Puri WL Division SMS-Seagrass Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Puri Wildlife Division is hiring 3 Subject Matter Specialist (SMS) - Seagrass posts under the ECRICC Project in Odisha. The posts include 2 Plant Specialist positions and 1 Marine Biologist position for work around Puri, Chilika, and Ganjam project landscapes. If you have the required M.Sc or M.Tech qualification with 1 year experience, you can apply by Speed Post before 5 PM on 22 May 2026. The consolidated salary is Rs. 50,000 per month.

Puri Wildlife Division SMS-Seagrass Recruitment 2026 - 3 Posts

The District Project Management Unit of the ECRICC Project, under Puri Wildlife Division, needs specialists for seagrass restoration and coastal climate resilience work. The project is part of Enhancing Climate Resilience of India's Coastal Communities (ECRICC), implemented by the Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department, Government of Odisha, with support from MoEFCC, Green Climate Fund, and the Government of Odisha. The work focuses on scientific planning, restoration, monitoring, and field-level support for seagrass and salt marsh ecosystems.

The ToR says the specialists will support DFO (WL) Puri, DFO (WL) Chilika, DPMU teams, SPMU, field NGO teams, and IIT Bhubaneswar. This means the job is field-oriented and technical, with work on mapping, community mobilisation support, ecological assessment, site-specific planning, and progress reporting. If your background is in coastal ecology or marine science, this is a focused project role in Odisha.

Vacancy Breakdown

• SMS-Seagrass (Plant Specialist): 2 posts
• SMS-Seagrass (Marine Biologist): 1 post
• Total: 3 contractual posts
• Duty Stations: Office of DFO (WL) Puri and Office of DFO (WL) Chilika
• Operational Area: Puri and Ganjam project landscapes, including Chilika seagrass restoration sites

Who Can Apply?

SMS-Seagrass (Plant Specialist)

• Qualification: M.Sc in Botany, Life Science, Environmental Science, or Coastal Ecology from a recognised university.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of post-qualification experience in marine ecology, seagrass ecology, wetland ecosystems, coastal habitat restoration, or a related field.
• Preferred Skill: Knowledge of GIS or Remote Sensing applications in habitat mapping is optional but useful.

SMS-Seagrass (Marine Biologist)

• Qualification: M.Sc or M.Tech in Oceanography or Marine Science from a recognised university or institution.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of post-qualification experience in life science or marine science.
• Preference: Experience in marine ecology, seagrass ecosystem studies, implementation, or related field will help.

Age Limit

• You should be between 23 and 45 years old.
• Age reference date: The ToR says age is counted as on the date of advertisement.
• Women candidates: The ToR says qualified women candidates are strongly encouraged to appear in the interview process.

Salary

• Consolidated salary: Rs. 50,000 per month.
• Allowances: No additional allowances are admissible unless specifically approved under project guidelines.
• Engagement type: Purely temporary and contractual under the ECRICC Project.

Application Fee

• Application fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notice or ToR documents.
• Submission mode: Application must be sent by Speed Post only.

Selection Process

Selection is based on shortlisting and interview. The interview date, time, and venue will be shared only with shortlisted applicants through the email ID given in the application format.

1. Application screening: The office checks whether your application and documents are complete and received before the deadline.
2. Shortlisting: Suitable applicants are shortlisted based on qualification and experience.
3. Interview: Shortlisted applicants attend the interview at the venue shared by email.
4. Document verification: Documents are checked before final engagement.

How to Apply

1. Download the advertisement, ToR, and suggestive application format from the official Puri district website.
2. Fill the application format and attach your CV and necessary documents.
3. Write the post name clearly and keep copies of your qualification and experience proof ready.
4. Send the certified application by Speed Post only to the Office of DFO Puri (WL).
5. Make sure the application reaches the office by 5 PM on 22 May 2026.
6. Do not use any other mode of communication because the notice says other modes will not be entertained.

Documents Required

• Filled application format for the SMS-Seagrass post.
• Updated CV with correct email ID and phone number.
• Educational certificates for M.Sc or M.Tech qualification.
• Experience certificates showing at least 1 year of relevant work.
• Age proof and identity proof for verification.
• Any GIS, Remote Sensing, marine ecology, or restoration work proof, if available.

Nature of Engagement

• Contract type: The posts are temporary and contractual under the ECRICC Project.
• No regular claim: The ToR says the engagement will not give any right for regular government appointment.
• Termination: The contract may be ended for unsatisfactory performance or project needs.
• Reporting: Specialists will report under the supervision of DFO (WL) Chilika or DFO (WL) Puri and coordinate with ECRICC project teams.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 2 May 2026
• Application Start: 2 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 22 May 2026, up to 5 PM
• Interview Date: To be informed by email to shortlisted applicants
• Engagement Duration: Initial 1 year, extendable based on performance, project requirement, and fund availability

• Conduct mapping and field assessment of seagrass habitats in Chilika landscapes
• Collect geo-referenced field photographs and maintain project records
• Identify suitable sites for seagrass restoration and conservation work
• Prepare technical inputs for site-specific restoration plans and DPRs
• Support nursery development, transplantation, maintenance, and monitoring activities
• Coordinate with DFO offices, DPMU, SPMU, IIT Bhubaneswar, and field NGO teams
• Prepare progress reports, field data, and technical documentation for ECRICC review