Utkal University — University
| Application Start | 19 May 2026 |
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| Last Date to Apply | 20 Jun 2026 |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 20 Jun 2026 |
| Post Name | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor |
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| Total Vacancies | 141 |
| Qualification | Master's Degree, Ph.D, NET/SET/SLET |
| Age Limit | Not exceeding 60 years |
| Salary | As per 7th CPC (Level 13A/14) |
| Application Fee | Rs. 2,000 for General/SEBC; Rs. 1,000 for SC/ST/PWD/Women |
| Selection Process | Screening of applications and Interview |
Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, has announced a major recruitment drive for the year 2026. The university is inviting applications from eligible Indian citizens and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) to fill 141 regular faculty positions, including Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor roles across various departments. This is a prime opportunity for academic professionals to join one of Odisha's most prestigious institutions.
The recruitment process covers 141 faculty positions distributed as follows:
Candidates must fulfill the requirements as per the UGC Notification dated 18th July 2018. Essential qualifications include a Master's degree with 55% marks and qualifying NET/SET/SLET or holding a Ph.D. degree in the relevant discipline. Detailed experience requirements for senior positions (Associate Professor/Professor) can be found in the official notification provided below.
Selection will be based on a screening process followed by an interview. Candidates called for the interview will be expected to deliver a presentation (PPT) covering their research domain, student empowerment strategies, and vision for the institution.
Interested candidates must submit their applications exclusively through the official HIMS portal. After completing the online submission, a printed hard copy of the application, along with self-attested documents, must be dispatched via Speed Post to the Registrar, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, by the stipulated deadline.
Priya Mehta holds a Master's degree in Public Administration and has spent 8 years researching government employment trends in India. She is known for her in-depth analysis of state-level PSC notifications and teaching job vacancies.