Job Opportunity: Legal Expert At Bamra Wildlife Division, Odisha
Table of Contents
- Role overview
- Position details
- Eligibility criteria
- Key responsibilities
- Work hours and leave
- Selection process
- How to apply
- Ideal candidate profile
- Why this role matters
- Quick reference table
- Application checklist
Bamra Wildlife Division, Sambalpur (Odisha) is engaging one Legal Expert on a project-linked basis with a consolidated remuneration of ₹50,000 per month, through a walk-in interview scheduled on 12 November 2025 at 11:00 AM; candidates must email their CV and supporting documents in advance and report with originals at the DFO office for verification.
Role overview
The Legal Expert will support investigation, prosecution, and confiscation proceedings in forest and wildlife offence cases across the Division, providing hands-on assistance from preparation of case records to court follow-up and inter-departmental coordination with senior forest officers.
The engagement is designed to strengthen enforcement capacity under forest and wildlife laws, with field visits to Range offices and regular liaison with trial and appellate forums handling forest/wildlife matters.
Position details
- Post: Legal Expert.
- Vacancy: 01.
- Remuneration: ₹50,000 per month (consolidated); travel expenses reimbursable as per norms; no DA payable; payment routed via service provider and linked to performance evaluation.
- Tenure: Initially up to 31 March 2026; extendable based on performance and administrative need.
Eligibility criteria
- Education: LL.B. degree.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience; prior exposure to forest and wildlife offence matters preferred.
- Language and fitness: Proficiency in Odia (reading and writing) is mandatory; candidates should be physically fit and willing to work in challenging terrain/weather conditions within the Division.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare OR/UD/PR case records and assist in drafting and vetting documents for prosecutions and confiscations in forest and wildlife cases.
- Appear/coordinate matters before SDJM Kuchinda, SDJM Redhakhol, District Court Sambalpur, and High Court of Orissa at Cuttack; liaise with PCCF (Wildlife) and HoFF offices as required.
- Assist Authorized Officer and Inquiry Officers, maintain confidentiality of official data, and ensure adherence to office discipline and timelines.
Work hours and leave
- Regular office hours with flexibility to work beyond duty hours or on holidays as case exigencies demand.
- Leave: 11 days casual leave per year, subject to prior approval and work requirements.
Selection process
- Mode: Walk-in interview and skill test at the Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, Bamra Wildlife Division, Sambalpur, Odisha.
- Reporting: Candidates must report one hour before the scheduled time with original documents for verification; screening will assess legal drafting, case handling familiarity, and domain knowledge of forest/wildlife offences.
How to apply
- Email: Send CV, experience letter(s), and copies of professional qualifications as a single PDF (named “Name_Surname.pdf”) to dfobmbwl004@gmail.com before the interview date; keep acknowledgments for reference.
- Walk-in venue and time: Conference Hall, Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, Bamra Wildlife Division, Sambalpur, Odisha; 12.11.2025 at 11:00 AM; report at least one hour early.
Ideal candidate profile
- Litigator with practical experience in forest/wildlife prosecutions, confiscation proceedings, and allied criminal process, capable of independently handling filings and coordinating with multiple forums.
- Strong drafting and case management skills, Odia language proficiency, and readiness for extensive field engagement across ranges and courts.
Why this role matters
- The engagement directly enhances the Division’s ability to prosecute environmental crimes and protect biodiversity hotspots through diligent legal follow-through and inter-agency coordination.
- With defined deliverables and court-facing responsibilities, the role offers meaningful on-ground impact in wildlife law enforcement and a strong career signal for environmental law practitioners.
Quick reference table
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Division | Bamra Wildlife Division, Sambalpur, Odisha |
| Post | Legal Expert (01) |
| Pay | ₹50,000 per month (consolidated) |
| Tenure | Up to 31 March 2026, extendable |
| Eligibility | LL.B.; 2+ years’ experience; forest/wildlife offence experience preferred |
| Language | Odia proficiency (read/write) mandatory |
| Apply | Email CV + documents (single PDF) to dfobmbwl004@gmail.com |
| Walk-in | 12 Nov 2025, 11:00 AM; DFO Office, Bamra WL Division |
Application checklist
- Single PDF with CV, LL.B. degree/mark sheets, experience certificates, and any orders/judgments in forest/wildlife cases handled; bring originals for verification at the venue.
- Prepare a brief case note on a forest/wildlife offence you handled or researched, highlighting confiscation or evidentiary issues, to demonstrate domain aptitude during the skill test.
Official Notification: https://sambalpur.odisha.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-10/Engagement%20of%20Legal%20Expert_0.pdf
