Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, invites applications for Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor positions across multiple departments. Apply online through the HIMS Portal before 20 June 2026 and submit hard copy by 29 June 2026.

Date Posted: 08 June 2026

Organization: Utkal University

About the University

Utkal University is the oldest university in Odisha and one of the most prestigious higher education institutions in Eastern India. Established through the vision and efforts of eminent leaders such as Pandit Nilakantha Das and Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati, the university has played a pivotal role in promoting higher education, research, and academic excellence across diverse disciplines.

Job Positions

• Professor
• Associate Professor
• Assistant Professor

Employment Type

Regular Faculty Positions

Professor Vacancies

Departments

• Agricultural and Applied Economics
• Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology
• Anthropology
• Botany
• Business Administration
• Centre for Distance and Online Education (Director)
• Chemistry
• Commerce
• Computer Science and Applications
• English
• Geography
• Geology
• History
• Home Science
• Library and Information Science
• Law
• Mathematics
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Public Administration
• Sanskrit
• Sociology
• University Law College (Professor-cum-Principal)
• Zoology

Associate Professor Vacancies

Departments

• Applied and Analytical Economics
• Anthropology
• Biotechnology
• Botany
• Business Administration
• Chemistry
• Commerce
• Computer Science and Applications
• English
• Geography
• Geology
• History
• Master of Laws (LL.M.)
• Library and Information Science
• Mathematics
• Odia
• Personnel Management and Industrial Relations (PM&IR)
• Physics
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Public Administration
• Sociology
• Statistics
• Zoology

Assistant Professor Vacancies

Departments

• Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology (AIHCA)
• Anthropology
• Biotechnology
• Botany
• Business Administration
• Chemistry
• Commerce
• Computer Science and Applications
• English
• Geology
• History
• Library and Information Science
• Mathematics
• Odia
• Personnel Management and Industrial Relations (PM&IR)
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Sanskrit
• Statistics
• University Law College
• Zoology

Essential Qualifications

Candidates must possess:

• Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade from a recognized university
• Ph.D. degree in the concerned, allied, or relevant discipline
• Eligibility as prescribed under UGC Regulations, 2018

Additional qualifications, experience, and research requirements shall be as per UGC and Government of Odisha norms applicable to the respective post.

Salary Details

Professor

• Pay Level-14 under 7th CPC

Associate Professor

• Pay Level-13A under 7th CPC

Assistant Professor

• Salary as per 7th CPC and applicable UGC/Government of Odisha norms

Additional Benefits

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Medical Benefits
• Leave Benefits
• Other allowances as per University and Government rules

Job Location

Bhubaneswar, Khordha District, Odisha

Application Mode

Online Application + Hard Copy Submission

Application Fee

Important Dates

How to Apply

Eligible candidates should submit their online application through the HIMS Portal on or before 20 June 2026.

Online Application Portal

Odisha HIMS Recruitment Portal

After successful online submission:

1. Download the completed application form.
2. Sign the application form.
3. Attach self-attested supporting documents and photographs.
4. Send the hard copy through Speed Post or Registered Post.

The hard copy must reach the university on or before 29 June 2026.

Official Website

Utkal University Official Website

Organization Address

The Registrar
Utkal University
Vani Vihar
Bhubaneswar – 751004
District Khordha
Odisha, India