SIHM Balangir Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Teaching Posts, Check Eligibility & Salary

Recruitment Overview

The State Institute of Hotel Management (SIHM), Balangir, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India, and the Department of Tourism, Govt. of Odisha, has released Employment Notification No. 1131/SIHM/2025-26/Recruitment. The institute invites applications from eligible candidates for filling up 11 vacancies on a Direct Recruitment basis for various teaching positions, including Senior Lecturer, Lecturer, and Assistant Lecturer.

This is an excellent opportunity for hospitality and hotel management professionals to join a premier institute in Balangir, Odisha. Since this is a Direct Recruitment process, selection is primarily based on merit demonstrated through Interviews, Teaching Skill Tests, and Written Tests (where applicable) rather than a preliminary competitive exam.

Key Highlights

Vacancy Details

Age Relaxation: Upper age limit is relaxable up to 5 years for SC, ST and as specified for other categories by the Govt. of Odisha from time to time.

Eligibility Criteria (In-Depth)

1. Educational Qualification

Common Requirements for All Posts:

• Post Graduate in Hospitality/Tourism or MBA from a recognized University/Institute.
• Plus: Full Time Degree or Full Time 3-Year Diploma in Hotel Administration/Hospitality Management/Culinary Arts with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate (or equivalent grade).
• Recognized Institutes: NCHMCT/AICTE approved/State Board of Technical Education/UGC recognized University/Deemed University/AIU recognized foreign degree.

Specific Requirements per Post:

• Sr. Lecturer (Post 01):
  - Experience: Minimum 10 years experience (Teaching + Industry) including 3 years as Lecturer OR 3 years supervisory experience in 3-star/Heritage hotel + 3 years teaching.
  - Desirable: Ph.D degree, Research papers.
• Lecturer (Post 02):
  - Experience: Minimum 5 years teaching experience as Asst. Lecturer (UG level) OR 7 years total experience (3 years teaching/training in 3-star/Heritage hotel).
  - Desirable: Ph.D degree.
• Asst. Lecturer (Post 03):
  - Category A (PG): Must have qualified NHTET (National Hospitality Teachers Eligibility Test) conducted by NCHMCT.
  - Category B (UG): Bachelor's Degree (55% marks) + 2 years industry experience + Qualified NHTET.
  - Exemption: Candidates with Ph.D. in Hospitality subjects from a recognized University are exempted from NHTET.

2. Mandatory Requirements

• NHTET: Mandatory for Asst. Lecturer (unless Ph.D. holder).
• Hard Copy Submission: Candidates must send a hard copy of the application with self-attested documents to the institute.

Selection Process

This is a Direct Recruitment process. The selection methodology varies by post:

• Sr. Lecturer: Personal Interview / Teaching Skill Test.
• Lecturer: Written Test followed by Skill Test (as prescribed by NCHMCT) / Teaching Skill Test.
• Asst. Lecturer: Skill Test (as prescribed by NCHMCT, with NHTET weightage added) / Teaching Skill Test.

Important: No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in tests/interviews. The decision of the Chairman, SIHM (Society), Balangir will be final.

Application Fee

The notification text provided does not specify an application fee. Candidates are advised to check the official online portal or the detailed PDF for any fee updates. Usually, fees are paid online via Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking.

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

1. Visit Official Portal: Go to the online application link: https://career.sihmbalangir.org.
2. Registration: Register with a valid email address (all correspondence will be sent here).
3. Fill Application: Enter personal, educational, and experience details carefully. Final submission cannot be altered.
4. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of all original certificates (Educational, Experience, SC/ST/OBC/PwBD, NHTET, AIU Equivalence if applicable).
5. Submit Online: Submit the form before 5:00 PM on 02.03.2026.
6. Print & Send Hard Copy:
   - Print the submitted application.
   - Attach self-attested copies of all uploaded documents (serially numbered).
   - Super-scribe the envelope with: Name of Candidate, Online Reg. No., Advt. No., Post Applied for.
   - Send via Speed Post to:
   The Recruitment Cell, State Institute of Hotel Management, Digital Door no:- ODBLGBIJ01A002, Near Bijakhaman, Balangir, Odisha-767001.
   - Must reach by 16.03.2026 (5:00 PM).
7. Government Employees: Must forward application through proper channel along with 3 years ACR/CCR copies.

Important Dates

• Online Application Start: 01/02/2026 (9:00 AM)
• Online Application Close: 02/03/2026 (5:00 PM)
• Hard Copy Submission Deadline: 16/03/2026 (5:00 PM)
• Age Calculation Cut-off: 01/01/2026

Important Links

• Download Official Notification PDF
• Apply Online Link
• Official Website: www.sihmbalangir.org
• Email for Queries: [email protected]