POST DETAILS :
Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar has released a notification for the post of Utkal University Faculty Recruitment 2026. Interested candidates must fulfill all the eligibility criteria and apply online. Before applying online, candidates are advised to carefully read the full notification, recruitment eligibility, age limit, post-wise eligibility, selection procedure, syllabus, admit card, answer key, and all other relevant details. Read the official advertisement thoroughly before submitting the application.
OVERVIEW AND DATE :
Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar
Utkal University Faculty Recruitment 2026
Professor (Estt-1/1041-Vol(IV)/No. 5793), Associate Professor (Estt-1/1041-Vol(IV)/No. 5792), and Assistant Professor (Estt-I/1041(Vol-IV) No. 5791)
IMPORTANT DATES
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| 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 |
FEES DETAILS
| 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) |
AGE DETAILS :
Age Limit
POST DETAILS, ELIGIBILITY and 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 Regulation No. F.1-2/2017(EC/PS), 18th July 2018. |
| Professor (Pay Level-14) – Option A | (i) Ph.D. degree in concerned/allied/relevant discipline with published work of high quality; minimum 10 research publications (Clause-12) and a total research score of 120 as per Appendix II, Table 2 of UGC Regulation No. F.1-2/2017(EC/PS), 18th July 2018. (ii) Minimum 10 years of teaching experience in university/college as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor or research experience at equivalent level with evidence of successfully guided doctoral candidate. |
| Professor (Pay Level-14) – Option B | An outstanding professional with Ph.D. in relevant/allied/applied disciplines from any academic institution or industry, who has made significant contribution to knowledge in the concerned discipline, supported by documentary evidence, with 10 years of experience. |
| Desirable (all posts) | Specialization as mentioned against each department in the vacancy table (desirable, not mandatory). |
VACANCY DETAILS : Total Post
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) | ST-17 (W-6, PWD-1) | SC-9 (W-3) | SEBC-7 (W-1+1PWD))
| Sl. No. | Department Name | UR | ST | SC | SEBC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A & A Economics | – | 1(W) | – | – |
| 2 | Anthropology | – | – | – | 1 |
| 3 | Biotechnology | 1(W) | 1 | – | – |
| 4 | Botany | – | – | 1 | – |
| 5 | Business Administration | 1 | 1PWD+1(W) | – | 1 |
| 6 | Chemistry | – | 1(W) | – | – |
| 7 | Commerce | 1 | – | 1 | 1(W) |
| 8 | Computer Science and Applications | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| 9 | English | 1(W) | 1(W) | 1 | – |
| 10 | Geography | 2 | 1(W) | – | 1 |
| 11 | Geology | – | – | 1(W) | – |
| 12 | History | – | 1 | – | – |
| 13 | L.L.M | 2 | – | 1 | 1 |
| 14 | Library & Information Science | – | 1(W) | – | – |
| 15 | Mathematics | 1+1(W) | – | 1(W) | – |
| 16 | Odia | 1(W) | 1 | – | 1(W)PWD |
| 17 | PM&IR | – | 1 | – | – |
| 18 | Physics | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| 19 | Political Science | 1(W) | – | 1 | – |
| 20 | Psychology | 2+1(W) | 2 | – | – |
| 21 | Public Administration | – | – | 1 | – |
| 22 | Sociology | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| 23 | Statistics | 1 | – | 1(W) | – |
| 24 | Zoology | – | 1 | – | – |
| Total (Associate Professor) | 18 (W-6) | 17 (W-6, PWD-1) | 9 (W-3) | 7 (W-1+1PWD) | |
Assistant Professor Vacancies (Total: 51 | UR-27 (W-9, PWD-1) | ST-10 (W-2+1PWD) | SC-4 (W-1PWD) | SEBC-10 (W-3, PWD-1))
| Sl. No. | Department Name | UR | ST | SC | SEBC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A.I.H.C.A. | 1(PWD)+1(W) | – | – | – |
| 2 | Anthropology | 1(W) | – | – | 1 |
| 3 | Biotechnology | 1 | – | – | – |
| 4 | Botany | 1 | – | 1 | 1(W) |
| 5 | Business Administration | 1+1(W) | 1 | 1 | – |
| 6 | Chemistry | 1(W) | 1+1(W) | – | – |
| 7 | Commerce | 3 | 1(W)(PWD) | 1 | – |
| 8 | Computer Science and Applications | 1 | – | – | – |
| 9 | English | – | – | – | 1(PWD) |
| 10 | Geology | 1 | – | – | 1(W) |
| 11 | History | – | 2 | – | – |
| 12 | Library & Information Science | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| 13 | Mathematics | – | 1(W) | – | – |
| 14 | Odia | 1(W) | – | – | – |
| 15 | PM&IR | 1 | – | – | – |
| 16 | Philosophy | – | 1 | – | – |
| 17 | Physics | 1+1(W) | – | – | 1 |
| 18 | Political Science | 1 | – | 1(W)PWD | – |
| 19 | Psychology | 2 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 20 | Sanskrit | 1(W) | – | – | 1(W) |
| 21 | Statistics | 1(W) | – | – | 1 |
| 22 | ULC | 2 | 1 | – | – |
| 23 | Zoology | 1+1(W) | – | – | 1 |
| Total (Assistant Professor) | 27 (W-9, PWD-1) | 10 (W-2+1PWD) | 4 (W-1PWD) | 10 (W-3, PWD-1) | |
PwBD Reserved Sub-Categories
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| a) B, LV | Blindness and Low Vision |
| b) HH | Hard of Hearing |
| c) OA, BA, OL, OAL, BLA, BLOA, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, MDy | Locomotor and other physical disabilities |
| d) ASD(M), SLD, MI | Autism Spectrum Disorder (Mild), Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness |
| e) MD | Multiple Disabilities involving (a) to (d) above; W = Women |
Selection Process :
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
- Candidate must be submitted Application online only through the official website by clicking on the “Apply Online” Provided Link In “IMPORTANT LINK” Section Below.
- Candidate Read the Notification Before Apply the Recruitment Application Form.
- Kindly Check and Collect the All Document – Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
- Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Admission Entrance Form – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, Etc.
- Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All Column Carefully.
- Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.
- 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.
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FAQs :
How many vacancies are available in Utkal University Faculty Recruitment 2026?
A total of 141 vacancies
What is the last date to apply for Utkal University Faculty Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online application submission is 20 June 2026 (midnight), with hard copy submission deadline of 29 June 2026 via Speed Post/Registered Post to The Registrar, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar.
What is the age limit for Utkal University Faculty Recruitment 2026?
Candidates above 60 years of age are not eligible to apply. There is no lower age limit specified, but candidates must fulfill the minimum qualification and experience requirements as per UGC norms.
Is there any application fee for Utkal University Faculty Recruitment 2026?
Yes, application fee is ₹2,000 for General/SEBC candidates and ₹1,000 for SC/ST/PwD/Women candidates, payable online through HIMS portal (non-refundable).