Utkal Univ Associate Professor Recruitment 2026 - 51 Posts

About This Job

Utkal University, Bhubaneswar is hiring 51 Associate Professors (including backlog vacancies) across 24 departments. If you have a Ph.D. degree with a Master's at 55%+ marks and a minimum of 8 years of teaching / research experience, you can apply. The last date to apply online is 20 June 2026. Pay is at 7th CPC Pay Level-13A with entry pay around Rs. 1,31,400 per month.

Utkal University Associate Professor Recruitment 2026 - 51 Posts

Utkal University, established in 1943 at Vani Vihar campus in Bhubaneswar (Odisha), has released advertisement Estt-1/1041-Vol(IV)/No. 5792 dated 18 May 2026 for regular faculty positions of Associate Professor (including backlog vacancies). This is one of the largest faculty recruitment drives by the University in recent years. Applications are open to Indian Citizens and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) as per UGC eligibility criteria (UGC Notification 18 July 2018 and subsequent amendments). The recruitment covers 24 departments across Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences and Management.

Vacancy Breakdown by Department

Total 51 Associate Professor vacancies (including backlog) distributed as below:

• A & A Economics: 1 post (ST-1(W))
• Anthropology: 1 post (SEBC-1)
• Biotechnology: 2 posts (UR-1(W), ST-1)
• Botany: 1 post (SC-1)
• Business Administration: 3 posts (UR-1, ST-1 PWD+1(W), SEBC-1)
• Chemistry: 1 post (ST-1(W))
• Commerce: 3 posts (UR-1, SC-1, SEBC-1(W))
• Computer Science and Applications: 2 posts (UR-1, ST-1)
• English: 3 posts (UR-1(W), ST-1(W), SC-1)
• Geography: 4 posts (UR-2, ST-1(W), SEBC-1)
• Geology: 1 post (SC-1(W))
• History: 1 post (ST-1)
• L.L.M: 4 posts (UR-2, SC-1, SEBC-1)
• Library & Information Science: 1 post (ST-1(W))
• Mathematics: 3 posts (UR-1+1(W), SC-1(W))
• Odia: 3 posts (UR-1(W), ST-1, SEBC-1(W) PWD)
• PM&IR: 1 post (ST-1)
• Physics: 2 posts (ST-1, SEBC-1)
• Political Science: 2 posts (UR-1(W), SC-1)
• Psychology: 5 posts (UR-2+1(W), ST-2)
• Public Administration: 1 post (SC-1)
• Sociology: 2 posts (UR-1, ST-1)
• Statistics: 2 posts (UR-1, SC-1(W))
• Zoology: 1 post (ST-1)

Category-wise Breakdown:

• UR (Un-Reserved): 18 (including 6 Women)
• ST (Scheduled Tribe): 17 (including 6 Women and 1 PWD)
• SC (Scheduled Caste): 9 (including 3 Women)
• SEBC (Socially & Educationally Backward Classes): 7 (including 1 Women and 1 PWD)

Note: Where suitable women candidates are not available, male candidates from the same category may be considered. About 4% of sanctioned posts shall be filled from PwBD category as per RPwD Act, 2016.

Who Can Apply?

You must satisfy UGC Notification 18 July 2018 norms for the post of Associate Professor:

• A good academic record with a Ph.D. degree in the concerned / allied / relevant disciplines.
• A Master's Degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade) at the Master's level.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience of teaching and/or research in an academic / research position equivalent to that of Assistant Professor in a University, College or Accredited Research Institution / Industry.
• A minimum of seven (7) research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals.
• A total research score of 75 (seventy-five) as per the criteria given in Appendix II, Table 2 of UGC Regulation No. F.1-2/2017(EC/PS) dated 18 July 2018.

Relaxation in Qualifying Marks

• 5% relaxation at Bachelor's and Master's level for SC / ST / OBC (Non-creamy Layer) / Differently-abled candidates.
• 5% relaxation (from 55% to 50%) for Ph.D. holders who obtained their Master's degree prior to 19 September 1991.

