Odisha Livelihoods Mission Recruitment 2026: 1,115 Contractual Posts, Apply Online by 5 December

Table of Contents

1. Recruitment Overview
2. Vacancy Details
3. Educational Qualification
4. Age Limit
5. Application Fee
6. Important Dates
7. Selection Process
8. How to Apply
9. Important Links
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. Disclaimer
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✓ Last verified on 12 November 2026 from official notification

The Odisha Livelihoods Mission (OLM), under the Department of Mission Shakti, Government of Odisha, has invited online applications for Odisha Livelihoods Mission Recruitment 2026 for contractual positions at State, District and Block levels under DAY-NRLM. The advertisement covers Total Vacancies: 1,115 across 57 positions, including 453 Block Manager, 247 Block Accountant cum MIS Assistant and 174 Block Mission Manager posts. The online application link is open from 6 November 2026 and the last date is 5 December 2026 (11:55 PM). Selection is through a Computer Based Test (CBT) and document verification, with no interview.

Recruitment Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	Odisha Livelihoods Mission (OLM), Department of Mission Shakti, Government of Odisha
Post Name	State Project Manager, Additional State Project Manager, State Mission Executive, Program Assistant, District Mission Manager, Project Manager, Accountant cum MIS Assistant, Block Mission Manager, Block Manager, Block Accountant cum MIS Assistant
Advertisement / Notification Number	Not Mentioned in Official Notification
Total Vacancies	1,115 (provisional and subject to change)
Job Location	Odisha (State, District and Block levels)
Application Mode	Online only
Official Website	missionshakti.odisha.gov.in
Apply Start Date	6 November 2026
Last Date to Apply	5 December 2026 (11:55 PM)

Vacancy Details

Women, sports person, ex-servicemen and PwD reservations are horizontal and adjusted against the category the candidate belongs to. Category-wise counts below are ST, SC, SEBC and UR.

Post Name	Vacancies	Pay Scale / Salary (per month)
State Project Manager (9 functional positions, such as HR & Training, Farm Livelihoods, Financial Inclusion, Accounts & Finance, KMC & IT)	9 (1 each, UR)	Rs. 72,450
Additional State Project Manager (18 functional positions, such as Admin & Procurement, Market Linkage, MIS, Audit & Accounts)	18 (1 each, UR)	Rs. 52,080
State Mission Executive (20 functional positions, such as Livestock, Fisheries, MIS, Bank Linkage, Gender, RTI)	20 (1 each, UR)	Rs. 36,225
Program Assistant (State Level)	6 ST 2, UR 4	Rs. 16,560
District Mission Manager	8 ST 2, SC 1, UR 5	Rs. 70,560
Project Manager (Farm & Non-Farm Livelihoods)	30 ST 7, SC 5, SEBC 3, UR 15	Rs. 35,000
Project Manager (Value Chain Development and Market Linkage)	30 ST 7, SC 5, SEBC 3, UR 15	Rs. 35,000
Project Manager (Institutional Building and Capacity Building & MIS)	30 ST 7, SC 5, SEBC 3, UR 15	Rs. 35,000
Project Manager (Financial Inclusion & Accounts)	30 ST 7, SC 5, SEBC 3, UR 15	Rs. 35,000
Accountant cum MIS Assistant (District Level)	60 ST 13, SC 10, SEBC 7, UR 30	Rs. 25,000
Block Mission Manager	174 ST 53, SC 22, UR 99	Rs. 31,338
Block Manager	453 ST 202, SC 72, UR 179	Rs. 19,080
Block Accountant cum MIS Assistant	247 ST 68, SC 34, SEBC 8, UR 137	Rs. 20,700

State level posts total 53, district level 188 and block level 874. The position-wise list with specific disciplines is given in the official advertisement.

