The Odisha Public Service Commission has officially released the OPSC AAO Recruitment 2026 notification for 118 Group-B posts under the Odisha Agriculture & Food Production Service. This is a strong opportunity for Agriculture and Horticulture graduates looking for a secure government career in Odisha.
| ESI Odisha Recruitment 2026 – Detailed Summary Advt. No. 07 / DESI (FE-II-232/2025) www.odishacareers.com | |
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
| Notification Release Date: 01 January 2026 Application Start Date: 01 January 2026 Last Date to Apply: 31 January 2026 (5:00 PM) | General / SEBC: ₹0- SC / ST / PwD: ₹0 |
| Age Limit | |
| Minimum Age: As per retirement norms Maximum Age: As per Odisha Govt rules Age Relaxation: Applicable as per rules | |
Eligibility, Qualification & Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Eligibility & Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | 02 | Must be a retired Government Pharmacist with the required professional qualification and experience. |
| Staff Nurse | 47 | Must be a retired Government Staff Nurse with valid nursing qualification and relevant service experience. |
| Total | 49 | — |
📌 Only retired Government employees are eligible under ESI Odisha Recruitment 2026.
📌 Engagement is purely contractual (re-engagement basis) and subject to suitability and vacancy availability.
Posting will be done at ESI Hospitals and Dispensaries including Bhubaneswar, Kansbahal, Rourkela, Jaleswar, Choudwar, Jharsuguda, Joda and other locations in Odisha.
Selection Process
Selection under ESI Odisha Recruitment 2026 will be based on:
- Eligibility verification
- Suitability of the candidate
- Availability of vacancies
- Final approval by the competent authority
❌ No written exam
❌ No interview
How to Apply – Step-by-Step
- Download the official notification and application form (Annexure-I)
- Fill the application form in BLOCK LETTERS
- Attach self-attested copies of required documents
- Superscribe the envelope as:
“Application for the Post of Pharmacist / Staff Nurse” - Send the application by Registered Post / Speed Post / Email / By Hand
- Address to:
Director, ESI Scheme, Odisha,
A/122, Unit-VIII, Nayapalli,
Bhubaneswar – 751012
📌 Applications must reach on or before 31 January 2026 (5:00 PM).
| Important Links – ESI Odisha Recruitment 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Official Notification (PDF) | Download Notification |
| Official Website | Visit ESIC Website |
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FAQs
ESI Odisha Recruitment 2026 is a re-engagement drive for retired Government Pharmacists and Staff Nurses on a contractual basis.
Only retired Government employees who worked as Pharmacist or Staff Nurse are eligible.
The last date to apply is 31 January 2026.
No, there is no application fee for any category.
No, candidates must apply offline.