Vikram Dev University Faculty Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 110 Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor Posts

Government of India

Posts: 110 Posts (Professor 14, Associate Professor 32, Assistant Professor 64) Last Date: 20/06/2026 (up to 05:00 PM) Online

Short Information

Vikram Dev University (VDU), Jeypore has released the official Faculty Recruitment 2026 Notification for Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor posts on 05 May 2026 at the official website https://www.vikramdevuniversity.ac.in. A total of 110 faculty vacancies have been announced under the VDU Faculty Recruitment 2026. Candidates within the prescribed age range and possessing the required educational qualifications as per UGC Regulations, 2018 (including PhD and post-graduation requirements for each post) can apply online through the HIMS Portal from 12 May 2026 to 10 June 202

Important Dates

EventDate
Employment Notice Date05/05/2026
Opening Of Online Application Portal (Hims)12/05/2026 (10:00 AM)
Closing Of Online Application Portal10/06/2026 (11:59 PM)
Last Date To Apply20/06/2026 (up to 05:00 PM)

Application Fee

General Fee₹2,000 (non-refundable)
Sc Fee₹1,000 (non-refundable)
Payment ModeOnline payment to designated bank account; fee to be paid along with online submission.
DetailsBank Details for Fee Payment

Age Limit

Age RelaxationAs per reservation rules and service conditions prescribed by Government of Odisha/Higher Education Department.
DetailsThe University is governed by Government of Odisha rules in respect of age of superannuation; specific age limits and relaxations are as per State Government norms applicable to university teachers.

Qualification / Eligibility

Education QualificationAs per UGC Regulations, 2018 (Notification No. F.1-2/2017/EC/PS) and amendments; post-wise qualifications as per UGC norms
DetailsNationality: Eligible Indian citizens can apply as per UGC eligibility criteria. The University follows Government of Odisha rules in respect of reservation and age of superannuation. | Educational Qualification | Detailed subject-wise and post-wise eligibility, API/score requirements and screening norms shall be as per UGC Regulations and Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha guidelines.

