Recruitment: Uttarakhand Open University (State Govt) - Associate Professor & Assistant Professor Posts - Last Date 10 May 2026 (Online) / 25 May 2026 (Hard Copy)
- Apr 15
- 3 min read

Overview
Uttarakhand Open University (UOU), Haldwani, has released a re-advertisement for faculty positions across multiple disciplines including Economics, Hindi, Geography, Commerce, and Hotel Management. Applications are invited for Associate Professor (Academic Level 13A) and Assistant Professor (Academic Level 10) posts from eligible candidates.
Job Highlights
Organization | Uttarakhand Open University, Haldwani (State Govt University) |
Post Name | Associate Professor & Assistant Professor |
Job Type | Teaching Faculty (Regular) |
Location | Haldwani, Nainital, Uttarakhand |
Pay Scale | Associate Professor: ₹131400-217100 (Level 13A) / Assistant Professor: ₹57700-182400 (Level 10) |
Last Date (Online Application) | 10 May 2026 |
Last Date (Hard Copy Receipt) | 25 May 2026 |
About the Organizer/Institution
Uttarakhand Open University (UOU), Haldwani, was established under the Uttarakhand Government Act 23 of 2005. It is a state-recognized open university dedicated to distance and open learning, adhering to UGC, AICTE, and NCISM regulations for faculty recruitment and academic standards.
Job Role Details
Disciplines/Departments for which faculty positions are advertised:
Economics
Hindi
Library & Information Science
Geography
Sanskrit
Sociology
Hotel Management
Commerce
History
Ayurveda
Urdu
Vocational Studies
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: As per UGC / AICTE / NCISM / Uttarakhand Govt. Rules or the regulatory body of the concerned discipline.
Experience: As per norms for Associate Professor and Assistant Professor levels as per UGC regulations.
Age Limit: As per Uttarakhand Govt. / UGC rules (age of superannuation as per university norms).
Reservation: SC, ST, OBC, EWS, Uttarakhand Female, Uttarakhand Orphan, Ex-Army serviceman categories applicable as per state government rules.
Important Dates
Activity | Date |
Online application opening date | 08 April 2026 |
Last date for fee submission | 08 May 2026 |
Last date for online application submission | 10 May 2026 |
Last date for receiving hard copy of application form with enclosures | 25 May 2026 |
Application / Submission / Registration Process
Online Application: Visit the university website www.uou.ac.in and fill the online application form link available on the homepage.
Fee Payment: Pay the application fee online through the prescribed mode before 08 May 2026.
Print & Enclose: Take a printout of the duly filled online application form.
Send Hard Copy: Submit the printed application form along with all required self-attested enclosures by post so that it reaches the following address on or before 25 May 2026:
To the Office of the Registrar, Uttarakhand Open University, Teenpani Bypass, Near Transport Nagar, Haldwani (Uttarakhand) - 263139
For Previous Applicants: Candidates who already applied against the earlier advertisement (No. UOU/Add/R3/001/2025 dated 23.04.2025) need not apply again but may submit updated information/documents within the prescribed time.
Fees Details
Category | Fee Amount (Non-Refundable) |
UR / OBC / EWS | ₹1200/- |
SC / ST (Domestic of Uttarakhand state only) | ₹600/- |
For payment instructions, please refer to the official website/notification.
Selection Process
Selection will be based on academic qualifications, teaching experience, research publications, API score, and performance in interview as per UGC and university norms. The advertisement/selection is subject to the final decision/outcome of a case pending before the High Court of Uttarakhand at Nainital.
Official Notification / Website Link
Official Website: www.uou.ac.in
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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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