DHSE Odisha Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Directorate of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha (DHSE Odisha) has issued guidelines for Guest Faculty engagement in Government Vocational Higher Secondary Schools for the 2026-27 academic session. The PDF does not give a fixed vacancy count, because schools have to engage Guest Faculty only in trades where Class XII students are present and no Junior Lecturer is posted. Pay is Rs. 400 per class, with a maximum of 40 classes and Rs. 16,000 per month. The guideline says schools must complete selection and issue engagement orders by 20 June 2026.

DHSE Odisha Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026

DHSE Odisha sent these instructions to Principals of Government Vocational Higher Secondary Schools for trade-wise Guest Faculty engagement. This is a temporary teaching engagement for vocational subjects and can continue till the next summer vacation in 2027 or till a regular Junior Lecturer joins, whichever happens earlier. The notification is a guideline, so you should also check the school-level advertisement for the exact trade, document schedule, and submission place.

The guideline gives preference to retired lecturers below 65 years, retired faculties from ITI/Polytechnic/technical institutions, retired teachers, in-service or self-employed trade experts, and then fresh candidates if retired teachers are not available. There is no written exam mentioned in the guideline. Fresh candidates are selected on merit using career marks, teaching experience, and basic computer knowledge.

Trade Details

• IT-ITeS / Information Technology Enabled Services: B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc/IT qualifications as applicable.
• Sports Physical Education Fitness and Leisure: PG in Physical Education with at least 1 year work or teaching experience.
• Electronics and Hardware: Engineering or science qualification in electronics, electrical, instrumentation, or related branch.
• Tourism and Hospitality: Hotel management qualification with relevant industry experience.
• Agriculture Dairy, Poultry, Horticulture, Crop Production, Fisheries, Sericulture: Trade-specific agriculture, veterinary, life science, or fisheries qualification.
• Banking Financial Services and Insurance / Insurance / Office Management: Commerce, management, finance, or M.Com. based qualifications.
• COPA, Smartphone Technician, Solar Panel Installation, Media and Entertainment, Dress Making, Drone Pilot, and Plumbing: Degree, diploma, B.Voc, NTC/NAC, or trade-specific experience as listed in the annexure.

The PDF does not list a fixed number of posts. Each school has to engage Guest Faculty based on student strength, trade requirement, and Junior Lecturer vacancy position.

Who Can Apply?

Preference Order

• First preference: Retired lecturers of Government Colleges or Vocational Higher Secondary Schools who have not completed 65 years.
• Second preference: Retired faculties of Government or Private ITI, Polytechnic, or Technical Institutions below 65 years.
• Third preference: Retired teachers of other Government College or HSS below 65 years.
• Other eligible group: In-service or self-employed persons in the same profession or subject with the required qualification.
• Fresh candidates: Fresh candidates can be selected on merit if retired teachers are not available.

Trade Qualification

• Qualification: You need the trade-wise qualification given in Annexure I or Annexure II of the guideline.
• Experience: Some trades need 1 to 5 years of work or teaching experience, depending on the trade.
• Computer knowledge: Basic knowledge in computer application is part of the career marking pattern.

Age Limit

• Retired lecturer/faculty/teacher preference: You should not have completed 65 years.
• Fresh candidates: The guideline does not mention a separate age limit for fresh candidates.
• Age reference date: No separate cut-off date is stated in the PDF.

Salary

• Class-wise pay: Rs. 400 per class for a 45-minute lecture.
• Monthly ceiling: Maximum 40 classes per month.
• Maximum monthly amount: Up to Rs. 16,000 per month.
• Nature of pay: This is Guest Faculty honorarium, not a permanent salary scale.

Application Fee

• Application fee: The guideline does not mention any application fee.
• Payment mode: Not applicable unless a school-level advertisement says otherwise.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

The guideline does not mention a written exam. Fresh candidates are selected through a merit-based process using career marks, teaching experience, and basic computer knowledge.

1. School Advertisement: Each Government Vocational HSS publishes an open advertisement for the required trade.
2. Certificate Verification: Documents are checked by the school-level selection committee.
3. Preference Check: Retired lecturers, retired technical faculty, retired teachers, and trade professionals are considered in the stated preference order.
4. Merit Marking: Fresh candidates are assessed for 80 marks based on career, teaching experience, and basic computer knowledge.
5. Engagement Order: Schools have to issue engagement orders by 20 June 2026.

How to Apply

1. Check the relevant Government Vocational Higher Secondary School advertisement for your trade.
2. Confirm that your qualification matches Annexure I or Annexure II.
3. Prepare qualification certificates, experience proof, and the required undertaking.
4. Attend certificate verification or submit documents as instructed by the school.
5. Follow the school schedule because the DHSE guideline asks schools to complete selection by 20 June 2026.

Important Dates

• Guideline Date: 02 June 2026
• Publication of School Advertisement: By 06 June 2026
• Certificate Verification and Selection List: By 18 June 2026
• Last Date for Engagement Order: 20 June 2026
• Academic Session: 2026-27

• Teach assigned vocational trade classes for Class XI and XII students
• Prepare lesson plans, practical activities, and trade-based learning material
• Guide students in practical skills linked to the approved vocational trade
• Keep attendance, class records, and progress details for assigned periods
• Follow DHSE Odisha and school-level academic instructions
• Assist the Principal with certificate verification or trade-related academic work when asked
• Support students until summer vacation 2027 or till a regular Junior Lecturer joins