Ravenshaw University Associate Professor Recruitment 2026 — 55 Posts

About This Job

Ravenshaw University Cuttack is hiring 55 Associate Professors across 20 departments. If you have a Ph.D in the relevant subject with at least 8 years of teaching or research experience and 7 publications, you can apply. The last date to apply online is 11 June 2026. Salary is as per Pay Level 13A of the 7th CPC with full UGC scale.

Ravenshaw University Associate Professor Recruitment 2026 - 55 Posts

Ravenshaw University, Cuttack (Odisha) has released Advertisement No. 1765 dated 12.05.2026 inviting online applications for 55 Associate Professor posts in 20 departments, including backlog vacancies. The university is an A++ NAAC-accredited state public university with a legacy going back to 1868. Applications are accepted through the HIMS Portal of the Government of Odisha, and a hard copy must reach the Registrar by speed/registered post.

Vacancy Breakdown by Department

• Botany: 4 posts (UR-2, ST-1, SC-1) including 1 women
• Chemistry: 5 posts (UR-1, ST-2, SC-1, SEBC-1) including 2 women
• Commerce: 4 posts (UR-2, ST-1, SEBC-1) including 2 women
• Economics: 3 posts (UR-1, ST-1, SC-1) including 1 women
• Education: 3 posts (UR-1, SC-1, SEBC-1)
• English: 2 posts (ST-1, SC-1) including 1 women
• Geography: 4 posts (UR-2, ST-2) including 2 women
• Geology: 3 posts (UR-1, ST-1, SC-1)
• Hindi: 1 post (SC-1)
• History: 2 posts (UR-1, SEBC-1) including 1 women
• Mathematics: 3 posts (UR-2, ST-1) including 1 women
• Odia: 2 posts (UR-1, SC-1) including 1 women
• Physics: 4 posts (UR-1, ST-2, SC-1) including 2 women
• Political Science: 3 posts (UR-2, ST-1) including 1 women
• Psychology: 4 posts (UR-1, SC-1, SEBC-1, ST roles)
• Sanskrit: 1 post (UR-1)
• Sociology: 2 posts (ST-2) including 1 women
• Statistics: 1 post (SC-1) including 1 women
• Zoology: 4 posts (UR-2, ST-1, SEBC-1) including 1 women

Category-wise Totals:

• UR (Un-Reserved): 21 (W-7)
• ST (Scheduled Tribe): 16 (W-5)
• SC (Scheduled Caste): 11 (W-4)
• SEBC: 7 (W-2)
• Grand Total: 55 posts (including 18 posts for women under horizontal reservation)

4% of sanctioned posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBDs) as per the RPwD Act 2016.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need a good academic record with a Ph.D degree in the concerned, allied or relevant discipline.
• Master's Degree: Master's degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade). SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy)/PwBD candidates get a 5% relaxation at both Bachelor's and Master's level.
• Experience: Minimum 8 years of teaching or research experience as Assistant Professor in a University, College or accredited research institution.
• Publications: At least 7 publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals.
• Research Score: Total research score of 75 points as per Appendix II, Table 2 of UGC Regulations 2018.

Age Limit

• No minimum age
• Maximum age: 60 years — candidates above 60 years are not eligible to apply
• The retirement age (superannuation) for these posts is 60 years as per Government of Odisha norms

Salary

• Pay scale: Pay Level 13A of the 7th Central Pay Commission
• Allowances: DA, HRA and other allowances as per Government of Odisha and Higher Education Department rules
• Service conditions follow the University Act and Statute

Application Fee

• General and SEBC: Rs. 2,000
• SC / ST / Women / PwBDs: Rs. 1,000
• Payment mode: Online only (non-refundable)
• Candidates applying for more than one post must apply separately and pay the fee for each post

Selection Process

There is no written exam. The university shortlists candidates based on academic and research record (Appendix II, Table 2 of UGC Regulations 2018) and the final selection is through an interview by a UGC-prescribed selection committee.

1. Shortlisting: Based on academic score, research publications, project experience, patents, awards and other research activities (UGC Appendix II Table 2 methodology).
2. Interview: Conducted by the selection committee constituted as per the UGC notification dated 18 July 2018.
3. Document Verification: Original certificates, mark sheets and supporting documents will be verified at the time of interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

How to Apply

1. Visit the HIMS Portal at himsrecruitment.odisha.gov.in/home.
2. Register and fill the online application from 12 May 2026 to 11 June 2026 (11:59 PM).
3. Upload all supporting documents within the deadline.
4. Pay the application fee online for each post separately.
5. Download the submitted PDF application form and take a printout.
6. Send the printed application with self-attested copies of all certificates, mark sheets, research evidence and a passport photo by Speed Post or Registered Post to Registrar, Ravenshaw University, College Square, Cuttack, Odisha-753003 so that it reaches by 20 June 2026, 5:30 PM.
7. Write "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF (Department), Advertisement No. ___, Dated ___" on the sealed envelope.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 12 May 2026
• Online Application Start: 12 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 11 June 2026 (11:59 PM)
• Last Date for Hard Copy by Post: 20 June 2026 (5:30 PM)
• Interview Date: To be announced on the university website

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate students in the assigned department
• Guide research scholars working on M.Phil and Ph.D programmes
• Publish original research papers in peer-reviewed UGC-listed journals
• Develop curriculum, lesson plans, MOOCs and e-content modules
• Take up consultancy projects and government-funded research grants
• Serve on academic committees, examination boards and selection panels
• Mentor junior faculty and contribute to departmental development
• Carry out other academic and administrative duties assigned by the university