Odia University Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 Odia University is a state public university located at Satyabadi, Puri, Odisha – 752014. It is dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and academic advancement of the Odia language, literature, and related cultural disciplines. The university operates under the Government of Odisha and follows UGC-prescribed academic standards across departments including Linguistics and Natural Language Processing, Odia Language and Literature, and Regional, Tribal Language and Heritage Studies. The medium of instruction is Odia, making it a unique and culturally significant institution in India. 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Odia University has released Advertisement No. 01 of 2026/27 inviting online applications from eligible Indian citizens for 21 teaching faculty positions across three departments. Posts are at Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor levels. Pay follows the Odisha Revised Scales of Pay for University Teachers (UGC Scale of Pay) Rule, 2019, with applicable dearness allowance and other government allowances. Recruitment is conducted strictly under UGC Regulations 2018 on minimum qualifications for appointment of teachers in universities and colleges. 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐑 – 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 1 · Professor (Academic Level 14) 2 · Associate Professor (Academic Level 13A) 3 · Assistant Professor (Academic Level 10) 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 Total Vacancies: 21 Department-wise Breakdown: 1. Linguistics and Natural Language Processing · Professor: 1 (UR) · Associate Professor: 2 (UR-1, ST-1) · Assistant Professor: 4 (UR-1, ST-1, UR-W-1, SC-1) Subtotal: 7 2. Odia Language and Literature · Professor: 1 (ST) · Associate Professor: 2 (UR-W-1, SC-1) · Assistant Professor: 4 (UR-1, SEBC-1, UR-W-1, ST-W-1) Subtotal: 7 3. Regional, Tribal Language and Heritage Studies · Professor: 1 (UR-W) · Associate Professor: 2 (UR-1, SEBC-1) · Assistant Professor: 4 (UR-2, SC-W-1, ST-1) Subtotal: 7 📅 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 · Release of Employment Notification No. 01: 05 May 2026 · Online Application Portal Opens: 05 May 2026 · Last Date to Submit Online Application: 04 June 2026 · Last Date to Submit Hard Copy (via Speed Post/Courier): 09 June 2026 🎓 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 Professor: Eligibility A: Ph.D. in the concerned/allied (Odia Subject)/relevant discipline with a minimum of 10 published research papers in peer-reviewed/UGC-listed/Scopus/WoS/UGC-CARE listed journals AND a total research score of 120 (as per UGC Regulations 2018, Appendix II, Table 2). Additionally, at least 10 years of teaching experience in a university/college as Assistant/Associate Professor/Professor OR equivalent research experience at university/national level institutions with evidence of guiding doctoral candidates. Eligibility B: An outstanding professional with a Ph.D. in relevant/allied/applied disciplines from any academic institution or industry, with significant contribution to the field and a minimum of 10 years of documented experience. Associate Professor: · Good academic record with Ph.D. in the concerned/allied (Odia Subject)/relevant discipline · Master's degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade) · Minimum 8 years of teaching/research experience equivalent to that of an Assistant Professor of University/College or accredited research institution/industry · Minimum 7 publications in peer-reviewed/UGC-listed/Scopus/WoS/UGC-CARE journals · Total research score of 75 (as per UGC Regulations 2018, Appendix II, Table 2) Note: "Good Academic Record" for Associate Professor means an average of 50% and above at Graduation. A 5% relaxation is available at Graduate and Master's level for SC/ST/PwBD/SEBC categories. Assistant Professor: Eligibility A: · Master's degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in the concerned/relevant/allied (Odia subject) from an Indian university or equivalent from an accredited foreign university · 5% relaxation for SC/ST/SEBC candidates · Must have cleared NET (conducted by UGC/CSIR), or SLET/SET, OR hold a Ph.D. awarded in accordance with UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D.) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 (eligible for NET/SLET/SET exemption under specified conditions) Eligibility B: · Ph.D. from a foreign university/institution ranked in the top 500 in World University Rankings (QS, Times Higher Education, or ARWU/Shanghai) at any time. 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝘀 · General / OBC / SEBC / EWS candidates: Rs. 1,000/- (Non-refundable) · SC / ST candidates of Odisha: Rs. 500/- · Persons with Disability (PwBD) with disability not less than 40%: Rs. 500/- 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 This recruitment offers academic professionals the chance to work at a university entirely dedicated to one of India's classical languages. With 21 vacancies across linguistics, literature, and tribal heritage studies, these roles carry academic prestige and cultural responsibility. They are permanent government positions governed by UGC norms, offering career stability, competitive pay, and the opportunity to shape future researchers in the Odia academic tradition. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐛 Odia University positions are highly sought after for multiple reasons. These are permanent government jobs with structured UGC pay scales, dearness allowance, and state-sanctioned benefits, providing strong financial security. The university's exclusive focus on Odia language and tribal heritage gives scholars in this niche a rare and meaningful platform. For researchers in linguistics and natural language processing, very few Indian universities provide such a focused academic environment. A superannuation age of 60 ensures a long career, while the prestige of guiding Ph.D. scholars and contributing to national academic standards makes these posts among the most valued in the region.

📄 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 1. Visit https://odiauniversity.ac.in and read the full recruitment notification. 2. Register on the HIMS Portal at https://himsrecruitment.odisha.gov.in. 3. Log in and fill in all details: personal information, educational qualifications, experience, and research/academic data. 4. Upload a recent passport-size photograph. 5. Pay the application fee online via Net Banking/UPI. 6. Submit online on or before 04 June 2026. 7. Take a printout, sign the declaration, attach all self-attested documents (serially numbered, matching form entries). 8. Send via Speed Post/Courier to The Registrar, Odia University, Satyabadi, Puri, Odisha – 752014 to arrive by 09 June 2026. 9. Write on the envelope in bold: "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ________, (SPECIALISATION)________, ADVT. NO.________ & DATE________".