Central University of Odisha Recruitment 2024: Faculty Position: Professor

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Central University of Odisha Recruitment 2024: Central University of Odisha announced notification to recruit for the Faculty Position of professor. There are 12 openings for this position. Candidates with Masterโ€™s degree/PhD qualifications must apply for this job. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online on or before 25 April 2024. The detailed eligibility and selection process are explained below.

Central University of Odisha Vacancy Notification:

Online applications are invited through the CU-Chayan portal from eligible Indian Citizens and candidates possessing Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) for appointment to the posts of Professor in the Academic Pay Level 14, as per 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Scales, in various Departments of the University on direct recruitment basis. If you want to know more details regarding the job, like salary, age, mode of application, examination, selection, application fee, important dates, and job location, you can find them below. You can check the official notification below if you still have any doubts.ย The selection process will be based on Interviews. Candidates with requisite qualifications from recognized universities/boards/institutions must only apply. The online application will be available from 26 March 2024 to 25 April 2024. For more details, visit https://cuo.ac.in/.

Central University of Odisha Recruitment

Central University of Odisha

The Parliament has established the Central University of Odisha under the Central Universities Act, 2009 (No.3C of 2009). It is one of the15 new Central Universities established by the Government of India during the UGC XI Plan period to address the concerns of โ€œequity and accessโ€ and as per the policy of the Government of India to increase access to quality higher education by people in less educationally developed districts.

Central University of Odisha Recruitment 2024 โ€“ Details:

Central University of Odisha Recruitment 2024 for Professor:ย 

Job Role Professor
Job Type Govt Jobs
Qualification Masterโ€™s degree/PhD
Total Posts 12 Posts
Salary Pay Level 14
Experience Experienced
Application Mode Online
Job Location Koraput (Odisha)
Application Starts on 26 March 2024
Last Date 25 April 2024

Detailed Eligibility โ€“ CUO Jobs:

Educational Qualification:

Professor Of Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, Journalism & Mass Communication, and Languages:

  • An eminent scholar having Ph.D. degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, and published work of high quality, actively engaged in research with evidence of published work with a minimum of 10 research publications in the peer-reviewed or UGC listed journals and a total research score of 120 as per the criteria given in Appendix II, Table 2 (UGC Regulations, 2018)
  • 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 the University/National Level Institutions with evidence of having successfully guided doctoral candidates. OR
  • An outstanding professional, having a Ph.D. degree in the relevant/allied/ disciplines from any academic institutions (not included in above A.) /industry, who has made a significant contribution to the knowledge in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, supported by documentary evidence provided he/she has ten years experience.

Professor Of Business Management:

  • A Ph.D. degree in the relevant field and First class or equivalent at either Bachelorโ€™s or Masterโ€™s level in the relevant branch. AND
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in teaching/research/industry out of which at least 3 years shall be at a post equivalent to that of an Associate Professor. AND
  • At least 6 (six) research publications at the level of Associate Professor in SCI journals/UGC/AICTE approved journals and at least 2 successful Ph.D. guided as Supervisor/Cosupervisor till the date of eligibility of promotion. OR
  • At least 10 (ten) research publications at the level of Associate Professor in SCI journals/UGC/AICTE approved journals till the date of eligibility of promotion.

Professor of Education:

  • Postgraduate degree with 55% marks in Sciences/ Mathematics/ Social Sciences/ Languages/Commerce.
  • Postgraduate degree in Education (M.Ed./M.A. Education) with 55% marks.
  • Ph.D. degree in Education or in the discipline relevant to the area of specialization.
  • 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 the University/National Level Institutions with evidence of having successfully guided doctoral candidate.
  • Published work of high quality, actively engaged in research with evidence of published work with a minimum of 10 research publications in the peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 120 as per the criteria given in the Appendix II, Table 2 of UGC Regulations 2018

Post Wise Vacancies: 12 Posts

Discipline-wise vacancies:

