Sambalpur University Anthropology Guest Faculty 2026

Sambalpur University is hiring Guest Faculty (Assistant Professor) in the P.G. Department of Anthropology. If you have a Master's degree in Anthropology with NET/SLET or a Ph.D. in Anthropology, you can attend the walk-in interview. The walk-in date is 28 May 2026 at Burla, Sambalpur, Odisha. No application fee and no online registration is required.

Sambalpur University Anthropology Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026

Sambalpur University, P.G. Department of Anthropology, has invited eligible candidates for a Walk-In Interview for engagement of Guest Faculty at the post graduate level. This walk-in is being held under University Advt. No. 2229/Section-8/Estt-III dated 07.05.2026. There is no written exam - selection is based purely on document verification and interview performance. Candidates from social-cultural, biological, linguistic, archaeological, or applied anthropology specialisations can apply.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must have a Master's degree (M.A. or M.Sc.) in Anthropology from a recognised university.
• NET / SLET: You should have qualified UGC NET, JRF or SLET in Anthropology. Candidates with a Ph.D. in Anthropology may be exempted from NET as per UGC norms.
• Preferred: Ph.D. in Anthropology, teaching experience at PG level, and research publications in national or international journals.
• Specialisation: Social-Cultural, Biological, Linguistic, Archaeological, or Applied Anthropology.
• For complete eligibility norms, you should refer to the master advertisement at suniv.ac.in.

Salary

• You will be paid as per UGC norms for Guest Faculty engagement at the post graduate level.
• The pay is based on a per-lecture or consolidated monthly basis as decided by the university.
• No TA or DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Application Fee

• No application fee. This is a walk-in interview - just bring the filled application form along with your documents.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

The selection will be done in two stages:

1. Document Verification: You must report at the venue at least one hour before the scheduled interview with originals and one set of self-attested photocopies.
2. Walk-In Interview: The Selection Committee of the P.G. Department of Anthropology will conduct the interview. The decision of the committee shall be final.

How to Apply

1. Download the prescribed application form from the official PDF at suniv.ac.in.
2. Fill the form in legible handwriting or typed form. Attach a passport-size colour photograph (self-attested).
3. Prepare a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
4. Gather all originals and one set of self-attested photocopies of: CV, mark sheets and certificates from HSC onwards, UGC NET / JRF / SLET certificate, Ph.D. degree or provisional certificate, all research publications, photo ID proof (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID / Passport), and NOC from your present employer (if employed).
5. Report to the Conference Hall, P.G. Department of Anthropology, Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar, Burla, Sambalpur - 768019 on 28 May 2026 by 9:30 am.
6. Attend the walk-in interview. No prior online registration is required.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 12 May 2026
• Master Advertisement Reference Date: 07 May 2026 (Advt. No. 2229/Section-8/Estt-III)
• Walk-In Interview Date: Thursday, 28 May 2026
• Reporting Time: 9:30 am onwards
• Venue: Conference Hall, P.G. Department of Anthropology, Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar, Burla, Sambalpur - 768019, Odisha

• Teach Anthropology subjects to post graduate students as per the approved syllabus
• Prepare lesson plans, lecture notes, and reading lists for PG courses
• Evaluate student assignments, term papers, and semester examinations
• Guide M.A./M.Sc. students in seminars, fieldwork, and dissertation projects
• Conduct tutorials, practical sessions, and field-based learning activities
• Participate in departmental academic meetings and curriculum development
• Maintain attendance records and student progress reports