Central University of Odisha Guest Faculty (Agriculture) Recruitment 2026

Central University of Odisha Recruitment 2026: The Central University of Odisha, Koraput is going to conduct ‘Walk-in-Interview’ for engagement of Guest Faculty of Agriculture for the Monsoon Semester (2026-27).

Vacancy Details (ଶୂନ୍ୟପଦ ବିବରଣୀ)

• Subject/Department: Agriculture
• No. of Vacancies: 02

Eligibility Criteria (ଯୋଗ୍ୟତା ମାପଦଣ୍ଡ)

The engagement is purely temporary. Minimum eligibility (Qualifications) shall be as per UGC Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for appointment of Teachers, 2018.

Guest Faculty Essential Qualification for Agriculture:

Eligibility (A or B):

A. i. Essential Qualification:

i. B.Sc. Agriculture degree from a recognized Institute / University with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade in the point scale.

ii. Master’s degree in relevant subject with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade (wherever grading system is followed) from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from a recognized foreign university in any discipline of Agriculture.

iii. National Eligibility Test (NET) qualified [conducted by the CSIR or ICAR or UGC [or] similar test accredited by the UGC like the State Level Eligibility Test (SLET/SET) or who have been awarded a Ph.D. Degree in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 or 2022 and their amendments from time to time as the case may be exempted from NET. Provided the candidates registered for the Ph.D. programme prior to July 11, 2009, shall be governed by the provisions of the then existing Ordinances/ Bye-laws/ Regulations of the Institution awarding the degree and such Ph.D. candidates shall be exempted from the requirement of NET for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor or equivalent positions in Universities / Colleges / Institutions subject to the fulfillment of the following conditions:

a) The Ph.D. degree of the candidate has been awarded in a regular mode;

b) The Ph.D. thesis has been evaluated by at least two external examiners;

c) An open Ph.D. viva voce of the candidate has been conducted;

d) The Candidate has published two research papers from his/her Ph.D. work, out of which at least one is in a refereed/ peer-reviewed journal;

e) The candidate has presented at least two papers based on his/her Ph.D. work in National / International conferences / seminars / symposiums, sponsored / funded / supported by the UGC/ICSSR/CSIR / ICAR or any similar agency.

The fulfillment of conditions (a, b, c) is to be certified by the Registrar or the Dean (Academic Affairs) of the University concerned.

Salary Details (ଦରମାବିବରଣୀ)

• Selected candidates shall be paid an honorarium of 1500/- per lecture subject to maximum of 50,000/- per month.

Job location (କାର୍ଯ୍ୟ ସ୍ଥାନ)

• Central University of Odisha, Sunabeda, Dist. Koraput, Odisha. Pin.: 763 004

ଚୟନପ୍ରକ୍ରିୟା (Selection Process)

• The Central University of Odisha, Koraput is going to conduct ‘Walk-in-Interview’ for engagement of Guest Faculty of Agriculture for the Monsoon Semester (2026-27).

ଆବେଦନ କରିବାର ପ୍ରଣାଳୀ (How to Apply)

• The candidates seeking engagement as Guest Faculty are requested to appear in the walk-in-interview on the date, time and venue specified below along with filled in application form and original certificates, mark sheets and testimonials with one set of photocopy.

ଗୁରୁତ୍ୱପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ତାରିଖ (Important Dates)

• Date of Notification: 11.09.2026
• Date and Reporting Time: 18.09.2026 (11:00 Α.Μ.)

ଆବଶ୍ୟକୀୟ ଦଲିଲପତ୍ର (Required Documents)

• Filled in application form
• Original certificates, mark sheets and testimonials with one set of photocopy
• Self-attested copies of Certificates, marksheets and testimonials for Examinations passed commencing from H.S.C. and Degrees obtained including Ph.D./D.Sc./D.Litt.
• Photocopy for proof of Achievements in Research
• Self-attested copies of certificates/proof in support of employment
• Recent Passport Size Photograph

ଗୁରୁତ୍ୱପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ନିର୍ଦ୍ଦେଶାବଳୀ (Important instructions)

1. Selected candidates shall be paid an honorarium of 1500/- per lecture subject to maximum of 50,000/- per month.
2. The selected candidates shall be engaged on purely temporary basis for a period of one semester, likely to be extended for another semester on satisfactory performance. However, the engagement will be terminated on the joining of a regular faculty in between. The services of Guest Faculty will be terminated without notice if found unsatisfactory. Under any circumstances, candidate cannot claim any right for permanent position.
3. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the walk-in interview.
4. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
5. Before turning up for interview, please visit the University website for updates.
6. The Guest Faculty shall not be given the benefit of allowances, pension, gratuity and leave etc. as admissible to the regular teachers.
7. The University reserves the right to withdraw partial or full notification without assigning any reason.
8. Walk-in-Interview Venue: Guest House, CUO Main Campus NAD-Sunabeda, Koraput, Odisha

ଗୁରୁତ୍ୱପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ଲିଙ୍କ୍ (Important Links)

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Walk-in-Interview for Engagement of Guest Faculty at Central University of Odisha

Central University of Odisha Recruitment 2026: The Central University of Odisha, Koraput is going to conduct ‘Walk-in-Interview’ for engagement of Guest Faculty Logistics & Supply Chain Management for the Monsoon Semester (2026-27) as per the following schedule.

