Rama Devi Women's University RDWU Recruitment 2026: Get the latest RDWU recruitment notification 2026 for 80 Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor vacancies (including backlog vacancies) in various departments of Rama Devi Women's University, Vidya Vihar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The online application portal opens on 7th May 2026 and the last date to apply online is 10th June 2026. Find RDWU faculty vacancies on the official website rdwu.ac.in. You can also get Free Job Alert of “Upcoming RDWU Faculty Recruitment 2026” notifications for freshers and experienced candidates. Also know the direct official link for RDWU Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 apply online from the RDWU career page.
Rama Devi Women's University RDWU Faculty Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Rama Devi Women's University, Vidya Vihar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha has officially released Recruitment Notice No. 4152 dated 30.04.2026 for applications from eligible candidates as per UGC eligibility criteria (UGC Notification 18th July 2018 and subsequent amendments) to fill up various regular faculty positions (including backlog vacancies) in the Departments of Botany, Business Administration, Chemistry, Commerce, Computer Science, Economics, Education, English, Gender Studies, Hindi, History, Home Science, Journalism & Mass Communication, Life Science, Mathematics, Music, Odia, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sanskrit, Sociology, Statistics and Zoology. The notification includes complete details on vacancies, eligibility, selection process, application fee, and instructions. Candidates are strongly advised to download and read the full notification before applying. The notification PDFs are available on the official University website.
Rama Devi Women's University RDWU Faculty Recruitment 2026 Overview
| University Name | Rama Devi Women's University, Vidya Vihar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha – 751022 |
| Notification No. | No. 4152 / Dt. 30.04.2026 (Professor: No. 4149; Associate Professor: No. 4150; Assistant Professor: No. 4151) |
| Post Names | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor |
| Total Vacancies | 80 (Professor: 11, Associate Professor: 23, Assistant Professor: 46) including backlog vacancies |
| Pay Scale | Professor: Pay Level-14 (7th CPC) | Associate Professor: Pay Level-13A (7th CPC) | Assistant Professor: Pay Level-10 (7th CPC) |
| Departments | Botany, Business Administration, Chemistry, Commerce, Computer Science, Economics, Education, English, Gender Studies, Hindi, History, Home Science, Journalism & Mass Communication, Life Science, Mathematics, Music, Odia, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sanskrit, Sociology, Statistics, Zoology |
| Application Mode | Online via HIMS Portal (https://hims.odisha.gov.in/) + Hard copy via Speed Post |
| Selection Mode | Screening/Scrutiny + Interview (as per UGC Notification 18th July 2018) |
| Age Limit | Candidates above 60 years will not be eligible to apply |
| Official Website | https://rdwu.ac.in/ |
RDWU Faculty Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification | 30.04.2026 |
| Opening of Online Application Portal (HIMS) | 07.05.2026 |
| Closing Date of Online Application Portal | 10.06.2026 (midnight) |
| Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy (via Speed Post) at University | 20.06.2026 |
| Eligibility / Shortlisting Criteria Considered As On | Closing date of online application (10.06.2026) |
RDWU Faculty Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
A total of 80 regular faculty vacancies (including backlog vacancies) have been announced across three positions in various departments. Reservation of posts will be according to Govt. of Odisha norms. W denotes Women; * denotes Reserved for PwBD.
