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Odisha Livelihoods Mission Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Important Dates – OLM Recruitment 2026

OLM Vacancy Details 2026

The notification covers 57 position entries across state, district and block levels. The level-wise totals below are calculated by adding the vacancy figures shown in the notification tables. Vacancies may be changed by OLM as stated in the advertisement.

State-level role areas: Human Resources & Training; Farm Livelihoods; Non-Farm Livelihoods; Value Addition and Market Linkage; Institutional Building and Capacity Building; Social Inclusion and Social Development; Knowledge Management Communication and IT; Financial Inclusion; Accounts & Finance; Administration & Procurement; Agriculture/Agro-Ecological Practices/NTFP; Livestock Development/Fisheries; Livelihoods Capacity Building and Documentation; SVEP/One Stop Facility Centre; Micro Enterprise Development; Supply Chain, Production and Quality Control; Model Gram Panchayat Level Federation; MIS; Community Funds Management; Bank Linkage, Digital Finance, Insurance and Pension; Digital Content & IT; Audit & Accounts; and other mission executive functions listed in the notification.

Eligibility Criteria for OLM Recruitment 2026

Age Limit

The candidate must be between 21 and 42 years as on 01 January 2026. The upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC, ST, SEBC and women candidates, and by 10 years for PwD candidates. Ex-servicemen receive relaxation equal to their defence service period, subject to a maximum age of 59 years. Cumulative relaxation applies to PwD candidates belonging to SC/ST/SEBC categories. No age limit is prescribed for candidates currently working with OLM.

Educational Qualification and Experience

Qualification and relevant experience vary by post. The notification prescribes postgraduate/master’s qualifications in relevant disciplines for most managerial and mission executive positions, while certain roles require a bachelor’s degree or B.Com with PGDCA/Computer Science/Information Technology. Relevant disciplines include Arts, Science, Commerce, Social Work, Management, Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary Science, Fisheries, Rural Development, Economics, Finance, Computer Science, IT, Journalism and Mass Communication. Required experience is generally 5+ years for senior state/district managerial roles and 3+ years for several state/block/programme roles. Candidates must check the specific position row in the official notification for the exact qualification and experience requirement.

Other Eligibility Conditions

• Applicants must be citizens of India.
• Candidates must have passed Odia at Class 8 level, or passed Class 10 with Odia as a subject, or hold the prescribed Odia Test Pass Certificate from the competent Odisha authority.
• All required qualifications, experience and eligibility conditions must be met by the closing date of online applications.
• Applicants must meet the marital-status condition stated in the advertisement regarding having no more than one living spouse, subject to the stated exemption provision.
• Persons previously debarred, terminated or removed from OLM/Mission Shakti Department service on disciplinary grounds are not eligible.

OLM Recruitment 2026 Salary Structure

The notification specifies fixed monthly remuneration by position, rather than one common pay scale. Monthly remuneration ranges from ₹16,560 to ₹72,450.

Engagement is initially for one year and may be renewed based on satisfactory performance and project requirements. The contractual engagement does not confer a right to regularisation or permanent absorption.

Selection Process for OLM Recruitment 2026

1. Computer Based Test (CBT).
2. Publication of provisional merit list.
3. Document verification. Candidates up to three times the number of vacancies for each position may be called.
4. Preparation of the final merit list using normalized CBT marks along with document verification.

There is no group discussion or personal interview under the stated examination process.

Scheme of Examination and Syllabus

The examination will be a single-paper Computer Based Test in English only, consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks. Each question has four answer options. The total duration is 90 minutes. PwD candidates eligible for compensatory time will receive the applicable additional time; the notification states 30 extra minutes for the CBT. One mark is awarded for each correct answer and 0.33 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer. Unattempted questions carry no marks and no penalty. Normalized scores will be used where applicable.

The paper combines domain-specific syllabus and common syllabus sections. The supplied 34-page PDF refers candidates to a Syllabus Appendix, but the detailed syllabus topics/appendix are not present in the supplied file. Candidates should consult the complete official syllabus/updates on the Mission Shakti website; no topic list has been assumed here.

Registration and Examination Fee

Documents Required

• High School Certificate or equivalent certificate as age proof.
• Degree certificates for the prescribed qualification and any additional qualification.
• Applicable SC/ST/SEBC caste certificate.
• Experience certificate issued by the competent authority.
• Discharge certificate/NOC and prescribed affidavit for applicable ex-servicemen candidates.
• Permanent disability certificate for PwD candidates, where applicable.
• Sports certificate, where applicable.
• Odia Test Pass Certificate, where applicable.
• Recent passport-size photographs uploaded with the application.
• Prescribed scribe details and undertaking, where applicable.

Original documents must be produced for verification. The advertisement specifies additional certificate conditions, including validity requirements for certain category certificates.

How to Apply for Odisha Livelihoods Mission Recruitment 2026?

1. Visit the official website: missionshakti.odisha.gov.in.
2. Open the OLM recruitment/online application link.
3. Read the full advertisement, eligibility conditions and syllabus information before registration.
4. Complete the online registration and application form with accurate personal, educational and experience details.
5. Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents as instructed on the portal.
6. Pay the applicable application fee online. SC, ST and PwD candidates are exempted as stated in the notification.
7. Review the form carefully and submit it before 05 December 2026, 11:55 PM.
8. Keep a copy of the submitted application and payment confirmation for future reference.
9. Check the official website for the mock test, e-Admit Card, CBT schedule and subsequent recruitment notices.