Recruitment: Utkal University (State Govt) - Professor, Associate Professor & Assistant Professor Posts - Last Date 16 June 2026 (Online) / 29 June 2026 (Hard Copy)
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Overview
Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar – a foundational institution established in 1943 – invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens for faculty positions of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor across 29 Post-Graduate Departments. The recruitment is conducted in accordance with the Department of Higher Education, Government of Odisha, and follows UGC Regulations 2018.
Job Highlights
Organization | Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar (State Government University) |
Post Name | Professor, Associate Professor & Assistant Professor |
Job Type | Teaching Faculty (Regular) |
Location | Bhubaneswar & Chandikhole Rural Campus, Odisha |
Pay Scale | As per UGC Regulations 2018 (7th CPC) |
Last Date (Online Application) | 16 June 2026 |
Last Date (Hard Copy Receipt) | 29 June 2026 |
About the Organizer/Institution
Established in 1943, Utkal University occupies a foundational place in the higher education landscape of Odisha. Headquartered at its Vani Vihar campus in Bhubaneswar – spread across 460 acres – and complemented by the Utkal University Rural Campus at Chandikhole (66 acres), the University anchors an extensive academic network of nearly 430 affiliated colleges across the state. Offering 47 academic programmes across diverse disciplines from undergraduate to doctoral levels, the University is committed to research excellence and evolving pedagogic practices.
Available Positions by Department
Analytical & Applied Economics, Anthropology, Ancient Indian History Culture & Archaeology (AIHCA), Biotechnology, Botany, Business Administration, Chemistry, Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), Commerce, Computer Science, English, Geography, Geology, History, Library & Information Science, Law, Personnel Management & Industrial Relations (PM&IR), Mathematics, Odia, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Political Science, Public Administration, Sanskrit, Sociology, Statistics, Zoology.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: As per UGC Regulations/Notifications, 2018, as amended from time to time
Experience: As per UGC norms for Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor levels
Nationality: Indian citizens only
The recruitment process is in accordance with Letter No. 5322/HE dated 31.01.2026 issued by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Odisha
Important Dates
Activity | Date |
Online application opening date | 15 May 2026 |
Last date for online application submission | 16 June 2026 |
Last date for receiving hard copy of application with documents | 29 June 2026 |
Application / Submission / Registration Process
Online Application: Apply through the HIMS Odisha Portal at: https://hims.odisha.gov.in/home
Review Detailed Advertisement: Department-wise vacancies and reservation positions are available on the University website from 15 May 2026 onwards.
Download Application: After submitting the online application, download the filled application form.
Send Hard Copy: Submit a hard copy of the downloaded submitted application form along with all relevant documents via Registered Post or Speed Post to the address mentioned in the official notification on or before 29 June 2026.
Fees Details
Category | Fee Amount |
UR / OBC / EWS | To be confirmed on official website |
SC / ST / PwD | To be confirmed on official website |
For payment instructions, please refer to the official website/notification.
Selection Process
As per UGC Regulations 2018 and Utkal University norms. Minimum qualifications, eligibility criteria, and service conditions shall be governed by the UGC Regulations/Notifications, 2018, as amended from time to time.
Official Website: www.utkaluniversity.ac.in
Online Application Portal: https://hims.odisha.gov.in/home
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Disclaimer: This blog post is a summary based on the official notification. The author does not claim any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of this information. Applicants/participants are strongly advised to visit the official website for complete details, any addendum/corrigendum, and to apply/register.
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