Dharanidhar University Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for the engagement of Guest Faculty on a contractual basis under the Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) for the academic session 2027–28. The university will conduct a walk-in interview on 19 November 2026 for Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor, Physical Education, Art Education and Career Guidance and Counselling positions. Candidates with at least 55% marks in postgraduate studies in the relevant subject can attend the interview, subject to NCTE eligibility norms. The monthly consolidated remuneration is ₹35,000 for Assistant Professors and ₹40,000 for Associate Professors and Professors.
Dharanidhar University Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organisation Name | Dharanidhar University, Kendujhar, Odisha |
| Notice Number | 4677 |
| Notification Date | 8 November 2026 |
| Post Names | Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor, Physical Education and Art Education Assistant Professor, Counsellor |
| Number of Posts | Not specified |
| Programme | Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) |
| Engagement Type | Contractual Guest Faculty |
| Salary | ₹35,000 or ₹40,000 per month, depending on the post |
| Job Location | Kendujhar, Odisha |
| Application Mode | Walk-in Interview |
| Walk-in Date | 19 November 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM |
| Interview Venue | Conference Hall, Administrative Building, North Campus, Dharanidhar University, Kendujhar – 758001 |
Dharanidhar University Vacancy Details and Post Names
The university is engaging guest faculty for its Integrated Teacher Education Programme under the Self-Financing mode from the 2027–28 academic session. The advertised positions cover the following subject areas:
- Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor – Educational Studies and Pedagogy.
- Assistant Professor – Health and Physical Education.
- Assistant Professor – Art Education.
- Career Guidance and Counselling – Counsellor.
The notification does not mention the exact number of vacancies. The number of guest faculty required may depend on the availability of resources and programme requirements.
Educational Qualification and Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have at least 55% marks at the postgraduate level or an equivalent grade in the concerned or relevant subject for which they are applying. Eligibility will be as per the applicable National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) norms.
Subject Areas and Qualification Requirements
- Educational Studies and Pedagogy: Qualification as prescribed under NCTE norms.
- Health and Physical Education: Qualification as prescribed under NCTE norms.
- Art Education: Qualification as prescribed under NCTE norms.
- Career Guidance and Counselling: Qualification as prescribed under NCTE norms.
The notification also refers to Perspectives in Education, Pedagogy in English and Odia languages, Social Science, Mathematics, Fine Art, Physical Education and Yoga, in accordance with NCTE Regulations 2014 and subsequent amendments.
Preference and Additional Eligibility
- Candidates with higher qualifications or relevant experience will be given preference.
- Retired Associate Professors and Professors will receive preference for the respective senior-level positions.
- Remuneration for retired Associate Professors and Professors will be as per university norms.
Candidates should check the official notification and application form for the detailed subject-wise eligibility requirements.
Salary, Age Limit and Contract Period
Monthly Remuneration
- Assistant Professor: ₹35,000 per month.
- Associate Professor: ₹40,000 per month.
- Professor: ₹40,000 per month.
- Career Guidance and Counselling (Counsellor): Separate remuneration is not specified in the notification.
The remuneration is consolidated. Retired Associate Professors and Professors will be paid according to university norms.
Age Limit
The official notification does not specify an age limit for these contractual Guest Faculty positions.
Contract Tenure
- The engagement is purely temporary and initially for one year from the commencement of classes for the 2027–28 academic session.
- The engagement will end earlier if regular faculty members are appointed.
- Continuation will depend on satisfactory performance, as reviewed by the competent authority.
- The university reserves the right to terminate the engagement at any time without assigning a reason.
Selection Process and Application Fee
Selection Process
Selection will be based on document scrutiny and a walk-in interview conducted by Dharanidhar University.
- Report at the university between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM on 19 November 2026.
- Present the application form and required documents to the scrutiny or screening committee.
- Attend the walk-in interview after document verification.
- If there are too many applicants to complete the process on 19 November, the interview may continue on 20 November 2026.
Application Fee
The notification does not specify an application fee for attending the walk-in interview.
Important Dates and Walk-in Interview Details
- Notification Number: 4677.
- Notification Date: 8 November 2026.
- Walk-in Interview Date: 19 November 2026.
- Reporting and Registration Time: 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
- Possible Additional Interview Date: 20 November 2026, if required due to a large number of applicants.
Interview Venue: Conference Hall, Administrative Building, Dharanidhar University, North Campus, Kendujhar, Odisha – 758001.
How to Attend Dharanidhar University Walk-in Interview 2026
Interested and eligible candidates must attend the walk-in interview in person with the prescribed application form and supporting documents. Follow these steps:
- Visit the official Dharanidhar University website and download the prescribed application form.
- Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, awards, research guidance, work experience, publications and present employment details.
- Affix a recent passport-size photograph to the application form.
- Carry the original certificates and photocopies of all relevant documents for verification.
- Bring self-attested copies of certificates and mark sheets from matriculation or higher secondary onwards.
- Carry the NET certificate, if qualified.
- Bring the front or cover pages of publications and research guidance notifications, wherever applicable.
- Report to the Conference Hall, Administrative Building, North Campus, Dharanidhar University, between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM on 19 November 2026.
- Attend document verification and the interview as directed by the university committee.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or joining the engagement.
- Selected guest faculty must submit an undertaking on Non-Judicial Stamp Paper stating that they will not claim a regular teaching post.
- Appointed candidates must follow university rules and regulations.
- Guest faculty may be assigned administrative and extracurricular duties without additional remuneration.
- The engagement does not provide any right to claim regular employment.
- The university reserves the right to cancel the walk-in interview or engagement without assigning any reason.
- For further information, candidates can refer to the official university website. The email address provided on the application form is registrar@dduniversity.ac.in.
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