Sambalpur University Odia Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Sambalpur University is hiring 4 Guest Faculty (Assistant Professor) posts in the P.G. Department of Odia. If you have an Odia subject post-graduation with NET or Ph.D qualification, you can attend the walk-in interview. The interview will be held on 30 May 2026 at 10:00 AM. Candidates with Ph.D can earn up to Rs. 60,000 per month.

Sambalpur University Odia Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026 - 4 Posts

Sambalpur University has issued Advertisement No. 88/ODIA dated 20 May 2026 for engagement of Guest Faculty (Assistant Professor) in the P.G. Department of Odia. The posts are sanctioned under Higher Education Department Order No. 4477/HE dated 01.02.2024 and additional positions under Order No. 4478/HE dated 01.02.2024. The engagement is walk-in only — no online or postal application — and selection happens on the same day at the venue.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: Educational qualifications as per UGC Regulations 2018 for Assistant Professor in Odia.
• Preferred: Candidates with NET or Ph.D in Odia are given preference.
• If NET/Ph.D not available: Applicants with a good academic record at the Post-Graduate level may also be considered.

Salary (Honorarium)

• Candidates with Ph.D: Rs. 1,000 per class, subject to a maximum of Rs. 60,000 per month.
• Candidates without Ph.D: Rs. 750 per class, subject to a maximum of Rs. 45,000 per month.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is purely through walk-in interview. There is no written exam.

1. Career Assessment: Your academic record from Bachelor's to PG and beyond is evaluated.
2. Research Degree Evaluation: Ph.D, M.Phil and research publications carry weight.
3. Demo Class: You will deliver a sample class on an assigned topic.
4. Publications Review: Books, journal papers, and other academic work are checked.
5. Viva-Voce (Interview): Conducted as per University norms.

Preference will be given to NET qualified candidates.

How to Apply

1. Download the bio-data form available on the University website at suniv.ac.in.
2. Fill the form and keep the following documents ready:
   • Original certificates and mark sheets (all academic levels)
   • NET / Ph.D certificate (if applicable)
   • One set of self-attested photocopies of all certificates
   • Publications and experience documents
   • One recent passport-size photograph
3. Reach the venue on the interview day with all documents:
   • Date: 30 May 2026
   • Reporting Time: 10:00 AM
   • Venue: P.G. Department of Odia, Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar, Burla - 768019
4. Refer to Advertisement No. 2227/Section-8/Estt.III dated 07.05.2026 on the University website for detailed terms, marking pattern and eligibility before attending.

No TA/DA will be paid. Attend the interview at your own cost.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 20 May 2026
• Walk-in Interview Date: 30 May 2026
• Reporting Time: 10:00 AM
• Engagement Tenure: 01 July 2026 to 31 May 2027 (or till regular appointment, whichever is earlier)

• Teach Odia subject classes to P.G. Department students as per the approved syllabus
• Prepare lesson plans, lecture notes and study material for Odia courses
• Conduct internal assessment, evaluate assignments and examination papers
• Guide students on Odia literature, language and research-related queries
• Participate in departmental academic activities and meetings when called
• Maintain class attendance and submit teaching reports to the Head of Department