Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur Faculty Recruitment 2026 | Professor, Associate Professor & Assistant Professor Regular Vacancies
Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, Odisha, has invited online applications vide Advertisement Nos. 2203/GMU, 2204/GMU, and 2205/GMU, dated 11.05.2026, for recruitment to Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor posts on regular basis (including backlog vacancies, if any) in various departments of the university. Eligible candidates possessing qualifications as per UGC Regulations 2018 are encouraged to apply online through the HIMS recruitment portal before 14 June 2026 and submit the hard copy of the application along with supporting documents before 24 June 2026.
Hiring Organization: Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, Odisha
About the Organization: Gangadhar Meher University (GMU), Sambalpur, Odisha, is a premier public state university established in 2015 after the upgradation of the historic Gangadhar Meher College. The university is known for excellence in higher education, interdisciplinary learning, research, innovation, and academic development across the sciences, Humanities, Commerce, Social Sciences, and emerging disciplines. GMU offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes with strong emphasis on quality teaching, research contribution, academic leadership, and holistic student development.
Positions Open:
- Professor
- Associate Professor
- Assistant Professor
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Departments:
- Anthropology
- Biotechnology
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Commerce
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Education
- English
- Geography
- Hindi
- History
- Library & Information Science
- Mathematics
- Odia
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Sanskrit
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Zoology
Educational Qualification:
- Qualifications and eligibility criteria shall be governed by UGC Regulations 2018 and subsequent amendments issued from time to time.
- Candidates should possess Ph.D. degree in the concerned / allied / relevant discipline from a recognized university (essential for Associate Professor and Professor positions).
- Master’s Degree with minimum prescribed marks in the relevant subject from an Indian or accredited foreign university is required wherever applicable.
- NET / SLET / SET qualification shall be applicable for Assistant Professor positions as per UGC norms.
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Area of Specialization:
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Experience:
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- Professor: Academic Level-14 as per 7th CPC
- Associate Professor: Academic Level-13A as per 7th CPC
- Assistant Professor: Academic Level-10 as per 7th CPC
Selection Process:
- The applications received within the prescribed deadline will be scrutinized as per UGC Regulations and university statutes.
- The university may shortlist candidates for written examination/interview based on qualifications, experience, research publications, and academic credentials.
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Age Limit:
- Candidates above 60 years of age shall not be eligible to apply.
Application Fee:
- General / SEBC Candidates: Rs. 1,000/-
- SC / ST / Women Candidates: Rs. 600/-
- PwD Candidates: No Application Fee
Important Dates:
- Closing Date of Online Application: June 14, 2026
- Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy of Application with Documents: June 24, 2026
Job Location: Sambalpur, Odisha
Apply Mode: Online & Hard Copy Submission
How to Apply:
- Candidates are required to apply online through the official HIMS recruitment portal before the prescribed deadline.
- After successful online submission, applicants must send the hard copy of the application along with self-attested supporting documents through Registered Post / Speed Post to the Registrar, Gangadhar Meher University.
- Applicants employed in Government / PSU / Autonomous Bodies should apply through proper channel or submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC).
Refer to the detailed official advertisement before applying for complete instructions and submission guidelines.
Detailed Advertisement: link
Organization Website (for details): https://www.gmuniversity.ac.in/
Organization Address:
Gangadhar Meher University
Amruta Vihar, Sambalpur – 768001
Odisha, India