Rama Devi Women's University (RDWU), Bhubaneswar has
released an official notification for the recruitment of 80 Faculty
Posts including Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant
Professor across 25 departments. Eligible candidates with a Master's
degree, Ph.D., and NET/SET/SLET qualifications as per UGC Regulations
2018 can apply online through the HIMS Portal from 7th
May 2026 to 10th 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
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Feature |
Details |
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University Name |
Rama Devi Women's University (RDWU), Vidya Vihar,
Bhubaneswar, Odisha – 751022 |
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Notification No. |
No. 4152 / Dt. 30.04.2026 (Professor: No. 4149; Associate
Professor: No. 4150; Assistant Professor: No. 4151) |
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Post Names |
Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor |
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Total Vacancies |
80 (Professor: 11, Associate Professor: 23, Assistant
Professor: 46) – including backlog vacancies |
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Pay Scale |
Professor: Pay Level-14 |
Associate Professor: Pay Level-13A |
Assistant Professor: Pay Level-10 (7th CPC) |
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Application Mode |
Online (HIMS Portal) + Hard Copy via Speed Post |
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Job Type |
Full Time (Regular) |
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Job Location |
Bhubaneswar, Odisha |
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Official Website |
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Important Dates
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Event |
Date |
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Date of Notification |
30th April 2026 |
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Online Application Start Date (HIMS Portal) |
7th May 2026 |
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Online Application Last Date |
10th June 2026 (midnight) |
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Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy (via Speed Post) |
20th June 2026 |
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Eligibility / Shortlisting Criteria Considered As On |
Closing date of online application (10th June 2026) |
Departments (25 Departments)
Botany, Business Administration, Chemistry, Commerce,
Computer Science, Economics, Education, English, Gender Studies, Hindi,
History, Home Science, Journalism & Mass Communication, Life Science,
Mathematics, Music, Odia, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology,
Sanskrit, Sociology, Statistics, Zoology.
Vacancy Details
Professor Vacancy (Total: 11 Posts)
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Sl. No. |
Department |
Category-wise Position |
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1 |
Business Administration |
ST (W) - 1 |
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2 |
Commerce |
UR (W) - 1 |
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3 |
Computer Science |
SC (W) - 1 |
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4 |
Economics |
UR* - 1 (*Reserved for PwBD) |
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5 |
Education |
SEBC - 1 |
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6 |
Gender Studies |
ST - 1 |
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7 |
Hindi |
UR (W) - 1 |
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8 |
Home Science |
SC - 1 |
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9 |
Journalism & Mass Communication |
UR - 1 |
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10 |
Life Science |
ST - 1 |
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11 |
Odia |
UR - 1 |
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Total |
11 |
Associate Professor Vacancy (Total: 23 Posts)
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Sl. No. |
Department |
Category-wise Position |
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1 |
Botany |
ST - 1 |
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2 |
Business Administration |
SC - 1, UR (W) - 1 |
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3 |
Chemistry |
SEBC - 1 |
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4 |
Commerce |
ST (W) - 1 |
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5 |
Economics |
ST - 1 |
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6 |
Education |
SC (W) - 1, SEBC - 1 |
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7 |
Gender Studies |
SC (W) - 1 |
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8 |
Hindi |
ST - 1, ST (W) - 1 |
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9 |
History |
UR* - 1 (*Reserved for PwBD) |
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10 |
Mathematics |
SC - 1 |
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11 |
Odia |
SC - 1, ST - 1 |
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12 |
Philosophy |
SEBC (W) - 1 |
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13 |
Physics |
SEBC - 1 |
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14 |
Political Science |
ST - 1 |
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15 |
Psychology |
ST (W) - 1 |
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16 |
Sanskrit |
UR - 1 |
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17 |
Sociology |
SC* - 1 (*Reserved for PwBD) |
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18 |
Statistics |
UR - 1 |
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19 |
Zoology |
ST - 1 |
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Total |
23 |
Assistant Professor Vacancy (Total: 46 Posts)
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Sl. No. |
Department |
Category-wise Position |
