Overview
Utkal University has released a recruitment notification for the post of Research Associate, Research Assistant, Field Investigator, and Research-cum-Academic Coordinator (28 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply offline (speed post) & email as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Utkal University
- Vacancies
- 28
- Advertisement No
- R&D-CF-RUSA 2.0 CoEs-01/ 2026
- Posted
- 9 October 2026
- Last date to apply
- 23 October 2026
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 9 October 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 9 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | 23 October 2026 |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
There are a total of 28 vacancies distributed across various Centres of Excellence under RUSA 2.0 and the R&D Cell. Centre / Department: Name of Post | No. of Posts Centre for Environment Studies, Climate Change & Public Health: Research Assistant (RAt) | 02 Centre for Public Policy & Governance: Research Associate (RA) | 01 Centre for Public Policy & Governance: Research Assistant (RAt) | 01 Centre for Public Policy & Governance: Field Investigator (FI) | 02 Centre for North-East India Studies: Research Assistant (RAt) | 01 Centre for North-East India Studies: Field Investigator (FI) | 05 (02 for Odisha sites, 03 for NE sites) Global Centre of Rural Studies: Research Assistant (RAt) | 01 Global Centre of Rural Studies: Field Investigator (FI) | 01 Centre for Study of Unorganized Labour: Research Assistant (RAt) | 01 Centre for Study of Unorganized Labour: Field Investigator (FI) | 06 Centre for Study of Language, Literature & Culture: Research Assistant (RAt) | 01 Centre for Study of Language, Literature & Culture: Field Investigator (FI) | 03 High Energy and Condensed Matter Physics: Research Associate | 01 High Energy and Condensed Matter Physics: Research Assistant (RAt) | 01 Academic Coordinator (R&D Cell): Research-cum-Academic Coordinator (RAC) | 01
Salary
Post: Monthly Remuneration Research Associate (RA): ₹47,000/- p.m. Research Assistant (RAt): ₹37,000/- p.m. Field Investigator (FI): ₹20,000/- p.m. Research-cum-Academic Coordinator (RAC): ₹37,000/- p.m.
Selection Process
The selection process comprises shortlisting of candidates followed by an interview by the selection committee.
How to Apply
• Visit the official Utkal University website to download the application form from the recruitment section. • Fill out the application form with all required details. • Attach self-attested copies of certificates, mark sheets, experience certificates, reprints of research paper publications, and other achievements. • If employed, ensure the application is forwarded by the employer (or send an advance copy to prevent delay). • Superscribe the envelope with “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF [Post Name] IN THE COE IN [Name of the COE] UNDER RUSA-2.0 COE / R&D CELL”. • Send the completed application by Speed Post to: Director, Research and Development (R&D Cell), Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar – 751004. • Send a soft copy of the application via email to [email protected]. Ensure receipt on or before 23 October 2026.
Required Documents
• Self-attested copies of certificates and mark sheets of examinations passed • Copies of other achievements and research works • Experience certificate, if any • Forwarding of application by the employer, if employed • Reprints of all research paper publications
Important Instructions
• Candidates intending to apply for different posts are required to apply separately. • No T.A./D.A. will be paid to attend the selection committee or to join the first appointment. • Canvassing in any form by or on behalf of the candidate will be considered as disqualification. • Applications received incomplete in any respect are liable to be summarily rejected and no correspondence on that score shall be entertained. • The University reserves the right to amend, alter, or cancel any or all conditions mentioned above, if necessary, without assigning any reason thereof. • Engagements will be exclusively for the concerned CoE under RUSA 2.0 / R&D Cell at Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar. • Shortlisted candidates will be informed by E-mail or Phone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Utkal University Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 28 Field Investigator, Research Assistant and More Posts?
Notification Date: 9 October 2026; Application Start Date: 9 October 2026; Last Date for Receipt of Application: 23 October 2026
What is the selection process?
The selection process comprises shortlisting of candidates followed by an interview by the selection committee.