Angul Forest Division Wildlife Veterinary Officer Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline

Recruitment Overview

Angul Forest Division has resumed the recruitment process for the post of Wildlife Veterinary Officer for its Mobile Veterinary Unit. The post is contractual and there is only one vacancy. The selection will be handled by the Divisional Forest Officer-cum-Wildlife Warden, Angul Forest Division.

The role is meant for veterinary care and wildlife health support across Angul Forest Division, especially in situations involving injured animals, disease surveillance and emergency response. The selected candidate will work under the administrative control of the Divisional Forest Officer, Angul Division.

The latest notice is important because it changes the operative timeline. Earlier applicants are not required to submit another application, while fresh applicants can apply within the revised offline application period.

Important Dates

Candidates should not rely on the earlier February schedule. The current schedule mentioned above is the valid one for the resumed recruitment process.

Who Needs to Apply After the Resumption Notice

The department has clearly stated that candidates who had already applied earlier for this post do not need to apply again. Their earlier application remains relevant for the resumed recruitment process.

Fresh applicants who did not apply during the earlier cycle can now submit applications in the prescribed format. This is an important point because the current notice is not a completely new recruitment with new eligibility rules. It is a resumption of the earlier process with a revised application window and revised examination and interview dates.

Vacancy, Engagement Type and Tenure

There is one post of Wildlife Veterinary Officer for the Mobile Veterinary Unit in Angul Forest Division. The engagement is purely contractual and does not create any right to regular appointment.

The initial engagement period is six months. It may be extended depending on satisfactory performance and availability of funds. The office has also stated that the engagement may be terminated at any time without assigning a reason in cases such as unsatisfactory performance or administrative exigency.

This is also described as a resident post, which means the selected candidate must reside at Angul during the period of engagement.

Eligibility, Qualification and Preference

The minimum educational qualification mentioned for the post is BVSc & AH. The job details table also mentions MVSc as an accepted higher qualification. Candidates with higher or specialised academic background may therefore have an advantage, but the minimum entry requirement is a veterinary degree.

• Minimum qualification: BVSc & AH
• Higher qualification mentioned: MVSc
• Maximum age limit: Less than 65 years
• Nature of candidate: Fresh veterinarian or retired veterinarian can be engaged

The advertisement specifically says preference will be given to candidates possessing a master's degree and experience in wildlife management, especially in areas such as elephant management, monkey menace control and treatment of large herbivores. Applicants are also expected to submit a brief write-up on previous professional experience along with the application.

Salary and Working Conditions

The selected Wildlife Veterinary Officer will receive a consolidated remuneration of Rs. 65,000 per month. The notice states that this amount is inclusive of TA and DA. A vehicle for conveyance is also part of the arrangement for this post.

The officer must be active, energetic and willing to move in and around forest areas. The position is field-oriented and linked to the functioning of the Mobile Veterinary Unit, so candidates should be comfortable with on-ground work rather than only office-based veterinary duties.

The post will function under the administrative control of the Divisional Forest Officer, Angul Division, and work can be assigned as per the exigencies of Angul Circle.

Role and Responsibilities

This post is focused on wildlife healthcare management in Angul Forest Division. The Wildlife Veterinary Officer will be the overall in-charge of the Mobile Veterinary Unit for the division.

• Provide urgent and need-based veterinary care to sick, injured and diseased wild animals
• Carry out daily surveillance and monitoring of wildlife health
• Respond to disease outbreaks and emergency situations in wildlife
• Provide on-site diagnostic support for early disease detection
• Support anti-depredation squads in rescue, rehabilitation and release of wild animals
• Carry out chemical immobilization, tranquilization and sedation of wild animals as per approved guidelines
• Conduct post-mortem examinations of deceased wild animals and assist in enquiry or investigation processes
• Create awareness among livestock owners and communities in forest fringe areas
• Maintain date-wise performance records, sample records, awareness records and vehicle logbook

The area of operation is Angul Forest Division, but in emergencies the services may also be extended to adjacent forest divisions.

How to Apply Offline and What to Submit

Fresh applicants have to apply offline in the prescribed format. The detailed advertisement states that applications may be sent through email, registered post, speed post or courier so that they reach the office within the deadline.

Eligible candidates are required to submit the following:

• Application in the prescribed format
• Updated resume
• Self-attested copies of educational qualifications
• Experience details along with certificates, if any
• Valid email ID and mobile number
• Expression of Interest to work in Angul Forest Division or Angul Circle
• Brief write-up on previous professional experience

Candidates should make sure that the application reaches the concerned office within the revised deadline mentioned in the resumption notice. Late applications may not be considered.

Selection Process and Marks Distribution

The selection process has two stages: a written examination followed by an interview. The written examination will be objective type and will consist of multiple choice questions.

Candidates will first be ranked on the basis of written examination marks. Only the top five candidates, based on merit in the written test, will be shortlisted for the interview on the same day in the afternoon.

The final merit list will be prepared out of 100 marks by combining the written examination and interview marks. The merit list will remain valid for one year from the date of declaration of results and may also serve as a reserve panel if required.

Written Test and Interview Schedule

As per the resumption notice, the written examination is scheduled for 6 May 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, and the interview is scheduled for the same day from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

The earlier detailed advertisement associated with this recruitment had fixed the venue at the Conference Hall, Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, Angul Forest Division. Since the current notice mainly revises the schedule and resumes the process, candidates should still verify the final venue or any updated instruction from the official office before appearing.

The department has reserved the right to cancel, defer, modify or reschedule the examination, interview or the entire engagement process at any stage without assigning any reason.

Address for Correspondence and Official Contact Details

Applications and correspondence are to be addressed to the Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, Angul, Near Tahasil Office, Thana Chhaka, Angul - 759122.

The official email IDs mentioned in the advertisement are dfo.angul@odisha.gov.in and dfo.angul@gmail.com. Candidates should use only the official channels mentioned in the notice and keep proof of dispatch or submission.

It is also advisable to keep checking the Angul district website because the resumption, cancellation and earlier advertisement notices have all been published there.

Official Links

• Resumption Notice PDF
• Angul District Advertisement Page
• Earlier Detailed Advertisement PDF