Dharanidhar University Recruitment 2026: Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Physical Education, Art Education & Counselling Posts
Looking for a teaching job in Odisha? Dharanidhar University, Kendujhar has called a walk-in interview for guest faculty on contract for its Four-year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP). The engagement is for Academic Session 2027-28, in self-financing mode. The posts are Professor / Associate Professor, Assistant Professor (Educational Studies and Liberal Discipline and Pedagogy), Physical Education, Art Education and Career Guidance and Counselling.
There is no online form and no application fee mentioned. You simply report in person on 19 November 2026 between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM with your application form and original documents. The university has also issued a corrigendum that changes the post list and replaces “as per NCTE norms” with exact qualifications, so read it before you go. Browse more Odisha government jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.
Key Highlights of Dharanidhar University ITEP Guest Faculty 2026
Dharanidhar University is a state university at Kendujhar (Keonjhar) in Odisha. ITEP is a four-year integrated course that prepares students to become teachers, and the university needs visiting teachers to run it from the 2027-28 session. These are contract jobs for a fixed period, not regular government posts, so read the terms below before you decide.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Dharanidhar University, Kendujhar (Keonjhar), Odisha |
| Notification | No. 4677 dated 8 November 2026, with corrigendum |
| Engagement | Guest faculty, contractual, ITEP, Session 2027-28 |
| Total Vacancies | Not stated in either notice |
| Salary | ₹40,000 (Professor / Associate Professor), ₹35,000 (Assistant Professor) per month |
| Mode | Walk-in interview, offline |
| Interview Date | 19 November 2026 |
Which Posts Are Open in Dharanidhar University Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026?
Neither the notification nor the corrigendum gives a number of vacancies. The notification only says the requirement of guest faculty may vary depending on the availability of resources. After the corrigendum, the table has five rows.
| Post | Subject | Nature |
|---|---|---|
| Professor / Associate Professor | No subject named | Guest faculty |
| Assistant Professor in Educational Studies | Educational Studies | Guest faculty |
| Assistant Professor in Physical Education, Art Education | Health and Physical Education; Art Education | Part time |
| Career Guidance and Counselling | Counsellor | Part time |
| Assistant Professor in Liberal Discipline and Pedagogy | 10 subjects, listed below | Guest faculty |
The Liberal Discipline and Pedagogy row is new in the corrigendum. Its subjects are Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, History, Geography, Political Science, Economics and Language (English, Odia, Hindi / Sanskrit).
Who Is Eligible for Dharanidhar University Guest Faculty 2026?
Educational Qualification
Every candidate needs at least 55% marks in post-graduation (or equivalent grade) in the subject applied for. Candidates with higher qualification or experience get preference. Post-wise requirements after the corrigendum are below. Find your teaching category on the Teaching & Faculty jobs page.
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Professor / Associate Professor | PG degree in Science, Mathematics, Social Science, Commerce or Languages; M.Ed.; Ph.D. in Education; any other UGC-prescribed qualification |
| Professor / Associate Professor (experience) | 10 years (Professor) or 8 years (Associate Professor) teaching in a teacher education institution |
| Assistant Professor, Educational Studies | M.Ed. with minimum 55% (or equivalent grade); NET / Ph.D. in Education or the concerned subject, as prescribed by UGC |
| Health and Physical Education (part time) | M.P.Ed. with minimum 55% or equivalent grade |
| Art Education (part time) | PG degree in performing or visual arts, minimum 55% or equivalent |
| Counsellor (part time) | PG degree in Education, minimum 55%; guidance and counselling as a PG paper, or a part-time Counsellor with an appropriate qualification; NET / Ph.D. in Education |
| Assistant Professor, Liberal Discipline and Pedagogy | PG in the concerned discipline, minimum 55%; B.Ed. with minimum 55%; NET / Ph.D. in Education or the concerned subject |
Desirable qualifications (a plus, not a must): a Diploma or Degree in Educational Administration or Leadership for Professor / Associate Professor; a Master’s in Psychology, Philosophy, Sociology or an allied subject for Educational Studies; M.Ed. and Ph.D. in Education for Liberal Discipline and Pedagogy.
Retired Associate Professors and Professors get preference for the Associate Professor and Professor posts. Neither notice sets a maximum age or any relaxation, so check the university website if you have doubts.
What Is the Salary for Dharanidhar University Guest Faculty 2026?
The pay is a consolidated monthly amount, not a pay-scale salary.
| Post | Monthly Remuneration |
|---|---|
| Professor / Associate Professor | ₹40,000 |
| Assistant Professor | ₹35,000 |
For retired Associate Professors and Professors, the notice says the remuneration will be as per university norms. The corrigendum marks Physical Education, Art Education and Counsellor as part time but gives no separate pay for them, so ask the university what applies to those posts. No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview or joining, and no extra pay is given for administrative or extracurricular work.
What Is the Selection Process for Dharanidhar University Guest Faculty 2026?
Selection is by walk-in interview. Candidates must report with the application form and original and photocopied documents before the scrutiny / screening committee for verification on the interview day. The notices describe only this interview and document check. Higher qualification or experience carries preference.
If many candidates turn up, the interview may continue on 20 November 2026, so come prepared to stay a second day.
Terms You Must Accept
| Condition | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| Tenure | One year from the start of classes for Session 2027-28, or until regular faculty are appointed, whichever is earlier |
| Regular post | No right to claim a regular post; selected candidates give an undertaking on Non-Judicial Stamp Paper |
| Termination | The university can end the engagement at any time without giving a reason |
| Cancellation | The university can cancel the walk-in interview without giving a reason |
| Extension | Depends on satisfactory performance |
How to Apply for Dharanidhar University Guest Faculty 2026 Walk-in?
This is an offline walk-in process. There is nothing to submit online.
- Download the application form from the university website (link in Essential Links below).
- Fill it in carefully, including your academic details, work experience and publications, and stick a passport-size photograph.
- Attach self-attested copies of certificates and marksheets of each examination, and your NET certificate if you have qualified.
- Carry the originals and photocopies of pass certificates, marksheets, publications and experience certificates.
- Report at the Conference Hall, Administrative Building, North Campus, Dharanidhar University, Kendujhar on 19 November 2026 between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
- Keep 20 November 2026 free in case the interview runs into a second day.
The screening committee verifies your documents on the interview day. The form asks for your name in block letters, and for the department and course you are applying for at the top.
What Are the Important Dates for Dharanidhar University Guest Faculty 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 8 November 2026 |
| Walk-in Interview | 19 November 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM |
| Reserve Interview Date (only if needed) | 20 November 2026 |
Is There an Application Fee for Dharanidhar University Guest Faculty 2026?
Neither notice mentions any application fee, and there is no payment step in the process. Check only the official website for the form and any change in the schedule.
Essential Links for Dharanidhar University Guest Faculty 2026
- Download Dharanidhar University Notification No. 4677 PDF (8 November 2026)
- Download Dharanidhar University Corrigendum PDF (revised posts and eligibility)
- Visit Dharanidhar University Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Odisha Government Jobs Telegram Channel
If you meet a post’s qualifications in the table above, this walk-in is open to you. Reach Kendujhar by 19 November 2026 with your documents ready, and keep the next day free. For more teaching jobs, see post graduate government jobs and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for updates.