OSPCB Recruitment 2026: Junior Research Fellow, Lab Technician & Field Assistant

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF): 03 positions
• Lab Technician (LT): 01 position
• Field Assistant (FA): 01 position

The Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) has released a new recruitment notification (Ref. No. 10864, dated July 17, 2026) inviting applications for 05 temporary positions to work on R&D wing research projects. These roles—Junior Research Fellow (JRF), Lab Technician, and Field Assistant—are specifically for projects related to “Integrated Bio-stabilization of Heavy Metals in Fly Ash-Amended Soil” and “Biotransformation of fly ash into safe bio fertilizer”.

Recruitment Overview

Feature	Details
Organization	State Pollution Control Board, Odisha (OSPCB)
Posts	JRF, Lab Technician, Field Assistant
Total Vacancies	05
Mode of Application	Email (research@ospcboard.org)
Notification Date	July 17, 2026
Last Date to Apply	July 31, 2026 (5:30 PM)
Official Website	ospcboard.odisha.gov.in

Vacancy Breakdown

OSPCB aims to fill a total of 05 vacancies for Junior Research Fellow, Lab Technician, and Field Assistant posts under two research projects.

Project Name	Post	Number of Vacancies
Project-1: Integrated Bio-stabilization of Heavy Metals in Fly Ash-Amended Soil	Junior Research Fellow	03
Project-2: Biotransformation of fly ash into safe bio fertilizer through biological heavy metal immobilization	Lab Technician	01
	Field Assistant	01
Total		05

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF): M.Sc. degree with minimum 60% marks in Chemistry/Environmental Science from a recognized University/Institute. Good computer knowledge required
• Lab Technician (LT) & Field Assistant (FA): B.Sc. degree with minimum 50% marks in Chemistry from a recognized University/Institute.
• Field Assistant (FA): B.Sc. degree with minimum 50% marks in Chemistry from a recognized University/Institute.

Age Limit

• The upper age limit for all these posts is 28 years.
• Age relaxation of up to 5 years is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PH/Women candidates.

Salary and Remuneration

• Junior Research Fellow: ₹27,000 per month + HRA (16%).
• Lab Technician: ₹18,000 per month (consolidated).
• Field Assistant: ₹18,000 per month (consolidated).

How to Apply

1. Download Form: Visit the official website ospcboard.odisha.gov.in to download the application format (Annexure-I).
2. Fill Details: Complete the application form accurately.
3. Prepare Documents: Attach self-attested photocopies of your educational certificates, age proof, and a valid photo ID (e.g., Aadhaar, Voter ID).
4. Submission: Send the scanned application and documents via Email to research@ospcboard.org.
5. Subject Line: The email subject must be: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF [Post Name] along with Advertisement No. and Date”.

Download Official Notification PDF

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Is the selection process based on a written exam?

A: No, for these specific R&D project posts, the selection process involves an interview.

Q: Are these permanent government jobs?

A: No, these are purely temporary positions, co-terminus with the duration of the research projects (expected duration of 2 years).

Q: Can I apply after July 31, 2026?

A: No, applications must reach the specified email address by 5:30 PM on July 31, 2026.