Dharanidhar University Recruitment 2026: Overview
Dharanidhar University, Kendujhar has released an official recruitment advertisement inviting eligible and interested candidates for temporary and contract-based teaching and professional positions. The recruitment drive aims to fill 3 key vacancies: Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor, Assistant Professor in Physical Education, and Career Guidance and Counselling Specialist. Candidates seeking teaching and counselling jobs in higher education in Odisha can participate in the Walk-in Interview scheduled for 19th November 2026.
Vacancy Breakdown
The distribution of posts across various faculties and departments is as follows:
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor | 01 | Master's Degree with minimum 55% marks + Ph.D. or NET/SET qualification as per UGC regulations. |
| Assistant Professor in Physical Education | 01 | M.P.Ed with minimum 55% marks and qualifying NET/Ph.D. as per UGC/NCTE rules. |
| Career Guidance and Counselling Specialist | 01 | Master's degree in Psychology, Guidance, and Counselling or related field with relevant clinical/counselling experience. |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
Teaching Posts (Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor)
- Educational Qualification: Master’s degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever grading system is followed) from a recognized Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
- Desirable: Candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET/SET. Candidates who are or have been awarded a Ph.D. Degree in accordance with the University Grants Commission rules are exempted from NET/SLET/SET.
Assistant Professor in Physical Education
- Educational Qualification: Master’s degree in Physical Education (M.P.Ed.) with at least 55% marks from a recognized University/Institute.
- Additional Requirements: NET/SET in Physical Education or Ph.D. degree in Physical Education in compliance with UGC/NCTE guidelines.
Career Guidance and Counselling Specialist
- Educational Qualification: Postgraduate degree in Psychology, Applied Psychology, or Master's in Counselling & Guidance.
- Experience: Experience in student counselling, career guidance, or academic mentoring in educational institutes will be preferred.
Salary & Remuneration Structure
Selected candidates will receive fixed monthly honorarium or consolidated pay as per the prevailing standards and guidelines set by Dharanidhar University and the Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha.
Selection Process
The selection process for these posts relies on direct personal interview and document verification. There will be no written exam.
- Step 1: Document Verification: Verification of original certificates, educational credentials, experience certificates, identity proof, and research publications at the venue.
- Step 2: Personal Interview: Candidate assessment by an expert interview panel on domain knowledge, teaching aptitude, communication skills, and academic profile.
Interview Schedule & Venue Details
Candidates must report strictly on time at the venue on the day of the walk-in interview. Late entries will not be entertained.
- Date of Interview: 19 November 2026
- Reporting Time: 08:00 AM
- Venue: Conference Hall, Administrative Building, Dharanidhar University, North Campus, Kendujhar, Odisha.
How to Attend the Walk-in Interview
- Visit the official website of Dharanidhar University at dduniversity.ac.in to download the detailed notification and standard application form.
- Fill in the application form carefully with all relevant details regarding personal credentials, academic profile, and professional experience.
- Prepare original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies of all educational certificates, marksheets, caste certificates (if applicable), identity proof (Aadhaar/PAN card), and recent passport-size photographs.
- Report at the Conference Hall, Administrative Building, Dharanidhar University, North Campus, Kendujhar at 08:00 AM on 19th November 2026.