. Send these documents by email, registered post, speed post, or courier to the Divisional Forest Officer, Puri Wildlife Division.
4. Make sure your documents reach the office on or before 20 July 2026.
5. Once engaged, you will need to submit a monthly work-done certificate, which is verified by the Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF) and passed by the DFO before your remuneration is processed.
6. Email ID: dfo.puriwl@odisha.gov.in. Postal Address: Divisional Forest Officer, Puri Wildlife Division, Chakratirtha Road, Puri, Odisha, Pin-752002.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 09 July 2026
• Application Window: 10 July 2026 to 20 July 2026
• Interview Date: To be communicated to shortlisted candidates

• Provide urgent and need-based healthcare services to sick and injured wild animals
• Carry out daily surveillance and monitoring of wild animals
• Respond to unprecedented disease outbreaks among wild animals
• Perform on-the-spot diagnostic tests to screen for diseases
• Create awareness among local people and livestock owners about man-animal coexistence and bio-security
• Support the anti-depredation squad in rescue and rehabilitation of wild animals
• Collect and send blood, urine, and skin samples to referral laboratories for diagnosis
• Submit a monthly work-done certificate to the DFO for processing of remuneration