The Government of Odisha is rolling out a massive employment initiative, officially announcing plans to recruit for 1183 job vacancies across various state Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). This upcoming recruitment drive aims to strengthen the operational workforce in multiple state-run corporations, spanning agriculture, energy, mining, transport, and more. Candidates looking forward to building a secure career in the public sector should keep a close eye on official announcements, with the primary recruitment notification expected to be published shortly at https://odisha.gov.in/.
Odisha PSU Vacancy Breakdown by PSU
State-owned enterprises have varied allocation numbers depending on their departmental demands and ongoing expansions. A total of 677 positions have already seen appointments, while 1183 new openings are expected to be filled. Review the breakdown below to see where openings are concentrated:
- Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) – 443 posts (General Manager to Junior Nurse)
- Odisha Lift Irrigation Corporation (OLIC) – 302 posts through Direct Recruitment
- OHPC – 171 posts (Group-A and Group-C)
- OPTCL – 110 posts (various technical groups)
- OSRTC – 89 posts across managerial and executive cadres
- OSCSC – 43 posts
- IPICOL – 25 posts
Detailed PSU Appointed and Expected Positions Overview
To give aspirants a clearer picture of the scale of employment across different departments, the following data table summarizes the appointed and expected positions currently tracked across Odisha's prominent PSUs:
| Department | PSU | Appointed | Expected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment | |||
| Odisha Agro Industries Corp. (OAIC) | — | — | — |
| Odisha State Cashew Dev. Corp. (OSCDC) | — | — | — |
| Odisha State Seeds Corp. (OSSC) | — | 6 | — |
| APICOL | — | — | — |
| Cooperation | |||
| Odisha State Warehousing Corp. (OSWC) | — | — | — |
| Energy | |||
| Odisha Power Generation Corp. (OPGC) | — | 2 | — |
| Odisha Power Transmission Corp. (OPTCL) | — | 246 | 110 |
| Odisha Hydro Power Corp. (OHPC) | — | 112 | 171 |
| GRIDCO Ltd. | — | — | — |
| Odisha Coal & Power Ltd. (OCPL) | — | 15 | — |
| GEDCOL | — | — | — |
| OREDA Ltd. | — | — | — |
| Excise | |||
| Odisha State Beverage Corp. (OSBC) | — | — | — |
| F.E. & C.C. | |||
| Odisha Forest Dev. Corp. (OFDC) | — | — | — |
| F & ARD | |||
| Odisha Pisciculture Dev. Corp. (OPDC) | — | — | — |
| F.S. & C.W. | |||
| Odisha State Civil Supply Corp. (OSCSC) | — | — | 43 |
| Health & Family Welfare | |||
| Odisha State Medical Corp. (OSMC) | — | 12 | — |
| Home | |||
| Odisha State Police Housing & Welfare Corp. (OSPH&WC) | — | — | — |
| H & UD | |||
| Odisha Rural Housing Dev. Corp. (ORHDC) | — | — | — |
| Water Corp. of Odisha (WATCO) | — | — | — |
| Industries | |||
| Odisha Industrial Infra. Dev. Corp. (IDCO) | — | — | — |
| Industrial Promotion & Investment Corp. (IPICOL) | — | — | 25 |
| Odisha Film Dev. Corp. (OFDC) | — | — | — |
| Kalinga Studios Ltd. | — | — | — |
| MSME | |||
| Odisha State Financial Corp. (OSFC) | — | — | — |
| Odisha Small Industries Corp. (OSIC) | — | — | — |
| Steel & Mines | |||
| Odisha Mining Corp. (OMC) | — | 127 | 443 |
| Tourism | |||
| Odisha Tourism Dev. Corp. (OTDC) | — | — | — |
| Transport | |||
| Odisha State Road Transport Corp. (OSRTC) | — | 134 | 89 |
| Water Resources | |||
| Odisha Construction Corp. (OCC) | — | 23 | — |
| Odisha Lift Irrigation Corp. (OLIC) | — | — | 302 |
| Works | |||
| Odisha Bridge & Construction Corp. (OB&CC) | — | — | — |
| Total | 677 | 1183 | |
Pay Scales and Post Groups
Positions across the participating Public Sector Undertakings are categorized into distinct groups, each featuring structured remuneration packages aligned with state norms:
| Group | Post Name | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Group-A | General Manager, Asst. Manager, Executive | Rs. 40,000/- to Rs. 1,20,000/ |
| Group-B | Jr. Manager, Asst. Manager | Rs. 25,000/- to Rs. 60,000/ |
| Group-C | Jr. Engineer, Pharmacist, Office Asst., ANE | Rs. 15,000/- to Rs. 35,000/ |
Selection Process Stages
Candidates applying for these roles will undergo a rigorous multi-stage evaluation process designed to test technical capabilities, aptitude, and suitability. The recruitment procedure typically includes the following stages:
- Written Examination
- Skill Test / Trade Test
- Personal Interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Next Steps for Aspirants
With the official notification publishing shortly, candidates should regularly review the official portal https://odisha.gov.in/ for detailed eligibility rules, application start dates, and syllabus guidelines. Ensure that all necessary educational certificates, identity proofs, and category documents are updated and ready for upload once the application windows open.
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