Odisha Livelihoods Mission (OLM) Recruitment 2026 - 1115 Block, District & State Level Posts
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About the Recruitment
Odisha Livelihoods Mission (OLM), a registered society under the Department of Mission Shakti, Government of Odisha that implements DAY-NRLM, has invited online applications for contractual positions at State, District and Block level. The notice lists 57 positions; adding the post-wise vacancies gives 1,115 (the notice does not print a single total). Biggest numbers are at block level: Block Manager 453 (Rs 19,080 per month), Block Accountant cum MIS Assistant 247 (Rs 20,700) and Block Mission Manager 174 (Rs 31,338). District level has District Mission Manager 8 (Rs 70,560), four Project Manager streams with 30 each (Rs 35,000), Accountant cum MIS Assistant 60 (Rs 25,000) and Program Assistant 6 (Rs 16,560). There are 47 single-vacancy State level posts (State Project Manager Rs 72,450, Additional State Project Manager Rs 52,080, State Mission Executive Rs 36,225). Engagement is contractual, initially for one year. Selection is by a single Computer Based Test in English (100 MCQs, 90 minutes, 0.33 negative marking), followed by provisional merit list and document verification; there is no group discussion or interview. Apply online on missionshakti.odisha.gov.in from 06.11.2026 to 05.12.2026 (11:55 PM). This is an independent summary and not an official government website; please read the official notice before applying.
Important dates
Online application starts
6 Nov 2026
Last date for online application
5 Dec 2026 · 11:55 pm IST
Eligibility & age limit
Post-wise: State, District and most Block posts need a Post Graduate/Master's degree in the relevant discipline (Arts/Science/Commerce, MSW, MBA, Rural Development, etc.) with 3 to 5+ years of relevant experience; Accountant cum MIS Assistant posts need B.Com with PGDCA/Computer Science/IT or equivalent and 3-5+ years experience. Age 21 to 42 years on 01.01.2026 (no upper limit for present OLM staff). Candidates must have passed Odia at 8th standard or 10th with Odia as a subject, or hold an Odia Test Pass Certificate.
| Category | Age relaxation | Note |
|---|---|---|
| SC / ST / SEBC / Women | 5 years | As stated in the notification |
| PwD | 10 years | As stated in the notification |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per notification | Relaxed by period of defence service, up to maximum age 59 |
Relaxations are not automatically cumulative. Post-specific and special-category rules may apply.
Vacancy breakdown
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| State Project Manager (9 positions) | UR | 9 |
| Additional State Project Manager (18 positions) | UR | 18 |
| State Mission Executive (20 positions) | UR | 20 |
| Program Assistant | Total | 6 |
| District Mission Manager | Total | 8 |
| Project Manager (Farm & Non-Farm Livelihoods) | Total | 30 |
| Project Manager (Value Chain Development & Market Linkage) | Total | 30 |
| Project Manager (Institutional & Capacity Building, MIS) | Total | 30 |
| Project Manager (Financial Inclusion & Accounts) | Total | 30 |
| Accountant cum MIS Assistant (district) | Total | 60 |
| Block Mission Manager | Total | 174 |
| Block Manager | Total | 453 |
| Block Accountant cum MIS Assistant | Total | 247 |
Application fee
| Category | Gender | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| General / SEBC / others | All | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / PwD | All | See official notice |
Fee exemptions and payment charges must be verified from the original notice.
Selection process
Computer Based Test in English only: one paper of 100 MCQs (1 mark each), 90 minutes (PwD +30 minutes), negative marking 0.33 per wrong answer
Normalised CBT score and provisional merit list
Document verification and final merit list (no group discussion or personal interview)
How to apply
- Read the full advertisement and syllabus appendix on missionshakti.odisha.gov.in
- Register and apply online only on www.missionshakti.odisha.gov.in, upload documents, photo and signature
- Pay Rs 500 online at registration (SC/ST/PwD nil) and submit between 06.11.2026 and 05.12.2026 (11:55 PM)
- Watch the website for CBT date, mock test and e-Admit Card
Official notification
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