Established in 1943, Utkal University is a premier public university in Odisha, occupying a foundational place in the state's higher education landscape. Headquartered at its Vani Vihar campus in Bhubaneswar, the university spans a sprawling 460-acre campus. It offers 47 academic programmes across diverse disciplines including Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Management.
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Utkal University
PermanentJun. 20, 2026
Associate Professor
Vacancies
51 Vacancies
Pay Scale
Pay Level 13A (as per 7th CPC)
Age Limit
Up to 60 years
Job Location
Important Dates
Published
May. 18, 2026
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Starts
May. 19, 2026
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Deadline
Jun. 20, 2026
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Exam Date
TBA
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Experienced researchers and academics with a Ph.D., a solid publication record (minimum 7 papers), a research score of 75+, and at least 8 years of teaching/research experience in higher education.
Important Considerations
Candidates without a Ph.D., those with less than 8 years of teaching/research experience, or individuals over 60 years of age. Hard copy submission is mandatory; failing to send the physical application by June 29, 2026, is an automatic disqualification.
Career Impact
Utkal University is a premier, historic state university in Odisha. Landing a regular, Level-13A faculty role here offers immense career stability, high pay, and prestigious academic growth.
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About Utkal University
Job Posts
Associate Professor
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- A Master's Degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale, wherever the grading system is followed) at the Master's level.
- A Ph.D. Degree in the concerned/allied/relevant disciplines is mandatory.
Age Limit Details
- Candidates above 60 years of age are not eligible to apply.
- The retirement/superannuation age for faculty members is 60 years.
Salary & Pay Scale
The selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level 13A as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) recommendations, along with other allowances as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha from time to time.
Vacancy Breakdown (Category-wise)
- Unreserved (UR)18 (including 6 for Women)
- Scheduled Tribe (ST)17 (including 6 for Women, 1 PwD)
- Scheduled Caste (SC)9 (including 3 for Women)
- Socially & Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC)7 (including 1 for Women, 1 PwD)
Total Vacancies51 Vacancies
How to Apply
Steps to apply online and offline:
- Submit your application online on the HIMS Portal (https://hims.odisha.gov.in) between 19.05.2026 and 20.06.2026.
- If applying for more than one post, submit separate online applications and fees for each post.
- Download and print the submitted online application form.
- Attach self-attested copies of all necessary documents, including matriculation/SSC certificate for age proof, qualification certificates, caste certificate, PwD certificate, and publications.
- Send the completed hard copy along with enclosures via Speed Post or Registered Post only to:
The Registrar, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, District- Khordha, Odisha - 751004. - The package must reach the address on or before 29.06.2026 and must be superscribed with 'APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR' along with the advertisement number and date.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General and SEBC Category | Rs. 2000/- |
| SC, ST, PwD, and Women Category | Rs. 1000/- |
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Best-Fit Profile
Experienced researchers and academics with a Ph.D., a solid publication record (minimum 7 papers), a research score of 75+, and at least 8 years of teaching/research experience in higher education.
Important Considerations
Candidates without a Ph.D., those with less than 8 years of teaching/research experience, or individuals over 60 years of age. Hard copy submission is mandatory; failing to send the physical application by June 29, 2026, is an automatic disqualification.
Career Impact
Utkal University is a premier, historic state university in Odisha. Landing a regular, Level-13A faculty role here offers immense career stability, high pay, and prestigious academic growth.
Note: This is a helpful, AI-generated overview designed to save you time. Always refer to the official PDF notification for complete and final details.
Official Links
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Crop and tile photos into printable A4 or 4x6 sheet grids.
Signature Extractor
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