Overview
WCD Odisha Instructress Recruitment 2026 offers 13 vacancies for eligible government officers serving as Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs) and ICDS Supervisors. The Women & Child Development Department, Odisha, is filling these positions on a deputation basis at the State Institute for Women and Child Development (SIWC) in Bhubaneswar and Barpali. Candidates must meet the relevant experience and postgraduate qualification requirements for their chosen post.
Applications must be submitted offline through the prescribed departmental channel. The application must reach the designated office by 25 October 2026, at 5:00 PM. Applicants must also send an advance copy by email before the deadline. Read the eligibility conditions and application instructions carefully before preparing the documents.
Vacancy Details
The department has announced 13 positions across two posts. The vacancies are distributed between the SIWC locations as follows:
| Institution | Instructress | Assistant Instructress | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIWC, Bhubaneswar | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| SIWC, Barpali | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Total | 3 | 10 | 13 |
The Instructress vacancies are intended for eligible CDPOs, while the Assistant Instructress vacancies are intended for eligible ICDS Supervisors. These are deputation positions rather than a general recruitment opportunity for all postgraduate applicants.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the service experience and educational qualification requirements for the relevant post. A postgraduate qualification in one of the specified subjects is required for both positions.
Instructress
- Applicants must be regular Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs).
- At least five years of experience working as a CDPO is required.
- A postgraduate qualification in Nutrition, Home Science, Child Development, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology or Extension Education is required.
- A Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) qualification is desirable.
Assistant Instructress
- Applicants must be regular Supervisors (ICDS).
- At least five years of experience working as an ICDS Supervisor is required.
- A postgraduate qualification in Nutrition, Home Science, Child Development, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology or Extension Education is required.
- A Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) qualification is desirable.
Applicants should ensure that their service records and certificates support the experience and qualification claimed in the application. The prescribed application must be forwarded through the proper departmental channel. The notice also requires the forwarding authority to certify service particulars and provide the necessary clearances.
Salary and Benefits
The salary or pay scale for these positions is NOT STATED in the available recruitment details. Candidates should refer to the official advertisement or seek clarification from the department before making assumptions about remuneration.
The deputation tenure is three years per term, subject to satisfactory performance, with a maximum of two terms. No deputation allowance is admissible. After completing the tenure, the officer must return to her parent district cadre.
Applicants should also note that no travel allowance or daily allowance (TA/DA) will be provided for appearing in the mock lecture.
Important Dates
| Event | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 09 October 2026 |
| Application start date | 09 October 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of application | 25 October 2026, by 5:00 PM |
The notification specifies that applications must reach the designated office within 15 days from publication of the notice. The stated deadline is 25 October 2026 at 5:00 PM. Applicants should arrange forwarding and postal delivery early so the completed application reaches the office on time.
How to Apply
Eligible officers should complete the prescribed application process through the appropriate departmental authorities. Follow these steps:
- Open the official notification and obtain the prescribed application format provided with the advertisement.
- Complete the form accurately in BLOCK letters and attach a recent passport-size photograph.
- Attach self-attested copies of the certificates supporting your educational qualifications and relevant experience or training.
- Route the application through the correct authority. CDPOs must send it through the DSWO and Collector. Supervisors must send it through the CDPO and DSWO.
- Ensure the forwarding authority certifies your service particulars, provides a No Objection Certificate (NOC), and issues the required certificate confirming that no disciplinary or vigilance proceeding is pending or contemplated.
- Send the completed application through the prescribed channel to the following address so that it reaches the office by the deadline: Additional Secretary to Government, Women & Child Development Department, Lok Seva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar – 751001.
- Send an advance copy of the application by email before the closing date and time, as instructed in the notice. Use the email address provided in the official advertisement.
- Keep a copy of the completed application and supporting documents for your records.
Both the properly forwarded application and the advance email copy are required under the stated instructions. An application may not be considered if it arrives late, is incomplete, or has not been sent through the proper channel.
Selection Process
The selection process includes scrutiny of applications, shortlisting, a mock lecture and an overall assessment by the Selection Committee constituted by the department.
- Application scrutiny: Applications received within the deadline will be checked according to the prescribed selection procedure and guidelines.
- Shortlisting: Eligible applicants will be shortlisted for the next stage.
- Mock lecture: Shortlisted candidates must deliver a mock lecture before the Selection Committee. The date, time, venue and topic will be communicated separately.
- Final assessment: The Selection Committee will conduct an overall assessment for final selection and posting.
The available details do not specify a written examination date or an admit card schedule. Candidates should watch for further communication from the department about the mock lecture.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many vacancies are available?
There are 13 vacancies: three Instructress posts and ten Assistant Instructress posts.
2. Who can apply for the Instructress post?
Regular CDPOs with at least five years of experience as a CDPO and a postgraduate qualification in one of the specified subjects can apply. B.Ed. is desirable.
3. Who can apply for the Assistant Instructress post?
Regular ICDS Supervisors with at least five years of experience as a Supervisor and a postgraduate qualification in one of the specified subjects can apply. B.Ed. is desirable.
4. What is the last date to submit the application?
The application must reach the designated office by 25 October 2026 at 5:00 PM. An advance copy must also be sent by email before the deadline.
5. What is the selection process?
The process includes scrutiny and shortlisting of applications, a mock lecture before the Selection Committee, and an overall assessment for final selection and posting.
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