OSPCB Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Junior Research Fellow, Lab Technician and Field Assistant Posts

The State Pollution Control Board, Odisha (OSPCB) is hiring for 5 temporary project posts - Junior Research Fellow (3 posts), Lab Technician (1 post), and Field Assistant (1 post) - under two OSPCB-funded Fly Ash Consortium research projects at its R&D Wing, Coastal Management Cell, Bhubaneswar. Interested and eligible candidates must email their application to [email protected] on or before 31 July 2026, by 5:30 PM.

Candidate should have an M.Sc. degree with a minimum of 60% marks in Chemistry or Environmental Science from a recognized University/Institute. | Candidate should also have good computer knowledge . | Candidate should have a B.Sc. degree with a minimum of 50% marks in Chemistry from a recognized University/Institute. | The upper age limit is 28 years for Junior Research Fellow, Lab Technician, and Field Assistant. | Age relaxation of up to 5 years is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PH/Women candidates .

Candidates wondering if they meet the requirement for these posts can check the qualification and age criteria below, which differ for the JRF post compared to the Lab Technician and Field Assistant posts. Meeting the minimum percentage requirement in the relevant subject is mandatory for all three posts. Junior Research Fellow (03 posts): Candidate should have an M.Sc. degree with a minimum of 60% marks in Chemistry or Environmental Science from a recognized University/Institute. Candidate should also have good computer knowledge . Lab Technician (01 post) and Field Assistant (01 post): Candidate should have a B.Sc. degree with a minimum of 50% marks in Chemistry from a recognized University/Institute. Age Limit (applicable to all three posts): The upper age limit is 28 years for Junior Research Fellow, Lab Technician, and Field Assistant. Age relaxation of up to 5 years is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PH/Women candidates .

Remuneration for these posts is fixed on a monthly basis and differs between the JRF post and the LT/FA posts. These are the confirmed pay details from the notification. Post Monthly Remuneration Junior Research Fellow (JRF) Rs. 27,000 + HRA (16%), as admissible Lab Technician (LT) Rs. 18,000 (Consolidated) Field Assistant (FA) Rs. 18,000 (Consolidated)

1. Candidates submit the filled application (Annexure-I) along with self-attested scanned copies of required documents by email.
2. OSPCB reviews the applications received and shortlists candidates for interview.
3. The date and time of the interview will be communicated to shortlisted candidates through email only - no other mode of communication is used for this purpose.
4. At the time of interview, candidates must bring all original certificates from 10th onwards and experience certificates (if any) for verification, along with a biodata, two passport-size photographs, self-attested copies of certificates and mark sheets, proof of age, and a valid photo ID (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Driving License).
5. Candidates who do not bring the required original documents will not be considered for the process.
6. No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for attending the interview.