Sambalpur University Recruitment 2025: Vacancy for Project positions under the ANRF-PAIR

Project Positions at Sambalpur University

Applications are invited for the following temporary project positions under the ANRF-PAIR Network with NIT, Rourkela, on the theme “Consortium of Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture, Health, Energy, and Environment”.


📅 Key Dates and Submission Details

  • Advertisement Date: 11.12.2025
  • Last Date of Application Submission: 28.12.2025
  • How to Apply: Send the filled-in application form (Annexure II) with all required documents (educational qualification, research papers, work experience) as a single PDF file via email to anrf.su@gmail.com.
  • Email Subject: Must mention the “Advertisement No.” and “Project Code“.
  • Interview: Only short-listed candidates will be called for an interview. Hard copies of the application and all documents must be submitted on the date of the interview7. No TA/DA will be paid.

🔬 Available Project Positions and Emoluments

PositionNo. of PostsInitial Monthly Emolument (Consolidated)Tenure
Research Associate-III (RA-III)01Rs. 67,000/-Maximum 5 years, initially for 1 year, extendable
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)02Rs. 37,000/- (1st two years), Rs. 42,000/- (next three years)Maximum 5 years, initially for 1 year, extendable
Project Associate (PA)16Rs. 30,000/-Maximum 5 years, initially for 1 year, extendable

Note: No HRA or accommodation will be provided to selected candidates.


✅ Essential Qualifications and Age Limit

1. Research Associate-III (RA-III)

CriteriaDetails
Essential QualificationPh.D. in Biotechnology/Biomedical Engineering (in science or engineering subject) OR ME/MTech in Biotechnology/Biomedical Engineering with three years R&D experience (as on the last date of application) or equivalent degree with at least one research publication in a Science Citation Indexed (SCI) journal.
Age LimitBelow 40 years (General) and 45 years (Women candidates).

2. Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

CriteriaDetails
Essential Qualification(a) Post Graduate degree in Basic Sciences OR Post Graduate Degree in Professional Courses with a minimum CGPA of 6.0 or 55% of marks21. (b) Must be a scholar selected through any National Eligibility Tests (e.g., CSIR-UGC NET Category II, GATE, National Eligibility Examinations by DBT, DST, DRDO, MOE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISC, IISER, NISER, etc.).
Relaxation5% marks/equivalent grade relaxation for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/differently-abled, EWS, and other categories.
Age LimitBelow 28 years. Relaxed up to 5 years for SC/ST/PWD and Female applicants, and 3 years for OBCs (non-creamy layer).

3. Project Associate (PA)

CriteriaDetails
Essential QualificationPost Graduate degree in basic science OR Post Graduate Degree in Professional Course with a minimum CGPA of 6.0 or 55% marks, OR a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree program with a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade.
Desirable QualificationScholars selected through any National Eligibility Tests (e.g., CSIR-UGC NET Category II/III, GATE, National Eligibility Examinations by DBT, DST, DRDO, MOE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISC, IISER, NISER, etc.).
Relaxation5% marks/equivalent grade relaxation for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/differently-abled, EWS, and other categories.
Age LimitBelow 28 years. Relaxed up to 5 years for SC/ST/PWD and Female applicants, and 3 years for OBCs (non-creamy layer).

Note: Upper age limits are calculated as on the last date of receipt of applications. Selected JRF and PA candidates may have the opportunity to register for a Ph.D. program at Sambalpur University, subject to fulfilling the University’s eligibility criteria.


📋 Project Codes and Specific Qualifications

Project positions are available across four broad areas of research: Agriculture, Health, Energy, and Environment.