Vacancy and Interview Schedule

The candidates seeking engagement as Guest Faculty are requested to appear in the walk-in-interview on the date, time and venue specified above along with filled in application form and original certificates, mark sheets and testimonials with one set of photocopy. The University reserves the right to withdraw partial or full notification without assigning any reason.

The engagement is purely temporary. Minimum eligibility (Qualifications) shall be as per UGC Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for appointment of Teachers, 2018.

Essential Qualification

The eligibility, terms and conditions prescribed for the posts are as follow:

i. Guest Faculty Essential Qualification for Logistics & Supply Chain Management

A Master’s degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) in concerned specialization from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign University.

ii. Additional Requirements

Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidates must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or Ph.D or a similar test like SLET/SET accredited by the UGC.

Note: The selection shall be based only on the performance in the interview.

Other Terms and Conditions

1. Salary: Selected candidates shall be paid an honorarium of ₹ 1500/- per lecture subject to maximum of ₹ 50,000/- per month.
2. The selected candidates shall be engaged on purely temporary basis for a period of one semester, likely to be extended for another semester on satisfactory performance. However, the engagement will be terminated on the joining of a regular faculty in between. The services of Guest Faculty will be terminated without notice if found unsatisfactory. Under any circumstances, candidate cannot claim any right for permanent position.
3. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the walk-in interview.
4. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
5. Before turning up for interview, please visit the University website for updates.
6. The Guest Faculty shall not be given the benefit of allowances, pension, gratuity and leave etc. as admissible to the regular teachers.

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Central University of Odisha (CUO) ICSSR Research Staff Recruitment 2026

Central University of Odisha Recruitment 2026: Central University of Odisha (CUO) invites applications from eligible and interested candidates for an interview for Research Project Staffs (01 Research Associate, 01 Research Assistant and 02 Field Investigators) for ICSSR Research Project on 2nd Special Call for Multi-Disciplinary Studies on the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India, 2025-26, purely on tenure (temporary) basis at Department of Education, Central University of Odisha.

Vacancy Details (ଶୂନ୍ୟପଦ ବିବରଣୀ)

• Research Associate: 01 No.
• Research Assistant: 01 No.
• Field Investigator: 02 Nos.

Eligibility Criteria (ଯୋଗ୍ୟତା ମାପଦଣ୍ଡ)

1. Research Associate (01 No.)

• Essential Qualification: Post Graduate in any Social Science discipline with a minimum of 55% marks, along with NET/ M.Phil. /Ph.D. and at least two years of research experience.
• Desirable Qualification: Proficiency in Microsoft office tools, knowledge of AI in Education.

2. Research Assistant (01 No.)

• Essential Qualification: Post Graduate in any Social Science discipline with a minimum of 55% marks.
• Desirable Qualification:
  • Preferences will be given to candidates with NET/ M.Phil. /Ph.D.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft office tools, knowledge of AI in Education.

3. Field Investigator (02 Nos.)

• Essential Qualification: Graduate in any Social Science discipline with minimum of 55% marks.
• Desirable Qualification:
  • Preferences will be given to candidates with four-year graduation programme.
  • Proficiency (Reading/Writing /Speaking / Translation) in Odia and Desia Odia language.
  • Must be willing to travel for field work, including rural/interior areas.

Salary Details (ଦରମାବିବରଣୀ)

• Research Associate: Rs. 47,000/- per month (As per ICSSR guidelines) | Duration: 06 months
• Research Assistant: Rs. 37,000/- per month (As per ICSSR guidelines) | Duration: 06 months
• Field Investigator: Rs. 20,000/- per month (As per ICSSR guidelines) | Duration: 07 months

(Estimated figures are subject to change in case of exigencies. The final figures will be as per Letter of Appointment)

Job Location (କାର୍ଯ୍ୟସ୍ଥାନ)

• Department of Education, Central University of Odisha, Koraput.

ଚୟନପ୍ରକ୍ରିୟା (Selection Process)

• Suitable candidates will be shortlisted for interviews after due scrutiny of CVs.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview and candidates will be informed via e-mail only.

ଆବେଦନକରିବାର ପ୍ରଣାଳୀ (How to Apply)

• The hard copy of filled-in Application along with required documents/self attested copies must reach through post to the undersigned on or before 25th August 2026.
• Also send via email with a detailed CV mentioning his/her educational qualification and work experience with copies of testimonials to the email id: apandit@cuo.ac.in on or before 25th August 2026.

ଗୁରୁତ୍ୱପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣତାରିଖ (Important Dates)

• Advertisement Date: 18.08.2026
• Last Date to Apply (Post & Email): 25th August 2026

ଆବଶନାକୀୟଦଲିଲପତ୍ର (Required Documents)

• Filled-in Application form.
• Detailed CV mentioning educational qualification and work experience.
• Self-attested copies of certificates and testimonials.
• All original certificates (should be produced for verification at the time of interview).

ଗୁରୁତ୍ୱପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ନିର୍ଦ୍ଦେଶାବଳୀ (Important Instructions)

• The appointment is purely on a temporary basis and will be governed by the norms as stipulated by the Central University of Odisha for research project staff under ICSSR funded project.
• The appointment may be terminated at any time before the expiry of the stipulated period without notice and assigning any reason thereof if the work is deemed to be unsatisfactory or completion of the project.
• All the original certificates should be produced for verification at the time of interview.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or joining the position.

ଗୁରୁତ୍ୱପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ଲିଙ୍କ୍ (Important Links)

• Official Email to Apply: apandit@cuo.ac.in
• Official Website: Central University of Odisha (CUO)
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