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1 |
Botany |
ST(W)-1, SEBC-1, UR-1 |
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2 |
Business Administration |
ST-1, UR(W)-1, SC-1, UR-1 |
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3 |
Chemistry |
ST(W)-1, UR(W)-1, SEBC-1 |
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4 |
Commerce |
ST(W)-1, SC-1, UR(W)-1 |
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5 |
Computer Science |
ST(W)-1 |
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6 |
Education |
UR*-1, SEBC-1 (*Reserved for PwD) |
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7 |
English |
UR-1, ST-1, UR(W)-1, ST#-1, UR-1 (#Reserved for PwD) |
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8 |
Gender Studies |
ST-1 |
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9 |
Hindi |
SEBC-1, UR(W)-1, ST-1, UR-1 |
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10 |
History |
SC-1, UR-1 |
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11 |
Journalism & Mass Communication |
UR(W)-1 |
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12 |
Mathematics |
UR-1, SEBC(W)-1 |
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13 |
Music |
UR-1 |
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14 |
Odia |
ST-1, ST(W)-1, UR-1, SEBC-1 |
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15 |
Physics |
ST-1, SC(W)-1, UR-1 |
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16 |
Psychology |
SEBC(W)-1, ST-1 |
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17 |
Sanskrit |
SC(W)-1, UR-1 |
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18 |
Zoology |
SC-1, ST-1, SEBC(W)-1 |
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Total |
46 |
Note: W = Women; * / # = Reserved for PwD
Eligibility Criteria
Professor (Pay Level-14 as per 7th CPC)
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Eligibility |
Details |
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Eligibility A (i) |
Ph.D. degree in concerned/allied/relevant discipline +
minimum 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals +
total research score of 120 (as per UGC Regulation 2018, Appendix II, Table
2) |
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Eligibility A (ii) |
Minimum 10 years of teaching experience in
university/college as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor
and/or research experience at equivalent level with evidence of having guided
doctoral candidates |
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Eligibility B |
Outstanding professional with Ph.D. degree in
relevant/allied/applied disciplines from academic institutions/industry with
significant contribution to knowledge + 10 years experience |
Associate Professor (Pay Level-13A as per 7th CPC)
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Eligibility |
Details |
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I |
Good academic record with Ph.D. Degree in
concerned/allied/relevant disciplines |
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II |
Master's Degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in
concerned/relevant/allied subject (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD). Relaxation of 5%
also applicable to Ph.D. holders who completed master degree prior to 19
September 1991 |
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III |
Minimum 8 years of teaching and/or research experience +
minimum 7 publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals + total
research score of 75 (as per UGC Regulation 2018, Appendix II, Table 2) |
Assistant Professor (Pay Level-10 as per 7th CPC)
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Eligibility |
Details |
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Eligibility A (i) |
Master's Degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in
concerned/relevant/allied subject (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD). Relaxation of 5%
also applicable to Ph.D. holders who completed master degree prior to 19
September 1991 |
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Eligibility A (ii) |
Must have cleared NET/SLET/SET conducted by UGC/CSIR OR
hold Ph.D. degree awarded in accordance with UGC (M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree)
Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments |
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Eligibility B |
Ph.D. degree obtained from a foreign university/institution
with ranking among top 500 in World University Ranking (QS, THE, or ARWU of
Shanghai Jiao Tong University) |
General Eligibility Conditions
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Condition |
Details |
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Age Limit |
Candidates above 60 years will not be
eligible to apply |
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Research Experience |
Period spent to acquire M.Phil. and/or Ph.D. degree
shall not be considered as research experience |
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Eligibility Cut-off Date |
As on closing date of online application (10th June 2026) |
Salary / Pay Scale (7th CPC)
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Post Name |
Pay Level |
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Professor |
Pay Level-14 |
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Associate Professor |
Pay Level-13A |
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Assistant Professor |
Pay Level-10 |
Pay and allowances as applicable to university teachers as
per UGC Regulations and Government of Odisha norms.
Application Fee
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Category |
Application Fee (Non-Refundable) |
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General / SEBC |
₹2,000/- |
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SC / ST / PwD / Women |
₹1,000/- |
Important Notes:
- Applications
without applicable fee will be summarily rejected.
