DDU Keonjhar Faculty Recruitment 2026 — 123 Posts

About This Job

Dharanidhar University, Keonjhar is hiring for 123 regular faculty posts across 20 subjects. If you have a Master's degree and a Ph.D. (with NET/SLET/SET for Assistant Professor), you can apply online through the HIMS portal. The last date to apply is 27 July 2026, and the hard copy must reach the University by 7 August 2026. The salary is as per the 7th CPC Pay Levels 10, 13A and 14.

Dharanidhar University, Keonjhar Faculty Recruitment 2026 - 123 Posts

Dharanidhar University (DDU), Keonjhar, a State University under the Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha, has released a combined notification for 123 regular teaching posts. This single advertisement covers three levels — Professor (18 posts), Associate Professor (36 posts) and Assistant Professor (69 posts) — across departments like Anthropology, Botany, Chemistry, Commerce, Economics, Education, English, Geology, History, Mathematics, Physics, Political Science and more. Selection follows UGC norms, and you can apply for more than one post by submitting a separate application and fee for each.

Vacancy Breakdown

Subject-wise (Assistant Professor, 69 posts):

• Anthropology: 4, B.Ed: 2, Botany: 4, Chemistry: 4, Commerce: 4
• Computer Science: 2, Economics: 4, Education: 4, English: 3, Geology: 3
• History: 4, Mathematics: 4, Odia: 4, Philosophy: 4, Physics: 4
• Political Science: 4, Sanskrit: 3, Sociology: 4, Zoology: 4

Associate Professor (36 posts) and Professor (18 posts) are spread across the same subjects, mostly 1-2 posts per department.

33% of posts in each category are reserved for women, with reservation as per Government of Odisha norms. PwD and Sports quota also apply.

Who Can Apply?

Assistant Professor (Pay Level 10)

• Master's degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD) in the relevant subject
• You must have cleared NET / SLET / SET, OR hold a Ph.D. awarded as per UGC 2009/2016 regulations

Associate Professor (Pay Level 13A)

• A good academic record with a Ph.D. in the relevant discipline
• Master's degree with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories)
• Minimum 8 years of teaching/research experience as Assistant Professor, with at least 7 publications and a research score of 75 as per UGC norms

Professor (Pay Level 14)

• An eminent scholar with a Ph.D., at least 10 research publications and a research score of 120 as per UGC norms
• Minimum 10 years of teaching experience as Assistant/Associate/Professor with evidence of guiding doctoral candidates

Age Limit

• Candidates above 60 years are not eligible to apply
• The present superannuation (retirement) age for the University is 60 years
• Age relaxation and reservation apply as per Government of Odisha norms

Salary

• Assistant Professor: Pay Level 10 as per 7th CPC
• Associate Professor: Pay Level 13A as per 7th CPC
• Professor: Pay Level 14 as per 7th CPC
• You also get DA, HRA and other allowances as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha

Application Fee

• General / SEBC / OBC: Rs. 2,000 per post
• SC / ST / PwD: Rs. 1,000 per post
• Women pay the same fee as their respective category
• Payment mode: Online only (non-refundable)

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is done as per UGC norms:

1. Screening / Shortlisting: The University shortlists candidates based on academic record, qualification and experience higher than the minimum.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview before the UGC-prescribed selection committee. Final selection is based on interview performance.

The academic score from UGC Appendix II is used only for shortlisting, and the final selection is based on the interview.

How to Apply

1. Go to the HIMS portal at himsrecruitment.odisha.gov.in.
2. Fill in the online application form for the post you want (you can fill it in multiple sessions).
3. Upload your documents in PDF/image format and a photo (JPEG, under 200 KB).
4. Pay the fee online and submit before 27 July 2026.
5. Download the submitted application, sign it, and attach self-attested copies of all documents.
6. Send the hard copy by Registered / Speed Post to The Registrar, Dharanidhar University, Keonjhar, Odisha - 758001 so it reaches by 7 August 2026 (5:30 PM).

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 19 June 2026
• Online Application Start: 22 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 27 July 2026
• Last Date for Hard Copy by Post: 7 August 2026 (5:30 PM)
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Teach assigned subjects to undergraduate and postgraduate students as per the UGC curriculum
• Prepare lesson plans, study materials and question papers
• Evaluate student assignments, projects and examinations
• Guide research scholars and supervise Ph.D. and M.Phil. candidates
• Conduct research and publish papers in UGC-listed peer-reviewed journals
• Participate in university committees and academic administrative work
• Mentor students in academic and career matters