Kalahandi North Forest Division GIS Specialist -cum- Drone Operator Recruitment 2026 for 1 Post
Kalahandi North Forest Division has released a recruitment notification for 1 vacancy for the post of GIS Specialist -cum- Drone Operator on a contract basis for 5 months. Eligible candidates can attend the walk-in interview scheduled for 23 October 2026. Interested applicants must submit their CV in advance via email by the last date of 23 October 2026.
| Organisation | Kalahandi North Forest Division |
|---|---|
| Post Name | GIS Specialist -cum- Drone Operator |
| Total Vacancies | 1 |
| Last Date | |
| Qualification | Master's degree in Remote Sensing & GIS with minimum 3 years work experience. |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Rs. 40,000/- per month (consolidated) |
| Category | Odisha Govt Jobs |
| District | Kalahandi |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Walk-in Date & Reporting Time | 23 October 2026 at 11:00 AM |
| Last Date for Email Application Submission | 23 October 2026 |
Post-Wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| GIS Specialist -cum- Drone Operator | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Pay Scale
| Group | Pay Band | Grade Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Contractual | Rs. 40,000/- per month (consolidated) | N/A |
Eligibility
Candidate must hold a Master’s degree in Remote Sensing & GIS with a minimum of 3 years of work experience. Candidates must have worked with GIS software, programming languages, and the operation of drones and camera traps. Prior experience working with wildlife, knowledge of Bio Statistics, or knowledge of image processing will be preferred.
Age Limit: Age no bar.
How to Apply
- Prepare your CV and attach a letter of experience along with copies of your master’s or bachelor’s degrees in a single PDF file named as
firstname_lastname_kldn. - Submit the PDF via email to the designated mail ID by 23 October 2026.
- Attend the walk-in interview on 23 October 2026 at 11:00 AM at the office chamber of the DFO Kalahandi North, Near Old Govt. Bus Stand, Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi, Odisha - 766001.
- Candidates stationed outside Odisha may opt for video conference mode by indicating their choice in their email application.
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Key Highlights
- Organization Name: Kalahandi North Forest Division
- Post Name: GIS Specialist -cum- Drone Operator
- Total Vacancies: 01 Post
- Salary/Emoluments: Rs. 40,000/- per month (consolidated)
- Walk-in Date: 23 October 2026 at 11:00 AM
- Last Date for Advance Email Application: 23 October 2026
- Job Location: Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi, Odisha
- Selection Mode: Walk-in Interview / Video Conference
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GIS Specialist -cum- Drone Operator post permanent or on contract, and for how long?
The engagement is temporary and on contract for a period of five months, subject to satisfactory performance.
Who gets preference during the selection process?
Candidates having prior experience of working with wildlife, knowledge of Bio Statistics, and knowledge of image processing shall be preferred.
How should the CV and documents be submitted prior to the walk-in interview?
Candidates are requested to submit a CV in the mail ID along with a letter of experience and copies of masters or bachelor’s degrees in a SINGLE PDF FILE named as firstname_lastname_kldn.
Can candidates from outside Odisha attend the interview online?
Yes, candidates stationed outside Odisha may opt for video conference mode on the same date, provided they indicate their choice to do the same in their email application.