- Candidates
applying for more than one post must apply separately and
pay the fee for each post.
- Fee
must be paid online as per bank details given in the online portal.
Selection Process
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Stage |
Details |
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Stage 1: Screening / Scrutiny |
As per UGC Notification 18th July 2018 |
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Stage 2: Interview |
Shortlisting: max 15 candidates per single post; 1:10 ratio
for multiple posts |
Interview Evaluation (Holistic Assessment)
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Domain |
Details |
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Cognitive Domain |
Subject knowledge, research aptitude |
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Psychomotor Domain |
Experience & skill |
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Affective Domain |
Confidence, vision, student empowerment |
Interview Presentation Requirements
Candidates called for interview must come prepared with a
PPT covering:
- Brief
biodata
- Subject
domain strength
- Practical
skill
- Student
empower strategy
- Use
of AI in pedagogy
- Funded
research projects
- Consultancy
research
- Potential
for national/international collaborations
Important Documents Required
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S.No. |
Document |
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1 |
Matriculation / SSC Certificate (Date of Birth proof) |
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2 |
Master's Degree Certificate & Mark Sheets |
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3 |
Ph.D. Degree Certificate |
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4 |
NET / SET / SLET Score Card (for Assistant Professor) |
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5 |
Research Publications (peer-reviewed or UGC-listed
journals) |
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6 |
Teaching / Research Experience Certificates |
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7 |
Research Score calculation as per UGC norms |
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8 |
Caste Certificate (SC/ST/SEBC) – as per Government of
Odisha format |
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9 |
PwD Disability Certificate (if applicable) – as per
Government of Odisha format |
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10 |
Recent Passport Size Photograph (JPEG, <200 KB) |
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Signature |
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12 |
Valid ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN) |
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13 |
No Objection Certificate (for Government/PSU employees – to
be submitted at interview) |
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Applications
must be submitted online via HIMS Portal only – no other
format or CV by email will be accepted.
- Hard
copy of the downloaded application must reach the University
via Speed Post only on or before 20th June 2026.
- Courier
/ ordinary post / hand delivery will not be accepted.
- Candidates
above 60 years will not be eligible to apply.
- The
period spent to acquire M.Phil. and/or Ph.D. degree shall not be
considered as research experience.
- Candidates
applying for more than one post must apply separately and
pay the fee for each post.
- Applications without
signature will not be considered.
- No
TA/DA shall be paid for attending the interview.
- Canvassing
in any form will lead to disqualification.
- Jurisdiction
for disputes: Courts in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, Odisha only.
- The
University reserves the right to revise/reschedule/cancel/suspend the
recruitment process without assigning any reason.
- All
updates will be displayed on the University website only – candidates
advised to visit https://rdwu.ac.in regularly.
How to Apply – Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Online Application (HIMS Portal)
- Visit
the HIMS Portal: https://hims.odisha.gov.in
- The
online application link will be available from 7th May 2026 onwards.
- Register with
a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill
the online application form with all required details:
- Personal
details
- Educational
qualifications
- Research
publications
- Teaching/Research
experience
- Research
Score
- Upload
scanned copies of all required supporting documents (PDF/image
format, ensuring readability).
- Upload
photograph in JPEG format (less than 200 KB).
- Pay
the application fee online as per bank details in the portal.
- Review
all details carefully before final submission.
- Submit
the online application on or before 10th June 2026
(midnight) .
- Download
and take a printout of the submitted 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 THE POST OF [PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE
PROFESSOR / ASSISTANT PROFESSOR] _________ along with advertisement No. and
Date"
- Send
the hard copy by Speed Post only to the address
below.
- Ensure
the hard copy reaches on or before 20th June 2026.
Postal Address
The Registrar,
Rama Devi Women's University,
Vidya Vihar, P.O. - Bhoi Nagar,
Bhubaneswar – 751022,
District - Khorda, (Odisha)
Important Links
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Description |
Link |
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Apply Online (HIMS Portal) |
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Official Notification PDF |
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Official Website |
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