Kalahandi North Forest Division GIS Specialist -cum- Drone Operator Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in
Kalahandi North Forest Division is recruiting for 1 vacancy for the post of GIS Specialist -cum- Drone Operator on a contract basis for a period of 05 Months subject to satisfactory performance. Eligible candidates holding a Master's degree in Remote sensing & GIS with minimum 3 years work experience can attend the walk-in interview on 23 October 2026, reporting at 11:00 AM, with the place of posting at Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi. The notified consolidated emoluments are Rs. 40,000 per month. Applicants must submit a CV in the mail ID, attaching a letter of experience and copies of masters or bachelor's degrees in a SINGLE PDF FILE named as firstname_lastname_kldn by the last date of 23 October 2026.
Kalahandi North Forest Division GIS Specialist -cum- Drone Operator Walk-in Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Walk-in Date | 23 October 2026 |
| Reporting or Registration Time | 11:00 AM |
| Venue | Office chamber of the DFO Kalahandi North, Near Old Govt. Bus Stand, Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi, Odisha - 766001 |
| Posts | GIS Specialist -cum- Drone Operator |
| Vacancies | 01 |
| Pay | Rs. 40,000/- per month (consolidated) |
| Who Can Attend | Candidates with Master's degree in Remote sensing & GIS with minimum 3 years work experience (Candidates stationed outside Odisha may opt for video conference mode on the same date by indicating their choice in their email application) |
Posts and Eligibility
Candidate must have a Master's degree in Remote sensing & GIS with minimum 3 years work experience. Candidates must have worked with GIS software, programming languages and operation of drones and camera traps. A letter of experience regarding the same must be attached.
Candidates having prior experience of working with wildlife, knowledge of Bio Statistics, or knowledge of image processing shall be preferred.
Age Limit: Age no bar.
What to Bring
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Duly filled-in applications
Self-attested true copies of testimonials of educational qualifications, certification, work experience, and proof of date of birth
Category certificate
Copies of mark sheets of all examinations
No Objection Certificate from present employer (if employed)
CV sent in advance via email at in a SINGLE PDF FILE named as firstname_lastname_kldn along with a letter of experience and copies of masters or bachelor's degrees
What Happens on the Day
Registration and scrutiny of applications will be conducted before the interview. Candidates will then be interviewed for selection on the scheduled date i.e. on 23.10.2026 at 11:00 AM at the office chamber of the DFO Kalahandi North. Candidates stationed outside Odisha may opt for video conference mode on the same date by indicating their choice in their email application.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Walk-in Notice and Application Form |
| Official Website | https://kalahandi.odisha.gov.in and www.odishaforest.in |
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 north_kalahandi@yahoo.co.in 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.