RDWU Faculty Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 80 Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor Posts
Full Notification
Introduction
Rama Devi Women's University (RDWU) has released the official notification for faculty recruitment 2026, inviting applications for 80 regular positions including Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor. This is a golden opportunity for eligible candidates seeking government teaching jobs in Odisha. The online application process begins on 7th May 2026 and closes on 10th June 2026. Candidates can apply online through the HIMS portal and must submit a hard copy via Speed Post by 20th June 2026. Read the full notification for eligibility, vacancy details, and selection process.
Organization Overview
Rama Devi Women's University, located in Vidya Vihar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, is a prestigious state university dedicated to women's higher education. The university offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs across multiple disciplines. RDWU is committed to academic excellence and invites qualified faculty to join its esteemed departments.
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Post Details
The recruitment drive aims to fill 80 faculty positions (including backlog vacancies) across 25 departments. The posts are categorized as Professor (11), Associate Professor (23), and Assistant Professor (46). Each position offers a pay scale as per 7th CPC: Professor at Pay Level-14, Associate Professor at Pay Level-13A, and Assistant Professor at Pay Level-10.
| Post | Number of Vacancies | Pay Scale (7th CPC) |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | 11 | Pay Level-14 |
| Associate Professor | 23 | Pay Level-13A |
| Assistant Professor | 46 | Pay Level-10 |
| Total | 80 |
Professor Vacancy Details
| Sl. No. | Department | Category-wise Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business Administration | One (ST (W)-1) |
| 2 | Commerce | One (UR (W)-1) |
| 3 | Computer Science | One (SC (W)-1) |
| 4 | Economics | One (UR*-1) |
| 5 | Education | One (SEBC-1) |
| 6 | Gender Studies | One (ST-1) |
| 7 | Hindi | One (UR (W)-1) |
| 8 | Home Science | One (SC-1) |
| 9 | Journalism and Mass Communications | One (UR-1) |
| 10 | Life Science | One (ST-1) |
| 11 | Odia | One (UR-1) |
| Total | 11 | |
Associate Professor Vacancy Details
| Sl. No. | Department | Category-wise Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Botany | One (ST-1) |
| 2 | Business Administration | One (SC-1), One (UR (W)-1) |
| 3 | Chemistry | One (SEBC-1) |
| 4 | Commerce | One (ST(W)-1) |
| 5 | Economics | One (ST-1) |
| 6 | Education | One (SC(W)-1), One (SEBC-1) |
| 7 | Gender Studies | One (SC(W)-1) |
| 8 | Hindi | One (ST-1), One (ST(W)-1) |
| 9 | History | One (UR*-1) |
| 10 | Mathematics | One (SC-1) |
| 11 | Odia | One (SC-1), One (ST-1) |
| 12 | Philosophy | One (SEBC(W)-1) |
| 13 | Physics | One (SEBC-1) |
| 14 | Political Science | One (ST-1) |
| 15 | Psychology | One (ST(W)-1) |
| 16 | Sanskrit | One (UR-1) |
| 17 | Sociology | One (SC*-1) |
| 18 | Statistics | One (UR-1) |
| 19 | Zoology | One (ST-1) |
| Total | 23 | |
Assistant Professor Vacancy Details
| Sl. No. | Department | Category-wise Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Botany | Three (ST(W)-1, SEBC-1, UR-1) |
| 2 | Business Administration | Four (ST-1, UR(W)-1, SC-1, UR-1) |
| 3 | Chemistry | Three (ST(W)-1, UR(W)-1, SEBC-1) |
| 4 | Commerce | Three (ST(W)-1, SC-1, UR(W)-1) |
| 5 | Computer Science | One (ST(W)-1) |
| 6 | Education | Two (UR*-1, SEBC-1) |
| 7 | English | Five (UR-1, ST-1, UR(W)-1, ST#-1, UR-1) |
| 8 | Gender Studies | One (ST-1) |
| 9 | Hindi | Four (SEBC-1, UR(W)-1, ST-1, UR-1) |
| 10 | History | Two (SC—1, UR-1) |
| 11 | Journalism & Mass Communication | One (UR (W)-1) |
| 12 | Mathematics | Two (UR-1, SEBC(W)-1) |
| 13 | Music | One (UR-1) |
| 14 | Odia | Four (ST-1, ST(W)-1, UR-1, SEBC-1) |
| 15 | Physics | Three (ST-1, SC(W)-1, UR-1) |
| 16 | Psychology | Two (SEBC(W)-1, ST-1) |
| 17 | Sanskrit | Two (SC(W)-1, UR-1) |
| 18 | Zoology | Three (SC-1, ST-1, SEBC(W)-1) |
| Total | 46 | |
* Reserved for PwBD | # Reserved for PwBD | W – Women
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the UGC eligibility criteria as per the UGC Notification dated 18th July 2018 and subsequent amendments. Eligibility is determined as on the closing date of online application (10th June 2026). Candidates above 60 years of age are not eligible. The period spent on M.Phil. and/or Ph.D. will not be considered as research experience.
