Odisha Forest Department Estimator Recruitment 2026 - Offline Application

Eligibility Details

• For Individuals: Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution/university.
• Adequate knowledge of government Schedule of Rates (SoR) and OPDW code.
• Retired Government engineers are eligible.
• Experience in DPR preparation and estimate preparation shall be given preference.
• Residence within the local jurisdiction shall be given preference.
• For Firms: Registered firms with experience in DPR and estimate preparation.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 03 January 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 17 January 2026 (by 1:00 PM)

Note: Some dates are mentioned as part of the posting and may be subject to change. If any date cannot be resolved to a full date, the original text is provided here.

Application Fees

• No specific information is provided in the notice regarding application fees.

General Information / Instructions

• Engagement is purely temporary and project-specific for the financial year 2025-26 and 2026-27; it does not confer any right to regular government employment.
• Engagement validity is for the financial years 2025-26 and 2026-27 and may terminate automatically on completion unless renewed.
• Competent authority may terminate the engagement as required without giving a reason.
• The authorities reserve the right to accept or reject any or all applications without assigning a reason.
• Late applications will be rejected.

How to Apply

• Interested candidates should submit:
  • Application in the Annexure-I format
  • Detailed bio-data/resume with contact number
  • Self-attested copies of educational certificates
  • Self-attested copy of any government-issued ID
  • Experience certificate, if any
  • No-criminal-antecedent declaration (for Firm or Individual as applicable)
• Applications may be submitted in person, by post, or by email.
• The application must reach the office before 17 January 2026 by 1:00 PM.