Utkal University Faculty Recruitment(Assistant Professor, Associate Professors & Professors)
Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, one of Odisha’s premier and oldest universities, has announced a major faculty recruitment drive. Applications are invited for Assistant Professor, Associate Professors & Professors positions across various departments.
Key Highlights:
- Total Positions: (Professor: 39, Associate Professor: 51, Assistant Professor: 51).
- Last Date for Online Application: 20 June 2026
- Hard Copy Submission: 29 June 2026 (via Speed Post)
- Application Portal: https://hims.odisha.gov.in
- Official Website: https://utkaluniversity.ac.in
- Notices: https://utkaluniversity.ac.in/notices-circulars/
Eligible Indian citizens can apply as per UGC 2018 regulations (and amendments). Reservations follow the Government of Odisha norms, including provisions for Women, SC/ST/SEBC, and PwBD candidates.
Consolidated Subject-wise Vacancy Table
Here is a department-wise summary of vacancies across all three cadres:
| Sl. No. | Department | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A & A Economics | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 | A.I.H.C.A. | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 3 | Anthropology | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Biotechnology | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | Botany | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 6 | Business Administration | 3 | 4 | 3 | 10 |
| 7 | CDOE (Director) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | Chemistry | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 9 | Commerce | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
| 10 | Computer Science & Applications | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 11 | English | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| 12 | Geography | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| 13 | Geology | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 14 | History | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 15 | L.L.M (Law) | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| 16 | Library & Information Science | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 17 | Mathematics | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 18 | Odia | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 19 | PM&IR | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 20 | Philosophy | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 21 | Physics | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| 22 | Political Science | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 23 | Psychology | 1 | 4 | 4 | 9 |
| 24 | Public Administration | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 25 | Sanskrit | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 26 | Sociology | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 27 | Statistics | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 28 | ULC (Professor-cum-Principal) | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| 29 | Zoology | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Total | 39 | 51 | 51 | 141 |
Note:
- Many posts are reserved for Women (W), SC/ST/SEBC, and PwBD candidates. Male candidates can also apply for women-reserved posts if suitable women candidates are unavailable.
- Preferred specializations are mentioned in the official notifications (desirable, not mandatory).
Eligibility :
- Professor: Ph.D. + 10 years experience + 10 publications + Research Score 120.
- Associate Professor: Ph.D. + 8 years experience + 7 publications + Research Score 75.
- Assistant Professor: As per UGC norms (NET/Ph.D. as applicable).
Detailed qualifications, research score calculation (Appendix II Table 2), publication criteria, and general instructions are available on the university website.
How to Apply
- Apply online separately for each post on the HIMS portal.
- Pay application fee: ₹2000 (General/SEBC) / ₹1000 (SC/ST/PwD/Women).
- Submit hard copy with all supporting documents by Speed Post.(Mailing Address- The Registrar, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, District Khordha, Odisha-751004)
Candidates aged 60 or older are not eligible.
