RDWU Faculty Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 80 Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor Posts

Government of India

Posts: 80 (Professor: 11, Associate Professor: 23, Assistant Professor: 46) including backlog vacancies Last Date: 10.06.2026 (midnight) Online

Short Information

Rama Devi Women's University RDWU Recruitment 2026: Get the latest RDWU recruitment notification 2026 for 80 Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor vacancies (including backlog vacancies) in various departments of Rama Devi Women's University, Vidya Vihar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The online application portal opens on 7th May 2026 and the last date to apply online is 10th June 2026. Find RDWU faculty vacancies on the official website rdwu.ac.in. You can also get Free Job Alert of “Upcoming RDWU Faculty Recruitment 2026” notifications for freshers and experienced candidates. Also k

Important Dates

EventDate
Date Of Notification30.04.2026
Opening Of Online Application Portal (Hims)07.05.2026
Last Date To Apply10.06.2026 (midnight)
Eligibility / Shortlisting Criteria Considered As OnClosing date of online application (10.06.2026)

Application Fee

General FeeRs. 2000/-
Sc FeeRs. 1000/-
DetailsThe application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online as per the bank details given in the online portal. 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 separately.

Age Limit

Age DetailsCandidates above 60 years will not be eligible to apply

Qualification / Eligibility

DetailsCandidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as per UGC eligibility criteria (UGC Notification 18th July 2018 and subsequent amendments). Eligibility will be considered as on the closing date of submission of online application. The period spent by candidates to acquire M.Phil. and/or Ph.D. degree shall not be considered as research experience. Candidates above 60 years will not be eligible to apply. | Essential Qualification for the Post of Professor (Pay Level-14 as per 7th CPC) | Essential Qualification for the Post of Associate Professor (Pay Level-13A as per 7th CPC) | Essential Qualification for the Post of Assistant Professor (Pay Level-10 as per 7th CPC)

