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Utkal University Asst Professor Recruitment 2026 — 51 Posts
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Utkal University Asst Professor Recruitment 2026 — 51 Posts

Utkal University - Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha

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Vacancies

51

Salary

₹57,700 - ₹182,400

Job Type

Permanent

Full time

Apply By

10 Jul 2026

About This Job

Utkal University extended faculty recruitment deadlines: online submission to 29 Jun 2026 and hard-copy receipt to 10 Jul 2026. Other terms unchanged.

Corrigendum Changes

Utkal University issued a corrigendum dated 18 June 2026 for Advertisement Nos. 5791, 5792 and 5793 dated 18 May 2026, covering Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor recruitment.

  • Online application deadline: extended from 20 June 2026 to 29 June 2026.
  • Hard-copy receipt deadline: extended from 29 June 2026 to 10 July 2026.
  • Vacancies, age limit, qualifications, fees and other conditions: unchanged as per the corrigendum.

Responsibilities

  • Teach undergraduate and postgraduate students in the assigned department as per the approved curriculum
  • Prepare lesson plans, study materials, lab manuals and question papers for semester examinations
  • Guide MPhil and PhD research scholars and supervise their dissertations
  • Conduct independent research and publish papers in UGC-CARE and Scopus-indexed journals
  • Evaluate student assignments, term papers, internal assessments and final examinations
  • Participate in Board of Studies, Academic Council and departmental committee meetings
  • Attend faculty development programmes, workshops, seminars and refresher courses
  • Take part in administrative duties assigned by the Head of Department or Vice-Chancellor

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum Qualification

Master's Degree with at least 55% marks in the relevant subject (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) plus UGC NET/SET/SLET qualified OR PhD as per UGC Regulations

Preferred Qualification

PhD in the concerned subject with research publications. Specific specialization preferred for Philosophy (Continental Philosophy) and Physics (Electronics/Instrumentation/Computer Science).

Required Skills

Subject expertise, teaching skills, research aptitude, computer literacy, communication skills

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Application Fee

Category Fee
General Exempted
SC Exempted
ST Exempted
PwD Exempted

* Fee payment may be subject to additional bank charges

Salary & Compensation

Pay Scale

Academic Level 10 (Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 1,82,400) as per 7th CPC and UGC pay scale

Allowances

DA, HRA, TA, medical and other allowances as per Government of Odisha rules

Selection Process

  1. 1 Interview
  2. 2 Document Verification

How to Apply

Application Mode: Both

Required Documents:

  • Master's degree certificate and mark sheets
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and mark sheets
  • UGC NET / SET / SLET certificate or PhD degree certificate
  • Caste certificate (for SC/ST/SEBC candidates)
  • PwBD certificate (if applicable)
  • Date of birth proof (10th certificate)
  • Recent passport size photograph and signature
  • No Objection Certificate (NOC) for in-service candidates
  • Research publications list and reprints
  • Experience certificates (if any)
  • Hard copy of submitted online application

Frequently Asked Questions

The last date to apply online for Utkal University Assistant Professor posts is 20 June 2026. The hard copy of the application must reach the University by Speed Post by 29 June 2026.

Selected Assistant Professors will get a salary in Academic Level 10 (Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 1,82,400 per month) as per 7th CPC and UGC pay scale, plus DA, HRA and other allowances.

You need a Master's degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) in the relevant subject and must have qualified UGC NET/SET/SLET or hold a PhD as per UGC Regulations. Indian Citizens and OCIs are eligible.

Go to the Odisha HIMS portal at hims.odisha.gov.in, fill the online application, upload documents, pay the fee online and submit before 20 June 2026. Also send the hard copy by Speed Post to The Registrar, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar - 751004 by 29 June 2026.

Selection is through scrutiny of applications, interview by the Selection Committee, and document verification. There is no written examination — final selection is based on academic record, NET/PhD qualifications and interview performance.

Important Dates

Notification

18 May 2026

Application Start

19 May 2026

Last Date to Apply

10 Jul 2026

Last Fee Payment

20 Jun 2026

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