Vikram Dev University (VDU) Recruitment 2026: Walk-in Interview for 37 Head of the Department & Assistant Professor Posts
Vikram Dev University (VDU), Jayapur (Koraput District, Odisha) has issued a faculty recruitment notification (Advertisement No. 1170/Estt/26, dated 13 November 2026) for 37 contractual positions, including Head of the Department and Assistant Professor. The recruitment staffs the university’s Four-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP — B.A. B.Ed. / B.Sc. B.Ed.), Master of Computer Science, and MBA programmes for the 2027–28 academic session.
Selection will be conducted through Walk-in Interviews held subject-wise from 7 December 2026 to 16 December 2026 at the Conference Hall, Vikram Dev University, Jayapur.
Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Vikram Dev University (VDU), Jayapur, Odisha |
| Advertisement No. | No. 1170/Estt/26 (Dated 13.11.2026) |
| Post Names | Head of the Department (Professor/Associate Professor rank), Assistant Professor |
| Total Vacancies | 37 Posts |
| Engagement Type | Contractual (Consolidated Pay) |
| Selection Mode | Walk-in Interview & Document Verification |
| Walk-in Interview Dates | 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 14, 15 & 16 December 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 09:00 AM onwards (Morning Session) / 02:00 PM onwards (Afternoon Session) |
| Interview Venue | Conference Hall, Vikram Dev University, Jayapur |
| Official Website | vikramdevuniversity.ac.in |
Vacancy Summary
The 37 notified positions are distributed across VDU’s academic programmes as follows:
| Programme / Wing | Post / Category | Vacancies |
| Four-Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) | Head of the Department (Professor / Associate Professor in Education) | 01 |
| ITEP – Science Unit | Assistant Professor (Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy / Educational Studies) | 15 |
| ITEP – Humanities Unit | Assistant Professor (Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy / Educational Studies) | 15 |
| ITEP – Specialized / Part-Time | Assistant Professor (Arts Education, Health & Physical Education, Guidance & Counselling) | 03 |
| Master of Computer Science | Assistant Professor | 02 |
| MBA Programme | Assistant Professor | 01 |
| Total | All Programmes | 37 |
(Specific subject-wise counts for ITEP Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, English, Economics, and other disciplines are listed in Advertisement No. 1170/Estt/26 on the university website.)
Subject-Wise Walk-in Interview Schedule
Candidates must report to the Conference Hall, Vikram Dev University, Jayapur according to their subject and session:
| Date | Morning Session (09:00 AM Onwards) | Afternoon Session (02:00 PM Onwards) |
| 07.12.2026 | Botany / Life Science / Biology | Zoology / Life Science / Biology |
| 08.12.2026 | Chemistry | Mathematics |
| 09.12.2026 | Physics | Communicative Skill in English / English |
| 10.12.2026 | Educational Studies | — |
| 11.12.2026 | Economics | — |
| 14.12.2026 | As per university schedule | As per university schedule |
| 15.12.2026 | As per university schedule | As per university schedule |
| 16.12.2026 | As per university schedule | As per university schedule |
Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
All 37 positions are contractual with consolidated pay, and candidates must satisfy the prescribed qualifications and specializations under NCTE Notification F. No. NCTE. Reg 1011/80/2018-MS (Regulation) HQ dated 22.10.2021 and UGC Regulations, 2018:
- Age Limit: Maximum age of 65 years.
- Head of the Department (Professor / Associate Professor in Education):
- Postgraduate degree in Sciences, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Commerce, or Languages, plus M.Ed. and Ph.D. in Education, along with required UGC norms.
- Teaching experience in a teacher education institution: 10 years for Professor rank or 8 years for Associate Professor rank.
- Desirable: Diploma or Degree in Educational Administration / Leadership.
- Assistant Professor – Educational Studies:
- Postgraduate degree in Education (M.Ed.) with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade), along with NET, SET, or Ph.D. in Education or the concerned subject as prescribed by UGC.
- Assistant Professor – Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy (ITEP):
- Relevant postgraduate/B.Ed. qualifications with at least 55% marks and UGC-prescribed NET / SET / Ph.D. eligibility.
- Assistant Professor – Arts Education (Part-Time):
- Postgraduate degree in Fine Arts (MFA) with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade.
- Assistant Professor – Guidance & Counselling (Part-Time):
- Education with Guidance and Counselling as one paper at the PG level.
- Assistant Professor – Master of Computer Science:
- First Class in MCA / M.Sc. (Computer Science) / M.Tech. (Computer Science).
- Desirable: Specialization in AI & ML, Cyber Security, or Software Engineering.
- Assistant Professor – MBA Programme:
- Relevant MBA / PGDM and UGC-prescribed qualifications as notified in the official advertisement.
Selection Process & Documents Required
Selection involves submission of the application/CV, verification of original academic and specialization certificates, assessment of qualifications, and a Walk-in Interview conducted by the university.
Candidates attending the walk-in interview should carry:
- Completed application form (from Advertisement No. 1170/Estt/26) and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a passport-size photograph
- HSC (10th), Intermediate (+2), Bachelor’s, Postgraduate, M.Ed./B.Ed., NET/SET/Ph.D., and experience certificates with mark sheets (originals and photocopies)
- Category certificate (General / SC / ST / SEBC), if applicable
How to Attend the Walk-in Interview
- Download Advertisement No. 1170/Estt/26 and the application form from the official Vikram Dev University portal at vikramdevuniversity.ac.in.
- Fill out the application form with personal details, academic qualifications (from HSC to Ph.D./NET), thesis titles, specialization, and teaching experience.
- Report directly to the Conference Hall, Vikram Dev University, Jayapur – 764001 on your subject’s scheduled date between 07 December 2026 and 16 December 2026 at 09:00 AM or 02:00 PM as notified.
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