The Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, Research and Development Cell, has released an employment advertisement (Advt. No. R&D-CF-RUSA 2.0 CoEs-01/ 2026) for the engagement of 28 vacancies of research staff on a purely temporary and contractual basis under R&D CF Sustainability Grants. Posts include Research Associate (RA), Research Assistant (RAt), Field Investigator (FI), and Research-cum-Academic Coordinator (RAC) across various Centers of Excellence (CoEs) under RUSA 2.0 and the R&D Cell. Eligible candidates can download the application form from utkaluniversity.ac.in and submit the hard copy by Speed Post along with a soft copy via email on or before 23 October 2026.
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 09 October 2026 |
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| Last Date for Receipt of Application | 23 October 2026 |
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| Interview Schedule | Shortlisted candidates will be informed via Email / Phone |
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Application Fee
- No application fee is prescribed for applying to these contractual research posts.
Age Limit
| Age Limit | As per University and funding agency norms |
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Eligibility
| Research Associate | Postgraduate in relevant discipline with min 55% marks + NET/Ph.D. + 2 years research experience. |
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| Research Assistant | Master’s Degree (M.Sc / MA / PMIR / MSW) with min 55% marks (preference for NET/Ph.D.). |
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| Field Investigator | Graduate in relevant Social Science / Management discipline with min 55% marks. |
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| Research-cum-Academic Coordinator | Master’s degree in any discipline with min 55% marks + coordination and data management experience. |
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Monthly Remuneration Details
| Research Associate (RA) | Rs. 47,000/- per month |
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| Research Assistant (RAt) | Rs. 37,000/- per month |
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| Research-cum-Academic Coordinator (RAC) | Rs. 37,000/- per month |
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| Field Investigator (FI) | Rs. 20,000/- per month |
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Utkal University Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details (Total: 28 Posts)
| Center of Excellence / Department | Post Name | Period of Engagement | Total Vacancies |
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| Centre for Environment Studies, Climate Change & Public Health | Research Assistant (RAt) | 06 Months | 02 |
| Centre for Public Policy & Governance | Research Associate (RA) | 03 Months | 01 |
| Research Assistant (RAt) | 06 Months | 01 |
| Field Investigator (FI) | 03 Months | 02 |
| Centre for North-East India Studies | Research Assistant (RAt) | 06 Months | 01 |
| Field Investigator (FI) | 03 Months | 05 |
| Global Centre of Rural Studies | Research Assistant (RAt) | 06 Months | 01 |
| Field Investigator (FI) | 06 Months | 01 |
| Centre for Study of Unorganized Labour | Research Assistant (RAt) | 05 Months | 01 |
| Field Investigator (FI) | 02 Months | 06 |
| Centre for Study of Language, Literature & Culture | Research Assistant (RAt) | 05 Months | 01 |
| Field Investigator (FI) | 05 Months | 03 |
| High Energy and Condensed Matter Physics | Research Associate (RA) | 05 Months | 01 |
| Research Assistant (RAt) | 05 Months | 01 |
| R&D Cell | Research-cum-Academic Coordinator (RAC) | 06 Months | 01 |
| Total Vacancies | 28 |
Educational Qualification
| Centre for Environment Studies, Climate Change & Public Health: Research Assistant (Post 1): M.Sc in Botany / Zoology / Biotechnology / any Life Science subject with minimum 55% marks (preference for NET/Ph.D.; animal cell culture experience desirable). Research Assistant (Post 2): MA / M.Sc in Economics / Geography / Geology / Public Health / Environmental Science with minimum 55% marks (preference for NET/Ph.D.). |
| Centre for Public Policy & Governance | Research Associate: Postgraduate in Social Science (Political Science / Public Admin / Economics / Sociology / Development Studies) with minimum 55% marks + NET/Ph.D. + 2 years research experience. Research Assistant: Postgraduate in Social Science with minimum 55% marks (preference for NET/Ph.D.). Field Investigator: Graduate in Social Science with minimum 55% marks (preference for 4-year graduation or PG holders). |
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| Centre for North-East India Studies | Research Assistant: Postgraduate in Social Science & Humanities with minimum 55% marks (preference for NET/Ph.D.). Field Investigator: Graduate in Social Science & Humanities with minimum 55% marks. |
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| Global Centre of Rural Studies | Research Assistant: Postgraduate in Social Science with minimum 55% marks (preference for NET/Ph.D.). Field Investigator: Graduate in Social Science with minimum 55% marks. |
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| Centre for Study of Unorganized Labour | Research Assistant: Postgraduate in Management / PMIR / Social Work / Sociology with minimum 55% marks (preference for Ph.D./M.Phil./NET with research experience). Field Investigator: Graduate in Management / Social Science with minimum 55% marks. |
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| Centre for Study of Language, Literature & Culture | Research Assistant: Postgraduate in English / Odia / Sanskrit or Humanities with minimum 55% marks (preference for NET/Ph.D.). Field Investigator: Graduate in Social Science & Humanities with minimum 55% marks. |
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| High Energy and Condensed Matter Physics | Research Associate: M.Sc in Physics with minimum 55% marks + NET/Ph.D. + 2 years research experience. Research Assistant: M.Sc in Physics with minimum 55% marks (preference for NET/Ph.D.). |
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| R&D Cell | