Vikram Dev University (VDU), Jeypore has
released an official notification for the recruitment of 110 Faculty
Posts including Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant
Professor across 18 departments. Eligible candidates with
qualifications as per UGC Regulations 2018 can apply online
through the HIMS Portal from 12th 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
|
Feature |
Details |
|
University Name |
Vikram Dev University, Jeypore, Dist. Koraput, Odisha |
|
Reference No. |
No. 1098/Esst./2026 dated 05.05.2026 |
|
Post Names |
Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor
(Regular Faculty Positions) |
|
Total Vacancies |
110 (Professor: 14, Associate Professor: 32, Assistant
Professor: 64) |
|
Qualification |
As per UGC Regulations, 2018 and amendments |
|
Application Mode |
Online (HIMS portal) + Hard Copy submission by post |
|
Job Type |
Full Time (Regular) |
|
Job Location |
Jeypore, Dist. Koraput, Odisha – 764001 |
|
Official Website |
Important Dates
|
Event |
Date |
|
Employment Notice Date |
5th May 2026 |
|
Online Application Start Date (HIMS Portal) |
12th May 2026 (10:00 AM) |
|
Online Application Last Date |
10th June 2026 (11:59 PM) |
|
Last Date for Receiving Hard Copy |
20th June 2026 (up to 05:00 PM) |
Department-Wise Vacancy Details
Departments: Anthropology, Botany, Chemistry, Commerce,
Economics, Education, English, Geography, History, Home Science, Mathematics,
Odia, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Sociology, Statistics, Zoology.
Professor (14 Posts)
|
Department |
UR |
ST |
SC |
SEBC |
Total |
|
Botany |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
|
Chemistry |
- |
- |
1 |
- |
1 |
|
Commerce |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
|
Economics |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
1 |
|
English |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
|
History |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
1 |
|
Home Science |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
|
Mathematics |
- |
- |
1 |
- |
1 |
|
Odia |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
|
Philosophy |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
1 |
|
Physics |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
|
Political Science |
- |
- |
1 |
- |
1 |
|
Sociology |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
|
Zoology |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
|
Total |
7 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
14 |
Associate Professor (32 Posts)
|
Department |
UR |
ST |
SC |
SEBC |
Total |
|
Anthropology |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
|
Botany |
1 |
1 |
- |
- |
2 |
|
Chemistry |
- |
- |
1 |
- |
1 |
|
Commerce |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
|
Economics |
1 |
1 |
- |
- |
2 |
|
Education |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
|
English |
1 |
- |
1 |
- |
2 |
|
Geography |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
|
History |
1 |
- |
- |
1 |
2 |
|
Home Science |
1 |
1 |
- |
- |
2 |
|
Mathematics |
1 |
- |
1 |
- |
2 |
|
Odia |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
|
Philosophy |
1 |
- |
- |
1 |
2 |
|
Physics |
1 |
- |
1 |
- |
2 |
|
Political Science |
1 |
1 |
- |
- |
2 |
|
Sociology |
1 |
- |
1 |
- |
2 |
|
Statistics |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
1 |
|
Zoology |
1 |
1 |
- |
- |
2 |
|
Total |
16 |
7 |
5 |
4 |
32 |
Assistant Professor (64 Posts)
|
Department |
UR |
ST |
SC |
SEBC |
Total |
|
Anthropology |
1 |
1 |
- |
- |
2 |
|
Botany |
2 |
1 |
1 |
- |
4 |
|
Chemistry |
2 |
1 |
1 |
- |
4 |
|
Commerce |
2 |
1 |
- |
1 |
4 |
|
Economics |
2 |
1 |
1 |
- |
4 |
|
Education |
1 |
1 |
- |
- |
2 |
|
English |
2 |
1 |
1 |
- |
4 |
|
Geography |
1 |
1 |
- |
- |
2 |
|
History |
2 |
1 |
1 |
- |
4 |
|
Home Science |
2 |
1 |
- |
1 |
4 |
|
Mathematics |
2 |
1 |
1 |
- |
4 |
|
Odia |
2 |
1 |
1 |
- |
4 |
|
Philosophy |
2 |
1 |
1 |
- |
4 |
|
Physics |
2 |
1 |
1 |
- |
4 |
|
Political Science |
2 |
1 |
1 |
- |
4 |
|
Sociology |
2 |
1 |
1 |
- |
4 |
|
Statistics |
1 |
1 |
- |
- |
2 |
|
Zoology |
2 |
2 |
- |
- |
4 |
|
Total |
32 |
18 |
10 |
4 |
64 |
Summary
|
Post |
UR |
ST |
SC |
SEBC |
Total |
|
Professor |
7 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
14 |
|
Associate Professor |
16 |
7 |
5 |
4 |
32 |
|
Assistant Professor |
32 |
18 |
10 |
4 |
64 |
|
Grand Total |
55 |
28 |
17 |
10 |
110 |
Additional Reservation: 33% for Women, 4% for
PwD, and 1% for Sportspersons will be implemented on merit as per Government of
Odisha guidelines.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification (as per UGC Regulations, 2018)
|
Post Name |
Educational Qualification |
|
Assistant Professor |
Master's degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent
grade) + NET/SET/SLET OR Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016 |
|
Associate Professor |
Ph.D. + Master's degree (55% marks) + 8 years
teaching/research experience + 7 research publications + Research Score 75 |
|
Professor |
Ph.D. + 10 years teaching/research experience + 10 research
publications + Research Score 120 |
Note: Detailed post-wise eligibility criteria
(including API/score requirements and screening norms) shall be as per UGC
Regulations, 2018 (Notification No. F.1-2/2017/EC/PS dated 18th July 2018) and
Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha guidelines.
