Vikram Dev University, Jayapur, is inviting applications for the position of Head of the Department and Assistant Professors. A total of 37 vacancies are available, and the last date to apply is 16-12-2026.
Vikram Dev University Head of the Department Recruitment 2026: 37 Posts: Overview
| Organization | Vikram Dev University, Jayapur-764001, Dist: Koraput, Odisha |
| Post Name | Head of the Department (in the rank of the Professor/Associate Professor in Education) and Assistant Professor |
| Advt No | 1170/Estt/26 |
| Total Vacancies | 37 |
| Application Mode | Walk-in Interview |
| Job Location | Jayapur, Koraput, Odisha |
| Official Website | vikramdevuniversity.ac.in |
Important Dates
The following are the important dates related to the recruitment process.
| Walk-in Interview Dates | 07.12.2026 to 16.12.2026 |
| Reporting Time | 09:00 AM and 02:00 PM |
Application Fee
No application fee has been specified in the official notification.
| Category | Application Fee |
| All Categories | Not specified |
Age Limit
The applicant applying for Faculty on a contractual basis should be below the age of 65 years.
| Age Limit | Below 65 years |
Vacancy Details
The recruitment includes various positions across different subjects. Below are the details of the vacancies available.
| Programme | Post | Unit / Subject | Posts |
| ITEP | Head of the Department | Head of the Department | 01 |
| ITEP | Assistant Professor | Science Unit – Mathematics | 02 |
| ITEP | Assistant Professor | Science Unit – Physics | 02 |
| ITEP | Assistant Professor | Science Unit – Chemistry | 02 |
| ITEP | Assistant Professor | Science Unit – Zoology/Life Science/Bio Science | 02 |
| ITEP | Assistant Professor | Science Unit – Botany/Life Science/Bio Science | 02 |
| ITEP | Assistant Professor | Science Unit – Communicative Skill in English | 01 |
| ITEP | Assistant Professor | Science Unit – Communicative Skill in MIL/Odia | 01 |
| ITEP | Assistant Professor | Science Unit – Education Studies | 03 |
| ITEP | Assistant Professor | Humanities Unit – History | 02 |
| ITEP | Assistant Professor | Humanities Unit – Geography | 02 |
| ITEP | Assistant Professor | Humanities Unit – Political Science | 02 |
| ITEP | Assistant Professor | Humanities Unit – Economics | 02 |
| ITEP | Assistant Professor | Humanities Unit – English/MIL | 02 |
| ITEP | Assistant Professor | Humanities Unit – Communicative Skill in English | 01 |
| ITEP | Assistant Professor | Humanities Unit – Communicative Skill in MIL/Odia | 01 |
| ITEP | Assistant Professor | Humanities Unit – Education Studies | 03 |
| ITEP | Assistant Professor | Health & Physical Education (Part time) | 01 |
| ITEP | Assistant Professor | Arts Education (Part time) | 01 |
| ITEP | Assistant Professor | Career Guidance and Counselling (Part time) | 01 |
| Master of Computer Science | Assistant Professor | – | 02 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | Assistant Professor | – | 01 |
Eligibility and Educational Qualification
All positions are offered on a contractual basis with consolidated pay. Candidates must have the specified and desirable qualifications and specialization in the required subjects as per the Norms and Standards of NCTE Guidelines, 2021 and UGC Regulations, 2018. The specific qualifications for the Head of the Department and Assistant Professors are as follows:
| Post | Qualification |
| Head of the Department | Postgraduate degree in Sciences or Mathematics or Social Sciences or Commerce or Languages, M.Ed., Ph.D. in Education, 10 years of teaching experience for Professor and 8 years for Associate Professor. |
| Assistant Professor (Liberal Discipline and Pedagogy) | P.G. in relevant subject with minimum 55% marks and B.Ed. Degree. |
Salary and Pay Scale
The notification does not specify the amount of consolidated pay.
| Pay Scale | Consolidated pay |
Selection Process
Candidates will be selected through a walk-in interview process. The stages of selection are as follows:
- Submission of application via walk-in.
- Verification of documents.
- Interview by the selection committee.
- Announcement of selected candidates.
How to Apply
Candidates can apply by attending the walk-in interview on the scheduled dates. The steps to apply are:
- Visit the official website of Vikram Dev University.
- Prepare your CV and necessary documents.
- Attend the walk-in interview on the specified date.
- Bring self-attested copies of certificates and mark sheets from H.S.C. onwards.
- Present original documents for verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are freshers eligible?
Freshers are not eligible for the Head of the Department position, which requires significant teaching experience. However, some Assistant Professor positions may consider candidates with relevant qualifications without prior experience.
What documents are needed at verification?
Candidates need to bring self-attested certificates and mark sheets from H.S.C. onwards, along with original documents for verification.
Can one candidate apply for more than one post?
The notification does not specify any restrictions on applying for multiple posts, but candidates should meet the eligibility criteria for each position.
Documents Required
- CV
- Self-attested certificates and mark sheets from H.S.C. onwards
- Original documents for verification
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying for the wrong post or not specifying the correct subject.
- Missing the date of the walk-in interview.
- Not bringing the required documents for verification.
- Failing to meet the minimum qualification requirements.
ମୁଖ୍ୟ ସୂଚନା ଓଡ଼ିଆରେ
- ସଂସ୍ଥା: ବିକ୍ରମ ଦେବ ବିଶ୍ବବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ
- ପଦ: ବିଭାଗ ମୁଖ୍ୟ (ପ୍ରୋଫେସର/ଅସୋସିଏଟ୍ ପ୍ରୋଫେସର) ଏବଂ ଅସିସ୍ଟେଣ୍ଟ ପ୍ରୋଫେସର
- କୁଲ ପଦ: 37
- ଯୋଗ୍ୟତା: MBA/PGDM, M.Phil/Ph.D, M.E/M.Tech, ପୋଷ୍ଟ ଗ୍ରାଡୁଏଟ, M.Sc, MCA, B.Ed, M.Ed, CS, M.P.Ed, MFA
- ଆୟୁ ସୀମା: 65 ବର୍ଷ ରୁ କମ
- ଶେଷ ତାରିଖ: 16-12-2026
- କିପରି ଆବେଦନ କରିବେ: ୱାକ୍-ଇନ୍ ଇଣ୍ଟରଭ୍ୟୁ ମାଧ୍ୟମରେ
मुख्य जानकारी हिंदी में
- संस्थान: विक्रम देव विश्वविद्यालय
- पद: विभाग प्रमुख (प्रोफेसर/एसोसिएट प्रोफेसर) और सहायक प्रोफेसर
- कुल पद: 37
- योग्यता: MBA/PGDM, M.Phil/Ph.D, M.E/M.Tech, स्नातकोत्तर, M.Sc, MCA, B.Ed, M.Ed, CS, M.P.Ed, MFA
- आयु सीमा: 65 वर्ष से कम
- अंतिम तिथि: 16-12-2026
- कैसे आवेदन करें: वॉक-इन इंटरव्यू के माध्यम से