Disciplines Vacancy
English 01
Odia 01
Sociology 01
Journalism & Mass Communication 01
Anthropology 01
Economics 01
Mathematics 01
Education 01
Hindi 01
Statistics 01
Business Management 01
Computer Science 01

Category-wise vacancies:

Category Vacancy
UR 04
SC 02
ST 01
OBC 04
EWS 01

Salary Details for CUO Recruitment:



  • Professor:ย Pay Level โ€“ 14

Selection Process of CUO Jobs:

  • Selection will be based on a written test/interview/Skill Test.
  • The applications received shall be screened as per screening guidelines for short-listing and recommending the applicants to be called for an interview.
  • The screened/shortlisted candidates called for interview should report along with all the testimonials/certificates in original along with valid photo ID (Aadhar/Voter ID/Driving License/Passport).
  • A set of self-attested photocopies of certificates/testimonials concerning the qualifications, experience and category as applicable, indicated in the online application form should also be submitted at the time of the interview.

Application Fee for CUO Recruitment:

  • Application Fees: Rs.1000/- for UR/OBC/EWS category.
  • No application fee will be charged to applicants from SC, ST, PwBD categories, or women applicants.

Mode of Payment for CUO Recruitment:ย Payment should be made through the Payment Gateway in the online CU-Chayan portal.

How to Apply for Central University of Odisha Recruitment 2024?

All interested and eligible candidates can apply for CUO Jobs online from 26 March 2024 to 25 April 2024.

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To Apply: Click here

Important Dates:

  • Date of Short Advertisement: 09.03.2024
  • Date of Detailed Advertisement in the University website: 09.03.2024
  • Starting date of Online Application (CU-Chayan): 26.03.2024
  • Last Date of Online Application (CU-Chayan): 25.04.2024

Central University of Odisha Recruitment 2024 for Teachers:ย (Expired)

Job Role Teachers
Job Type Govt Jobs
Qualification Masterโ€™s degree
Total Posts 03 Posts
Salary Rs.80,000/-
Experience Freshers/Experienced
Job Location Koraput (Odisha)
Last Date 06 March 2024

Detailed Eligibility โ€“ CUO Jobs:

Educational Qualification:

Contractual/Term Appointment Teachers:

  • A Masterโ€™s degree in relevant Subject (s).
  • An eminent and professional scholar in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline and
  • Must have published work of high quality and actively engaged in research and training.
  • Desirable Qualifications:ย 
    • Must have appeared for UPSC Civil Services (Mains) examination.
    • Preference will be given to the Candidates who have appeared for the interview too.
  • Subjects/Specialisation
    • General Studies
    • History
    • Geography
    • Economics
    • Political Science
    • Sociology

Duration:ย The term of engagement on a contract basis will be (for 1 (One) year, extendable for one more year, subject to satisfactory performance) as per the applicable guidelines/ norms.

Salary Details for CUO Recruitment: Rs.80,000/- Per Month

No of Vacancies: 03 Posts

Selection Process of CUO Jobs:

  • The selection process may be by a presentation/seminar/interview, or a combination of both.
  • The dates of the interviews will be notified on the university website, and the same will be communicated to the shortlisted candidates through email (as provided in the application form).
  • The University shall process the applications entirely based on information/documents submitted by the candidates.

How to Apply for Central University of Odisha Recruitment 2024?

Interested and eligible candidates can apply for CUO Jobs online on or before 06 March 2024.

For More Details: Click here

To Apply: Click here



Central University of Odisha Recruitment 2024 FAQโ€™s:

Q1.What all are the vacancies available at Central University of Odisha Recruitment?

Ans. At present Central University of Odisha having vacancies for Professor

Q2.Who can apply for the Central University of Odisha Vacancies?

Ans. Candidates who completed Master's degree/PhD are eligible to apply

Q3.How to apply for the Central University of Odisha Recruitment?

Ans. All eligible candidates can apply online on or before 25 April 2024


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