Professor Vacancy – Rama Devi Women's University (Total: 11)
| Sl. No. | Department Name | Category-wise Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business Administration | One (ST (W)-1) |
| 2 | Commerce | One (UR (W)-1) |
| 3 | Computer Science | One (SC (W)-1) |
| 4 | Economics | One (UR*-1) |
| 5 | Education | One (SEBC-1) |
| 6 | Gender Studies | One (ST-1) |
| 7 | Hindi | One (UR (W)-1) |
| 8 | Home Science | One (SC-1) |
| 9 | Journalism and Mass Communications | One (UR-1) |
| 10 | Life Science | One (ST-1) |
| 11 | Odia | One (UR-1) |
| TOTAL | Eleven (11) | |
Associate Professor Vacancy – Rama Devi Women's University (Total: 23)
| Sl. No. | Department Name | Category-wise Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Botany | One (ST-1) |
| 2 | Business Administration | One (SC-1), One (UR (W)-1) |
| 3 | Chemistry | One (SEBC-1) |
| 4 | Commerce | One (ST(W)-1) |
| 5 | Economics | One (ST-1) |
| 6 | Education | One (SC(W)-1), One (SEBC-1) |
| 7 | Gender Studies | One (SC(W)-1) |
| 8 | Hindi | One (ST-1), One (ST(W)-1) |
| 9 | History | One (UR*-1) |
| 10 | Mathematics | One (SC-1) |
| 11 | Odia | One (SC-1), One (ST-1) |
| 12 | Philosophy | One (SEBC(W)-1) |
| 13 | Physics | One (SEBC-1) |
| 14 | Political Science | One (ST-1) |
| 15 | Psychology | One (ST(W)-1) |
| 16 | Sanskrit | One (UR-1) |
| 17 | Sociology | One (SC*-1) |
| 18 | Statistics | One (UR-1) |
| 19 | Zoology | One (ST-1) |
| Total | Twenty Three (23) | |
Assistant Professor Vacancy – Rama Devi Women's University (Total: 46)
| Sl. No. | Department Name | Category-wise Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Botany | Three (ST(W)-1, SEBC-1, UR-1) |
| 2 | Business Administration | Four (ST-1, UR(W)-1, SC-1, UR-1) |
| 3 | Chemistry | Three (ST(W)-1, UR(W)-1, SEBC-1) |
| 4 | Commerce | Three (ST(W)-1, SC-1, UR(W)-1) |
| 5 | Computer Science | One (ST(W)-1) |
| 6 | Education | Two (UR*-1, SEBC-1) |
| 7 | English | Five (UR-1, ST-1, UR(W)-1, ST#-1, UR-1) |
| 8 | Gender Studies | One (ST-1) |
| 9 | Hindi | Four (SEBC-1, UR(W)-1, ST-1, UR-1) |
| 10 | History | Two (SC—1, UR-1) |
| 11 | Journalism & Mass Communication | One (UR (W)-1) |
| 12 | Mathematics | Two (UR-1, SEBC(W)-1) |
| 13 | Music | One (UR-1) |
| 14 | Odia | Four (ST-1, ST(W)-1, UR-1, SEBC-1) |
| 15 | Physics | Three (ST-1, SC(W)-1, UR-1) |
| 16 | Psychology | Two (SEBC(W)-1, ST-1) |
| 17 | Sanskrit | Two (SC(W)-1, UR-1) |
| 18 | Zoology | Three (SC-1, ST-1, SEBC(W)-1) |
| Total | Forty-Six (46) | |
* Reserved for PwBD | # Reserved for PwBD | W – Women
RDWU Faculty Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as per UGC eligibility criteria (UGC Notification 18th July 2018 and subsequent amendments). Eligibility will be considered as on the closing date of submission of online application. The period spent by candidates to acquire M.Phil. and/or Ph.D. degree shall not be considered as research experience. Candidates above 60 years will not be eligible to apply.
Essential Qualification for the Post of Professor (Pay Level-14 as per 7th CPC)
| Eligibility | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligibility A (i) | An eminent scholar having a Ph.D. degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline with published work of high quality, actively engaged in research with a minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 120 as per Appendix II, Table 2 of UGC Regulation No. F.1-2/2017(EC/PS), 18th July 2018. |
| Eligibility A (ii) | A minimum of ten years of teaching experience in university/college as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor, and/or research experience at equivalent level at University/National Level Institutions with evidence of having successfully guided doctoral candidates. |
| Eligibility B | An outstanding professional having a Ph.D. degree in the relevant/allied/applied disciplines from any academic institutions (not included in A above)/industry, who has made significant contribution to knowledge in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, supported by documentary evidence, provided he/she has ten years’ experience. |
Essential Qualification for the Post of Associate Professor (Pay Level-13A as per 7th CPC)
| Eligibility Criterion | Details |
|---|---|
| I | A good academic record with a Ph.D. Degree in the concerned/allied/relevant disciplines. |
| II | A Master’s Degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in a concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University or equivalent degree from a foreign University. For SC/ST/Non-Creamy layer OBC/Differently abled candidates, the requirement at master level is 50%. Relaxation of 5% also applicable to Ph.D. holders who completed master degree prior to 19 September 1991. |
| III | A minimum of eight years of teaching and/or research experience in an academic/research position equivalent to that of Assistant Professor in a University, College or Accredited Research Institution/industry, with a minimum of seven publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 75 as per Appendix II, Table 2 of UGC Regulation No. F.1-2/2017(EC/PS), 18th July 2018. |
Essential Qualification for the Post of Assistant Professor (Pay Level-10 as per 7th CPC)
| Eligibility | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligibility A (i) | A Master’s Degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in a concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University or equivalent degree from a foreign University. For SC/ST/Non-Creamy layer OBC/Differently abled candidates the requirement at master level is 50%. Relaxation of 5% also applicable to Ph.D. holders who completed master degree prior to 19 September 1991. |
