Berhampur University will hold a walk-in interview on 19 November 2026 at 10.30 Hrs in the Department of Environmental Science, Berhampur University, Berhampur - 760007 (Odisha). It is for one Research Associate, one Project Associate and one Field Investigator in the research project "Comprehensive Assessment on the Regional Stochasticity and Blackbuck Population Distribution in Odisha". Pay is Rs. 47,000, Rs. 30,000 and Rs. 20,000 per month respectively, consolidated.
Berhampur University Recruitment 2026 Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Walk-in Date | 19 November 2026 |
| Reporting or Registration Time | 10.30 Hrs |
| Venue | Department of Environmental Science, Berhampur University, Berhampur - 760007 (Odisha) |
| Advertisement / Ref. No. | 051/BAKP/EVS/BU/2026 (Web), dated 05.11.2026 |
| Posts | Research Associate; Project Associate; Field Investigator |
| Vacancies | 3 (one post each) |
| Pay | Rs. 47,000 / Rs. 30,000 / Rs. 20,000 per month (consolidated) |
| Project Tenure | Three years or co-terminus with the project |
| Who Can Attend | Candidates with the post-wise qualifications given below |
The official notification does not specify the age limit, the application fee or the selection process.
About the Department and the Project
The notice is issued by the Department of Environmental Science, Berhampur University, Berhampur, Odisha. The posts are in the research project "Comprehensive Assessment on the Regional Stochasticity and Blackbuck Population Distribution in Odisha", which the notice describes as an R&D project. It is signed by Prof. B. Anjan Kumar Prusty, Principal Investigator, OSFD-Blackbuck Project.
Posts and Eligibility
| Post | Vacancies | Qualification | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Associate | 1 | Ph.D. in Ecology / Environmental Science / Wildlife Science / Forestry / Biodiversity Conservation / other subjects relevant to the research area of the Project, with a minimum of 55% marks secured at P.G. level | Rs. 47,000/- pm (consolidated) |
| Project Associate | 1 | P.G. in Ecology / Environmental Science / Zoology / Veterinary Science / Wildlife Science / Biodiversity Conservation / other subjects relevant to the research area of the Project, with a minimum of 55% marks | Rs. 30,000/- pm (consolidated) |
| Field Investigator | 1 | P.G. in Ecology / Wildlife Science / Environmental Science / Biodiversity Conservation / Zoology / Anthropology / Sociology or other subjects relevant to the research area of the Project, with a minimum of 55% marks | Rs. 20,000/- pm (consolidated) |
All three posts carry a project tenure of three years or co-terminus with the project. For the discipline-specific eligibility of each post, candidates should refer to the official notification.
Research Associate
- Experience in landscape ecology / habitat ecology / disease ecology / behavioural ecology domain along-with RS-GIS and computational tools is essential.
Project Associate
- Candidates having a valid NET / GATE score/certificate will be an added advantage.
- Experience in extensive field works, RS-GIS and computational tools is desirable.
- The candidate is required to work in landscape ecology / habitat ecology / disease ecology / behavioral ecology domain leading to a PhD degree.
Field Investigator
- Candidates are required to conduct extensive fieldwork in rural/remote/forested areas.
- Candidates having a valid NET / GATE score/certificate will be an added advantage.
- S/he will be encouraged to work in landscape ecology / habitat ecology / disease ecology / behavioral ecology domain leading to a PhD degree.
How to Attend the Walk-in Interview
Candidates report on the scheduled date and time with the duly filled-in application form as per the enclosed format. The form is on pages 2 and 3 of the notice. It asks for the project name, name, date of birth, correspondence and permanent address, mobile number, email ID, academic qualifications, NET/GATE or other examinations, experience, dissertation titles, publications, conferences attended, personal information and any other relevant information. A passport size photograph is affixed on it, and it ends with a signed declaration.
Candidates applying for multiple positions must submit separate applications for each position. Queries may be sent to Prof. B. Anjan Kumar Prusty at [email protected].
What to Bring
- Duly filled-in application form as per the enclosed format, with a passport size photograph
- Self-attested photocopies of certificates
- Original certificates and mark sheets, to be produced before the selection committee for verification
Important Instructions
- The positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.
- No travel or any other allowances are admissible for attending the interview.
- The selected candidate needs a valid two/four-wheeler driving license for conducting field surveys.
- The services of the selected candidate will be governed by the rules/regulations of Berhampur University. The candidate will not be an employee of the University and shall have no claim for any benefit whatsoever on that account.
- Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidature.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Application Form (format enclosed with the notice) | To be brought filled in to the walk-in interview |
| Official Notification PDF | Ref. 051/BAKP/EVS/BU/2026 (Web) |
| Berhampur University Official Website | Official website |
