OSOU Recruitment 2026 – Assistant Professor and other Posts – 38 Vacancies
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Odisha State Open University (OSOU), Sambalpur, Government of Odisha (OSOU) has recently published an official recruitment notification for the post of Assistant Professor and other Posts. According to the notification, a total of 38 vacancies are available under this recruitment drive. Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the official notification can submit their application through the online process. Online applications for the vacancies of Assistant Professor and other Posts will be accepted from 11 May 2026 to 15 June 2026. All interested candidates are strongly advised to complete their application well before the closing date to avoid any last-minute technical issues. Before filling out the application form, we strongly recommend that every interested candidate should carefully go through the complete details of this recruitment, including the eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limits, application fees, selection process, and other important requirements for Assistant Professor and other Posts vacancies. All the important details are provided below in a simple and easy-to-understand format.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Salary | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | 8 | Rs.70000-209000/- | Odisha |
| Associate Professor | 7 | Rs.67000-79000/- | Odisha |
| Assistant Professor | 23 | Rs.57700-204000/- | Odisha |
| Total Vacancies: | 38 |
| Post Name | Eligibility | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | Ph.D. in concerned, allied, relevant discipline + 10 research publications in peer-reviewed, UGC-listed journals + Research Score 120 + 10 years teaching, research experience + evidence of guiding doctoral candidates (Option A); OR Outstanding Professional with Ph.D. + significant contribution to knowledge + 10 years experience (Option B) | 10 years |
| Associate Professor | Ph.D. in concerned, allied, relevant discipline + Master’s Degree with 55% marks (50% for SC, ST, OBC, PwD) + minimum 8 years teaching, research experience + minimum 7 publications in peer-reviewed, UGC-listed journals + Research Score 75 | 8 years |
| Assistant Professor | Master’s Degree with 55% marks (50% for SC, ST, OBC, PwD) in concerned, relevant, allied subject + NET, SLET, SET conducted by UGC, CSIR OR Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016 (NET, SLET, SET exempted); Special qualification for Cyber Security as per detailed notification | No Details |
To be eligible for OSOU Assistant Professor and other Posts, candidates must possess the required educational qualifications as prescribed by Odisha State Open University (OSOU), Sambalpur, Government of Odisha. The minimum qualification, experience requirements, and other eligibility details for each post are mentioned in the table below. Candidates are advised to verify their eligibility before applying.
Apart from educational qualifications, candidates must also satisfy the age criteria as specified by Odisha State Open University (OSOU), Sambalpur, Government of Odisha for Assistant Professor and other Posts. The minimum and maximum age limits applicable for each post, along with any age relaxation as per government norms for reserved categories, are given below.
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Professor | Max 60 years |
| Associate Professor | Max 60 years |
| Assistant Professor | Max 60 years |
| Type of Application Form |
|---|
| Online Application |
The application for this recruitment of Odisha State Open University (OSOU), Sambalpur, Government of Odisha is online. All interested and eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment online fromosou.ac.inon or before the last date of online application, which is 15 June 2026.
| Official Notification / PDF | Download Notification |
| Online Application Link | Apply Now |
| Official Website | osou.ac.in |