1. Agriculture (6 Posts)

Project CodePostBroad Area of ResearchEssential Qualification (Specific)
A1.1PAModeling and Implementation of a Synthetic Microbial Consortium for Pesticide Sensing and DegradationM.Sc. in Life Sciences/Environmental Science/ Biotechnology/Botany/Zoology or any branch of biological sciences.
A1.5PAAGRI-NET: AloT-Enabled SMART Integrated Platform for Crop Health Monitoring, Precision Farming, and Sustainable Millet CultivationB.Tech. in ECE/CSE/EEE/EE/ M.Sc. Computer Science/ M.Sc. in Electronics / M.Tech. in Electronics/M.Tech. in Computer Science / MCA.
A3.5PADevelopment of Flavored Biodegradable Cutlery Using Millet Processing By-products: A Circular Economy ApproachM.Sc. in Life Sciences/ Food Science/ Food Science Technology/Home Science with science background.
A4.1JRFHarnessing Traditional Rice Alleles for Developing Iron-Fortified Rice to Address Iron Deficiency AnemiaM.Sc. in Life Sciences/Botany/Zoology or any branch of biological sciences.
A4.2JRFA holistic approach to decipher the molecular mechanisms during Rice and Magnaporthe oryzae interactionsM.Sc. in Life Sciences/Botany/Biotechnology/ Microbiology or any branch of biological sciences.
A4.3PASustainable agri-supply chain management through multi-objective optimization modeling: A study in OdishaM.A. in Economics or Master in Business Administration (MBA).

2. Health (5 Posts)

Project CodePostBroad Area of ResearchEssential Qualification (Specific)
H1APAExperimental evaluation of the impact of dietary on protein-membrane interaction and drug-binding along with molecular dynamic simulation.M.Sc. in Chemistry/Applied Chemistry.
H1APADesign and synthesis of anticancer drug candidates and fluorescence sensors to monitor protein-protein and protein-membrane interactionM.Sc. in Chemistry/Applied Chemistry.
H2CPADevelopment of point of care devices (PoC) for women’s health monitoringB.Tech. in ECE/CSE/EEE/EE/ M.Sc. Computer Science/ M.Sc. in Electronics / M.Tech. in Electronics/M.Tech. in Computer Science / MCA.
H2CPADevelopment of point of care devices (PoC) for women’s health monitoringB.Tech. in ECE/CSE/EEE/EE/ M.Sc. Computer Science/ M.Sc. in Electronics / M.Tech. in Electronics/M.Tech. in Computer Science / MCA.
H3A and H3DRA-IIIDevelopment of Bioactive Biomaterials incorporated with plant based bioactive compounds Using Recombinant DNA Technology and Bioprinting for Bone Regeneration and pilot scale process developmentPh.D. in Biotechnology/Life Sciences or any equivalent degree.

3. Energy and Environment (9 Posts)

Project CodePostBroad Area of ResearchEssential Qualification (Specific)
E1.1PASynthesis of layered oxide cathode, perovskite oxide, and electrochemical testingM.Sc. in Physics/ Materials Science / Nano Science.
E1.2PADesign and functionalization of organic and inorganic nanomaterials and investigation of electrochemical properties supported MxeneM.Sc. in Chemistry/ Applied Chemistry/ Materials Science / Nano Science.
E1.3PAPerovskite for photocatalysisM.Sc. in Chemistry/Applied Chemistry/ Materials Science / Nano Science.
E3.8PADesign and development of 3D printed piezoelectric nanogeneratorsM.Sc. in Physics/ Materials Science / Nano Science.
N 1.2.3PAToxicity assessment of the treated chromium mine tailing water for safe disposalM.Sc. in Environmental Science/ Life Science/ Biotechnology/ or any branch of biological sciences.
N1.5PABioremedial innovations for mitigating heavy metal contamination in the mining-affected ecosystems of Western OdishaM.Sc. in Environmental Science / Life Science/ or any branch of Chemical and Biological sciences, M.Tech. in Environmental Science and Engineering.
N 1.6PADesign and development of a hybrid model based closed loop system to manage the dynamics of trace element speciation in estuarine environments.M.Sc. in Environmental Science / Life Science/ or any branch of Chemical and Biological sciences, M.Tech. in Environmental Science and Engineering.
N 2.1PASmart IoT based air quality monitoring and control systemM.Sc. in Remote Sensing and GIS/ M.Tech. in Geospatial Technology/ M.Sc. in Geology or Applied Geology.