Other Conditions

• Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/SEBC) must submit valid caste certificate AND must be domiciles / permanent residents of the State of Odisha to avail reservation benefits.
• The period spent on acquiring M.Phil / Ph.D. shall NOT be considered as research experience.
• Publications in predatory / dubious journals will not be considered.
• Experience in research will be counted only from the date of award of Ph.D. degree.

Age Limit

• No minimum age mentioned in the notification.
• Candidates above 60 years are NOT eligible to apply.
• Present retirement age (superannuation) at Utkal University is 60 years.

Salary

• Pay Scale: 7th CPC Pay Level-13A (entry pay Rs. 1,31,400 per month, going up to Rs. 2,17,100)
• Plus DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as per Government of Odisha rules
• Pay and allowances will be as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha from time to time

Application Fee

• General & SEBC category: Rs. 2,000
• SC / ST / PWD / Women category: Rs. 1,000
• Payment mode: Online only as per bank details given in the online portal
• Fee is non-refundable. Applications without applicable fee will be summarily rejected.
• If you apply for more than one post, you must apply separately and pay the fee for each post.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is based on screening, scrutiny and interview as per UGC Notification 18 July 2018:

1. Screening of Applications: Applications received by due date will be scrutinised.
2. Display of Eligible/Ineligible List: The list of shortlisted and rejected applicants will be displayed on the University website.
3. Calculation of Academic / Research Score: Based on UGC Regulations 2018 (Appendix-II, Table 2) — covering research papers in peer-reviewed journals, books / monographs, MOOCs / e-content, Ph.D. supervision, projects, consultancy, patents, awards / fellowships and invited lectures.
4. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview with a PPT covering brief biodata, subject domain strength, practical skills, student empowerment strategy, use of AI in pedagogy, funded research projects, consultancy research, and vision for the University and nation building.
5. Holistic Assessment: The candidate is judged on cognitive domain (knowledge), psychomotor domain (experience & skill) and affective domain (response, confidence) including vision for Vikashit Odisha and Vikashit Bharat.

Note: No TA/DA will be paid for the interview. Eligibility shall be considered as on the closing date of online application submission.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official notification page at www.utkaluniversity.ac.in and the HIMS portal at hims.odisha.gov.in.
2. Register on the HIMS portal (available from 19 May 2026).
3. Fill in the online application form. The form can be filled in multiple sessions.
4. Upload soft copies of all supporting documents (PDF / image, photograph in JPEG < 200KB).
5. Pay the applicable fee online (non-refundable).
6. Submit the application online on or before 20 June 2026.
7. Download the PDF of the submitted application from the HIMS portal.
8. Send the hard copy of the submitted application along with self-attested copies of all supporting documents by Speed Post / Registered Post only to:
   The Registrar, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, District-Khordha, Odisha - 751004
   so that it reaches on or before 29 June 2026. Superscribe the envelope: "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR" along with advertisement no. and date.
9. Courier / ordinary post / hand delivery will NOT be accepted.
10. In-service candidates must forward applications through proper channel along with NOC, or submit an advance copy and bring NOC at the time of interview.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 18 May 2026
• HIMS Portal Link Available From: 19 May 2026
• Online Application Start Date: 19 May 2026
• Last Date for Online Application: 20 June 2026 (midnight)
• Last Date for Hard Copy by Speed Post: 29 June 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Teach UG, PG and M.Phil / Ph.D. level courses in the concerned discipline as per the approved curriculum
• Guide Ph.D. and M.Phil scholars and supervise doctoral research
• Carry out original research and publish papers in peer-reviewed / UGC-listed journals
• Apply for funded research projects, consultancy assignments and patents
• Design innovative curricula, MOOCs and e-content for online and blended learning
• Participate in University statutory bodies, academic committees and administrative responsibilities
• Mentor junior faculty and build national / international academic collaborations
• Contribute to outreach, extension activities and the vision of Vikashit Odisha and Vikashit Bharat