Vacancy Details

  • {'Department': 'Anthropology', 'Professor (Total)': '0', 'Associate Professor (Total)': '1 (UR 1)', 'Assistant Professor (Total)': '2 (UR 1, ST 1)'}
  • {'Department': 'Botany', 'Professor (Total)': '1 (UR 1)', 'Associate Professor (Total)': '2 (UR 1, ST 1)', 'Assistant Professor (Total)': '4 (UR 2, ST 1, SC 1)'}
  • {'Department': 'Chemistry', 'Professor (Total)': '1 (SC 1)', 'Associate Professor (Total)': '2 (SC 1)', 'Assistant Professor (Total)': '4 (UR 2, ST 1, SC 1)'}
  • {'Department': 'Commerce', 'Professor (Total)': '1 (UR 1)', 'Associate Professor (Total)': '2 (UR 1)', 'Assistant Professor (Total)': '4 (UR 2, ST 1, SEBC 1)'}
  • {'Department': 'Economics', 'Professor (Total)': '1 (SEBC 1)', 'Associate Professor (Total)': '2 (UR 1, ST 1)', 'Assistant Professor (Total)': '4 (UR 2, ST 1, SC 1)'}
  • {'Department': 'Education', 'Professor (Total)': '0', 'Associate Professor (Total)': '1 (UR 1)', 'Assistant Professor (Total)': '2 (UR 1, ST 1)'}
  • {'Department': 'English', 'Professor (Total)': '1 (UR 1)', 'Associate Professor (Total)': '2 (UR 1, SC 1)', 'Assistant Professor (Total)': '4 (UR 2, ST 1, SC 1)'}
  • {'Department': 'Geography', 'Professor (Total)': '0', 'Associate Professor (Total)': '1 (UR 1)', 'Assistant Professor (Total)': '2 (UR 1, ST 1)'}
  • {'Department': 'History', 'Professor (Total)': '1 (SEBC 1)', 'Associate Professor (Total)': '2 (UR 1, SEBC 1)', 'Assistant Professor (Total)': '4 (UR 2, ST 1, SC 1)'}
  • {'Department': 'Home Science', 'Professor (Total)': '1 (UR 1)', 'Associate Professor (Total)': '2 (UR 1, ST 1)', 'Assistant Professor (Total)': '4 (UR 2, ST 1, SEBC 1)'}
  • {'Department': 'Mathematics', 'Professor (Total)': '1 (SC 1)', 'Associate Professor (Total)': '2 (UR 1, SC 1)', 'Assistant Professor (Total)': '4 (UR 2, ST 1, SC 1)'}
  • {'Department': 'Odia', 'Professor (Total)': '1 (UR 1)', 'Associate Professor (Total)': '2 (UR 1)', 'Assistant Professor (Total)': '4 (UR 2, ST 1, SC 1)'}
  • {'Department': 'Philosophy', 'Professor (Total)': '1 (SEBC 1)', 'Associate Professor (Total)': '2 (UR 1, SEBC 1)', 'Assistant Professor (Total)': '4 (UR 2, ST 1, SC 1)'}
  • {'Department': 'Physics', 'Professor (Total)': '1 (UR 1)', 'Associate Professor (Total)': '2 (UR 1, SC 1)', 'Assistant Professor (Total)': '4 (UR 2, ST 1, SC 1)'}
  • {'Department': 'Political Science', 'Professor (Total)': '1 (SC 1)', 'Associate Professor (Total)': '2 (UR 1, ST 1)', 'Assistant Professor (Total)': '4 (UR 2, ST 1, SC 1)'}
  • {'Department': 'Sociology', 'Professor (Total)': '1 (UR 1)', 'Associate Professor (Total)': '2 (UR 1, SC 1)', 'Assistant Professor (Total)': '4 (UR 2, ST 1, SC 1)'}
  • {'Department': 'Statistics', 'Professor (Total)': '0', 'Associate Professor (Total)': '1 (UR 1)', 'Assistant Professor (Total)': '2 (UR 1, ST 1)'}
  • {'Department': 'Zoology', 'Professor (Total)': '1 (UR 1)', 'Associate Professor (Total)': '2 (UR 1, ST 1)', 'Assistant Professor (Total)': '4 (UR 2, ST 2)'}
  • {'Department': 'Total', 'Professor (Total)': '14 (UR 7, ST 3, SC 2, SEBC 2)', 'Associate Professor (Total)': '32 (UR 16, ST 7, SC 5, SEBC 4)', 'Assistant Professor (Total)': '64 (UR 32, ST 15, SC 10, SEBC 7)'}

Category Wise Vacancy

Assistant Professor (Total)64 (UR 32, ST 15, SC 10, SEBC 7)

Salary / Pay Scale

PostPay Level (7th CPC)
ProfessorPay Level-14
Associate ProfessorPay Level-13A
Assistant ProfessorPay Level-10
DetailsAppointment to all posts will be made as per the University Act and Statutes, UGC Regulations and Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha instructions.

Selection Process

  • Stage Details
  • 1. Shortlisting & Screening Based on UGC Regulations, 2018 criteria for direct recruitment 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 18 July 2018.
  • 3. Interview / Evaluation Selection Committee will assess academic record, research, teaching and other parameters as per UGC norms and State Government guidelines.

How To Apply

  • Visit the HIMS recruitment portal at https://himsrecruitment.odisha.gov.in/ from 12.05.2026 onwards and access the online application link for Vikram Dev University faculty posts.
  • Register on the portal, then fill the online application form in all respects with correct personal, academic and experience details as per UGC and University requirements.
  • Upload all required supporting documents (certificates, mark sheets, experience, reservation documents, etc.) in the prescribed format along with the online form.
  • Pay the applicable non-refundable application processing fee online to the specified SBI bank account of Vikram Dev University and ensure proper entry of payment details.
  • Submit the online application form on or before 10.06.2026 (11:59 PM), ensuring it is complete in all respects.
  • Download and take a printout of the submitted application form from the portal.
  • Send the signed printout of the downloaded application along with all certificates, mark sheets and supporting documents by Registered/Speed Post only to: The Registrar, Vikram Dev University, Jeypore, Dist- Koraput, Odisha, PIN-764001 so as to reach on or before 20.06.2026 by 5.00 PM.
  • Keep proof of dispatch and payment details for future reference. For details and updates, regularly check the University website.

