Sambalpur Univ Guest Faculty 2026 — 117 Vacancies

Sambalpur University is engaging 117 Guest Faculty members for its P.G. Departments and L.R. Law College, Sambalpur. If you have a Post-Graduate degree, NET/Ph.D qualification, or retired teaching experience in the relevant subject, you can attend the walk-in process. The interview period runs from 15 May 2026 to 25 June 2026. Pay goes up to Rs. 60,000 per month depending on the faculty category and class load.

This recruitment is best for teachers who can take classes in one of the 28 listed subjects and can join for the academic engagement period. The university has made it clear that the engagement is temporary and will continue only up to the stated period or until regular recruitment fills the vacancy.

Sambalpur University Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026 - 117 Posts

Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar, Burla has issued a notice for Guest Faculty engagement across 28 subjects. The engagement period is from 01 July 2026 to 31 May 2027, or until the regular vacancy is filled earlier. This is a temporary teaching arrangement, not a permanent or regular appointment.

The walk-in interview will be handled by the respective P.G. Departments and L.R. Law College, Sambalpur. You should check the department-wise date and time on the university website because the general notice gives the full interview window from 15 May 2026 to 25 June 2026.

Vacancy Breakdown by Department

Total vacancies: 117 Guest Faculty posts. Major department-wise vacancies are listed below; the official notice carries the full subject list.

• Education: 12 posts
• L.R. Law College, Sambalpur: 7 posts
• Commerce: 7 posts
• Performing Arts: 6 posts
• Social Work: 6 posts
• Economics: 5 posts
• Environmental Science: 5 posts
• History: 5 posts
• Sociology: 5 posts
• Hindi: 5 posts
• Food Science Technology & Nutrition: 5 posts
• Sanskrit: 5 posts
• Other listed departments: 44 posts

The vacancy list covers subjects such as Anthropology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Science, English, Law, Library and Information Science, Life Science, Mathematics, Odia, Physics, Statistics and other departments. Apply only for the subject where your qualification and teaching profile match.

Who Can Apply?

• Educational Qualification: Qualification is as per UGC Guidelines 2018.
• NET/Ph.D: NET and Ph.D qualified candidates should carry the original certificate if passed.
• PG Degree: If Ph.D/NET candidates are not available, candidates with a Post-Graduate degree and good academic record may be considered.
• Subject Match: You must apply for the subject/department matching your degree and teaching profile.

For a smoother interview, keep your marksheets, degree certificates, NET certificate, Ph.D certificate and research publications arranged in order. The notice also asks for self-attested photocopies and a recent colour passport-size photograph.

Age Limit

• Retired faculty: May continue teaching until they attain 70 years of age, subject to review of performance.
• Other age details: No separate minimum age is stated in the notice.

Salary

• Retired Professor: Rs. 50,000 per month for at least 35 classes/month and research guidance.
• Retired Professor/Associate Professor against Associate Professor post: Rs. 40,000 per month.
• Assistant Professor with Ph.D: Rs. 1,000 per class, maximum 60 classes/month, up to Rs. 60,000 per month.
• Assistant Professor without Ph.D: Rs. 750 per class, maximum 60 classes/month, up to Rs. 45,000 per month. NET qualified candidates get preference.
• Allowances: No other allowances or financial benefits are allowed.

The pay depends on the faculty category and the number of classes assigned. If you are applying as Assistant Professor Guest Faculty, read the per-class rate carefully because the monthly amount depends on the class count.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection will be based on academic record, research profile, demo class and viva-voce. There is no written exam for this Guest Faculty recruitment.

1. General Career: HSC, Intermediate, Degree and related academic record - 30 marks.
2. Research Degree: M.Phil, Ph.D and related research degree - 20 marks.
3. Demo Class: 5 to 10 minutes demo class - maximum 15 marks.
4. Research Publication: 15 marks, including 10 marks for international journals and 5 marks for national journals.
5. Viva-Voce: 20 marks.

The demo class is short, only 5 to 10 minutes, so prepare one focused topic from your subject. Your marks can come from academics, research degree, publications, demo class and viva-voce, so carry proof for every claim.

How to Apply

1. Go to the Sambalpur University website at suniv.ac.in.
2. Open the recruitment notice for Guest Faculty engagement.
3. Download and fill the prescribed application form.
4. Check the department-wise interview date uploaded by the concerned P.G. Department or L.R. Law College.
5. Attend the walk-in interview at the respective department/college with originals and photocopies.

There is no online application link for this listing. You need to follow the offline walk-in process, carry the prescribed form, and reach the correct department or college on its scheduled date.

Important Dates

• Office Order Date: 07 May 2026
• Walk-in Interview Period Starts: 15 May 2026
• Walk-in Interview Period Ends: 25 June 2026
• Engagement Period Starts: 01 July 2026
• Engagement Period Ends: 31 May 2027, or earlier if the vacancy is filled regularly

• Teach assigned UG and PG classes in the relevant subject
• Prepare class plans, reading material and academic notes
• Conduct examinations and evaluate student work
• Guide UG and PG research projects as per eligibility
• Assist in seminars, workshops and academic programmes
• Participate in academic and research committees when required
• Follow instructions issued by the concerned HoD, Coordinator or Principal