Utkal University Faculty Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 141 Assistant Professor, Associate Professor & Professor Posts

Overview

The organization has released a recruitment notification for the post of Professor / Professor-cum-Principal/Director, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor (141 (Professor: 39 | Associate Professor: 51 | Assistant Professor: 51) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only via hims portal (https://hims.odisha.gov.in) as per the official notification.

Key Details

Qualification: Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of submission of online application (20-06-2026). Applications are open to eligible Indian Citizens and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs). Minimum qualification at the Master's level is 55% marks (or equivalent grade in a point-scale). A relaxation of 5% is allowed at Bachelor's and Master's level for SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy Layer)/PwBD candidates. A relaxation of 5% (from 55% to 50%) is also available to PhD holders who obtained their Master's Degree prior to 19 September 1991. Only Matriculation/SSC certificate or equivalent issued by the concerned educational board will be accepted as proof of date of birth. Educational Qualification Post: Essential Qualification & Experience Assistant Professor: As per UGC Notification 18th July 2018 (UGC Regulation No. F.1-2/2017(EC/PS)) and subsequent amendments. Minimum 55% marks at Master's level from a recognized University. NET/SET/SLET qualification or Ph.D. degree as per UGC norms. Associate Professor (Pay Level-13A): (i) Good academic record with Ph.D. in concerned/allied/relevant discipline. (ii) Master's Degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade). (iii) Minimum 8 years of teaching and/or research experience at Assistant Professor level (or equivalent) in a University/College/Accredited Research Institution, with minimum 7 publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 75 as per Appendix II, Table 2 of UGC Regula…
Vacancies: 141 (Professor: 39 | Associate Professor: 51 | Assistant Professor: 51)
Advertisement No: Professor: Estt-1/1041-Vol(IV)/No. 5793 dated 18.05.2026 Associate Professor: Estt-1/1041-Vol(IV)/No. 5792 dated 18.05.2026 Assistant Professor: Estt-I/1041(Vol-IV) No. 5791 dated 18.05.2026
Last date to apply: 20-06-2026 (midnight)

Important Dates

Date of Notification on University Website	18-05-2026
HIMS Portal Link Available From	19-05-2026
Starting Date of Online Application	19-05-2026
Last Date for Online Application Submission	20-06-2026 (midnight)
Last Date for Receiving Hard Copy + Enclosures by Speed Post	29-06-2026
Hard Copy Mailing Address	The Registrar, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, District-Khordha, Odisha – 751004

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Vacancy Details

A total of 141 faculty vacancies (including backlog vacancies) are announced across three posts – Professor (39), Associate Professor (51), and Assistant Professor (51) – distributed across UR, ST, SC, and SEBC categories with horizontal reservation for Women and PwBD within each category. Professor Vacancies (Total: 39 | UR-18 (1PWD)(W-5) | ST-9 (W-3) | SC-8 (W-2+1PWD) | SEBC-4 (W-2)) Sl. No.: Department Name | UR | ST | SC | SEBC 1: A & A Economics | 1 | 1(W) | – | – 2: A.I.H.C.A. | 1 | – | – | – 3: Anthropology | – | – | 1(W)PWD | – 4: Botany | 1PWD+1(W) | 1 | – | – 5: Business Administration | 1(W) | 1 | 1 | – 6: CDOE (Director) | 1 | – | – | – 7: Chemistry | 1(W) | – | – | 1 8: Commerce | – | 1 | – | – 9: Computer Science and Applications | 1 | – | – | – 10: English | – | – | 1(W) | – 11: Geography | – | 1 | – | – 12: Geology | – | – | 1 | – 13: History | – | – | – | 1(W) 14: L.L.M | 1 | – | – | – 15: Library & Information Science | – | 1 | – | – 16: Mathematics | 1 | – | 1(W) | – 17: Odia | 1 | 1 | – | – 18: PM&IR | 1 | – | – | 1(W) 19: Philosophy | 1 | – | – | – 20: Physics | 1 | 1(W) | 1 | – 21: Political Science | 1 | – | – | – 22: Psychology | – | 1(W) | – | – 23: Public Administration | – | – | 1 | – 24: Sanskrit | 1(W) | – | – | – 25: Sociology | 1(W) | – | – | 1 26: ULC (Professor-cum-Principal) | 1 | – | – | – 27: Zoology | – | – | 1 | – Total (Professor): 18 (1PWD)(W-5) | 9 (W-3) | 8 (W-2+1PWD) | 4 (W-2) Associate Professor Vacancies (Total: 51 | UR-18 (W-6) | …

