
Vikram Dev University Jeypore Recruitment 2026: Recruitment for Retired Assistant Professors and Guest Faculties
Vikram Dev University (VDU), Odisha, has announced a walk-in interview for the temporary engagement of Retired Assistant Professors and Guest Faculties. This recruitment aims to fill sanctioned posts of Assistant Professors on an honorarium basis across various departments until regular appointments are made.
Interview Details for Vikram Dev University Jeypore Recruitment
Interviews will be held at the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, Vikram Dev University, Jeypore3. Candidates should attend according to the following department-wise schedule:
| Date | 10:00 AM Onwards | 02:00 PM Onwards |
| 07.01.2026 (Thursday) | Sociology & Economics | Odia & English |
| 08.01.2026 (Friday) | Commerce & Sociology | Philosophy & History |
| 09.01.2026 (Monday) | Mathematics & Statistics | Chemistry & Physics |
| 10.01.2026 (Tuesday) | Zoology & Botany | Education & Anthropology |
| 12.01.2026 (Thursday) | Geography | — |
Vacancy & Compensation Details for Vikram Dev University Jeypore Recruitment
The university is looking to fill a total of 66 positions across 17 departments.
Honorarium Structure:
- With Ph.D.: Rs. 1,000 per class (Max Rs. 60,000 per month).
- Without Ph.D.: Rs. 750 per class (Max Rs. 45,000 per month).
Key Departments with Vacancies:
- Commerce: 08 posts
- History / Botany: 06 posts each
- Mathematics / Physics / Zoology: 05 posts each
- English / Philosophy / Economics / Chemistry: 04 posts each
Eligibility & Selection Criteria for Vikram Dev University Jeypore Recruitment
- Qualifications: Must meet UGC guidelines for the respective categories.
- Age Limit: Retired faculties can continue teaching until they reach 70 years of age, subject to performance reviews13.
- Selection Weightage:
- Academic Record: Graduation (10), Post Graduation (10), M.Phil/Ph.D (Max 20), NET/SLET (Max 10).
- Experience & Research: Research Publications (10) and Teaching Experience (10) — Primarily for Professors/Associate Professors.
- Performance: Demo Class and Viva Voce (30 marks).
Important Instructions for Applicants
- Application Process: Candidates must bring their filled-in Bio-data (using the proforma provided in the advertisement) along with original certificates and self-attested photocopies (H.S.C onwards).
- No Fees: There is no application fee for this recruitment.
- Tenure: The engagement is for a maximum of one year or until a regular appointment is made.
- No TA/DA: No travel allowance or daily allowance will be provided for attending the interview.
