Advertisement No: WCD-ICDS-M-SCHM-0002-2025-11418/WCD
Last Date to Apply: 31st May 2025
Total Post Names:
- District Programme Coordinator (DPC) under MAMATA Scheme
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Job Post Recruitment Board Overview – Department of Women and Child Development, Odisha
Initiatives to enhance the welfare of women and children in the state are managed by the Government of Odisha’s Department of Women and Child Development (WCD). The department is accepting applications for the contractual position of District Programme Coordinator (DPC) in the districts of Kalahandi, Keonjhar, and Rayagada under the MAMATA Scheme, a flagship program that supports maternal and child health. In order to ensure efficient scheme implementation at the district level, this recruitment drive seeks to fill three open DPC positions while assembling a panel for upcoming openings.
Job Brief Information
Job Post Details
| Field | Details |
| Post Names | District Programme Coordinator (DPC) |
| Compensation | Rs. 35,000 per month |
| Total Vacancies | 3 (1 each for Kalahandi, Keonjhar, and Rayagada districts) |
| Notification Date | 7th May 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 31st May 2025 |
| Organization | Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Odisha |
District Programme Coordinator (MAMATA) Overview
Under the MAMATA Scheme, the District Programme Coordinator (DPC) is a contractual position tasked with organizing and carrying out the goals of the program in the districts of Kalahandi, Keonjhar, and Rayagada. Since the role is co-terminus with the scheme, it will terminate if the scheme is terminated. Strong coordination, language proficiency, and administrative abilities are necessary for DPCs, who will collaborate closely with governmental and non-governmental organizations to guarantee the efficient provision of maternal and child health services.
Eligibility Criteria – District Programme Coordinator (MAMATA) at Department of Women and Child Development, Odisha
| Role | Educational Qualification | Age Limit | Age Relaxation | Other Criteria |
| District Programme Coordinator (DPC) | Post Graduate in Social Sciences, Life Sciences, Nutrition, Medicine, Health Management, Social Work, MBA, or Rural Management | 21–40 yrs as on 1st January 2025 | Not specified | 5 years’ experience with Government/Non-Government organizations; Proficiency in MS-Office (with proof of computer course like DCA/PGDCA if applicable); Proficiency in English and Odia (including translation); Must be a native of Odisha |
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
| Stage 1 | Application screening based on eligibility criteria |
| Stage 2 | Evaluation: Career marks (40%), Experience (30%), Interview (30%) |
| Stage 3 | Interview (candidates must bring original certificates and photocopies) |
| Stage 4 | Final selection and posting based on performance and district preferences |
Structure of Online Test (if applicable)
The recruitment process for District Programme Coordinator does not involve an online test. Selection is based on a weighted evaluation of career marks (40%), experience (30%), and interview performance (30%).
Number of Posts and Reservation
| Category | District Programme Coordinator (DPC) | Total |
| Total | 3 (Kalahandi: 1, Keonjhar: 1, Rayagada: 1) | 3 |
Verification Note: The total vacancies are confirmed as 3 (1 each for Kalahandi, Keonjhar, and Rayagada districts). Reservation category details (UR, EWS, OBC, SC, ST, PwBD) are not specified in the document.
How To Apply
- Obtain the application form in the prescribed format as provided in the advertisement.
- Fill in the application form with personal details, educational qualifications, work experience, computer literacy, language proficiency, and district preferences (Kalahandi, Keonjhar, Rayagada).
- Attach the following documents:
- Recent passport-size photograph pasted on the form.
- Photocopies of certificates for educational qualifications, experience, computer course, and language proficiency.
- Original certificates must be presented at the time of the interview.
- Submit the complete application to:
Additional Secretary (MAMATA),
W&CD Department, Lokseva Bhawan,
Bhubaneswar, Khordha-751001. - Send by Registered/Speed Post or in person, ensuring it reaches by 5 PM on 31st May 2025.
- Applications received after the deadline or incomplete applications will not be entertained.
Application Fees (if applicable)
| Category | Fees |
| UR/OBC/EWS | Not specified in the document |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Female | Not specified in the document |
| Payment Mode | Not applicable (no fee mentioned) |
Official Notification
Notification – District Programme Coordinator (DPC)
Apply Link
Apply Link – District Programme Coordinator (DPC)
Official links
Official Website – WCD Odisha
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is MAMATA Scheme DPC Recruitment 2025?
A: It is a recruitment drive by the Department of Women and Child Development, Odisha, to engage 3 District Programme Coordinators (DPCs) under the MAMATA Scheme in Kalahandi, Keonjhar, and Rayagada districts.
Q2: Who can apply?
A: Candidates aged 21–40 years as on 1st January 2025, with a Post Graduate degree in Social Sciences, Life Sciences, Nutrition, Medicine, Health Management, Social Work, MBA, or Rural Management, 5 years’ experience with Government/Non-Government organizations, proficiency in MS-Office, English, and Odia, and native to Odisha.
Q3: What is the last date to apply?
A: 31st May 2025, by 5 PM.
Q4: How do I apply?
A: Submit the prescribed application form with required documents to Additional Secretary (MAMATA), W&CD Department, Lokseva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, by Registered/Speed Post or in person by 31st May 2025, 5 PM.
Q5: What is the selection process?
A: Selection involves application screening, evaluation of career marks (40%), experience (30%), and interview (30%), followed by final selection and district posting based on performance and preferences.
Q6: What are the benefits of this job?
A: Monthly remuneration of Rs. 35,000, annual contract renewal based on performance, and the opportunity to contribute to maternal and child health initiatives under the MAMATA Scheme.
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