Sambalpur University Guest Faculty Statistics 2026

About This Job

Sambalpur University is hiring 2 Guest Faculty (Assistant Professor) posts in the Department of Statistics through a walk-in interview. If you have a PhD or NET qualification — or a Post-Graduate degree with a strong academic record — you can attend the interview directly. The walk-in is on 19 June 2026 at 9:00 AM. The honorarium is up to Rs. 60,000 per month (Rs. 1,000 per class for PhD holders).

Sambalpur University Guest Faculty (Statistics) Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar, Burla — a leading state university in Odisha — is engaging 2 Guest Faculties (Assistant Professors) in the P.G. Department of Statistics for the academic session 2026-27. The engagement runs from 01 July 2026 to 31 May 2027 or till the regular vacancy is filled, whichever is earlier. No written exam — selection is based on a structured 100-mark evaluation including demo class and viva-voce.

Vacancy Details

• Assistant Professor (Guest Faculty), Statistics: 2 posts

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: As per UGC Guidelines, 2018. PhD / NET qualified candidates are preferred
• In the absence of PhD / NET candidates, applicants with a Post-Graduate degree in Statistics with a good academic record will be considered
• Engaged retired faculty may continue teaching until they attain 70 years of age (subject to periodical review)

Honorarium

• With PhD Degree (against vacant Assistant Professor post for PG courses): Rs. 1,000 per class, maximum 60 classes / month, capped at Rs. 60,000 per month
• Without PhD (for PG/UG courses; NET-qualified candidates preferred): Rs. 750 per class, maximum 60 classes / month, capped at Rs. 45,000 per month
• If more than 40 classes are taken in any month, you may have to take up administrative assignments from the next month
• No other allowances are payable. TDS will be deducted as per applicable rates
• Guest Faculty are allowed 10 days of leave in a year

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is based on a 100-mark structured evaluation:

1. General Career (30 marks): HSC, Intermediate, Degree marks
2. Research Degree (20 marks): M.Phil, PhD, etc.
3. Demo Class (15 marks): 5 to 10 minutes long
4. Research Publications (15 marks): 10 marks per international journal, 5 per national journal
5. Viva-Voce (20 marks)

How to Apply

1. Download the application format from suniv.ac.in
2. Fill in your bio-data with educational qualifications and publication details
3. Attach original mark sheets, certificates, UGC-NET (if any), PhD certificate (if any), research publications, and one self-attested photocopy set arranged in ascending order
4. Attach one recent colour passport size photograph
5. Report at P.G. Department of Statistics, Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar, Burla, Sambalpur - 768019 on 19 June 2026 at 9:00 AM

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 13 May 2026
• Walk-in Interview Date: 19 June 2026
• Reporting Time: 9:00 AM
• Tenure of Engagement: 01 July 2026 to 31 May 2027

• Teach Statistics courses at PG (and UG, if assigned) level as per the approved curriculum
• Prepare lecture notes, study materials, and assessment papers for assigned classes
• Conduct examinations and evaluate answer scripts within the timelines
• Guide research projects of PG students and act as co-guide for PhD where eligible
• Carry out research and apply for sponsored research projects as per funding agency rules
• Participate in academic committees, seminars, and conferences organised by the department
• Conduct continuing education programs in new and emerging areas of Statistics
• Take up any other academic assignment given by the Head of the Department