Odisha State Open University (OSOU), Sambalpur has released the provisional list of eligible and ineligible applicants for teaching posts in the Department of Odia, under Notice No. 1934/OSOU/2026 dated 21 September 2026. It is important to note that despite being commonly referred to as a “result,” this is actually a provisional screening list of eligible and ineligible applicants ahead of the interview or further selection process, and not a final selection outcome. The list covers applications received against Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor posts in the Odia department, and remains subject to change pending review of candidate grievances.
Key Details at a Glance
Particular
Details
Conducting Body
Odisha State Open University (OSOU), Sambalpur
Department
Odia
Notice Number
1934/OSOU/2026
Notice Date
21 September 2026
Advertisement Date
5 May 2026
Application Deadline
15 June 2026
Provisional List Type
Eligible and Ineligible Applicants
Grievance Submission Deadline
24 September 2026, up to 5:30 PM
Post-Wise Advertisement Numbers
Post
Advertisement Number
Professor
OSOU/PR/2026/OD/01
Associate Professor
OSOU/ASOP/2026/OD/01
Assistant Professor
OSOU/AP/2026/OD/01
This particular round of teaching post recruitment across all departments at OSOU covers a total of 38 posts (8 Professor, 7 Associate Professor, and 23 Assistant Professor), of which the current provisional eligibility list pertains specifically to the Odia department postings.
What This Provisional List Means
This is not a final selection result. It is a screening-stage list showing which applicants have been found eligible or ineligible based on their submitted applications and qualifications, ahead of the next stage of the selection process. Candidates found ineligible, or those who wish to contest their categorisation, have the opportunity to raise a grievance before the university finalises its scrutiny.
How to Raise a Grievance
Step
Action
1
Check your name and status (eligible/ineligible) in the provisional list PDF
2
If you believe there is an error, prepare supporting documents to substantiate your claim
3
Submit your grievance along with documents to the official OSOU email address
4
Ensure submission is completed before 24 September 2026, 5:30 PM
5
Await the final scrutiny report from the university after grievance review
Is the OSOU Teaching Posts Result 2026 a final selection result? No, this is a provisional list of eligible and ineligible applicants and not a final selection result.
When was this provisional list released? The provisional list was released on 21 September 2026 under Notice No. 1934/OSOU/2026.
Which department does this current list cover? This particular list covers applicants for Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor posts in the Department of Odia.
What is the last date to raise a grievance against this list? The last date to submit a grievance is 24 September 2026, up to 5:30 PM.
How many total teaching posts are being filled in this OSOU recruitment cycle? Across all departments, this OSOU teaching recruitment cycle covers a total of 38 posts, comprising 8 Professor, 7 Associate Professor, and 23 Assistant Professor posts.
What happens after the grievance window closes? OSOU will review the grievances received and release a final scrutiny report before proceeding to the next stage of selection.
How can candidates check their eligibility status? Candidates can download the provisional list PDF from the official OSOU website and check their name and status against the applied post.
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