OSOU Sambalpur Faculty Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 38 Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor Posts

Introduction

Odisha State Open University (OSOU), Sambalpur has announced the OSOU Faculty Recruitment 2026 for 38 regular teaching positions including Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor across various departments. This is a golden opportunity for eligible candidates seeking a Sarkari Job in the education sector. The online application process begins on 11th May 2026 and ends on 15th June 2026. Candidates can apply online through the HIMS Portal. Read the full notification for complete details on eligibility criteria, vacancy distribution, selection process, and application procedure.

Organization Overview

Odisha State Open University (OSOU), Sambalpur is a state university established by the Government of Odisha. It aims to provide quality higher education through open and distance learning mode. The university offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. With this recruitment, OSOU seeks to strengthen its faculty in multiple disciplines.

Post Details

OSOU invites applications for 38 regular teaching posts in the following categories:

Department-wise vacancy details:

Assistant Professor (23 Posts)

Associate Professor (07 Posts)

Professor (08 Posts)

Note: (W) = Preferably Women Candidate; UR = Unreserved, SC = Scheduled Caste, ST = Scheduled Tribe, SEBC = Socially and Educationally Backward Classes; PwD reservation as per rules.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfill the eligibility conditions as per UGC Notification dated 18th July 2018 and subsequent amendments. Educational qualifications must be from a recognized university.

Assistant Professor

• Master's degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in relevant subject.
• For SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/PwD: minimum 50% marks at master's level.
• Must have cleared NET/SLET/SET or hold a Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations (exemption for Ph.D. as per 2009/2016 regulations).
• Special qualification for Cyber Security as per notification.

Associate Professor

• Ph.D. in concerned/allied/relevant discipline.
• Master's degree with 55% marks (50% for reserved categories).
• Minimum 8 years of teaching/research experience equivalent to Assistant Professor.
• Minimum 7 publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals.
• Research score of 75 as per UGC criteria.

Professor

Option A:

• Eminent scholar with Ph.D. in relevant discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of teaching/research experience.
• Minimum 10 publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals.
• Research score of 120 as per UGC criteria.
• Evidence of guiding doctoral candidates.

Option B:

• Outstanding professional with Ph.D. and 10 years' experience.
• Significant contribution to knowledge supported by documentary evidence.

Age Limit

Application Fee

Fee is non-refundable and must be paid online.

Selection Process

The selection involves screening, shortlisting based on UGC Academic Score, interview/personality test, and PPT presentation (50 marks). Steps:

1. Screening of applications based on eligibility.
2. Shortlisting as per UGC Table (Table 3A for Assistant Professor, Table 2 for others).
3. Interview and personality test by Selection Committee.
4. PPT presentation (50 marks).
5. Document verification of original certificates.

No TA/DA for interview.

Important Dates

Salary / Pay Scale

Additional benefits include PF, gratuity, medical facilities, leave, research grants, and job security.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online via HIMS Portal and a hard copy sent via Speed Post. Steps:

1. Visit HIMS Portal.
2. Register and login.
3. Fill application form with personal, academic, and professional details.
4. Upload scanned documents: photo, signature, certificates, experience letters, publications, category certificate, etc.
5. Pay fee online.
6. Submit and take printout.
7. Send hard copy with self-attested documents via Speed Post to: The Registrar, Odisha State Open University, At-Badsinghari, Po-Goshala Chowk, Sambalpur – 768024 (Odisha) by 22-06-2026 (05:30 PM).

Separate application for each post. Online submission mandatory.