RDWU Faculty Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by Rama Devi Women’s University, Vidya Vihar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. This recruitment drive aims to fill 80 vacancies for the positions of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor across various departments. The organization is known for its commitment to academic excellence and offers valuable career opportunities for eligible candidates. The online application process commenced on 7th May 2026 and will conclude on 10th June 2026. Interested candidates can find further details and apply online through the official website at https://rdwu.ac.in.
Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official notification before applying.
Note: All information is sourced from the official notification. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
Notification Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| University Name | Rama Devi Women’s University, Vidya Vihar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha – 751022 |
| Notification No. | No. 4152 / Dt. 30.04.2026 |
| Post Names | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor |
| Total Vacancies | 80 (Professor: 11, Associate Professor: 23, Assistant Professor: 46) |
| 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 | 20.06.2026 |
| Eligibility / Shortlisting Criteria Considered As On | 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 the Government of Odisha norms.
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 of the closing date of submission of the online application. The period spent by candidates to acquire an 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 Qualifications 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 a university/college as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor, and/or research experience at an 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 institution (not included in A above)/industry, who has made a significant contribution to knowledge in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, supported by documentary evidence, provided he/she has ten years’ experience. |
Essential Qualifications 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 the master’s level is 50%. Relaxation of 5% also applicable to Ph.D. holders who completed a master’s degree before 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 Qualifications 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 the master’s level is 50%. Relaxation of 5% also applicable to Ph.D. holders who completed a master’s degree before 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 the 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 an applicable fee will be summarily rejected. Candidates applying for more than one post must apply separately and pay the fee for each post.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / SEBC | 2000 |
| SC / ST / PWD / Women | 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 the 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 an interview; for multiple posts, candidates will be called in the ratio of 1:10 as per scores during scrutiny. Candidates called for an interview must come prepared with a PPT covering brief biodata, subject domain strength, practical skills, student empowerment 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
- Visit the official website of Rama Devi Women’s University at https://hims.odisha.gov.in.
- Click on the “Apply Online” or “New Registration” link.
- Complete the registration with your personal details and get a Registration ID.
- Fill in the application form with educational, personal, and contact details.
- Upload your photograph and signature as per specifications.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
💡 Expert Tip: Ensure that all uploaded documents are in PDF format and readable to avoid any issues during the application review process.
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 acquiring the 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 the Government of Odisha guidelines and format.
- PWD candidates must submit Disability Certificates issued by the competent authority in the format prescribed by the Government of Odisha.
- Candidates applying for more than one post must apply separately and pay the application fee for each post.
- Applications without an applicable fee will be summarily rejected; the application fee is non-refundable.
- No hard copy will be considered if the applicant fails to submit the online application by the closing date.
- An application without a signature will not be considered and will be rejected without a refund of the application processing fee.
- Upload documents in PDF/image format, ensuring readability; upload a 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 subject to the 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.
Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download RDWU Faculty Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Visit Official Website | Visit Official Website |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the last date to apply?
Ans. The last date to apply is 10/06/2026 as per the official notification.
Q2. How many vacancies are available?
Ans. There are 80 total vacancies as per the official notification.
Q3. What is the application fee for General candidates?
Ans. The application fee for General candidates is Rs. 2000 as per the official notification.
Q4. What is the age limit for applying for the RDWU Faculty Recruitment 2026?
Ans. Candidates above 60 years will not be eligible to apply as per the official notification.
Q5. How can I apply for the RDWU Faculty Recruitment 2026?
Ans. Candidates can apply through the HIMS Portal starting from 07/05/2026 until 10/06/2026.
Q6. What is the selection process for RDWU Faculty Recruitment 2026?
Ans. The selection process includes screening/scrutiny of applications, followed by an interview as per UGC Notification 18th July 2018.
Q7. Where can I find the official notification for RDWU Faculty Recruitment 2026?
Ans. The official notification can be downloaded from the website https://rdwu.ac.in.
