Odisha State Open University (OSOU), Sambalpur has
released an official notification for the recruitment of 38 Faculty
Posts including Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant
Professor across 8 departments. Eligible candidates with
qualifications as per UGC Regulations 2018 can apply online
through the HIMS Portal from 11th May 2026 to 15th
June 2026.
All details regarding eligibility criteria, vacancy
distribution, department-wise posts, age limit, salary, selection process,
application fee, and how to apply are provided below.
Recruitment Overview – At a Glance
|
Feature |
Details |
|
|
|
Organization |
Odisha State Open University (OSOU), Sambalpur, Government
of Odisha |
|
|
|
Advertisement Date |
5th May 2026 |
|
|
|
Post Names |
Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor |
|
|
|
Total Vacancies |
38 (Professor: 8, Associate Professor: 7, Assistant
Professor: 23) |
|
|
|
Pay Scale |
Professor: Level-14 |
Associate Professor: Level-13A |
Assistant Professor: Level-10 (7th CPC) |
|
Application Mode |
Online (HIMS Portal) + Hard Copy via Speed Post |
||
|
Job Type |
Regular |
||
|
Job Location |
Sambalpur, Odisha |
||
|
Official Website |
|||
|
Application Portal |
|||
Important Dates
|
Event |
Date |
|
Date of Advertisement |
5th May 2026 |
|
Online Application Start Date |
11th May 2026 |
|
Online Application Last Date |
15th June 2026 (Midnight) |
|
Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy (via Speed Post) |
22nd June 2026 (by 05:30 PM) |
|
Interview / Selection Date |
To be announced on official website |
Departments
BBA, Commerce, Cyber Security, Economics, English, History,
Odia, Political Science
Vacancy Details
Post-Wise Vacancy Distribution
|
S. No. |
Post Name |
Pay Level (7th CPC) |
Total Vacancies |
|
1 |
Professor |
Level-14 |
08 |
|
2 |
Associate Professor |
Level-13A |
07 |
|
3 |
Assistant Professor |
Level-10 |
23 |
|
Grand Total |
38 |
Assistant Professor Vacancy (23 Posts) – Department-Wise
& Category-Wise
|
Sl. No. |
Department |
Category-wise Distribution |
Total |
|
1 |
BBA |
UR-2, ST-1 |
03 |
|
2 |
Commerce |
SC-1, UR(W)-1, SEBC-1 |
03 |
|
3 |
Cyber Security |
UR-1, ST-1 |
02 |
|
4 |
Economics |
UR-1, UR(W)-1, SC-1 |
03 |
|
5 |
English |
ST(W)-1, UR-1, SEBC-1 |
03 |
|
6 |
History |
UR-1, ST-1, UR(W)-1 |
03 |
|
7 |
Odia |
SC(W)-1, UR-1, ST-1 |
03 |
|
8 |
Political Science |
UR-1, UR(W)-1, SC-1 |
03 |
|
Total |
23 |
Associate Professor Vacancy (07 Posts) – Department-Wise
& Category-Wise
|
Sl. No. |
Department |
Category |
Total |
|
1 |
BBA |
UR |
01 |
|
2 |
Commerce |
ST |
01 |
|
3 |
Economics |
UR |
01 |
|
4 |
English |
SC |
01 |
|
5 |
History |
UR(W) |
01 |
|
6 |
Odia |
SEBC |
01 |
|
7 |
Political Science |
UR |
01 |
|
Total |
07 |
Professor Vacancy (08 Posts) – Department-Wise &
Category-Wise
|
Sl. No. |
Department |
Category |
Total |
|
1 |
BBA |
UR |
01 |
|
2 |
Commerce |
ST |
01 |
|
3 |
Cyber Security |
UR |
01 |
|
4 |
Economics |
UR |
01 |
|
5 |
English |
UR(W) |
01 |
|
6 |
History |
SEBC |
01 |
|
7 |
Odia |
UR |
01 |
|
8 |
Political Science |
ST(W) |
01 |
|
Total |
08 |
Note: (W) = Preferably Women Candidate; PwD
reservation as per Government of Odisha norms.
Eligibility Criteria
Assistant Professor (Pay Level-10 as per 7th CPC)
|
Requirement |
Details |
|
Master's Degree |
55% marks (or equivalent grade) in
concerned/relevant/allied subject (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD) |
|
NET/SLET/SET |
Must have cleared NET/SLET/SET conducted by UGC/CSIR |
|
Ph.D. Exemption |
Ph.D. degree as per UGC Regulations 2009 or 2016 exempts
from NET/SLET/SET |
|
Special Note |
Special qualification for Cyber Security as mentioned in
detailed notification |
Associate Professor (Pay Level-13A as per 7th CPC)
|
Requirement |
Details |
|
Ph.D. |
Ph.D. Degree in concerned/allied/relevant disciplines |
|
Master's Degree |
55% marks (or equivalent grade) in
concerned/relevant/allied subject (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD) |
|
Experience |
Minimum 8 years of teaching/research experience in
academic/research position equivalent to Assistant Professor |
|
Publications |
Minimum 7 publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed
journals |
|
Research Score |
Total research score of 75 as per UGC criteria |
Professor (Pay Level-14 as per 7th CPC)
|
Requirement |
Details |
|
Ph.D. |
Ph.D. degree in concerned/allied/relevant discipline |
|
Publications |
Minimum 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or
UGC-listed journals |
|
Research Score |
Total research score of 120 as per UGC criteria |
|
Experience |
Minimum 10 years of teaching/research experience as
Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor with evidence of guiding
doctoral candidates |
|
Alternative (Option B) |
Outstanding professional with Ph.D. degree + 10 years
experience + significant contribution to knowledge |
Age Limit
|
Particular |
Age Limit |
|
Maximum Age Limit (as on last date) |
60 Years |
|
Superannuation Age |
60 Years (as per Govt. of Odisha norms) |
Salary / Pay Scale (7th CPC)
|
Post Name |
Pay Level |
Additional Benefits |
|
Assistant Professor |
Level-10 |
PF, Gratuity, Medical facilities, Leave entitlements |
|
Associate Professor |
Level-13A |
PF, Gratuity, Medical facilities, Leave entitlements |
|
Professor |
Level-14 |
PF, Gratuity, Medical facilities, Leave entitlements |
Application Fee
|
Category |
Application Fee (Non-Refundable) |
|
General |
₹500/- |
|
SC / ST / SEBC / PwD / Women |
₹300/- |
Payment Mode: Online through the HIMS Portal.
