Sambalpur University, Odisha Associate Professor Openings 2026 | 31 Regular Faculty Vacancies
Sambalpur University, Odisha, has invited online applications vide Advertisement No. 2191/Section-8/Estt-III, dated 04.05.2026, for recruitment to 31 Associate Professor posts on regular basis (including backlog vacancies, if any) in various departments and constituent colleges of the university. Eligible candidates possessing qualifications and experience as per UGC Regulations 2018 are encouraged to apply online through the HIMS recruitment portal on or before 16 June 2026 and submit the hard copy of the application along with supporting documents before 26 June 2026.
Hiring Organization: Sambalpur University, Sambalpur, Odisha
About the Organization: Sambalpur University, Odisha, established in 1967, is a premier state university accredited with Grade ‘A’ by NAAC. The university is known for excellence in higher education, research, interdisciplinary learning, and academic development across Sciences, Humanities, Commerce, Management, Law, and emerging disciplines. The university focuses on quality teaching, innovation, research contribution, and holistic student development.
Positions Open:
- Associate Professor
Refer to the detailed official advertisement for department/college-wise vacancy distribution and reservation details.
Departments:
- Anthropology
- Bio-Technology & Bio-Informatics
- Business Administration
- Commerce
- Earth Science
- Economics
- Education
- English
- Environmental Science
- Food Science Technology & Nutrition
- Hindi
- History
- Home Science
- L.R. Law College
- Law
- Library & Information Science
- Life Science
- Mathematics
- Odia
- Performing Arts
- Physics
- Political Science & Public Administration
- Sanskrit
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Statistics
Educational Qualification:
- Ph.D. degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline.
- Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in the concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian or accredited foreign university.
- For Performing Arts and other traditional Indian art forms, candidates possessing exceptional professional achievements as prescribed in the advertisement may also apply.
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Area of Specialization:
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Experience:
- Minimum eight years of teaching and/or research experience in a recognized academic or research institution equivalent to the level of Assistant Professor is required.
- The period spent in acquiring M.Phil. and/or Ph.D. degree shall not be considered as research experience.
- Candidates with quality research publications, academic contributions, interdisciplinary exposure, and outreach activities will be preferred.
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Academic Level-13A under Odisha Revised Scales of Pay for University Teachers (UGC Scale of Pay) Rules, 2019.
Selection Process:
- The screening, scrutiny, and selection process shall be conducted as per UGC Regulations 2018 and relevant University statutes.
- Only the shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.
- Candidates shortlisted for interview are required to prepare a PPT presentation as per the guidelines mentioned in the detailed official advertisement.
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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 16, 2026
- Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy of Application with Documents: June 26, 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 mentioned deadline.
- After successful online submission, applicants must download the submitted application form and send the hard copy along with self-attested supporting documents through Registered Post / Speed Post to the Registrar, Sambalpur University.
Refer to the detailed official advertisement before applying for complete instructions and submission guidelines.
Detailed Advertisement: link
Organization Website (for details): https://www.suniv.ac.in/
Organization Address:
Sambalpur University
Jyoti Vihar, Burla – 768019
Sambalpur, Odisha, India