Utkal University Recruitment 2026: 28 Research Associate & Assistant Posts – Apply Offline @ utkaluniversity.ac.in

Notice information

• Official Notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Post-Wise Vacancy Distribution

• There are a total of 28 vacancies distributed across various Centres of Excellence funded under RUSA 2.0 and the R&D Cell.

Pay Scale – Post-Wise Monthly Remuneration

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• All candidates must be Indian nationals. Post-specific requirements are as follows:
• Research Assistant – Centre for Environment Studies, Climate Change & Public Health (02 posts): (1 post) M.Sc in Botany/Zoology/Biotechnology/Life Sciences with minimum 55% marks; NET/Ph.D. preferred; hands-on animal cell culture experience desirable. (1 post) MA/M.Sc in Economics/Geography/Geology/Public Health/Environmental Science with minimum 55% marks; NET/Ph.D. preferred.
• Research Associate – Centre for Public Policy & Governance (01 post): Postgraduate in Social Science (preferably Political Science/Public Administration/Economics/Sociology/Development Studies) with minimum 55% marks, NET/Ph.D., and at least two years of research experience.
• Research Assistant – Centre for Public Policy & Governance (01 post): Postgraduate in Social Science with minimum 55% marks; NET/Ph.D. preferred.
• Field Investigator – Centre for Public Policy & Governance (02 posts): Graduate in Social Science with minimum 55%; four-year graduation or postgraduate preferred.
• Research Assistant – Centre for North-East India Studies (01 post): Postgraduate in Social Science & Humanities with minimum 55% marks; NET/Ph.D. preferred.
• Field Investigator – Centre for North-East India Studies (05 posts): Graduate in Social Science & Humanities with minimum 55%; four-year graduation or postgraduate preferred. (02 posts for Odisha sites, 03 for NE sites)
• Research Assistant – Global Centre of Rural Studies (01 post): Postgraduate in Social Science with minimum 55% marks; NET/Ph.D. preferred.
• Field Investigator – Global Centre of Rural Studies (01 post): Graduate in Social Science with minimum 55%; four-year graduation or postgraduate preferred.
• Research Assistant – Centre for Study of Unorganized Labour (01 post): Postgraduate in Management/PMIR/Social Work/Sociology with minimum 55% marks; Ph.D./M.Phil./NET with research experience preferred.
• Field Investigator – Centre for Study of Unorganized Labour (06 posts): Graduate in Management/Social Science with minimum 55%; four-year graduation or postgraduate preferred.
• Research Assistant – Centre for Study of Language, Literature & Culture (01 post): Postgraduate in English/Odia/Sanskrit or Social Science/Humanities with minimum 55% marks; NET/Ph.D. preferred.
• Field Investigator – Centre for Study of Language, Literature & Culture (03 posts): Graduate in Social Science & Humanities with minimum 55%; four-year graduation or postgraduate preferred.
• Research Associate – High Energy and Condensed Matter Physics (01 post): M.Sc in Physics with minimum 55% marks, NET/Ph.D., and at least two years of research experience.
• Research Assistant – High Energy and Condensed Matter Physics (01 post): M.Sc in Physics with minimum 55% marks; NET/Ph.D. preferred.
• Research-cum-Academic Coordinator – R&D Cell (01 post): Master's degree in any discipline with minimum 55% marks; project coordination & documentation experience, research & policy documentation skills, computer proficiency, and digital data management preferred.

Selection Process

• The selection process consists of the following stages:
• Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on eligibility, qualifications, and experience.
• Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview before the selection committee at Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email or phone. No T.A./D.A. will be paid to attend the selection committee or to join the first appointment. Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification.

How to Apply for Utkal University Recruitment 2026

• Download the application form from the official Utkal University website.
• Fill out the form with all required details.
• Attach self-attested copies of certificates, mark sheets, experience certificates, research publications, and other achievements.
• If currently employed, get the application forwarded by the employer (or send an advance copy to prevent delay).
• Superscribe the envelope: "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 application by Speed Post to:Director, Research and Development (R&D Cell), Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar – 751004
• Also send a soft copy via email. Receipt must reach by 23 October 2026.
• For full details, download the Utkal University R&D Cell Official Recruitment Notification PDF.

• official Utkal University website ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
• Utkal University R&D Cell Official Recruitment Notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Required Documents for Application

• Self-attested copies of all certificates and mark sheets of examinations passed
• Self-attested copies of research publications and other achievements
• Experience certificates, if applicable
• Forwarding endorsement by the employer, if currently employed
• Two recent passport-size photographs and valid photo ID proof

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Candidates applying for different posts must submit separate applications for each post.
• No T.A./D.A. will be paid for attending the selection committee or joining the first appointment.
• Canvassing in any form by or on behalf of a candidate constitutes disqualification.
• Incomplete applications in any respect are liable to be summarily rejected.
• The University reserves the right to amend, alter, or cancel any or all conditions without assigning reason.
• Engagements are exclusively for the concerned CoE under RUSA 2.0 / R&D Cell at Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar.

Is there any application fee for Utkal University recruitment?

• The official notification (Advt. No. R&D-CF-RUSA 2.0 CoEs-01/2026) does not state any application fee. Candidates should refer to the official notification PDF for confirmation.

• official notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

What is the salary for Research Associate and Research Assistant at Utkal University?

• Research Associate receives ₹47,000 per month, Research Assistant receives ₹37,000 per month, Field Investigator receives ₹20,000 per month, and Research-cum-Academic Coordinator receives ₹37,000 per month.

How is the selection conducted?

• Candidates will first be shortlisted based on qualifications and experience. Shortlisted candidates will then be called for an interview before the selection committee. No T.A./D.A. will be paid. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email or phone.