OSPCB Recruitment 2026: JRF, Lab Technician & Field Assistant

📅 Posted: 17/07/2026 📝 Updated: 18/07/2026

Total Vacancy5

SalaryRs 18,000 - Rs 27,000 per month (+ HRA for JRF) [JRF: ₹27,000+16% HRA; LT/FA: ₹18,000 Consolidated]

LocationOdisha

Last Date31/07/2026

Short Information: State Pollution Control Board, Odisha (OSPCB) is hiring for 5 temporary research positions — 3 Junior Research Fellows, 1 Lab Technician, and 1 Field Assistant — to work on two OSPCB-funded Fly Ash Consortium projects focused on heavy metal bio-stabilization and biotransformation of fly ash into safe bio-fertilizer. These positions run at the R&D Wing, Coastal Management Cell, Patia, Bhubaneswar, and are directly tied to the project timeline, meaning the engagement is co-terminus with the 2-year project duration. JRF candidates need an M.Sc. degree with minimum 60% marks in Chemistry or Environmental Science along with good computer knowledge, earning Rs 27,000 per month plus 16% HRA. Lab Technician and Field Assistant candidates need a B.Sc. degree with minimum 50% marks in Chemistry, drawing a consolidated Rs 18,000 per month. The upper age limit is capped at 28 years, with a 5-year relaxation available for SC/ST/OBC/PH/Women candidates. Unlike most government job postings, this one runs entirely through email — filled applications along with self-attested document copies must reach research@ospcboard.org by 31 July 2026, 5:30 PM, with interview date and time communicated only through email afterward.

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OSPCB JRF Lab Technician Field Assistant Recruitment 2026 2026Important Dates

Notification Released	17/07/2026
Last Date to Apply (via Email)	31/07/2026 (05:30 PM)
Interview Date & Time	To be communicated through Email only

OSPCB JRF Lab Technician Field Assistant Recruitment 2026 2026Application Fee

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OSPCB Recruitment 2026: JRF, Lab Technician & Field AssistantVacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: 28 Years (Upper Age Limit)

(SC/ST/OBC/PH/Women: 5 Years)

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)	3	M.Sc. degree with minimum 60% marks in Chemistry/Environmental Science from a recognized University/Institute good computer knowledge.
Lab Technician (LT)	1	B.Sc. degree with minimum 50% marks in Chemistry from a recognized University/Institute.
Field Assistant (FA)	1	B.Sc. degree with minimum 50% marks in Chemistry from a recognized University/Institute.
Total Vacancy	5
Note: Positions are purely temporary in nature and co-terminus with the 2-year duration of the OSPCB-funded Fly Ash Consortium projects.

OSPCB JRF Lab Technician Field Assistant Recruitment 2026Eligibility Criteria

For Junior Research Fellow (JRF): M.Sc. degree with minimum 60% marks in Chemistry/Environmental Science from a recognized University/Institute, along with good computer knowledge.
For Lab Technician (LT) and Field Assistant (FA): B.Sc. degree with minimum 50% marks in Chemistry from a recognized University/Institute.
Upper age limit is 28 years for all three posts, relaxable up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/PH/Women candidates.
Candidates must bring all original certificates from 10th grade onwards and experience certificates (if any) to the interview; candidature will not be considered without these.

OSPCB JRF Lab Technician Field Assistant Recruitment 2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)	Rs 27,000/month + HRA (16%, as admissible)
Lab Technician (LT)	Rs 18,000/month (Consolidated)
Field Assistant (FA)	Rs 18,000/month (Consolidated)

OSPCB JRF Lab Technician Field Assistant Recruitment 2026Selection Process Steps

Application via Email
Document Verification
Interview

Recruitment Info: Documents Required at Interview (Annexure-I)

All original certificates from 10th onwards
Experience certificates (if any)
Biodata
Two passport-size photographs
Self-attested copies of certificates and mark sheets
Proof of age
Valid photo ID (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Driving License)

OSPCB JRF Lab Technician Field Assistant Recruitment 2026How to Apply

Download the application form (Annexure-I) from the official OSPCB website https://ospcboard.odisha.gov.in.
Fill the application form duly in all respects along with self-attested photocopies of necessary documents.
Send the filled application form and documents by email to research@ospcboard.org on or before 31/07/2026, 5:30 PM.
Ensure the email subject reads 'APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF [Post Name]' along with the Advertisement Number and Date.
Wait for interview date and time intimation, which will be communicated only through email.
Carry all original certificates, biodata, photographs, and valid photo ID to the interview for verification.