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Notification released for conducting Walk-In Interview for Guest Faculties (Assistant Professor) in Hindi at Sambalpur University.

📅 Walk-In Interview Details

  • Post: Guest Faculties (Assistant Professor) in Hindi
  • Department: P.G. Department of Hindi, Sambalpur University
  • Venue of Interview: P.G. Department of Hindi, Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar, Burla, Sambalpur-768019
  • Date of Interview: 12.12.2025
  • Reporting Time: 9.30 AM
  • Tentative Vacancy Position: 02
  • Tenure of Engagement: Up to Dt. 31.05.2026 or until the vacancy is filled in a regular manner, whichever is earlier. Continuation is subject to satisfactory quarterly performance review.

Required Documents for Sambalpur University Recruitment

Candidates must bring the Bio-data in the prescribed format (available on the University website) along with the following:

  • Original Mark sheets and Certificates of all Examinations.
  • Original Evidence of Teaching Experience, if any.
  • Original UGC (NET) Certificate (if passed).
  • Original Ph.D. Degree Certificate (if passed).
  • Original Copies of all Research Publications.
  • One set of Photocopies of all the above documents, arranged in ascending order and self-attested.
  • One recent colour passport size photograph.

Educational Qualifications

  • As per UGC Guidelines, 2018.
  • In case of non-availability of candidates with PhD/NET qualification, candidates with a Post-Graduate Degree with a good academic record will be considered.

Honorarium Details for Sambalpur University Recruitment

The maximum limit for all honoraria is 60 classes/month.

PostHonorarium per ClassMaximum Honorarium per Month
Assistant Professor (Guest Faculty) (With Ph.D. for PG courses)Rs. 1000/-Rs. 60000/-
Assistant Professor (Guest Faculty) (Without Ph.D. for PG/UG Courses; Preference to NET qualified)Rs. 750/-Rs. 45000/-

Note: No other allowances or financial benefits are allowed. The Guest Faculties are solely responsible for payment of all statutory taxes including income tax, but the University will deduct all statutory deductions including TDS from the payable remuneration.


Mode of Selection for Sambalpur University Recruitment

Selection will be based on the following evaluation criteria for a total of 100 marks:

Evaluation ComponentMarks
General Career (HSC, Intermediate etc.)30 marks
Research Degree20 marks
Demo Class (Duration: 5-10 minutes)15 marks
Research Publications15 marks
Viva-Voce20 marks

📞 Clarification/Contact

  • For any clarification, contact the Co-ordinator at 9348624675 or the Office at 8763327378.
  • Addendum/corrigendum, if any, shall be posted only on the University website.

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Walk-in-Interview Alert: Library Assistant Position

The Post Graduate Council of Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar, Sambalpur, Odisha, is seeking a dedicated and qualified individual for the temporary engagement of one Library Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the academic environment of the Department of Education on a contractual basis.


📅 Interview Details for Sambalpur University Recruitment

  • Position: Library Assistant
  • Engagement Type: Temporary, Contractual Basis
  • Date of Interview: November 26, 2025
  • Time: 11:00 A.M.
  • Reporting Time: Candidates must report by 10:30 A.M.
  • Venue: Office of the Chairman, P.G. Council, Sambalpur University

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor or Master Degree in Library Science.
  • OR a Degree in a relevant subject with Library Science knowledge.
  • Basic Computer Skill is also required.

Application Process & Documents

Candidates are required to bring the following to the interview venue:

  • An application in plain paper.
  • Your original certificates and marksheets.

Remuneration

  • The selected candidate will receive a Monthly Remuneration of Rs. 10,000/- (consolidated).

