OSPCB Recruitment 2026: Apply for Junior Research Fellow, Lab Technician and Field Assistant Posts

OSPCB Recruitment 2026: Apply for Junior Research Fellow, Lab Technician and Field Assistant Posts

Looking for a research job this year? A new recruitment notification has been released by the State Pollution Control Board, Odisha. This recruitment offers 5 vacancies for the posts of Junior Research Fellow, Lab Technician and Field Assistant. Candidates with a background in Chemistry or Environmental Science can apply. Before sending your application, check the eligibility, salary, age limit and selection process explained below.

These posts are open under two research projects related to fly ash management, funded by OSPCB and run at its R&D Wing in Bhubaneswar. If you enjoy lab and field-based environmental research, this is a good short-term opportunity to gain hands-on project experience with a state government body.

OSPCB Recruitment 2026 – Highlights

This table gives you a quick summary of the whole recruitment. Out of the 5 posts, 3 are for Junior Research Fellow, and 1 each is for Lab Technician and Field Assistant. All posts are attached to two ongoing fly ash research projects at OSPCB.

These are project posts, not permanent government jobs. The engagement will last for two years or till the project ends, whichever happens first. Even so, working on a state-funded research project adds strong value to your academic profile.

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Who Can Apply

Candidates with a science background, especially in Chemistry or Environmental Science, can apply for these posts. The exact degree required depends on which post you are targeting.

You should also be within the prescribed age limit and hold the required percentage of marks in your qualifying degree. If you belong to SC, ST, OBC, PH or are a woman candidate, you get some extra relaxation in the age criteria, which is explained in detail below.

Educational Qualification

The qualification requirement is different for the two categories of posts.

• Junior Research Fellow: M.Sc. degree with at least 60% marks in Chemistry or Environmental Science from a recognised university or institute, along with good computer knowledge.
• Lab Technician and Field Assistant: B.Sc. degree with at least 50% marks in Chemistry from a recognised university or institute.

Since these posts are research-based, having basic computer skills and lab handling experience can be an added advantage, even though it is compulsory only for the Junior Research Fellow post.

Age Limit

The upper age limit for all three posts, Junior Research Fellow, Lab Technician and Field Assistant, is 28 years.

Candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, PH categories, and women candidates, get an age relaxation of up to 5 years. This means such candidates can apply up to 33 years of age, depending on how the relaxation applies to their specific category.

Application Fee

There is no application fee mentioned anywhere in this notification. Candidates can send their application by email without paying any amount, which keeps the process simple and free of cost.

Salary

The pay for these posts depends on which position you are applying for.

The Junior Research Fellow post carries a higher pay along with House Rent Allowance, since it requires a higher qualification. The Lab Technician and Field Assistant posts get a fixed consolidated pay without any separate allowance.

Selection Process

The selection for these posts is simple and involves two main steps.

1. Document Verification: You need to bring all original certificates from your 10th standard onwards, along with experience certificates, if any, for verification.
2. Interview: After document verification, eligible candidates are called for an interview to assess their suitability for the post.

The interview date and time will be communicated only through email, so keep checking your registered email account regularly after applying. No separate letter will be sent by post.

Documents Required

Keep the following documents ready while sending your application by email.

• Filled application form (Annexure-I) with a recent passport size colour photograph
• Self-attested photocopies of certificates and mark sheets
• Proof of age
• Valid photo ID such as Aadhaar Card, Voter ID or Driving Licence
• Updated biodata
• Two additional passport size photographs
• Original certificates from 10th standard onwards, for verification at the interview
• Experience certificate, if you have any relevant work experience
• Category certificate, if you belong to SC/ST/SEBC/PH

Scan all your documents clearly before sending them by email. Since original documents are checked only during the interview, make sure you carry them physically on that day.

Important Dates

Since the application is only through email, make sure you send it well before the deadline. Do not wait for the last hour, as technical issues with email or attachments can cause unwanted delays.

How to Apply

This recruitment does not use an online portal. Follow these simple email-based steps instead.

1. Download the official notification and the application format (Annexure-I).
2. Fill the application form completely and affix your recent photograph.
3. Attach self-attested photocopies of all required certificates.
4. Prepare an email with the subject line “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ___” along with the advertisement number and date.
5. Send this email with all attachments to research@ospcboard.org before the last date.
6. Keep a copy of the sent email and attachments for your own record.

Double-check that your email subject line matches the required format exactly, since a wrongly written subject line could cause confusion during scrutiny.

Why You Should Apply

Working with the State Pollution Control Board gives you direct exposure to environmental research on a topic as important as fly ash management. This experience is valuable if you plan to pursue further studies or a long-term career in environmental science.

The pay is reasonable for a research-based temporary post, and being part of a government-funded project adds credibility to your resume. It is also a good platform to build practical lab and fieldwork skills.

Preparation Tips

• Revise your core Chemistry and Environmental Science concepts before the interview.
• Read about fly ash, heavy metal contamination and soil bio-stabilization, since these are directly related to the project topics.
• Brush up on basic computer skills like spreadsheets and document handling, especially for the JRF post.
• Prepare a clear and updated biodata highlighting your academic performance and any lab experience.
• Organise your certificates and mark sheets in order, from 10th standard onwards, well before the interview date.
• Check your email regularly after applying, since all further communication happens only through email.

A good understanding of environmental chemistry topics related to fly ash will help you perform well in the interview. Keep your documents ready in advance so that verification goes smoothly on the day of your interview.

Important Links

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FAQs – OSPCB Recruitment 2026

1. What is the last date to apply for OSPCB Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit your application by email is 31 July 2026, till 5:30 PM.

2. How many vacancies are there in this recruitment?

There are 5 vacancies in total – 3 for Junior Research Fellow, 1 for Lab Technician and 1 for Field Assistant.

3. What is the salary for these posts?

Junior Research Fellow gets Rs. 27,000 plus HRA, while Lab Technician and Field Assistant get Rs. 18,000 each per month.

4. What qualification is required for Junior Research Fellow?

You need an M.Sc. degree with at least 60% marks in Chemistry or Environmental Science, along with good computer knowledge.

5. What qualification is required for Lab Technician and Field Assistant?

You need a B.Sc. degree with at least 50% marks in Chemistry.

6. What is the age limit for these posts?

The upper age limit is 28 years, relaxable up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/PH/Women candidates.

7. Is there any application fee?

No, there is no application fee mentioned in this notification.

8. Is this a permanent government job?

No, these are purely temporary, project-based posts that will end with the project or after 2 years, whichever is earlier.

9. How can I apply for this recruitment?

You can apply only by sending your filled application and documents through email to research@ospcboard.org.

10. What is the selection process for these posts?

Selection involves document verification followed by an interview.

11. Will I be informed individually about the interview date?

The interview date and time will be communicated only through email, so check your email regularly after applying.

12. Will travelling allowance be given for the interview?

No, no TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

13. What documents are required at the time of interview?

You must bring original certificates from 10th standard onwards, along with experience certificates, if any.

14. What are the research projects linked to these posts?

The posts are linked to two fly ash research projects on bio-stabilization of heavy metals and biotransformation of fly ash into bio fertilizer.

15. Can the engagement be terminated before the project ends?

Yes, the engagement can be terminated at any time without prior notice or any reason being assigned.