Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar has released Advertisement No. R&D-CF-RUSA 2.0 CoEs-01/2026 for 28 temporary and contractual vacancies across Research Associate, Research Assistant, Field Investigator, and Research-cum-Academic Coordinator posts under various Centres of Excellence (CoEs) funded by RUSA 2.0 and the R&D Cell. Monthly remuneration ranges from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 47,000 depending on the post. Applications must be sent by Speed Post along with a soft copy by email to reach the university on or before 23 October 2026. Selection is by shortlisting followed by an interview.
These posts are temporary and contractual in nature, engaged exclusively for the respective CoEs under RUSA 2.0 and the R&D Cell at Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar.
Important Note:
- Send your hard copy application by Speed Post AND a soft copy by email to the R&D Cell, Utkal University by 23 October 2026. Both must reach the university on or before this date – check the official notification on utkaluniversity.ac.in for the email address.
- Superscribe the envelope with “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF [Post Name] IN THE COE IN [Name of CoE] UNDER RUSA-2.0 COE / R&D CELL” – applications without this superscription may be misdirected.
- Candidates wishing to apply for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post. Canvassing in any form, directly or through others, will lead to automatic disqualification.
Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Utkal University, Research and Development (R&D) Cell, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar – 751004 |
| Advertisement Number | R&D-CF-RUSA 2.0 CoEs-01/2026 |
| Posts | Research Associate (RA), Research Assistant (RAt), Field Investigator (FI), Research-cum-Academic Coordinator (RAC) |
| Funded Under | RUSA 2.0 Centres of Excellence and R&D Cell, Utkal University |
| Total Vacancies | 28 |
| Nature of Appointment | Temporary and contractual |
| Application Mode | Offline by Speed Post + Soft copy by email |
| Application Fee | Not mentioned in the notification |
| Application Last Date | 23 October 2026 |
| Age Limit | Not specified in the notification |
| Job Location | Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha |
| Official Website | utkaluniversity.ac.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 9 October 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 9 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application (Hard Copy and Soft Copy) | 23 October 2026 |
| Interview Date | Not announced – shortlisted candidates informed by email or phone |
Vacancy Details – Centre-wise and Post-wise
| Centre / Department | Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Centre for Environment Studies, Climate Change and Public Health | Research Assistant (RAt) | 2 |
| Centre for Public Policy and Governance | Research Associate (RA) | 1 |
| Centre for Public Policy and Governance | Research Assistant (RAt) | 1 |
| Centre for Public Policy and Governance | Field Investigator (FI) | 2 |
| Centre for North-East India Studies | Research Assistant (RAt) | 1 |
| Centre for North-East India Studies | Field Investigator (FI) | 5 (2 for Odisha sites, 3 for NE sites) |
| Global Centre of Rural Studies | Research Assistant (RAt) | 1 |
| Global Centre of Rural Studies | Field Investigator (FI) | 1 |
| Centre for Study of Unorganized Labour | Research Assistant (RAt) | 1 |
| Centre for Study of Unorganized Labour | Field Investigator (FI) | 6 |
| Centre for Study of Language, Literature and Culture | Research Assistant (RAt) | 1 |
| Centre for Study of Language, Literature and Culture | Field Investigator (FI) | 3 |
| High Energy and Condensed Matter Physics | Research Associate (RA) | 1 |
| High Energy and Condensed Matter Physics | Research Assistant (RAt) | 1 |
| R&D Cell (Academic Coordinator) | Research-cum-Academic Coordinator (RAC) | 1 |
| Total | 28 |
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
Age Limit
Not specified in the official notification.
Qualification – Post-wise
| Post and Centre | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Research Assistant – Centre for Environment Studies, Climate Change and Public Health (Post 1 of 2) | M.Sc in Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, or any other Life Science subject with minimum 55% marks. NET/Ph.D. preferred. Candidates with prior hands-on experience in animal cell culture technique are preferred. |
| Research Assistant – Centre for Environment Studies, Climate Change and Public Health (Post 2 of 2) | MA/M.Sc in Economics, Geography, Geology, Public Health, or Environmental Science with minimum 55% marks. NET/Ph.D. preferred. |
| Research Associate – Centre for Public Policy and Governance | Postgraduate in Social Science (preferably Political Science, Public Administration, Economics, Sociology, or Development Studies) with minimum 55% marks, along with NET/Ph.D. and at least 2 years of research experience. |
| Research Assistant – Centre for Public Policy and Governance | Postgraduate in Social Science (preferably Political Science, Public Administration, Economics, Sociology, or Development Studies) with minimum 55% marks. NET/Ph.D. preferred. |
| Field Investigator – Centre for Public Policy and Governance | Graduate in Social Science with minimum 55% marks. Four-year graduation programme or postgraduate degree holders preferred. |
| Research Assistant – Centre for North-East India Studies | Postgraduate in Social Science or Humanities with minimum 55% marks. NET/Ph.D. preferred. |
| Field Investigator – Centre for North-East India Studies | Graduate in Social Science or Humanities with minimum 55% marks. Four-year graduation programme or postgraduate degree holders preferred. |
| Research Assistant – Global Centre of Rural Studies | Postgraduate in Social Science with minimum 55% marks. NET/Ph.D. preferred. |
| Field Investigator – Global Centre of Rural Studies | Graduate in Social Science with minimum 55% marks. Four-year graduation programme or postgraduate degree holders preferred. |
| Research Assistant – Centre for Study of Unorganized Labour | Postgraduate in Management, PMIR, Social Work, or Sociology with minimum 55% marks. Ph.D./M.Phil./NET with research experience preferred. |
| Field Investigator – Centre for Study of Unorganized Labour | Graduate in any Management or Social Science discipline with minimum 55% marks. Four-year graduation programme or postgraduate degree holders preferred. |
| Research Assistant – Centre for Study of Language, Literature and Culture | Postgraduate in English, Odia, Sanskrit, or any Social Science or Humanities discipline with minimum 55% marks. NET/Ph.D. preferred. |
| Field Investigator – Centre for Study of Language, Literature and Culture | Graduate in Social Science or Humanities with minimum 55% marks. Four-year graduation programme or postgraduate degree holders preferred. |
| Research Associate – High Energy and Condensed Matter Physics | M.Sc in Physics with minimum 55% marks, along with NET/Ph.D. and at least 2 years of research experience. |
| Research Assistant – High Energy and Condensed Matter Physics | M.Sc in Physics with minimum 55% marks. NET/Ph.D. preferred. |
| Research-cum-Academic Coordinator – R&D Cell | Master’s degree in any discipline with minimum 55% marks. Experience in project coordination and documentation, research and policy documentation, computer skills, and digital data management preferred. |
Pay and Remuneration
| Post | Monthly Remuneration |
|---|---|
| Research Associate (RA) | Rs. 47,000 per month |
| Research Assistant (RAt) | Rs. 37,000 per month |
| Field Investigator (FI) | Rs. 20,000 per month |
| Research-cum-Academic Coordinator (RAC) | Rs. 37,000 per month |
Application Fee
Not mentioned in the official notification.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1 | Shortlisting of applications based on qualifications and experience |
| 2 | Interview by the Selection Committee |
Shortlisted candidates are informed by email or phone. No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview or on joining the first appointment.