Please Note: No T.A./D.A. shall be paid for attending the interview. The Self-financing Guidelines of the University will be followed for all purposes

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SAMBALPUR UNIVERSITY JYOTI VIHAR, SAMBALPUR, ODISHA


WALK-IN-INTERVIEW

Applications are invited from the eligible candidates to appear the Walk-in-Interview for the following temporary teaching posts on contractual basis in the Department of Education for Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP). The Walk-in-Interview will be held in the Office of the P.G. Council, Sambalpur University from 13.10.2025 to 15.10.2025. The tenure of the post is initially for one year and may be extended up to 05 years on year to year basis with one day break subject to satisfactory performance. In no circumstances the appointed contractual teachers shall claim for regular teaching posts and for this they have to give an undertaking on Non-Judicial stamp paper. For all purpose they shall be abided by Self-financing Guidelines of the University.

Vacancy Details and Interview Schedule for Sambalpur University Recruitment

The interviews will take place at 10.00 A.M. on the specified dates.

On 13.10.2025 (10.00 A.M.):

  • Associate Professor (Variable number of posts)
  • Assistant Professor in Educational Studies (Variable number of posts)

On 14.10.2025 (10.00 A.M.):

  • Assistant Professor in Liberal Discipline and Pedagogy: Social Science (History, Geography, Political Science, Economics) (Variable number of posts)

On 15.10.2025 (10.00 A.M.):

  • Assistant Professor in Liberal Discipline and Pedagogy: Language (English, Hindi, Sanskrit, MIL/Odia), Physical Education, Art Education, Career Guidance and Counseling (Variable number of posts)

For details please visit University website: www.suniv.ac.in

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Sambalpur University Recruitment 2025: WALK-IN-INTERVIEW NOTICE

Applications are invited from eligible candidates to attend a Walk-in-Interview for temporary teaching positions in the Department of Business Administration, Sambalpur University. The positions will be offered on a per class basis.

Key Details of the Interview / Sambalpur University Recruitment

  • Date & Time: 03.09.2025 at 10:00 AM
  • Venue: Department of Business Administration, Sambalpur University
  • Post: Assistant Professor (02 vacancies)
    • One specialization in Human Resource Management
    • One specialization in Information Technology
  • Tenure: The appointment will be for an initial period of one year.

Important Note:
The selected candidates will be engaged on a purely contractual basis. Under no circumstances can this appointment be considered a claim for regular faculty positions. Selected candidates must submit an undertaking on non-judicial stamp paper to this effect.

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WALK-IN-INTERVIEW

Department of Commerce
Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar Sambalpur, Odisha

Sambalpur University Recruitment 2025: Applications are invited from eligible candidates to attend a Walk-in-Interview for temporary teaching positions in the Department of Commerce. The engagement will be made on a per class basis.

Interview Details:

  • Post: Assistant Professor
  • Number of Posts: 03
  • Date & Time: 02.09.2025 at 10:00 AM
  • Venue: Department of Business Administration, Sambalpur University

Tenure of Appointment:
The initial engagement will be for one year.

Important Instructions:

  • The appointment is purely contractual.
  • Under no circumstances shall the selected candidates claim for regular teaching posts.
  • An undertaking to this effect must be submitted on non-judicial stamp paper at the time of joining.

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Walk-in-interview for Professor/Asst. Professor/Asso. Professor as Guest Faculty

Sambalpur University Recruitment for Professor/Asst. Professor 2025: In order to fill the Guest Faculty position listed below, the Vice-Chancellor has been happy to permit the HoDs/ Coordinators of various P.G. Departments to hold walk-in interviews for the recruitment of Recruitment for Professor/Asst. Professor as guest faculty. The appointed Guest Faculty will serve until May 31, 2026, or until the position is filled in a regular manner, whichever comes first.

