OSOU Sambalpur Faculty Vacancy 2026

OSOU Sambalpur Recruitment 2026 - Faculty

OSOU Sambalpur has released an official notification for the recruitment of Faculty posts (38 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment before 15 Jun 2026. Read the full details below including eligibility criteria, important dates, and how to apply.

OSOU Sambalpur Faculty - Overview

Organization	OSOU Sambalpur
Post Name	Faculty
Total Vacancies	38
Qualification	Any Post Graduate, M.Phil/Ph.D
Location	Sambalpur, Odisha
Job Type	Full Time
Application Start Date	11 May 2026
Last Date to Apply	15 Jun 2026
Official Website	osou.ac.in

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for OSOU Sambalpur Faculty recruitment must possess the following educational qualification: Any Post Graduate, M.Phil/Ph.D. Candidates are advised to check the official notification for detailed eligibility requirements.

Age Limit

The maximum age of the candidate should be 60 Years years. Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules for reserved categories. Please refer to the official notification for details.

Important Dates

Application Start Date	11 May 2026
Last Date to Apply	15 Jun 2026

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates can apply for OSOU Sambalpur Faculty recruitment 2026 by following these steps:

Visit the official website: osou.ac.in
Look for the Faculty recruitment notification
Read the eligibility criteria and ensure you meet all requirements
Fill in the application form with accurate details
Upload the required documents and photograph
Submit the application and save the confirmation for future reference

Important Links

Official Notification	Download PDF
Apply Online	Click Here
Official Website	osou.ac.in

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many vacancies are there in OSOU Sambalpur Faculty Recruitment 2026?

Odisha State Open University (OSOU), Sambalpur has notified 38 regular teaching vacancies, including 8 Professor, 7 Associate Professor and 23 Assistant Professor posts across various departments such as BBA, Commerce, Cyber Security, Economics, English, History, Odia and Political Science.

What are the application dates for OSOU Recruitment 2026?

The online application portal opens on 11 May 2026 and the last date to apply online is 15 June 2026 (midnight), while the hard copy of the application with documents must reach OSOU by 22 June 2026 (5:30 PM) via Speed Post.

What are the pay scales for OSOU Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor?

As per the 7th CPC, OSOU offers Pay Level‑14 for Professor, Pay Level‑13A for Associate Professor, and Pay Level‑10 for Assistant Professor, along with other allowances and benefits as per Government of Odisha and university rules.

Which departments have vacancies in OSOU Sambalpur Faculty Recruitment 2026?

Faculty vacancies are available in BBA, Commerce, Cyber Security, Economics, English, History, Odia and Political Science, with department‑wise and category‑wise posts clearly specified for Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor levels in the notification.

What is the maximum age limit for OSOU Faculty Recruitment 2026?

For all teaching posts in OSOU, the maximum age limit is 60 years as on the last date of application, and the current superannuation age for university teachers under Government of Odisha norms is also 60 years.

What is the eligibility criteria for Assistant Professor in OSOU Sambalpur 2026?

Assistant Professor candidates must have a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC‑NCL/PwD) in the relevant subject and must have cleared UGC/CSIR NET or SET/SLET, or hold a Ph.D. in accordance with UGC Ph.D. Regulations, which can exempt NET as per UGC Notification 18 July 2018.

What is the eligibility criteria for Associate Professor in OSOU Recruitment 2026?

Associate Professors must possess a Ph.D. in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, a Master’s degree with 55% marks, at least 8 years of teaching/research experience equivalent to Assistant Professor, a minimum of 7 publications in peer‑reviewed or UGC‑listed journals, and a research score of 75 as per UGC Regulations 2018.

What is the eligibility criteria for Professor posts in OSOU Sambalpur 2026?

Professor applicants must be eminent scholars with a Ph.D. in the relevant discipline, have a minimum of 10 years of teaching/research experience, at least 10 publications in peer‑reviewed or UGC‑listed journals and a research score of 120, or be outstanding professionals with a Ph.D. and significant contributions to the field as defined by UGC norms.