Eligibility

Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of submission of online application (20-06-2026). Applications are open to eligible Indian Citizens and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs). Minimum qualification at the Master's level is 55% marks (or equivalent grade in a point-scale). A relaxation of 5% is allowed at Bachelor's and Master's level for SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy Layer)/PwBD candidates. A relaxation of 5% (from 55% to 50%) is also available to PhD holders who obtained their Master's Degree prior to 19 September 1991. Only Matriculation/SSC certificate or equivalent issued by the concerned educational board will be accepted as proof of date of birth. Educational Qualification Post: Essential Qualification & Experience Assistant Professor: As per UGC Notification 18th July 2018 (UGC Regulation No. F.1-2/2017(EC/PS)) and subsequent amendments. Minimum 55% marks at Master's level from a recognized University. NET/SET/SLET qualification or Ph.D. degree as per UGC norms. Associate Professor (Pay Level-13A): (i) Good academic record with Ph.D. in concerned/allied/relevant discipline. (ii) Master's Degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade). (iii) Minimum 8 years of teaching and/or research experience at Assistant Professor level (or equivalent) in a University/College/Accredited Research Institution, with minimum 7 publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 75 as per Appendix II, Table 2 of UGC Regula…

Application Fee

Application fee must be paid online via the bank details given in the HIMS portal. The fee is non-refundable. Applications without the applicable fee will be summarily rejected. Category: Application Fee General / SEBC Candidates: Rs. 2,000/- (Rupees Two Thousand only) SC / ST / PWD / Women Candidates: Rs. 1,000/- (Rupees One Thousand only)

Selection Process

The selection process consists of application screening/scrutiny followed by an Interview/Selection Committee as per UGC Notification 18th July 2018, supported by the Act and Statute of the University. The list of eligible and ineligible candidates will be displayed on the University website. Candidates will be judged holistically on cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains. Candidates called for interview must come prepared with a PPT covering brief biodata, subject domain strength, practical skills, student empowerment strategy, use of AI in pedagogy, funded research projects, consultancy research, potential for national/international collaborations, and vision for the University and nation building. Tie-Breaking Rules Publications Assessment (prior to 14-06-2019): UGC Cancelled list Publications Assessment (14-06-2019 to 26-06-2025): Scopus/Web of Science/ UGC Care Publications Assessment (from 27-06-2025): Scopus/Web of Science only Research Score Augmentation for Papers (as per Thomson Reuters Impact Factor): Papers in refereed journals without impact factor – 5 Points; Impact factor <1 – 10 Points; between 1 and 2 – 15 Points; between 2 and 5 – 20 Points; between 5 and 10 – 25 Points; >10 – 30 Points. Two authors: 70% of total value each; more than two authors: 70% for First/Principal/Corresponding author and 30% for each joint author.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the HIMS Portal (https://hims.odisha.gov.in) which will be available from 19.05.2026. Candidates must complete the application in all respects and upload all supporting documents on or before 20.06.2026. Candidates applying for more than one post must apply online separately for each post, paying application fee for each application. The online application can be filled in multiple sessions. No other format of application or CV will be accepted by email or any other means. In addition, a hard copy of the downloaded and submitted application along with all relevant documents must be sent only via Speed Post/Registered Post to: The Registrar, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, District-Khordha, Odisha–751004 on or before 29.06.2026. Courier/ordinary post/hand delivery will not be accepted. The envelope must be superscribed "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF [PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ASSISTANT PROFESSOR]" along with Advertisement No. and Date. Documents to be Submitted (Hard Copy along with Online Application): • Self-attested copies of all documents as per the application form, placed with serial numbers matching the form • Matriculation/SSC certificate or equivalent (Date of Birth proof – only this document accepted) • Master's Degree certificate and marksheets; Ph.D. award letter • Experience certificates with evidence of research/teaching as required • All publications with supporting documents (self-attested); no claim wi…

Important Instructions

• Applications are open to eligible Indian Citizens and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) as per UGC eligibility criteria. • Candidates above 60 years of age are not eligible to apply. • Candidates applying for more than one post must apply separately for each post and pay the applicable fee for each. • Application fee is non-refundable; applications without fee will be summarily rejected. • No hard copy will be considered if the applicant fails to submit the online application by the closing date. • The period spent acquiring M.Phil. or Ph.D. degree shall not be considered as research experience. • Publications in predatory/dubious journals or presentations in predatory/dubious conferences will not be considered at any point in the selection process. • Any entry/claim made in the application without supporting documents will not be counted towards the score claimed for the position applied. • Only the Matriculation/SSC certificate issued by the concerned educational board will be accepted for date of birth verification. • Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/SEBC) must be domiciles/permanent residents of Odisha for availing reservation benefits. • Candidates should produce all self-attested documents at the time of interview; only the HIMS portal downloaded application form is acceptable for hardcopy. • No TA/DA shall be paid to candidates for attending the interview. • Canvassing in any form will be subject to disqualification of candidature. • The University reserves the ri…

Frequently Asked Questions

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Date of Notification on University Website: 18-05-2026; HIMS Portal Link Available From: 19-05-2026; Starting Date of Online Application: 19-05-2026; Last Date for Online Application Submission: 20-06-2026 (midnight); Last Date for Receiving Hard Copy + Enclosures by Speed Post: 29-06-2026; Hard Copy Mailing Address: The Registrar, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, District-Khordha, Odisha – 751004

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