WCD Odisha Recruitment 2026: 13 Instructress & Assistant Instructress Posts – Apply Offline @ wcd.odisha.gov.in
⚡ Quick Facts & Key Highlights
| Recruiting Body | Department of Women and Child Development Odisha |
|---|---|
| State / Jurisdiction | Odisha |
| Total Posts | 13 |
| Last Date | 25 October 2026 |
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WCD Odisha Deputation Recruitment 2026 – Key Highlights
- Recruiting Body: Women & Child Development Department, Government of Odisha
- Advertisement No: WCD-ICDS-G-MISC-0007-2023-24546/WCD
- Posts: Instructress (3), Assistant Instructress (10) at State Institute for Women and Child Development (SIWC)
- Total Vacancies: 13
- Employment Nature: Deputation (temporary posting from parent cadre, 3 years per term, maximum 2 terms)
- Application Mode: Offline – through proper channel (with advance email copy)
- Last Date to Submit: 25 October 2026, 05:00 PM (received by)
- Venue/Address: Additional Secretary to Government, Women & Child Development Department, Lok Seva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar – 751001
- Application Fee: Not Applicable
- Job Location: SIWC Bhubaneswar and SIWC Barpali, Odisha
- Deputation Allowance: Not admissible
- Pay: Officers continue to draw pay as per their parent cadre; no separate pay scale specified
Post-Wise Vacancy & Deputation Details
| Post Designation | Source Cadre | Institution | Vacancies | Deputation Tenure | Monthly Remuneration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructress | Regular CDPO (min 5 years as CDPO) | SIWC, Bhubaneswar | 3 | 3 years (max 2 terms) | Pay as per parent cadre (CDPO pay) |
| Assistant Instructress | Regular Supervisor ICDS (min 5 years as Supervisor) | SIWC, Bhubaneswar | 5 | 3 years (max 2 terms) | Pay as per parent cadre (Supervisor pay) |
| Assistant Instructress | Regular Supervisor ICDS (min 5 years as Supervisor) | SIWC, Barpali | 5 | 3 years (max 2 terms) | Pay as per parent cadre (Supervisor pay) |
| Total | 13 |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
Only currently serving regular officers of the Odisha Government are eligible for these deputation posts. The eligibility criteria are as follows:
Instructress (3 Posts – SIWC Bhubaneswar)
- Candidate must be a regular CDPO (Child Development Project Officer) with a minimum of 5 years of service as CDPO.
- Post-Graduation in any one of the following disciplines: Nutrition, Home Science, Child Development, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, or Extension Education.
- Desirable: B.Ed. qualification.
Assistant Instructress (10 Posts – SIWC Bhubaneswar & SIWC Barpali)
- Candidate must be a regular Supervisor (ICDS) with a minimum of 5 years of service as Supervisor.
- Post-Graduation in any one of the following disciplines: Nutrition, Home Science, Child Development, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, or Extension Education.
- Desirable: B.Ed. qualification.
Selection Process
The selection for these deputation posts follows a multi-stage process prescribed by the department:
- Scrutiny and Shortlisting: All applications received within the due date will be scrutinised and shortlisted as per the prescribed Selection Procedure and Guidelines.
- Mock Lecture: Shortlisted candidates must deliver a mock lecture before the Selection Committee constituted by the Women & Child Development Department. The date, time, venue, and topic will be communicated separately by the department.
- Overall Assessment: The Selection Committee will conduct an overall assessment of each candidate for final selection and posting.
Important: No TA/DA (Travel Allowance / Daily Allowance) will be admissible for appearing in the mock lecture.
How to Apply – Step-by-Step Offline Process
- Download the application format (Annexure) from the WCD Odisha Instructress & Assistant Instructress Official Notification PDF.
- Fill the application form in BLOCK letters with all required details and affix a recent passport-size photograph.
- Attach self-attested copies of educational qualification certificates, relevant experience, and training certificates.
- Route the application through the proper channel:
• For CDPOs: Through the DSWO (District Social Welfare Officer) and the Collector of the district.
• For Supervisors (ICDS): Through the CDPO and DSWO. - Ensure the forwarding authority certifies service particulars, issues a No Objection Certificate (NOC), and confirms no disciplinary or vigilance proceeding is pending or contemplated.
- Send the completed application so that it is received on or before 25 October 2026, 05:00 PM at:
Additional Secretary to Government, Women & Child Development Department, Lok Seva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar – 751001 - Send an advance copy by email to the department's designated email address before the last date and time.
Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates
- Completed application form (Annexure) with a recent passport-size photograph affixed
- Self-attested copies of Post-Graduate degree certificates and all mark sheets in the relevant discipline
- All service, appointment, and experience certificates relevant to the parent cadre post
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued by the competent forwarding authority
- Certificate from forwarding authority confirming no disciplinary, vigilance, or criminal proceeding is pending, contemplated, or of unsatisfactory performance
Important Service Conditions
- Deputation tenure is 3 years per term, subject to satisfactory performance, extendable up to a maximum of 2 terms.
- No deputation allowance is admissible for this posting.
- On completion of the deputation tenure, the officer shall revert to her parent district cadre.
- Only officers with a clean service record (no pending disciplinary, vigilance, or criminal cases) and satisfactory performance report are eligible.
- Applications not routed through the proper channel, received after the last date, or found incomplete will not be considered.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification / Advertisement Date | 09 October 2026 |
| Application Start Date (within 15 days of publication) | 09 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application (received by) | 25 October 2026, 05:00 PM |
| Mock Lecture / Selection Committee Assessment | Date to be communicated separately |
Official Links
- Download WCD Odisha Instructress & Assistant Instructress Deputation Notification PDF
- Visit Official WCD Odisha Department Website
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for WCD Odisha Instructress Recruitment 2026?
The application must be received on or before 25 October 2026, up to 05:00 PM at the Additional Secretary to Government, Women & Child Development Department, Lok Seva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar – 751001. An advance copy must also be sent by email before the same deadline.
Is this a walk-in interview or offline application process?
This is an offline application process. Eligible officers must send their applications through the proper channel (via DSWO/Collector or CDPO/DSWO as applicable) by post or in person to the department office. There is no walk-in interview; however, shortlisted candidates will be called for a mock lecture before the Selection Committee on a date to be communicated separately.
Is there any application fee for WCD Odisha 13 Deputation Posts?
No application fee is applicable for this deputation recruitment. The notification does not prescribe any fee.
What is the job nature and tenure for these posts?
These are deputation posts (not permanent direct recruitment). Selected officers will serve at the State Institute for Women and Child Development (SIWC) for a tenure of 3 years per term, subject to satisfactory performance, with a maximum of 2 terms. After the deputation tenure ends, the officer reverts to her parent district cadre. No deputation allowance is admissible.
What is the salary for Instructress and Assistant Instructress posts?
No separate pay scale is prescribed for these deputation posts. Selected officers continue to draw their existing pay as per their parent cadre (CDPO or Supervisor ICDS pay level respectively). There is no additional deputation allowance.
Who is eligible to apply for WCD Odisha Instructress Recruitment 2026?
Only regular serving officers are eligible: Regular CDPOs with minimum 5 years of service as CDPO (for Instructress posts), and Regular Supervisors (ICDS) with minimum 5 years of service as Supervisor (for Assistant Instructress posts). Both must hold a Post-Graduation in Nutrition, Home Science, Child Development, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, or Extension Education. B.Desirable qualification.
Download Official Recruitment Notification
Download and read the official advertisement PDF for complete post eligibility, category reservations, format of certificates, and application guidelines.