Utkal Balashram Phulbani Kandhamal Jobs 2026

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 Utkal Balashram, Kendupadar, Phulbani is a government-operated Children's Home functioning under the District of Kandhamal, Odisha. It is administered by the Sub-Collector, Phulbani, who also serves as the Secretary of the institution. The home operates under the legal framework of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, and is guided by the guidelines of the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Odisha. Its primary mission is to provide care, shelter, education, and rehabilitation to children in need of protection who are referred through the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee. All staff appointments at this institution are governed by the resolution No. 10102-WCD-CW-MISC-0023-2020 issued by the Women and Child Development Department, Govt of Odisha, dated 15 September 2020. 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Utkal Balashram, Phulbani has released Advertisement No. 386/UB/PLB/KDML dated 27 May 2026, inviting applications from eligible candidates for contractual engagement against vacant positions in the Child Care Institution (CCI). The remuneration for these posts is determined as per Mission Vatsalya norms under the Women and Child Development Department, Government of India. Applications must be submitted both via email and by registered or speed post. The institution will shortlist candidates based on academic career and work experience. The initial engagement period will be one year, which may be extended further based on satisfactory annual performance appraisal. Candidates interested in more than one post must submit separate applications for each, with the post name written prominently on the top of the envelope. Any joining or exit of staff holding post-graduation level qualifications will require prior approval of the District Magistrate and Collector. 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐑 – 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 1. Store Keeper-cum-Accountant 2. House Father 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 1. Store Keeper-cum-Accountant - ( 1 ) 2. House Father - ( 1 ) 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲 1. Store Keeper-cum-Accountant - ( Rs. 18,536/-/month ) 2 . House Father - ( Rs. 14,564/-/month ) 📅 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 1. Advertisement Date : 27 May 2026 2 . Online Application Window Opens : 01 June 2026 3 . Last Date – Online Application via Email : 20 June 2026 4 . Last Date – Hard Copy Submission by Post : 30 June 2026 5 . Age Calculation Reference Date : 01 June 2026 🎓 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 General Conditions (All Posts): 1 · Must be a citizen of India. 2 · Must be of good character, sound health, and free from organic defects or physical deformities. 3 · Must be able to speak, read, and write Odia fluently; must have passed an Odia language exam equivalent to middle school standard. 4 · Must not have more than one living spouse. 5 · Age: 21 to 45 years as on 01 June 2026. 6 · Date of birth as recorded in the High School / Board certificate or Birth Certificate will only be accepted; no other document will be considered. Post-wise Qualification: 1. Store Keeper-cum-Accountant (1 Post – Male/Female). · Post-Graduate degree, preferably in Commerce, or MBA with Finance specialization · Relevant work experience will be given preference · Salary: Rs. 18,536/- per month (consolidated) 2. House Father (1 Post – Male Only) · Graduate in any Arts discipline; preference given to graduates in Home Science, Psychology, or Sociology · Relevant experience in child care or institutional setting preferred · Must be willing to reside inside the Ashram with children throughout the entire job tenure, except during emergency leave · Salary: Rs. 14,564/- per month (consolidated) 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝘀 - Application Fee : NIL 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 Positions at Utkal Balashram, Phulbani carry significant social value. The Store Keeper-cum-Accountant plays a critical role in managing the daily financial records and inventory that keep the institution running smoothly. The House Father is equally essential – this person acts as a primary caregiver and role model for children living in the home who may have experienced neglect, abuse, or difficult family situations. These are not routine desk jobs. They contribute directly to child protection and rehabilitation outcomes in one of Odisha's tribal-majority districts. Working in a government-run CCI under Mission Vatsalya also adds recognized experience to a candidate's professional profile, which can be valuable for those seeking growth in the social welfare, child protection, or NGO sectors in the future.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐛 For candidates residing in Kandhamal and nearby areas of Odisha, opportunities in government-affiliated institutions are limited and highly competitive. This recruitment opens two accessible positions where selection is purely based on academic qualifications and experience – with no entrance exam or complicated selection stages. For commerce or MBA graduates looking for relevant work in a government setting, the Store Keeper-cum-Accountant role offers an appropriate entry point. For male graduates with a background in social science, psychology, or home science, the House Father position offers a meaningful and structured role in institutional child care. Both posts come with a consolidated monthly salary, the credibility of working under a government body, and the possibility of extended engagement if performance is satisfactory. Additionally, the career marking panel remains valid for one year, meaning a strong application could also result in placement against future openings at the same institution. 📄 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 Step 1: Download the prescribed application form from the district website: https://kandhamal.odisha.gov.in Step 2: Fill in all required details accurately. Once submitted, no changes can be made. Double-check all information before sending. Step 3: Attach the following documents with your application: · Self-attested photocopies of all educational certificates and mark sheets (Secondary, HSC, Graduation, Post-Graduation, or other) · One recent self-attested colour photograph (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm), affixed to the application form · Experience certificate from previous employer (if applicable) · Self-declaration of non-involvement in criminal activities, especially child-related offences · No Objection Certificate from current employer (if employed) · Character certificate from a Gazetted Officer · Self-attested photocopy of Aadhaar card (identity proof) Step 4: Send the completed application with all documents to: Email: utkalbalashram23@gmail.com (by 20 June 2026, 5:00 PM) Step 5: Also send the hard copy via Registered Post / Speed Post to: The Secretary, Utkal Balashram, Phulbani At- Kendupadar, Po/Ps- Phulbani, Dist.- Kandhamal, Odisha – 762001 (Must reach by 30 June 2026, by 5:00 PM) Step 6: Write the name of the post applied for on the top of the envelope. Submit a separate application for each post if applying for multiple. Step 7: Candidates applying for House Father must also submit an additional declaration confirming willingness to reside in the Ashram with children throughout the duration of employment.