Central University of Odisha Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026: Walk-in-Interview Schedule, Eligibility, Salary

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Central University of Odisha Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026: Walk-in-Interview Schedule, Eligibility, Salary

Recruitment Overview

The Central University of Odisha (CUO), Koraput, is inviting applications for the engagement of Guest Faculty in the Department of Agriculture for the Winter Semester of the 2025-26 academic year. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified academicians to contribute to a premier Central University on a temporary basis. The engagement is purely temporary and based on a Walk-in-Interview process, with no written examination required.

Recruitment Type

Direct Recruitment (Walk-in-Interview) – Selection is based on merit and performance in the interview, without a competitive examination.

Key Highlights Table

Field Details
Organization Name Central University of Odisha (CUO)
Post Name Guest Faculty (Department of Agriculture)
Total Vacancies 01
Application Start Date Walk-in on 12.03.2026
Last Date Walk-in on 12.03.2026
Official Website https://cuo.ac.in

Vacancy Details

Post Name Vacancies Pay Scale/Salary Age Limit
Guest Faculty (Agriculture) 01 ₹1,500 per lecture (Maximum ₹50,000 per month) Not specified (As per UGC norms)

Reservation: Not explicitly mentioned in the notification.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

  • Essential Qualification: As per UGC Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for appointment of Teachers, 2018.
  • Step 1: B.Sc. Agriculture degree from a recognized Institute/University with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade.
  • Step 2: Master’s degree in Agriculture with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade from an Indian University or equivalent foreign university.
  • Step 3: NET Qualified (CSIR/ICAR/UGC/SLET/SET) OR Ph.D. degree as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016/2022 (with amendments).
  • Ph.D. Exemption Conditions: Candidates registered for Ph.D. prior to July 11, 2009, are exempt from NET if they meet specific criteria (regular mode, two external evaluators, open viva voce, two published papers, two presented papers).

Age Limit

Not specified in the notification. Selection is based on eligibility as per UGC norms.

Mandatory Requirements

  • Original certificates, mark sheets, and testimonials must be presented at the interview.
  • One set of photocopies is required.

Age Relaxation

Not specified; follows standard government norms if applicable.

Selection Process

Selection Stages

  1. Walk-in-Interview on 12.03.2026.
  2. Document Verification (at the time of interview).
  3. Final Selection based on merit and interview performance.

Exam Mode

Not applicable (No written exam).

Application Fee

Not specified in the notification. Candidates should check the official website for updates.

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

  1. Visit the official website: https://cuo.ac.in.
  2. Download and read the official notification PDF.
  3. Fill out the application form (if required; form not attached in text).
  4. Prepare original certificates, mark sheets, testimonials, and one set of photocopies.
  5. Appear for the Walk-in-Interview on 12.03.2026 at 11:30 A.M.
  6. Reach the venue: Guest House, CUO Main Campus, NAD-Sunabeda, Koraput, Odisha.

Important Dates

  • Notification Release: 03/03/2026
  • Walk-in-Interview Date: 12.03.2026
  • Reporting Time: 11:30 A.M.
  • Venue: Guest House, CUO Main Campus, NAD-Sunabeda, Koraput, Odisha

Important Links

Official Notification Document

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Central University of Odisha

(Established Under the Act of Parliament, 2009)
Sunabeda, Dist.Koraput,Odisha.Pin.:763004

No.CUO/Admn./EGF/116 Date: 03/03/2026



WALK-IN-INTERVIEW FOR ENGAGEMENT OF GUEST FACULTY

The Central University of Odisha, Koraput is going to conduct ‘Walk-in-Interview’ for engagement of Guest
Faculty in the Department of Agriculture for the Winter Semester of 2025-26 Academic year as per the
following schedule.





Sl. | Subject/Department | Vacancy | Date and Reporting Venue

No. Time

1. Department of 01 12.03.2026 Guest House, CUO Main Campus
Agriculture (11:30 A.M.) NAD- Sunabeda, Koraput, Odisha















The candidates seeking engagement as Guest Faculty are requested to appear in the walk-in- interview on the
date, time and venue specified above along with filled in application form and original certificates, mark
sheets and testimonials with one set of photo copy. The University reserves the right to withdraw partial or full
notification without assigning any reason.

The engagement is purely temporary. Minimum eligibility (Qualifications) shall be as per UGC Regulations
on Minimum Qualifications for appointment of Teachers, 2018.

The eligibility, terms and conditions prescribed for the posts are as follows:

Guest Faculty Essential Qualification for Agriculture:

1. B.Sc. Agriculture degree from a recognized Institute/University with at least 55% marks or its equivalent
grade in the point scale.

2. Master’s degree in relevant subject with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade (wherever grading system is
followed) from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from a recognized foreign university in any
discipline of Agriculture.

3. National Eligibility Test (NET) qualified [conducted by the CSIR or ICAR or UGC or similar test
accredited by the UGC like the State Level Eligibility Test (SLET/SET)] or candidates who have been
awarded a Ph.D. Degree in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and
Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 or 2022 and their amendments from time to
time, as applicable, shall be exempted from NET.

Provided that the candidates registered for the Ph.D. programme prior to July 11, 2009, shall be governed by
the provisions of the then existing Ordinances/Bye-laws/Regulations of the Institution awarding the degree
and such Ph.D. candidates shall be exempted from the requirement of NET for recruitment and appointment of
Assistant Professor or equivalent positions in Universities/Colleges/Institutions subject to the fulfillment of the
following conditions:
a) The Ph.D. degree of the candidate has been awarded in a regular mode;
b) The Ph.D. thesis has been evaluated by at least two external examiners;

c) An open Ph.D. viva voce of the candidate has been conducted;

d) The candidate has published two research papers from his/her Ph.D. work, out of which at least one is in a
refereed/peer-reviewed journal;

e) The candidate has presented at least two papers based on his/her Ph.D. work in National/International
conferences/seminars/symposiums sponsored/funded/supported by the UGC/ICSSR/CSIR/ICAR or any
similar agency.

The fulfillment of conditions (a), (b), and (c) is to be certified by the Registrar or the Dean (Academic Affairs)
of the University concerned.

Other Terms and conditions:

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Selected candidates shall be paid an honorarium of %1500/-per lecture subject to maximum of 2
50,000/- per month.

The selected candidates shall be engaged on purely temporary basis for a period of one semester,
likely to be extended for another semester on satisfactory performance. However, the engagement
will be terminated on the joining of a regular faculty in between. The services of Guest Faculty will
be terminated without notice if found unsatisfactory. Under any circumstances, candidate cannot
claim any right for permanent position.

No TA/DA will be paid for attending the walk-in interview.

Incomplete applications will be rejected.

Before turning up for interview, please visit the University website for updates.

The Guest Faculty shall not be given the benefit of allowances, pension, gratuity and leave etc. as
admissible to the regular teachers.

Sd /-
Registrar (I/c)
Central University of Odisha

(Established Under the Act of Parliament, 2009)
Sunabeda, Dist. Koraput,Odisha. Pin.: 763004



Application Form for Engagement of the Guest Faculty position

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DECLARATION

I hereby declare that all the statements made in this application form and enclosures are true to the

best of my knowledge and belief.

Place: Signature of the Applicant

Date: Name

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