Odisha District Wise Enumerator Recruitment 2025

The District Planning & Monitoring Unit (DPMU), Odisha has officially released a district-wise notification for the recruitment of Enumerators for the 7th Minor Irrigation (MI) Census and the 2nd Census of Water Bodies in Odisha. This presents an excellent opportunity for job seekers across all districts of Odisha who are looking for short-term contractual work in government census activities.

Interested candidates can apply for these posts in offline mode by checking their respective district’s notification and submitting the required documents before the specified deadline.

🔍 Job Overview – Odisha Enumerator Recruitment 2025

Category	Details
Organization Name	District Planning & Monitoring Unit (DPMU)
Post Name	Enumerator
Job Type	Contractual
Application Mode	Offline
Eligibility	All Odisha Candidates
Posting Location	Respective Districts of Odisha
Application Deadline	Varies by District
Official Website	Varies by District
Gender	Both Male & Female

📚 Eligibility Criteria for Enumerator Recruitment 2025

📘 Educational Qualification

Must have passed 10+2 (CHSE/CBSE/ICSE) or hold a Diploma in Engineering from a recognized institution.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Odia and English is a must.
Basic computer knowledge is required.
Must possess an Android smartphone (Minimum Android 10 OS, 6 GB RAM, 128 GB ROM, and 5000 mAh battery).

✅ Other Skills & Requirements

Ability to conduct surveys efficiently in field conditions.
Should be able to handle data collection and entry on a mobile device.
Must be ready to attend training programs as instructed.

📋 Selection Process

Selection for the Enumerator post will be made on the basis of:

Training Participation
Mark-Based Shortlisting
Document Verification (DV)

No written exam is required. Final selection depends on qualification, performance in training, and verification of submitted documents.

🎯 Age Limit

There is no fixed minimum or maximum age limit officially mentioned, but age relaxation is applicable as per Government of Odisha norms:

OBC: 3 years
SC/ST/PWD: 5 years
PWD (SC/ST): 15 years
Ex-Servicemen: 5 years

For precise details, refer to your district’s official notification.

💸 Application Fee

There is no application fee for any category.

Category	Fees
General/EWS/OBC	Free
SC/ST/Women	Free

📆 Important Dates

Event	Date
Apply Start	Already Started
Apply End	Varies by District

Candidates are advised to apply well before the deadline to avoid rejection.

💼 Salary & Allowances

Enumerators selected under this recruitment will be paid as per the project’s allowance structure:

Field Work Allowance: ₹900/- per village (7th MI Census), ₹720/- per village (Water Bodies Census)
Patwari Allowance: ₹300/- per village
Mobile Device Usage: ₹750/- for Water Bodies Census
Training Attendance: ₹165/- per day
Note: No TA/DA will be provided.

📝 Required Documents

Ensure you have the following documents ready before applying:

10th & 12th Pass Certificates and Mark Sheets
Diploma Certificate (if applicable)
Caste Certificate (for reservation)
Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/PAN Card
Recent Passport-size Photographs
Valid Mobile Number and Email ID
Filled-in Application Form (as per the district’s format)

🧾 How to Apply – Step-by-Step

Follow the steps below to successfully apply for the Enumerator position in your district:

🔹 For Offline Mode:

Visit your district’s official website or collectorate office to download the notification and application form.
Read the notification carefully for eligibility, documents, and district-specific rules.
Print out the application form.
Fill it with correct details and attach required documents.
Submit the application via Speed Post/Registered Post or in person to the address mentioned in the notification.
Keep a copy of the application form and postal receipt for future reference.

🔹 For Walk-In-Interviews (if applicable):

Carry all original documents along with xerox copies.
Reach the venue on the specified date and time mentioned in the district notification.
Submit the documents and attend the interview or briefing session as instructed.