Recruitment Note: About State Pollution Control Board, Odisha (OSPCB)

State Pollution Control Board, Odisha (OSPCB), functioning under the Department of Forest, Environment and Climate Change, Government of Odisha, is the state's primary regulatory authority for environmental protection and pollution control. Through its R&D Wing and Coastal Management Cell under the Integrated Coastal Zone Management Programme, OSPCB funds and executes research projects addressing pressing environmental challenges in the state, including industrial waste management and soil remediation. The Board plays a central role in monitoring and regulating pollution across Odisha's industrial belt, and its research initiatives, such as the current Fly Ash Consortium projects, aim to develop scalable, biotech-based solutions for managing fly ash — a significant industrial byproduct in a state with substantial thermal power and mining activity.

Recruitment Note: About the Fly Ash Consortium Research Projects

The two projects under which these posts are being filled focus on innovative environmental biotechnology solutions for fly ash management in Odisha. The first project, 'Integrated Bio-stabilization of Heavy Metals in Fly Ash-Amended Soil', develops a scalable biotech-agronomic approach to safely stabilize heavy metals in soil amended with fly ash. The second project, 'Biotransformation of fly ash into safe bio fertilizer through biological heavy metal immobilization', explores converting fly ash into a usable, safe bio-fertilizer through biological immobilization techniques. Both projects run for a duration of 2 years and are operated at the R&D Wing, Coastal Management Cell, OSPCB, Patia, Bhubaneswar, offering selected candidates hands-on research experience in applied environmental biotechnology.

Recruitment Note: Nature of Engagement

The engagement for all three posts is purely temporary and co-terminus with the project duration, which is 2 years. Engagement will run for a period of two years after selection or till completion of the project, whichever is earlier, subject to requirement of service in the project and satisfactory performance. The engagement can be terminated at any time without prior notice or any assigned reason. If the engaged person wishes to resign or quit, they must give one month's notice, failing which one month's salary will be deducted or must be deposited by them.

OSPCB JRF Lab Technician Field Assistant Recruitment 2026Important Official Links

Apply via Email	Click Here ↗
Download Notification Advt No. OSPCB/CMC/R&D/659/2026-27 dated 17/07/2026	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

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Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	OSPCB
Post Name	Junior Research Fellow (JRF) / Lab Technician (LT) / Field Assistant (FA)
Total Vacancy	5
Salary	Rs 18,000 - Rs 27,000 per month (+ HRA for JRF) [JRF: ₹27,000+16% HRA; LT/FA: ₹18,000 Consolidated]
Job Location	Odisha
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	31/07/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

💡 Expert Tip

Since applications go entirely by email, get the subject line exactly right — it must read 'APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF [Post Name]' along with the Advertisement Number and Date, or your application risks being overlooked in the inbox. Bring every original certificate from 10th grade onwards plus experience certificates to the interview itself — candidature won't even be considered without them, so don't assume scanned copies submitted by email are sufficient for the final stage. Also budget for the trip yourself: no TA/DA is paid for attending the interview, and since these are 2-year co-terminus research positions with no regularization possibility, treat this as a fixed-term research stint rather than a long-term government career move.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for JRF, Lab Technician, and Field Assistant? ▼

Ans: Junior Research Fellows receive Rs 27,000 per month plus 16% HRA (as admissible), bringing total monthly compensation to approximately Rs 31,300. Lab Technician and Field Assistant posts carry a consolidated Rs 18,000 per month with no additional allowances mentioned.

Q.2 What is the last date to apply? ▼

Ans: Filled application forms (Annexure-I) along with self-attested document copies must be emailed to research@ospcboard.org on or before 31 July 2026, 5:30 PM. Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered.

Q.3 Is there any negative marking in the exam? ▼

Ans: No negative marking mentioned in official notification, as this recruitment does not involve any written examination. Selection is based entirely on document verification and a personal interview.

Q.4 What is the age limit for these posts? ▼

Ans: The upper age limit is 28 years for Junior Research Fellow, Lab Technician, and Field Assistant posts alike. This limit is relaxable by up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/PH/Women candidates.

Q.5 How to download the OSPCB Recruitment Notification PDF? ▼

Ans: The complete advertisement, Ref. No. OSPCB/CMC/R&D/659/2026-27 dated 17.07.2026, along with the application form (Annexure-I), is available on the official OSPCB website https://ospcboard.odisha.gov.in.

Q.6 What is the educational qualification required for JRF? ▼

Ans: Junior Research Fellow candidates need an M.Sc. degree with a minimum of 60% marks in Chemistry or Environmental Science from a recognized University/Institute, along with good computer knowledge. Lab Technician and Field Assistant candidates need a B.Sc. degree with minimum 50% marks in Chemistry.

Q.7 What is the selection process for OSPCB JRF/LT/FA recruitment? ▼

Ans: Selection is based on document verification followed by a personal interview; there is no written test. The date and time of the interview will be communicated to shortlisted candidates only through email, and no TA/DA is paid for attending it.

Q.8 Is this a permanent government job? ▼

Ans: No, these are purely temporary research positions that are co-terminus with the 2-year duration of the funded Fly Ash Consortium projects. The engagement can be terminated at any time without prior notice, and there is no provision for regularization into a permanent post.