| Eligibility A (ii) | Besides the above, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or CSIR, or a similar test (SLET/SET) accredited by UGC, OR hold a Ph.D. Degree awarded in accordance with UGC (M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments (with specified conditions). NET/SLET/SET shall be the minimum criteria for direct recruitment as per UGC Notification New Delhi, 30th June 2023. |
| Eligibility B | The Ph.D. degree has been obtained from a foreign university/institution with a ranking among top 500 in the World University Ranking (at any time) by QS, Times Higher Education (THE), or ARWU of Shanghai Jiao Tong University. |
RDWU Faculty Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online as per the bank details given in the online portal. Applications without applicable fee will be summarily rejected. Candidates applying for more than one post must apply separately and pay the fee for each post separately.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / SEBC | Rs. 2000/- |
| SC / ST / PWD / Women | Rs. 1000/- |
RDWU Faculty Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
Selection will be as per UGC Notification 18th July 2018, supported by the ACT and Statute of the University. Applications received by due date will be screened/scrutinized. The list of eligible and ineligible candidates will be displayed on the website. For a single post, a maximum of 15 candidates will be called for interview; for multiple posts, candidates will be called in the ratio of 1:10 as per scores during scrutiny. Candidates called for interview must come prepared with a PPT covering brief biodata, subject domain strength, practical skill, student empower strategy, use of AI in pedagogy, funded research projects, consultancy research, and potential for national/international collaborations.
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Screening / Scrutiny of applications as per UGC Notification 18th July 2018 |
| Stage 2 | Interview (shortlisting: max 15 candidates per post; 1:10 ratio for multiple posts) |
| Evaluation | Holistic assessment: cognitive domain, psychomotor domain (experience & skill), and affective domain (confidence, vision, student empowerment) |
How to Apply for RDWU Faculty Recruitment 2026
Applications must be submitted online through the HIMS Portal (https://hims.odisha.gov.in/) which will be available from 07.05.2026 onwards. Candidates must complete the application in all respects and upload all necessary supporting documents on or before 10.06.2026. The online application can be filled in multiple sessions. No other format of application or CV should be sent by email or any other means. In addition, a hard copy of the downloaded submitted application along with all relevant documents must be sent only via Speed Post to reach the University on or before 20.06.2026. Courier/ordinary post/hand delivery will not be accepted.
Persons employed in Government/Public Sector Enterprise/Autonomous bodies should forward a copy of their application through proper channel or furnish a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the competent authority or employer. In-service candidates should submit the NOC at the time of interview.
Hard copy to be sent via Speed Post to: The Registrar, Rama Devi Women’s University, Vidya Vihar, P.O.-Bhoi Nagar, Bhubaneswar – 751022, District-Khorda, (Odisha)
The envelope must be superscribed “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF [PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / ASSISTANT PROFESSOR] _________ ” along with advertisement No. and Date.
Apply Online at: https://hims.odisha.gov.in/
Important Instructions for RDWU Faculty Recruitment 2026 Candidates
- Applications must be submitted online via the HIMS Portal only; no other format or CV by email or other means will be accepted.
- Hard copy of the downloaded application must reach the University via Speed Post on or before 20.06.2026; courier/ordinary post/hand delivery will not be accepted.
- Only matriculation/SSC certificate/pass certificate issued by the concerned educational board will be accepted as proof of date of birth.
- Candidates above 60 years will not be eligible to apply.
- The period spent to acquire M.Phil. and/or Ph.D. degree shall not be considered as research experience.
- Candidates belonging to reserved categories (SC/ST/SEBC) must submit proper caste certificates as per Government of Odisha guidelines and format.
- PWD candidates must submit Disability Certificates issued by the competent authority in the format prescribed by Government of Odisha.
- Candidates applying for more than one post must apply separately and pay the application fee for each post.
- Applications without applicable fee will be summarily rejected; application fee is non-refundable.
- No hard copy will be considered if the applicant fails to submit the online application by the closing date.
- Application without signature will not be considered and will be rejected without refund of application processing fee.
- Upload documents in PDF/image format ensuring readability; upload photograph in JPEG format of less than 200 KB.
- No TA/DA shall be paid to candidates for attending the interview.
- Canvassing in any form will be subjected to disqualification of candidature.
- In cases of any disputes, jurisdiction shall be restricted to the Courts in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, Odisha.
- The University reserves the right to revise/reschedule/cancel/suspend the advertisement/recruitment process without assigning any reason; the decision of the University shall be final & binding.
- Any change or amendment in this advertisement shall be displayed on the University website only — candidates are advised to visit https://rdwu.ac.in/ regularly.
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