Collectorate Jajpur Launch Drivers and Boat Khalasi Recruitment Notification 2026
Launch Driver and Boat Khalasi Recruitment in Odisha 2026: The Collectorate, Jajpur, has released a recruitment notification for the appointment of temporary Launch Drivers and Boat Khalasi positions to assist in emergency operations.
Vacancy Details for Collectorate Jajpur Launch Drivers and Boat Khalasi Recruitment
- Total Posts: 69
- Launch Driver: 36 positions
- Boat Khalasi: 33 positions
- Nature of Job: Temporary (from the date of appointment until November 30, 2026)
- Monthly Remuneration:
- Launch Driver: ₹13,900
- Boat Khalasi: ₹12,600
Eligibility Criteria
The following requirements apply to both Launch Driver and Boat Khalasi positions unless specified otherwise:
- Age Limit: 18 to 60 years as of May 6, 2026.
- Educational Qualification: Minimum 7th-grade pass.
- Technical Requirements:
- Launch Driver: Must possess a 2nd Class Launch Driver Certificate.
- Boat Khalasi: New applicants must provide a Crew Certificate issued by the Government.
- Physical Fitness: Must provide a fitness certificate from a Government Medical Officer.
- Swimming Ability: Candidates must be able to swim 200 meters in 20 minutes. A personal declaration taking responsibility for any accidents during work is mandatory.
- Experience: Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience under the State Port Engineer.
How to Apply for Launch Driver and Boat Khalasi Recruitment in Odisha
Interested candidates must submit their applications via Speed Post.
- Application Address: District Emergency Officer, Collectorate, Jajpur.
- Application Window: May 11, 2026, to May 19, 2026 (up to 1:00 PM).
- Contact Information: Candidates must include their contact telephone number in the application.
Selection Process for Launch Driver and Boat Khalasi Recruitment in Odisha
- Certificate Verification: Initial screening of submitted documents.
- Skill Test: Qualified candidates will undergo a skill test conducted by authorized personnel from the State Port Engineer’s office.
Launch Driver and Boat Khalasi Recruitment in Odisha 2025: Office of the Collector and District Magistrate of several districts of Odisha have started releasing notification for the engagement of Launch Driver and Boat Khalasi.
Over a period of time the others districts are expected to issue the recruitment notification for Launch Driver and Boat Khalasi. The applications from eligible candidates are invited for filling up the post of Launch Driver and Boat Khalasi on temporary basis. The interested candidates are suggested to go through the following provisions of vacancy before applying the positions.
Provisions of vacancy for Launch Driver and Boat Khalasi Recruitment in Odisha 2025
- Candidates must have a minimum 2nd class Launch Driving certificate from an authorized authority in order to be considered for the position of Temporary Launch Diver.
- Candidates for both positions must be able to swim 200 meters in 20 minutes in a river, canal, or other body of flowing water. To guarantee safety precautions during such testing, the assistance of a local fire officer or assistant fire officer shall be sought.
- For the temporary position of Boat Khalasi, new applicants (without any prior work experience) must have a Crew Training completion certificate from the Crew Training Institute, and for the position of Launch driver, they must have a 2nd class Launch driving certificate from the Director of Ports & Inland Water Transport, Odisha.
- Priority will be given to those who have worked for SPEO in the same position that they are applying for.
- Before joining, chosen candidates must present a certificate of fitness from a government-employed physician that includes their name, registration number, and seal.
- In order to improve service and maintenance for the power boats, particularly those that are in water bodies all year round, the location of posting of selected applicants will be decided after consulting with SPEO.
- With the assistance of the State Port Engineer, AEE (Mechanical), and Junior Engineer (Mechanical) of SPEO, the district administration will administer the technical test for the Launch Driver position. Only those candidates who pass this test and meet additional requirements, such as having good behavior and conduct, will be hired.
- Only functioning boats will be assigned temporary boat crew, with one launch driver and one khalasi per boat, taking into account the regular boat crew (if any) that is available for that particular vessel.
- The engagement is just temporary, lasting from the engagement date to November 30, 2025. In addition to receiving monthly consolidated compensation, incumbents in these positions are not eligible for any other benefits, including TA, DA, or conveyance.
- After the disengagement period, which ends on or after November 30, 2025, the candidates in this situation are not eligible to claim additional engagement or financial benefits or help.
Selection procedure for Launch Driver and Boat Khalasi Recruitment in Odisha 2025
The District Level Selection Committee, which was established for this purpose, will make the final decision about the selection of a qualified applicant for the temporary position of Launch Driver/Khali.
Application procedure for Launch Driver and Boat Khalasi Recruitment in Odisha 2025
Candidates must submit their completed applications in the format provided in the link below either in person or by registered mail, addressing to the Deputy Collector or Collectorate of concerned district.
We have consolidated all the notification of the districts. Following are the links to download it.
Angul:
Balangir
Baleshwar
Bargarh
Bhadrak
Boudh
Cuttack: Launch Driver and Boat Khalasi Recruitment- Download Notification
Deogarh
Dhenkanal
Gajapati
Ganjam: Launch Driver and Boat Khalasi Recruitment- Download Notification
Jagatsinghapur: Launch Driver and Boat Khalasi Recruitment- Download Notification
Jajapur: Launch Driver and Boat Khalasi Recruitment- Download Notification
Jharsuguda
Kalahandi
Kandhamal
Kendrapara: Launch Driver and Boat Khalasi Recruitment- Download Notification
Kendujhar
Khordha
Koraput
Malkangiri
Mayurbhanj: Launch Driver and Boat Khalasi Recruitment- Download Notification
Nabarangpur
Nayagarh
Nuapada
Puri: Launch Driver and Boat Khalasi Recruitment- Download Notification
Rayagada: Launch Driver and Boat Khalasi Recruitment- Download Notification
Sambalpur
Sonepur: Launch Driver and Boat Khalasi Recruitment- Download Notification
Sundargarh