Nationality
- Eligible Indian
citizens can apply as per UGC eligibility criteria.
Age Limit
|
Parameter |
Details |
|
Age of Superannuation |
As per Government of Odisha rules for university faculty |
|
Reservation-based Relaxations |
As per reservation rules prescribed by Government of
Odisha/Higher Education Department |
Salary / Pay Scale (7th CPC)
|
Post Name |
Pay Level |
|
Professor |
Pay Level-14 |
|
Associate Professor |
Pay Level-13A |
|
Assistant Professor |
Pay Level-10 |
Pay and allowances as applicable to faculty members as
sanctioned by the Government of Odisha.
Application Fee
|
Category |
Fee (Non-Refundable) |
|
UR / SEBC |
₹2,000/- |
|
ST / SC / PwD / Women |
₹1,000/- |
Bank Details for Fee Payment
|
Account Type |
Current Account No. 11312175579 |
|
Bank & Branch |
State Bank of India, Main Branch,
Jeypore |
|
IFSC Code |
SBIN0000101 |
|
Account Holder Name |
Registrar, Vikram Dev University,
Jeypore |
Payment Mode: Online payment to the designated
SBI bank account.
Selection Process
|
Stage |
Details |
|
1. Shortlisting & Screening |
Based on UGC Regulations, 2018 criteria
and norms prescribed by Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha |
|
2. Selection Committee |
Constituted as per UGC Regulations Notification
No. F.1-2/2017(EC/PS) dated 18th July 2018 |
|
3. Interview / Evaluation |
Assessment of academic record,
research, teaching, and other parameters as per UGC norms |
Important Documents Required
|
S.No. |
Document |
|
1 |
Master's Degree Certificate & Mark
Sheets (all semesters) |
|
2 |
Ph.D. Degree Certificate |
|
3 |
NET / SET / SLET Score Card (for
Assistant Professor) |
|
4 |
Research Publications (UGC-CARE listed
journals) |
|
5 |
Teaching/Research Experience
Certificates |
|
6 |
Date of Birth Certificate (SSLC/HSC) |
|
7 |
Caste Certificate (if applicable –
SC/ST/OBC/SEBC) |
|
8 |
PwD Certificate (if applicable –
minimum 40% disability) |
|
9 |
Recent Passport Size Photograph |
|
10 |
Signature (scanned) |
|
11 |
Valid ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID /
PAN) |
|
12 |
Proof of Application Fee Payment |
Important Instructions for Candidates
- The
University follows UGC Regulations, 2018 and Government
of Odisha rules for all aspects of eligibility, selection,
reservation, pay, and service conditions.
- Reservation
for Women (33%), PwD (4%), and Sportspersons (1%) will be
implemented on merit as per Government of Odisha guidelines.
- SC/ST/SEBC
candidates must belong to categories as per State norms to
claim reservation benefits.
- Both
online submission AND hard copy submission are mandatory.
- Applications
not submitted online within the deadline or whose hard copies are not
received by the University within the prescribed time will be rejected.
- Corrigendum
and updates, if any, will be uploaded only on the University website.
- Keep
proof of dispatch and payment details for future reference.
How to Apply – Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Online Application (HIMS Portal)
- Visit
the HIMS recruitment portal: https://himsrecruitment.odisha.gov.in
- The
online application link for Vikram Dev University faculty posts will be
available from 12th May 2026 (10:00 AM) .
- Register on
the portal 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
- Upload
scanned copies of all required supporting documents
(certificates, mark sheets, experience, reservation documents, etc.).
- Pay
the application fee online to the designated SBI bank account and
enter payment details in the form.
- Review
all details carefully before final submission.
- Submit
the online application on or before 10th June 2026 (11:59
PM) .
- Download
and take a printout of the submitted application form from the
portal.
Step 2: Hard Copy Submission
- 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]
– Vikram Dev University Faculty Recruitment 2026" .
- Send
the hard copy by Registered Post / Speed Post only to
the address below.
- Ensure
the hard copy reaches on or before 20th June 2026 (5:00 PM) .
Postal Address
The Registrar,
Vikram Dev University, Jeypore,
Dist. Koraput, Odisha,
PIN – 764001
Important Links
|
Description |
Link |
|
Apply Online (HIMS Portal) |
CLICK HERE (Available from
12-05-2026) |
|
Official Notification PDF |
|
|
Official Website |
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