Vikram Dev University Recruitment 2026 - 37 Vacancies

The two post variants suit very different candidates. The Head of the Department post is for senior teacher educators: a postgraduate degree in Sciences, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Commerce or Languages, plus an M.Ed. and a Ph.D. in Education. Ten years of teaching experience in a teacher education institution is required for the Professor rank, and eight years for the Associate Professor rank. Only one seat is available, so it suits candidates who already hold a senior position.

The 36 Assistant Professor posts are open to postgraduates in Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology or Life Sciences/Bio Science, Mathematics, Social Sciences (History, Geography, Political Science, Economics), Languages (English, Modern Indian Languages, Classical Languages), Commerce or allied subjects. Both the postgraduate degree and the B.Ed. need at least 55%. Candidates with NET, SET or a Ph.D. in Education or the concerned subject, as prescribed by UGC, are eligible. Because no age limit is given in the summary, use the age calculator once you have found the cut-off date and upper age limit in the official notification.

• Head of the Department: Consolidated pay. The amount is not specified here, so see the official notification.
• Assistant Professor: Consolidated pay. The amount is not specified here, so see the official notification.
• Pay Level: No Pay Level or Pay Matrix cell is stated for either post.

Consolidated pay means a single fixed monthly amount. Since the notification does not place these posts in a Pay Level, do not assume that NPS, DA or HRA apply or that they are deducted. Whether any deduction applies depends on the appointment terms in the official notification or offer letter. Income tax, if applicable, depends on your total annual income. For a rough in-hand figure once you know the amount, use the salary calculator. University teaching posts usually give stable hours, academic leave and research access that most private-sector jobs do not, but private institutions may pay more at the start. Promotion timelines are not stated for these posts. Progression to higher academic ranks depends on the university's service rules and UGC norms, which you should confirm at joining.

The notification summary does not give a timeline for results, verification, medical checks or joining. For walk-in recruitments, original certificates are checked at the venue, so keep every document ready. Selected candidates should expect an appointment or offer letter stating the terms of the consolidated pay, the duration of engagement and joining formalities. Read these terms carefully before accepting.

The posts are based at Vikram Dev University, Jayapur, Koraput, Odisha. Relocation planning should wait until you have the written offer, since the date and period of engagement are not stated in the available details.

Vikram Dev University is a state university located at Jayapur (Jeypore) in Koraput district, southern Odisha. It serves a region with a large tribal population and limited access to higher education, so its teaching departments matter to local students.

As a state university, it works under Odisha's higher education framework and follows UGC norms for academic posts. That is why the eligibility conditions here refer to UGC-prescribed NET, SET and Ph.D. requirements. The notification does not give staff strength or the number of departments, so check the university website for current details.

An Assistant Professor teaches postgraduate and teacher education classes, prepares lesson plans and internal assessments, guides students, and takes part in departmental work such as evaluation and academic planning. Research and publication are expected, and the Ph.D. or NET/SET requirement reflects this. The work is mostly campus-based classroom teaching, with some desk work for records and assessments. Reporting is to the Head of the Department and then to university authorities. Uniform is not required.

The Head of the Department in Education, in the rank of Professor or Associate Professor, leads the department. This means academic planning, supervising faculty, coordinating curriculum and examinations, and guiding research. It combines teaching with administrative work. The role requires a Ph.D. in Education and many years of teacher education experience, because the department's academic standards rest with this post.