SU Law Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026

Sambalpur University is hiring 7 Guest Faculty (Assistant Professor) posts for Lajpat Rai Law College, Sambalpur. If you meet UGC Guidelines 2018 for Assistant Professor posts, or have a Post-Graduate degree with a good academic record, you can attend the walk-in interview. The interview is on 24 June 2026, with reporting at 10:00 AM. Honorarium is up to Rs. 60,000 per month for PhD-qualified guest faculty.

Sambalpur University Law Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026 - 7 Posts

Sambalpur University has released a walk-in notice for engagement of Guest Faculties (Assistant Professor) at Lajpat Rai Law College, Sambalpur. The engagement runs from 01 July 2026 to 31 December 2026, or till the vacancy is filled in a regular manner, whichever is earlier. No written exam is mentioned; selection is based on academic record, research degree, demo class, publications, and viva-voce.

This is a purely temporary teaching arrangement. The notice clearly says that the engagement does not become a regular, contractual, or ad-hoc appointment under any circumstances. Continuation depends on satisfactory quarterly review, so selected faculty should treat this as short-term academic work for the Law College.

Vacancy Details

• Assistant Professor (Guest Faculty), Lajpat Rai Law College: 7 posts
• Work assignment: Teaching for Law College classes, with related academic work as listed in the notice.
• Vacancy note: These posts are against the requirement of Guest Faculty and remain temporary until regular vacancies are filled.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You should meet the eligibility conditions under UGC Guidelines, 2018 for Assistant Professor / Guest Faculty engagement.
• Preferred qualification: PhD and UGC-NET qualified candidates are preferred.
• Fallback eligibility: If PhD / NET candidates are not available, candidates with a Post-Graduate degree and good academic record will be considered.
• Retired faculty: Engaged retired faculty may continue teaching till they attain 70 years, subject to periodic performance review.
• Teaching experience: You should bring original evidence of teaching experience if you have any, because it can support your academic profile during evaluation.
• Research profile: M.Phil, PhD, NET, and research publications are important because the selection score includes research degree and publication marks.

Honorarium

• PhD-qualified Guest Faculty: Rs. 1,000 per class, maximum 60 classes per month, capped at Rs. 60,000 per month.
• Guest Faculty without PhD: Rs. 750 per class, maximum 60 classes per month, capped at Rs. 45,000 per month. NET-qualified candidates get preference.
• Administrative work: If more than 40 classes are taken in a month, administrative assignment may be given from the next month.
• Allowances: No other allowances or financial benefits are allowed.
• Leave and tax: Guest Faculty can avail 10 days leave in a year. Income tax and TDS deductions apply as per rules.

Application Fee

• No application fee is mentioned in the L.R. Law College walk-in notice.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection for Sambalpur University Law Guest Faculty is based on a structured 100-mark evaluation:

1. General Career: HSC, Intermediate, Degree and related academic record for 30 marks.
2. Research Degree: M.Phil carries 5 marks and PhD carries 15 marks, up to 20 marks.
3. Demo Class: 15 marks. The demo class duration is 5 to 10 minutes.
4. Research Publications: 15 marks, with 10 marks for international journals and 5 marks for national journals.
5. Viva-Voce: 20 marks. NET-qualified candidates may get preference.

The demo class is short, so prepare a clear 5 to 10 minute teaching sample in your subject area. Carry publication proof because international and national journal publications are scored separately. The final selection is based on the combined academic, research, demo, publication, and viva score.

How to Apply

1. Download or use the bio-data application format available on the Sambalpur University website.
2. Fill your personal details, educational qualifications, NET/PhD details, and publication information.
3. Carry original mark sheets and certificates of all examinations, teaching experience proof, UGC-NET certificate if passed, PhD certificate if passed, and original research publications.
4. Bring one set of self-attested photocopies of all documents and one recent colour passport-size photograph pasted on the form.
5. Report at Lajpat Rai Law College, Sambalpur on 24 June 2026 at 10:00 AM.
6. Keep the documents in order from 10th, 12th, graduation, LL.M or PG, M.Phil, NET, PhD, and publications so verification is faster.
7. Keep a short demo class ready because it carries marks in selection.
8. Check the University website for any addendum or corrigendum before attending the interview.
9. Reach on time with a complete document set, because missing originals can affect verification, demo scheduling, viva discussion, and final selection.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 13 June 2026
• Walk-In Interview Date: 24 June 2026
• Reporting Time: 10:00 AM
• Tenure Starts: 01 July 2026
• Tenure Ends: 31 December 2026, or earlier if the vacancy is filled regularly

• Teach law courses as assigned by Lajpat Rai Law College
• Prepare class plans, reading material, assignments, and examination support work
• Conduct examinations and support evaluation work for UG or PG students
• Guide student research projects where your qualification and experience allow it
• Carry out research and take up sponsored research projects as per funding agency rules
• Organise or attend seminars, workshops, conferences, and continuing education programmes
• Undertake knowledge-based advisory or consultancy assignments under University guidelines
• Participate in academic and research committees when required