Utkal University Recruitment 2026 – 28 Research Posts, Apply Offline by 23 October
🎓 Utkal University has announced 28 contractual research positions across its Centres of Excellence and the R&D Cell for 2026. Candidates can apply offline by sending the application form by Speed Post and email before 23 October 2026.
This recruitment covers Research Associate, Research Assistant, Field Investigator and Research-cum-Academic Coordinator roles. Monthly remuneration ranges from ₹20,000 to ₹47,000 depending on the post. Applications under Advertisement No. R&D-CF-RUSA 2.0 CoEs-01/2026 must reach the university by the last date. 🎯
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Vacancy Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Important Dates
- Application Fee
- How to Apply
- Important Links
Overview
Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar (Odisha), has invited offline applications for 28 research and academic positions in its Centres of Excellence set up under RUSA-2.0 and the university’s R&D Cell. These are temporary, contract-based appointments with post-wise monthly remuneration.
The application window opened on 9 October 2026 and closes on 23 October 2026. Selection will be based on screening of applications, shortlisting and an interview.
Vacancy Details
| Centre / Department | Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Centre for Environment Studies, Climate Change & Public Health | Research Assistant | 2 |
| Centre for Public Policy & Governance | Research Associate | 1 |
| Centre for Public Policy & Governance | Research Assistant | 1 |
| Centre for Public Policy & Governance | Field Investigator | 2 |
| Centre for North-East India Studies | Research Assistant | 1 |
| Centre for North-East India Studies | Field Investigator | 5 |
| Global Centre of Rural Studies | Research Assistant | 1 |
| Global Centre of Rural Studies | Field Investigator | 1 |
| Centre for Study of Unorganized Labour | Research Assistant | 1 |
| Centre for Study of Unorganized Labour | Field Investigator | 6 |
| Centre for Study of Language, Literature & Culture | Research Assistant | 1 |
| Centre for Study of Language, Literature & Culture | Field Investigator | 3 |
| High Energy and Condensed Matter Physics | Research Associate | 1 |
| High Energy and Condensed Matter Physics | Research Assistant | 1 |
| R&D Cell | Research-cum-Academic Coordinator | 1 |
| Total | All Posts | 28 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational qualifications vary by post and centre. As a general rule, candidates need a Graduation or Postgraduation degree in the relevant subject with at least 55% marks. NET/PhD is mandatory for the Research Associate posts and preferred for most Research Assistant posts. Check the key requirements below, then confirm against the official notification for your chosen post.
| Post (Centre) | Qualification | Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Research Assistant – Environment Studies, Climate Change & Public Health | M.Sc. in Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology or other Life Science subject (one post); MA/M.Sc. in Economics, Geography, Geology, Public Health or Environmental Science (other post) | Minimum 55% marks; NET/PhD preferred; animal cell culture experience preferred for the Life Science post |
| Research Associate – Public Policy & Governance | Postgraduate degree in Social Science, preferably Political Science, Public Administration, Economics, Sociology or Development Studies | Minimum 55% marks; NET/PhD mandatory; at least 2 years of research experience |
| Research Assistant – Public Policy & Governance | Postgraduate degree in a Social Science discipline | Minimum 55% marks; NET/PhD preferred |
| Field Investigator – Public Policy & Governance | Graduation in Social Science | Minimum 55% marks; four-year graduate degree or PG preferred |
| Research Assistant – North-East India Studies | Postgraduate degree in Social Science or Humanities | Minimum 55% marks; NET/PhD preferred |
| Field Investigator – North-East India Studies | Graduation in Social Science or Humanities | Minimum 55% marks; four-year graduate degree or PG preferred |
| Research Assistant – Global Centre of Rural Studies | Postgraduate degree in Social Science | Minimum 55% marks; NET/PhD preferred |
| Field Investigator – Global Centre of Rural Studies | Graduation in Social Science | Minimum 55% marks; four-year graduate degree or PG preferred |
| Research Assistant – Study of Unorganized Labour | Postgraduate degree in Management, PMIR, Social Work or Sociology | Minimum 55% marks; PhD/MPhil/NET and research experience preferred |
| Field Investigator – Study of Unorganized Labour | Graduation in Management or a Social Science discipline | Minimum 55% marks; four-year graduate degree or PG preferred |
| Research Assistant – Language, Literature & Culture | Postgraduate degree in English, Odia, Sanskrit or a Social Science/Humanities discipline | Minimum 55% marks; NET/PhD preferred |
| Field Investigator – Language, Literature & Culture | Graduation in Social Science or Humanities | Minimum 55% marks; four-year graduate degree or PG preferred |
| Research Associate – High Energy and Condensed Matter Physics | M.Sc. in Physics | Minimum 55% marks; NET/PhD mandatory; at least 2 years of research experience |
| Research Assistant – High Energy and Condensed Matter Physics | M.Sc. in Physics | Minimum 55% marks; NET/PhD preferred |
| Research-cum-Academic Coordinator – R&D Cell | Master’s degree in any discipline | Minimum 55% marks; experience in project coordination, documentation, research/policy documentation, computer skills and digital data management preferred |
Age limit: No minimum or maximum age has been specified in the recruitment details. To be announced in the official notification.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement issued | 9 October 2026 |
| Application start date | 9 October 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of application | 23 October 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | Not specified in the recruitment details — check the official notification |
How to Apply
Applications are accepted only in offline mode, through Speed Post plus a soft copy by email. Follow these steps:
- Visit the official website utkaluniversity.ac.in and open the recruitment notification section. Download the application form for Advertisement No. R&D-CF-RUSA 2.0 CoEs-01/2026.
- Read the official notification carefully and confirm you meet the eligibility conditions for the post and Centre of Excellence you are applying to.
- Fill in the application form with correct personal, educational and professional details.
- Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, mark sheets, experience certificates, research publications and other relevant achievements.
- If you are already employed, get your application forwarded by your employer wherever the notification requires it.
- Superscribe the envelope in this format: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF [Post Name] IN THE COE IN [Name of the COE] UNDER RUSA-2.0 COE / R&D CELL”.
- Send the completed application by Speed Post to: Director, Research and Development (R&D Cell), Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar – 751004, Odisha.
- Email a soft copy of the application to [email protected].
- Make sure the application reaches the university by 23 October 2026, and keep a copy of the form and the Speed Post receipt for your records.
Selection process:
- Application screening
- Shortlisting
- Interview
- Final selection
Monthly remuneration: Research Associate – ₹47,000; Research Assistant – ₹37,000; Field Investigator – ₹20,000; Research-cum-Academic Coordinator – ₹37,000.
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