SAA Utkal Balashram Bhadrak Recruitment 2026

Specialized Adoption Agency (SAA), Utkal Balashram, Bhadrak is hiring 11 candidates for Manager/Coordinator, Social Worker, Nurse, Doctor (Part-time), Ayahs, and Chowkidar posts. If you have qualifications ranging from Under Matric to a Master's degree depending on the post, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 6 August 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 7,944 to Rs. 23,170 per month, on a purely contractual basis.

Specialized Adoption Agency (SAA), Utkal Balashram, Bhadrak Recruitment 2026 - 11 Posts

The Specialized Adoption Agency (SAA), Utkal Balashram, Bhadrak is a government-run children's home functioning under the Women & Child Development Department, Government of Odisha. The agency has advertised (Letter No. 05/SAA/UBA/BDK/2026, dated 22 July 2026) for 11 posts across six categories, in accordance with Resolution No. 10102-WCD-CW-MISC-0023/2020 dated 15 September 2020 issued by the department.

All posts are purely contractual, temporary, and time-bound, co-terminus with the duration of the scheme they are engaged under, and continuation depends on satisfactory performance. The recruitment covers roles from senior child-care coordination and medical care to support staff, making it a wide-ranging opportunity for candidates from different educational backgrounds who want to work in child welfare and protection.

Vacancy Details

The Ayahs post has the highest number of openings at 6 vacancies, reserved for women candidates only, while all other posts have a single opening each.

Who Can Apply?

Manager/Coordinator (Rs. 23,170/month):

• Master's degree in Sociology/Social Work and Psychology

Social Worker cum Early Childhood Educator (Rs. 18,536/month):

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Sociology/Social Work and Psychology with a background in early childhood education

Nurse (Rs. 11,916/month):

• B.Sc. Nursing with pediatric experience preferred; ANM candidates will be considered if no B.Sc. Nursing candidate applies

Doctor - Part-time (Rs. 9,930/month):

• Pediatrician with a minimum of 5 years' experience

Ayahs - Women Only (Rs. 7,944/month):

• Under Matric, between 8th and 10th pass

Chowkidar (Rs. 7,944/month):

• Under Matric, between 8th and 10th pass

You must also be a citizen of India, of sound health and good character, and able to speak, read, and write Odia fluently (or have passed an examination in Odia language equivalent to middle school standard). You must not have more than one spouse living.

Age Limit

• You should be between 21 and 45 years old as on 1 January 2026.
• No age relaxation is admissible under any circumstances, for any category.
• Your date of birth as recorded in your High School Certificate (or equivalent) will be treated as final by the Selection Committee.

Salary

• Salary ranges from Rs. 7,944 per month (Ayahs, Chowkidar) to Rs. 23,170 per month (Manager/Coordinator), depending on the post.
• These are fixed monthly consolidated payments; no separate pay scale, grade pay, or allowances apply since all posts are purely contractual.

Selection Process

Selection is based on a weighted merit list, scored out of 100:

• Secondary: 10 marks
• Higher Secondary: 15 marks
• Graduation: 25 marks
• Post-Graduation: 30 marks
• Professional Course/MPhil/PhD related to child rights: 10 marks
• Work Experience: 10 marks

The selection process has these stages:

1. Merit List: Prepared based on your weighted qualification and experience marks. If two or more candidates score equally, preference goes to the one with prior work experience in child rights.
2. Interview: Conducted for specific posts if required by the Selection Committee.
3. Panel Formation: A panel of 5 candidates per post is prepared in merit order and sent to the Governing Body/Management for appointment against available vacancies.
4. Document Verification: Top candidates on the panel are called to verify original certificates and documents before the appointment order is issued.

The panel list remains valid for one year from the date of finalization. The Governing Body of Utkal Balashram, Bhadrak, recognized as SAA, will issue the final engagement order.

How to Apply

1. Fill and submit the online application form via the official Google Form link between 23 July 2026 and 6 August 2026 (5:00 PM).
2. Take a printout of the submitted form.
3. Attach self-attested photocopies of all required certificates and documents.
4. If applying for more than one post, prepare a separate application in a separate sealed envelope for each post, writing the post name on top of the envelope.
5. Send the printed application with documents by Speed Post or Registered Post only to the Office of the District Child Protection Unit, Old District Headquarters Hospital Campus, 1st Floor, District Bhadrak, Odisha - 756100.
6. Make sure your hard copy reaches the office by 5:00 PM on 6 August 2026; applications received late or found incomplete will be summarily rejected.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 22 July 2026
• Online Application Start: 23 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 6 August 2026 (5:00 PM)
• Last Date to Submit Hard Copy: 6 August 2026 (5:00 PM)

• Support day-to-day operations of the Specialized Adoption Agency and children's home
• Provide care, counselling, nursing, or medical support based on your assigned role
• Maintain accurate case records and documentation for children under care
• Coordinate with the District Child Protection Unit and Women & Child Development Department
• Follow child protection protocols and confidentiality norms at all times
• Assist with daily household and security duties (for Ayahs and Chowkidar posts)
• Report any issues concerning child welfare to the Manager/Coordinator promptly