Odisha State Open University | Teaching | Associate Professor Recruitment 2026 | Apply Online
The recruitment is being conducted for seven departments under different reservation categories.
Organization Details
University Name: Odisha State Open University
Location: Sambalpur, Odisha, India
Organization Type: State Government Open University
Post Type: Regular Teaching Position
Post Name: Associate Professor
Total Vacancies: A total of 7 Associate Professor posts are available.
Department Category
| Department | Category |
|---|---|
| BBA (Business Administration) | UR |
| Commerce | ST |
| Economics | UR |
| English | SC |
| History | UR (Women) |
| Odia | SEBC |
| Political Science | UR |
Pay Scale
Pay Level: 13A
As per 7th CPC
Eligibility Criteria
Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks
Ph.D. Degree in the relevant discipline
Minimum 8 years of teaching/research experience equivalent to Assistant Professor level
At least 7 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals
Minimum research score of 75 as per UGC Regulations 2018
Age Limit
Candidates above 60 years are not eligible
Important Dates
Online Application Start Date: 11 May 2026
Last Date to Apply Online: 15 June 2026 (Midnight)
Last Date for Hard Copy Submission: 22 June 2026 (05:30 PM)
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / SEBC / PWD | ₹300 |
Women candidates must pay fees according to their reservation category.
Official Websites: https://www.osou.ac.in/
Odisha HIMS Recruitment Portal: https://himsrecruitment.odisha.gov.in/home
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