Educational Qualification

Post Name	Required Qualification	Additional Requirement / Experience
State Project Manager and Additional State Project Manager	Post Graduate / Master’s degree in the discipline listed for each position (for example Arts / Science / Commerce / MSW / MBA; Agriculture / Veterinary / Fisheries; M.Com / MBA Finance; MCA / Mass Communication) from a recognized university.	5+ years of post-qualification relevant experience.
State Mission Executive	Post Graduate / Master’s degree in the discipline listed for each position (Livestock: Bachelor’s in Veterinary Science; Fisheries: Bachelor’s in Fishery) from a recognized university.	3+ years of post-qualification relevant experience.
Program Assistant	Graduate with PGDCA or equivalent from a recognized university.	3+ years of experience.
District Mission Manager	Post Graduate / Master’s degree in Arts / Science / Commerce, MBA, MSW, Rural Development or equivalent.	5+ years of relevant experience.
Project Manager (District Level)	Post Graduate / Master’s degree in the relevant discipline (Rural Development, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Economics, Social Work, Finance, Commerce, Computer Science, IT, MCA, MBA, CA/ICWA Inter/Final as applicable).	5+ years of relevant experience.
Accountant cum MIS Assistant (District Level)	B.Com with PGDCA, Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent.	5+ years of experience.
Block Mission Manager and Block Manager	Post Graduate / Master’s degree in Arts / Science / Commerce, MBA, MSW, Rural Development or equivalent.	3+ years of relevant experience.
Block Accountant cum MIS Assistant	B.Com with PGDCA, Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent.	3+ years of experience.

Other eligibility: Indian citizenship; Odia language pass (8th standard Odia examination, or 10th with Odia as a subject, or Odia Test Pass certificate from the competent authority of Government of Odisha); good moral character. Candidates debarred or terminated by OLM / Mission Shakti on disciplinary grounds are not eligible.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age: 42 years
• Age Calculation Date: 1 January 2026
• Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC, ST, SEBC and women; 10 years for PwD; ex-servicemen by the period of defence service, limited to a maximum age of 59 years. There is no age limit for candidates presently working with OLM.

Application Fee

Category	Application Fee	Payment Mode
General and other candidates	Rs. 500/- (refunded to all candidates who appear in the examination)	Online at the time of registration
SC / ST / PwD	Nil	Not applicable

Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Opens	6 November 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	5 December 2026 (11:55 PM)
CBT Date	To be notified on the website and e-admit card

Selection Process

1. Computer Based Test (CBT): single paper of 100 MCQs (1 mark each) in English only, 90 minutes (PwD candidates get 30 extra minutes), 4 options per question, negative marking of 0.33 for each wrong answer. Scores of multiple shifts are normalized.
2. Publication of the provisional merit list.
3. Document Verification: candidates up to three times the vacancies for each position are called.
4. Final merit list based on normalized CBT marks along with document verification. There is no group discussion or personal interview.

The contract is initially for 1 year and may be renewed based on performance and project requirement. No TA/DA is paid for the examination, document verification or joining.

How to Apply

1. Read the full advertisement and the syllabus appendix on the official website.
2. Go to https://missionshakti.odisha.gov.in and open the OLM recruitment application link.
3. Register, fill in the proforma application form for one position, upload the photograph, signature and documents, and pay the fee online (if applicable).
4. Submit the application by 5 December 2026 (11:55 PM) and keep a printout.
5. Download the e-admit card from the website when released; no admit card is sent separately.

Helpdesk: olmrec26@gmail.com or 91-9513167660 (11:00 am to 5:30 pm on working days). More government jobs on JobsDigger.

Important Links

Particulars	Link
Official Notification	Click Here
Apply Online Link	Click Here
Official Website	missionshakti.odisha.gov.in

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for Odisha Livelihoods Mission Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 5 December 2026 (11:55 PM).

How many vacancies are there?

There are 1,115 vacancies across State, District and Block levels, which are provisional.

What is the selection process?

A Computer Based Test of 100 MCQs followed by document verification. There is no interview.

Is there negative marking?

Yes, 0.33 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.

What is the age limit?

The age limit is 21 to 42 years as on 1 January 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories.

Is Odia language knowledge required?

Yes. Candidates must have passed 8th standard Odia, or 10th with Odia as a subject, or an Odia Test Pass certificate.

What is the application fee?

Rs. 500, which is refunded to candidates who appear in the exam. SC, ST and PwD candidates pay no fee.

Disclaimer

Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. The information in this article is prepared for quick reference only. For complete and updated details, including eligibility conditions, reservation rules, and application instructions, please visit the official website or read the official notification.

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