Sambalpur University Recruitment

Key details for Sambalpur University Recruitment for Professor/Asst. Professor

DepartmentNo. of post
L.R. Law College2
History2
Business Administration2
Earth Science1
Mathematics1
Political Science2
MA Education2
Commerce3
Sanskrit2
DepartmentNo. of post
Home Science1
Sociology1
Environmental Science1
Earth Science1

Important Guidelines:

  1. The respective HoDs/Coordinators will decide upon the suitable date for the above interview and accordingly upload the advertisement in the University website
  2. The candidate shall submit the following papers with their application in the manner specified by the relevant departments and posted on the website: Returning the original documents to the candidates following confirmation, with the relevant department keeping the photocopies. i) The original certificates and mark sheets for every exam. ii) Firsthand Proof of Teaching Experience. iii) Original Certificate of UGC (NET) (if passed).iv) The certificate of original Ph.D. (if passed). v) Original copies of every research article. vi) A single set of photocopies of each of the aforementioned papers, self-attested and placed in ascending order. vii) A passport-sized, recent color photo.

Walk-in-interview for Recruitment of Assistant Professor(Commerce)

Date: 9.07.2025, Time: 10 AM

Venue: PG dept. of Commerce

Sambalpur University Recruitment 2025: Sambalpur University Sambalpur has released notification on 10/06/2025 for the recruitment of Associate Professor. Assistant Professor and Technical manager on contractual basis through walk-in-interview.

Sambalpur University Sambalpur invites applications from eligible candidates for the recruitment of Associate Professor, Assistant Professor and Technical manager on contractual basis at Centre for Distance & Online Education (CDOE) through walk-in-interview. The interested candidates are suggested to go through the following vacancy details before attending the interview.

Vacancy details for Sambalpur University Recruitment for Teaching & Technical Position

Name of the postDate & Time of interviewNo. of post
Associate Professor & Assistant Professor (in Business Administration)23rd June 2025,
10.00 a.m.
Variable
Assistant Professor (in Commerce)24th June 2025,
10.00 a.m.
Variable
Technical manager24th June 2025,
3.30 p.m.
01
Associate Professor
Eligibility: (i) Applicants must have a Ph.D. in the relevant, related, or concerned field and a strong academic record.
(ii) It is necessary to have a Master’s degree with at least 55% of marks, or an equivalent grade on a point system, if applicable.
(iii) It is necessary to have at least eight years of experience teaching and/or doing research at a university, an accredited research institution, or the industry in a position that is equivalent to that of an assistant professor. According to the requirements outlined in Appendix II, Table 2 of the UGC Regulations, 2018, the candidate must have a minimum of seven publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of seventy-five (75).
Remuneration: Negotiable based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Assistant Professor
Eligibility: (i) The candidate must have a Master’s degree in the relevant, related, or concerned discipline from an accredited Indian university with at least 55% of marks (or an equivalent grade on a point scale, if applicable), or an equivalent degree from an accredited overseas institution.
(ii) The candidate must also have passed the National Eligibility Test (NET), which is administered by the CSIR or the UGC, or an equivalent exam that has been approved by the UGC, like SLET/SET.
OR
The requirement of qualifying NET/SLET/SET will not apply to candidates who have already received a Ph.D. degree in line with the UGC Regulations (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree), 2009 or 2016, including any subsequent changes.
However, candidates who registered for the Ph.D. program before July 11, 2009, will be subject to the rules of the institution’s then-current bylaws, regulations, and ordinances. These candidates will also be exempt from the NETISLET/SET requirement for appointment as an assistant professor, provided they meet the following requirements:
(a) The candidate must have completed standard coursework to earn their Ph.D. (a) At least two external examiners must have reviewed the doctoral thesis.
It is necessary for the candidate to have passed an open Ph.D. viva voce exam.
(d) The candidates’ Ph.D. work must have been the basis for at least two research publications, at least one of which must have been published in a peer-reviewed journal.
(e) At least two papers based on the candidates’ Ph.D. work must have been presented at conferences or seminars that were sponsored, funded, or supported by the CSIR, ICSSR, UGC, or any comparable organization.
Remuneration: Negotiable based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Technical Manager
Eligibility: M.Sc. in Computer Science/ MCA With 55% marks from an Indian University/institute,
or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university
Remuneration: It can be negotiated depending on the experience and qualifications of the applicant.
Application Fee
A Demand Draft of Rs. 500/- drawn in favor of the Director, CDOE, Sambalpur University,
payable at the State Bank of India, Jyoti Vihar, must be submitted