How to Apply for Utkal University Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official Utkal University website at utkaluniversity.ac.in and download the prescribed application form and the full advertisement from the recruitment or notification section.
- Fill in the application form with all required details carefully.
- Attach self-attested copies of all relevant certificates, mark sheets, experience certificates, reprints of research publications, and any other relevant documents.
- If currently employed, obtain a forwarding letter from your employer or send an advance copy to the university to avoid delay in processing.
- Superscribe the envelope clearly as: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF [Post Name] IN THE COE IN [Name of the CoE] UNDER RUSA-2.0 COE / R&D CELL”
- Send the completed application by Speed Post to:
Director, Research and Development (R&D Cell),
Utkal University, Vani Vihar,
Bhubaneswar – 751004, Odisha
- Also send a soft copy of the complete application and documents by email to the R&D Cell at the email address given in the official notification at utkaluniversity.ac.in.
- Both the hard copy by Speed Post and the soft copy by email must reach the university on or before 23 October 2026.
Documents Required
- Self-attested copies of all certificates and mark sheets of educational qualifications
- Experience certificates, if applicable
- Reprints of all research paper publications, if applicable
- Forwarding letter from employer, if currently in service
- Copies of any other relevant achievements
Important Instructions
- These are temporary and contractual engagements, exclusively for the respective CoEs under RUSA 2.0 and the R&D Cell at Utkal University. These are not permanent university posts.
- Candidates wishing to apply for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.
- Canvassing in any form by the candidate or on their behalf will lead to automatic disqualification.
- Incomplete applications are liable to be summarily rejected. No correspondence will be entertained on rejected applications.
- The university reserves the right to amend, alter, or cancel any or all conditions of this advertisement without assigning reasons.
- No TA/DA is paid for attending the selection committee interview or for joining the first appointment.
- Shortlisted candidates are informed by email or phone. Monitor your registered email and phone number regularly.
- The email address for sending the soft copy application is given in the official notification available on utkaluniversity.ac.in.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Utkal University Recruitment Section – RUSA 2.0 CoE Advertisement R&D-CF-RUSA 2.0 CoEs-01/2026 | Click Here |
| Utkal University RUSA 2.0 Centres of Excellence Page | Click Here |
| Utkal University Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
What is Utkal University Recruitment 2026?
It is a notification (Advertisement No. R&D-CF-RUSA 2.0 CoEs-01/2026) by the Research and Development Cell of Utkal University for 28 temporary and contractual posts – Research Associate, Research Assistant, Field Investigator, and Research-cum-Academic Coordinator – under RUSA 2.0 Centres of Excellence and the R&D Cell.
What is the last date to apply?
Both the hard copy by Speed Post and the soft copy by email must reach Utkal University on or before 23 October 2026.
Are these permanent posts?
No. These are temporary and contractual engagements exclusively for the respective CoEs under RUSA 2.0 and the R&D Cell at Utkal University.
What is the remuneration?
Rs. 47,000 per month for Research Associate, Rs. 37,000 per month for Research Assistant and Research-cum-Academic Coordinator, and Rs. 20,000 per month for Field Investigator.
What is the age limit?
The age limit is not specified in the official notification.
Can I apply for more than one post?
Yes, but a separate application must be submitted for each post applied for.
What is the selection process?
Applications are shortlisted on the basis of qualifications and experience, followed by an interview by the Selection Committee. Shortlisted candidates are informed by email or phone.
Where do I send the application?
By Speed Post to the Director, Research and Development (R&D Cell), Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar – 751004. A soft copy must also be sent by email to the address given in the official notification on utkaluniversity.ac.in.
Disclaimer
The information in this article is based on the official Utkal University recruitment advertisement (No. R&D-CF-RUSA 2.0 CoEs-01/2026) published on utkaluniversity.ac.in on 9 October 2026. These are temporary and contractual positions under RUSA 2.0 CoEs and the R&D Cell and do not constitute permanent university employment. The email address for sending the soft copy application and the application form are available on the official notification at utkaluniversity.ac.in. Candidates must verify all details from the original notification before applying. JobShouter is not associated with Utkal University or the Government of Odisha. This article is for informational purposes only.
