Berhampur University Faculty Recruitment 2026 - Overview

Berhampur University, Odisha, has released an official notification for the recruitment of 95 regular teaching faculty positions for the year 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill vacancies for the posts of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor across various PG Departments and the Lingaraj Law College. Qualified candidates who meet the UGC eligibility criteria are invited to apply online through the HIMS portal.

Key Details and Eligibility

The recruitment includes both regular and backlog vacancies. For the post of Professor, candidates require a Ph.D. with at least 10 years of teaching/research experience. Associate Professors need a Ph.D., a Master's degree with 55% marks, and 8 years of experience. For Assistant Professors, a Master's degree with 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) and a valid NET/SLET/SET qualification or a Ph.D. is mandatory. Candidates must be below 60 years of age to be eligible for these positions.

Application and Selection Process

The application process is two-fold: candidates must first apply online between May 7 and June 10, 2026, and subsequently send a hard copy of their application along with self-attested documents via Speed Post to the University Registrar by June 20, 2026. The selection process involves a rigorous screening of applications based on UGC research scores, followed by a personal interview that includes a mandatory 9-slide PowerPoint presentation covering subject domain, research vision, and contribution to the AI ecosystem.