Selection Process
|
Stage |
Details |
|
1. Screening of Applications |
Based on eligibility criteria, academic qualifications,
research experience, and publications as per UGC guidelines |
|
2. Shortlisting |
Based on Academic Score as per UGC Table (Table 3A of
Appendix-II for Assistant Professor; Table 2 for Associate Professor and
Professor) |
|
3. Interview / Personality Test |
Conducted by duly constituted Selection Committee |
|
4. PPT Presentation |
50 marks |
|
5. Document Verification |
Original documents verified during interview |
Interview Evaluation Parameters
|
Parameter |
Details |
|
Subject Knowledge |
Assessment of domain expertise |
|
Teaching Aptitude |
Evaluation of teaching ability |
|
Research Potential |
Assessment of research capability |
|
Communication Skills |
Verbal and presentation skills |
|
Overall Suitability |
Fit for the role and university culture |
|
PPT Presentation |
50 marks |
Important Documents Required
|
S.No. |
Document |
|
1 |
Recent passport-size photograph (as per specifications) |
|
2 |
Signature (scanned as per specifications) |
|
3 |
10th / Matriculation Certificate (Date of Birth proof) |
|
4 |
12th / +2 Certificate & Mark Sheet |
|
5 |
Bachelor's Degree Certificate & Mark Sheets |
|
6 |
Master's Degree Certificate & Mark Sheets |
|
7 |
Ph.D. Degree Certificate |
|
8 |
NET / SLET / SET Certificate (for Assistant Professor) |
|
9 |
Research Publications list and proof |
|
10 |
Teaching / Research Experience Certificates |
|
11 |
Caste Certificate (SC/ST/SEBC) – as per Government of
Odisha format |
|
12 |
PwD Disability Certificate (if applicable) |
|
13 |
Valid ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN) |
|
14 |
No Objection Certificate (for Government/PSU employees) |
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Maximum
age limit is 60 years as on the last date of application.
- Qualifications
strictly as per UGC Notification dated 18th July 2018 and
subsequent amendments.
- Online
application is mandatory through HIMS Portal – no other mode
accepted.
- Hard
copy of online application along with self-attested documents
must be sent via Speed Post only.
- Hard
copy without online submission will be rejected.
- Candidates
must send separate applications for each post.
- Application
fee is non-refundable.
- No
TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
- Canvassing
in any form will lead to disqualification.
- All
updates will be available only on the official website www.osou.ac.in.
- Candidates
are advised to visit the official website regularly for shortlist,
interview schedule, and results.
How to Apply – Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Online Application (HIMS Portal)
- Visit
the HIMS Portal: https://himsrecruitment.odisha.gov.in
- Register yourself
by providing basic details to create a login ID and password.
- Log
in using generated credentials.
- Fill
the online application form with accurate personal, academic, and
professional details.
- Upload
scanned copies of:
- Recent
passport-size photograph (as per specified format and size)
- Signature
(as per specified format and size)
- Educational
certificates
- Experience
letters
- Research
publications
- Caste
certificates (if applicable)
- Pay
the application fee online through available payment modes.
- Review the
entire application carefully before final submission.
- Submit the
application.
- Download
and take a printout of the completed application form.
Step 2: Hard Copy Submission (via Speed Post)
- Sign the
printed application form.
- Attach
self-attested copies of all certificates, mark sheets, and
supporting documents.
- Super
scribe on the envelope: "Application for [Post Name]
– OSOU Sambalpur Faculty Recruitment 2026" .
- Send
the hard copy by Speed Post only to the address
below.
- Ensure
the hard copy reaches on or before 22nd June 2026 (by 05:30 PM) .
Postal Address
The Registrar,
Odisha State Open University,
At - Badsinghari, Po - Goshala Chowk,
Sambalpur – 768024, Odisha
Important Links
|
Description |
Link |
|
Apply Online (HIMS Portal) |
|
|
Official Notification PDF (Professor) |
|
|
Official Notification PDF (Associate Professor) |
|
|
Official Notification PDF (Assistant Professor) |
|
|
Official Website |
.webp)
.webp)
%20022026%20Recruitment%20Notification%20Out.webp)
ENIJUKTIODISHA.IN CHANNELS