Important Instructions

  • The University will follow UGC Regulations and Government of Odisha rules for all aspects of eligibility, selection, reservation, pay and service conditions for faculty appointments.
  • Minimum qualifications and selection for direct recruitment to Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor posts shall be strictly as per UGC Regulations, 2018 and amendments.
  • The selection committee composition, process and pay structure will be as per UGC Regulations and approved by Government of Odisha. The University is governed by Government of Odisha rules for age of superannuation and reservation; candidates must belong to categories as per State norms to claim reservation benefits. Reservation for women (33%), PwD (4%) and sportspersons (1%) will be implemented on merit as per prescribed principles and guidelines of Government of Odisha. Corrigendum and updates, if any, will be uploaded only on the University website; candidates must visit the website regularly to remain updated. Applications not submitted online within the deadline or whose hard copies are not received by the University within the prescribed time will be liable for rejection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is Vikram Dev University Faculty Recruitment 2026?

Vikram Dev University, Jeypore has released Employment Notice No. 1098/Esst./2026 dated 05 May 2026 for recruitment of 110 regular faculty posts – Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor – in various departments as per UGC Regulations, 2018.

Q2. How many vacancies are there in Vikram Dev University Faculty Recruitment 2026?

A total of 110 faculty vacancies have been announced, including 14 Professor posts, 32 Associate Professor posts and 64 Assistant Professor posts across 18 departments such as Anthropology, Botany, Chemistry, Commerce, Economics, Education, English, Geography, Home Science, History, Mathematics, Odia, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Sociology, Statistics and Zoology.

Q3. What are the important dates for Vikram Dev University Faculty Recruitment 2026?

The online application through HIMS portal opens on 12 May 2026 (10:00 AM) and closes on 10 June 2026 (11:59 PM), while the last date for receipt of the hard copy of the application with documents at VDU is 20 June 2026 up to 5:00 PM.

Q4. What is the eligibility criteria for Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor at Vikram Dev University?

Eligibility for all faculty posts is as per UGC Regulations, 2018 (Notification No. F.1‑2/2017/EC/PS dated 18 July 2018) and subsequent amendments, including required post‑graduation, PhD, NET or equivalent qualifications, research publications and experience for each cadre as prescribed for Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor.

Q5. In which departments are faculty posts available in Vikram Dev University Recruitment 2026?

Faculty positions are available in the departments of Anthropology, Botany, Chemistry, Commerce, Economics, Education, English, Geography, History, Home Science, Mathematics, Odia, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Sociology, Statistics and Zoology under Vikram Dev University, Jeypore.

Q6. What is the application fee for Vikram Dev University Faculty Recruitment 2026?

The non‑refundable application fee is Rs. 2,000 for UR/SEBC candidates and Rs. 1,000 for ST/SC/PwD/Women candidates, to be paid online into the designated SBI Current Account No. 11312175579 (IFSC: SBIN0000101) in the name of Registrar, Vikram Dev University, Jeypore.

Q7. What is the pay scale for Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor at Vikram Dev University?

As per the 7th CPC and UGC norms adopted by the Government of Odisha, Professors are in Pay Level‑14, Associate Professors in Pay Level‑13A, and Assistant Professors in Pay Level‑10, along with allowances and service conditions applicable to university teachers in Odisha.

Q8. How is reservation applied in Vikram Dev University Faculty Recruitment 2026?

Reservation for SC, ST, SEBC and UR categories is applied department‑wise as notified, and the University also implements 33% reservation for women, 4% for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and 1% for Sportspersons on merit, following Government of Odisha principles and guidelines.

About Government of India Recruitment

Government of India ne Vikram Dev University Faculty Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 110 Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor Posts ke liye official notification jari kiya hai. Kul 110 Posts (Professor 14, Associate Professor 32, Assistant Professor 64) posts ke liye applications mangi gayi hain. Last date 20/06/2026 (up to 05:00 PM) hai.

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