Vacancy Details

  • {'Sl. No.': '1', 'Department Name': 'Business Administration', 'Category-wise Position': 'One (ST (W)-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '2', 'Department Name': 'Commerce', 'Category-wise Position': 'One (UR (W)-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '3', 'Department Name': 'Computer Science', 'Category-wise Position': 'One (SC (W)-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '4', 'Department Name': 'Economics', 'Category-wise Position': 'One (UR*-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '5', 'Department Name': 'Education', 'Category-wise Position': 'One (SEBC-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '6', 'Department Name': 'Gender Studies', 'Category-wise Position': 'One (ST-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '7', 'Department Name': 'Hindi', 'Category-wise Position': 'One (UR (W)-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '8', 'Department Name': 'Home Science', 'Category-wise Position': 'One (SC-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '9', 'Department Name': 'Journalism and Mass Communications', 'Category-wise Position': 'One (UR-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '10', 'Department Name': 'Life Science', 'Category-wise Position': 'One (ST-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '11', 'Department Name': 'Odia', 'Category-wise Position': 'One (UR-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': 'TOTAL', 'Department Name': 'Eleven (11)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '1', 'Department Name': 'Botany', 'Category-wise Position': 'One (ST-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '2', 'Department Name': 'Business Administration', 'Category-wise Position': 'One (SC-1), One (UR (W)-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '3', 'Department Name': 'Chemistry', 'Category-wise Position': 'One (SEBC-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '4', 'Department Name': 'Commerce', 'Category-wise Position': 'One (ST(W)-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '5', 'Department Name': 'Economics', 'Category-wise Position': 'One (ST-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '6', 'Department Name': 'Education', 'Category-wise Position': 'One (SC(W)-1), One (SEBC-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '7', 'Department Name': 'Gender Studies', 'Category-wise Position': 'One (SC(W)-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '8', 'Department Name': 'Hindi', 'Category-wise Position': 'One (ST-1), One (ST(W)-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '9', 'Department Name': 'History', 'Category-wise Position': 'One (UR*-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '10', 'Department Name': 'Mathematics', 'Category-wise Position': 'One (SC-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '11', 'Department Name': 'Odia', 'Category-wise Position': 'One (SC-1), One (ST-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '12', 'Department Name': 'Philosophy', 'Category-wise Position': 'One (SEBC(W)-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '13', 'Department Name': 'Physics', 'Category-wise Position': 'One (SEBC-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '14', 'Department Name': 'Political Science', 'Category-wise Position': 'One (ST-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '15', 'Department Name': 'Psychology', 'Category-wise Position': 'One (ST(W)-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '16', 'Department Name': 'Sanskrit', 'Category-wise Position': 'One (UR-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '17', 'Department Name': 'Sociology', 'Category-wise Position': 'One (SC*-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '18', 'Department Name': 'Statistics', 'Category-wise Position': 'One (UR-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '19', 'Department Name': 'Zoology', 'Category-wise Position': 'One (ST-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': 'Total', 'Department Name': 'Twenty Three (23)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '1', 'Department Name': 'Botany', 'Category-wise Position': 'Three (ST(W)-1, SEBC-1, UR-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '2', 'Department Name': 'Business Administration', 'Category-wise Position': 'Four (ST-1, UR(W)-1, SC-1, UR-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '3', 'Department Name': 'Chemistry', 'Category-wise Position': 'Three (ST(W)-1, UR(W)-1, SEBC-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '4', 'Department Name': 'Commerce', 'Category-wise Position': 'Three (ST(W)-1, SC-1, UR(W)-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '5', 'Department Name': 'Computer Science', 'Category-wise Position': 'One (ST(W)-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '6', 'Department Name': 'Education', 'Category-wise Position': 'Two (UR*-1, SEBC-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '7', 'Department Name': 'English', 'Category-wise Position': 'Five (UR-1, ST-1, UR(W)-1, ST#-1, UR-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '8', 'Department Name': 'Gender Studies', 'Category-wise Position': 'One (ST-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '9', 'Department Name': 'Hindi', 'Category-wise Position': 'Four (SEBC-1, UR(W)-1, ST-1, UR-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '10', 'Department Name': 'History', 'Category-wise Position': 'Two (SC—1, UR-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '11', 'Department Name': 'Journalism & Mass Communication', 'Category-wise Position': 'One (UR (W)-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '12', 'Department Name': 'Mathematics', 'Category-wise Position': 'Two (UR-1, SEBC(W)-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '13', 'Department Name': 'Music', 'Category-wise Position': 'One (UR-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '14', 'Department Name': 'Odia', 'Category-wise Position': 'Four (ST-1, ST(W)-1, UR-1, SEBC-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '15', 'Department Name': 'Physics', 'Category-wise Position': 'Three (ST-1, SC(W)-1, UR-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '16', 'Department Name': 'Psychology', 'Category-wise Position': 'Two (SEBC(W)-1, ST-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '17', 'Department Name': 'Sanskrit', 'Category-wise Position': 'Two (SC(W)-1, UR-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': '18', 'Department Name': 'Zoology', 'Category-wise Position': 'Three (SC-1, ST-1, SEBC(W)-1)'}
  • {'Sl. No.': 'Total', 'Department Name': 'Forty-Six (46)'}

Salary / Pay Scale

Pay ScaleProfessor: Pay Level-14 (7th CPC) | Associate Professor: Pay Level-13A (7th CPC) | Assistant Professor: Pay Level-10 (7th CPC)

Selection Process

  • 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)
  • Selection will be as per UGC Notification 18th July 2018
  • supported by the ACT and Statute of the University. Applications received by due date will be screened/scrutinized. The list of eligible and ineligible candidates will be displayed on the website. For a single post
  • a maximum of 15 candidates will be called for interview; for multiple posts
  • candidates will be called in the ratio of 1:10 as per scores during scrutiny. 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
  • and potential for national/international collaborations.

How To Apply

  • Applications must be submitted online through the HIMS Portal (https://hims.odisha.gov.in/) which will be available from 07.05.2026 onwards. Candidates must complete the application in all respects and upload all necessary supporting documents on or before 10.06.2026. The online application can be filled in multiple sessions. No other format of application or CV should be sent by email or any other means. In addition, a hard copy of the downloaded submitted application along with all relevant documents must be sent only via Speed Post to reach the University on or before 20.06.2026. Courier/ordinary post/hand delivery will not be accepted.
  • Persons employed in Government/Public Sector Enterprise/Autonomous bodies should forward a copy of their application through proper channel or furnish a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the competent authority or employer. In-service candidates should submit the NOC at the time of interview.
  • Hard copy to be sent 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 “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF [PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / ASSISTANT PROFESSOR] _________ ” along with advertisement No. and Date.
  • Apply Online at: https://hims.odisha.gov.in/