Essential Qualification for Professor
| Eligibility | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligibility A (i) | An eminent scholar with a Ph.D. in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, with published work of high quality, actively engaged in research with a minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 120 as per Appendix II, Table 2 of UGC Regulation No. F.1-2/2017(EC/PS), 18th July 2018. |
| Eligibility A (ii) | A minimum of ten years of teaching experience in university/college as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor, and/or research experience at equivalent level at University/National Level Institutions with evidence of having successfully guided doctoral candidates. |
| Eligibility B | An outstanding professional with a Ph.D. in the relevant/allied/applied disciplines from any academic institution (not included in A above)/industry, who has made significant contribution to knowledge in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, supported by documentary evidence, provided he/she has ten years’ experience. |
Essential Qualification for Associate Professor
| Eligibility Criterion | Details |
|---|---|
| I | A good academic record with a Ph.D. Degree in the concerned/allied/relevant disciplines. |
| II | A Master’s Degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in a concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University or equivalent degree from a foreign University. For SC/ST/Non-Creamy layer OBC/Differently abled candidates, the requirement at master level is 50%. Relaxation of 5% also applicable to Ph.D. holders who completed master degree prior to 19 September 1991. |
| III | A minimum of eight years of teaching and/or research experience in an academic/research position equivalent to that of Assistant Professor in a University, College or Accredited Research Institution/industry, with a minimum of seven publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 75 as per Appendix II, Table 2 of UGC Regulation No. F.1-2/2017(EC/PS), 18th July 2018. |
Essential Qualification for Assistant Professor
| Eligibility | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligibility A (i) | A Master’s Degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in a concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University or equivalent degree from a foreign University. For SC/ST/Non-Creamy layer OBC/Differently abled candidates the requirement at master level is 50%. Relaxation of 5% also applicable to Ph.D. holders who completed master degree prior to 19 September 1991. |
| Eligibility A (ii) | Besides the above, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or CSIR, or a similar test (SLET/SET) accredited by UGC, OR hold a Ph.D. Degree awarded in accordance with UGC (M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments (with specified conditions). NET/SLET/SET shall be the minimum criteria for direct recruitment as per UGC Notification New Delhi, 30th June 2023. |
| Eligibility B | The Ph.D. degree has been obtained from a foreign university/institution with a ranking among top 500 in the World University Ranking (at any time) by QS, Times Higher Education (THE), or ARWU of Shanghai Jiao Tong University. |
Age Limit
Candidates above 60 years of age are not eligible to apply for any post. There is no specific lower age limit mentioned; however, candidates must meet the qualification and experience requirements.
Application Fee
The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online. Applications without the fee will be summarily rejected. Candidates applying for multiple posts must apply separately and pay the fee for each post.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / SEBC | Rs. 2000/- |
| SC / ST / PWD / Women | Rs. 1000/- |
Selection Process
The selection will be based on screening/scrutiny of applications followed by an interview, as per UGC Notification 18th July 2018. For a single post, a maximum of 15 candidates will be called for interview; for multiple posts, candidates are called in a 1:10 ratio based on scrutiny scores. Candidates must prepare a PPT covering their biodata, subject expertise, teaching philosophy, research, and vision. The evaluation includes cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains.
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Screening / Scrutiny of applications as per UGC Notification 18th July 2018 |
| Stage 2 | Interview (shortlisting: max 15 candidates per post; 1:10 ratio for multiple posts) |
| Evaluation | Holistic assessment: cognitive domain, psychomotor domain (experience & skill), and affective domain (confidence, vision, student empowerment) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification | 30.04.2026 |
| Opening of Online Application Portal (HIMS) | 07.05.2026 |
| Closing Date of Online Application Portal | 10.06.2026 (midnight) |
| Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy (via Speed Post) at University | 20.06.2026 |
| Eligibility / Shortlisting Criteria Considered As On | Closing date of online application (10.06.2026) |
How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply for RDWU Faculty Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the HIMS portal at https://hims.odisha.gov.in/ and register yourself.
- Fill in the online application form with accurate details and upload required documents (photograph, signature, certificates, etc.).
- Pay the application fee online as per your category.
- Submit the online application and download a copy for your records.
- Send a hard copy of the downloaded application along with all supporting documents via Speed Post to: The Registrar, Rama Devi Women’s University, Vidya Vihar, P.O.-Bhoi Nagar, Bhubaneswar – 751022, District-Khorda, (Odisha).
- The envelope must be superscribed with “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF [PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / ASSISTANT PROFESSOR] _________” along with advertisement No. and Date.
- Ensure the hard copy reaches the university on or before 20th June 2026. Courier, ordinary post, or hand delivery will not be accepted.
For detailed instructions, refer to the official notification PDF available on the university website.
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