Important Instructions for candidates:

  1. Candidates must pay for their own transportation to the interview. For this reason, no TA/DA will be paid.
  2. During the interview, candidates must present their original certificates, mark sheets, testimonies, and papers for validation.
  3. The role is just temporary, and the chosen applicant must remain on the job until May 30, 2026.
  4. The University retains the right, without providing a justification, to terminate the entire interview and selection process.

Date of Walk-in-interview:

23rd June 2025, 10.00 a.m. Associate Professor & Assistant Professor (in Business Administration),

24th June 2025, 10.00 a.m. Assistant Professor (in Commerce)

24th June 2025, 3.30 p.m., Technical manager

Sambalpur University Recruitment 2025: Sambalpur University Sambalpur has released notification on 21/05/2025 for the recruitment of Associate Professor and Assistant Professor on contractual basis.

Sambalpur University Sambalpur invites applications from eligible candidates for the recruitment of Associate Professor and Assistant Professor on contractual basis through walk-in-interview. The interested candidates are suggested to go through the following vacancy details before attending the interview.

Vacancy details for Sambalpur University Recruitment 2025

Name of the postNo. of post
Assistant Professor01
Associate Professor01
Educational Qualification & Experience
1.Associate Professor: An eminent scholar with at least 55% marks at the P.G. level in the discipline relevant to the area of specialization. Postgraduate degree in Education (M. Ed. or M.A. Education) with minimum 55% marks. Ph.D. degree in Education or in the discipline relevant to the area of specialization.
A minimum of seven (seven) publications in referred/peer-reviewed journals, as well as books and/or research/policy papers, demonstrate the candidate’s high caliber of published work and active research involvement.
Experience: Eight years or more of experience teaching in universities or colleges, doing research at the university or national level, and mentoring candidates at the PhD level are required.
contribution to the development of new courses and curricula, technology-mediated instruction, and educational innovation.
2. Assistant Professor: Good academic record with at least 55% marks at the P.G. level in the discipline relevant to the area of specialization. Postgraduate degree in Education (M. Ed. or M.A. Education and B.Ed.) with minimum 55% marks.
In addition to meeting the requirements listed above, preference will be given to the candidate with a NET, M.Phil., or Ph.D.
Remuneration
Associate Professor: 64,000 per month
Assistant Professor: 30,000 per month
Period of appointment
Until May 30, 2026; subject to good performance, may be extended for up to five years on an annual basis with a one-day break.

Important Instructions:

  1. Contractual teachers must provide an undertaking on non-judicial stamp paper before they can, under any circumstances, apply for regular teaching positions. For all purposes, they must adhere to the University’s self-financing guidelines.
  2. The provisions of the then-current Ordinances, Bylaws, and Regulations of the Institution awarding the degrees will govern the awarding of degrees to candidates registered for the M.Phil. or Ph.D. Program prior to July 11, 2009.
  3. Ph.D. candidates will be exempt from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of “NET” for recruitment and appointment of Lecturer/Assistant Professor or equivalent positions in the University, provided that the following conditions are met: (a) The candidate’s Ph. D. degree must have been granted exclusively in regular form.(b) A minimum of two external examiners must have evaluated the Ph.D. thesis.(c) The candidate’s Ph.D. work should have produced two research publications, at least one of which should have been published in a peer-reviewed journal;(d) Two papers from the candidate’s Ph.D. work should have been presented at conferences or seminars;(e) The candidate’s open Ph.D. viva-voce must have taken place.

Date of Walk-in-interview: 04/06/2025, Venue: Office of the Post Graduate Council, Sambalpur University

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