Important Instructions

  • Applications must be submitted online via the HIMS Portal only; no other format or CV by email or other means will be accepted. Hard copy of the downloaded application must reach the University via Speed Post on or before 20.06.2026; courier/ordinary post/hand delivery will not be accepted. Only matriculation/SSC certificate/pass certificate issued by the concerned educational board will be accepted as proof of date of birth. 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 belonging to reserved categories (SC/ST/SEBC) must submit proper caste certificates as per Government of Odisha guidelines and format. PWD candidates must submit Disability Certificates issued by the competent authority in the format prescribed by Government of Odisha. Candidates applying for more than one post must apply separately and pay the application fee for each post. Applications without applicable fee will be summarily rejected; application fee is non-refundable. No hard copy will be considered if the applicant fails to submit the online application by the closing date. Application without signature will not be considered and will be rejected without refund of application processing fee. Upload documents in PDF/image format ensuring readability; upload photograph in JPEG format of less than 200 KB. No TA/DA shall be paid to candidates for attending the interview. Canvassing in any form will be subjected to disqualification of candidature. In cases of any disputes, jurisdiction shall be restricted to the Courts in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, Odisha. The University reserves the right to revise/reschedule/cancel/suspend the advertisement/recruitment process without assigning any reason; the decision of the University shall be final & binding. Any change or amendment in this advertisement shall be displayed on the University website only — candidates are advised to visit https://rdwu.ac.in/ regularly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How many vacancies are there in RDWU Faculty Recruitment 2026?

Rama Devi Women’s University has notified 80 regular faculty vacancies including 11 Professor, 23 Associate Professor and 46 Assistant Professor posts across various departments, along with backlog vacancies.

Q2. Which departments have vacancies in RDWU Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor posts?

RDWU faculty vacancies are available in departments such as 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 and Zoology.

Q3. What are the application dates for RDWU Faculty Recruitment 2026?

The online application portal on HIMS opens on 07 May 2026 and the last date to apply online is 10 June 2026 (midnight), while the hard copy of the application must reach the University by 20 June 2026 via Speed Post.

Q4. What are the pay scales for RDWU Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor?

As per the 7th CPC, the pay scales are Pay Level‑14 for Professor, Pay Level‑13A for Associate Professor, and Pay Level‑10 for Assistant Professor, along with other admissible benefits as per Odisha government and university rules.

Q5. What is the age limit for RDWU Faculty Recruitment 2026?

Candidates above 60 years of age are not eligible to apply for any of the Professor, Associate Professor or Assistant Professor posts at Rama Devi Women’s University.

Q6. What is the eligibility criteria for RDWU Professor posts as per UGC norms?

Professor applicants must be eminent scholars with a Ph.D. in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, at least 10 years of teaching/research experience, minimum 10 research publications in peer‑reviewed or UGC‑listed journals, and a research score of 120 as per UGC Regulations 2018, or be outstanding professionals with equivalent research contributions.

Q7. What is the eligibility criteria for RDWU Associate Professor posts?

Associate Professor candidates need a Ph.D. in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories), and minimum 8 years of teaching/research experience equivalent to Assistant Professor, with at least 7 publications and a research score of 75 as per UGC Regulations 2018.

Q8. What is the eligibility criteria for RDWU Assistant Professor posts?

Assistant Professor applicants must have a Master’s degree with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC‑NCL/PwD) in the relevant subject and must have cleared UGC/CSIR NET or SET/SLET, or possess a Ph.D. in accordance with UGC Ph.D. Regulations which can exempt NET as per the latest UGC guidelines.

About Government of India Recruitment

Government of India ne RDWU Faculty Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 80 Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor Posts ke liye official notification jari kiya hai. Kul 80 (Professor: 11, Associate Professor: 23, Assistant Professor: 46) including backlog vacancies posts ke liye applications mangi gayi hain. Last date 10.06.2026 (midnight) hai.

Application Online mode mein ki ja sakti hai. Selection process ke liye official notification dekhein.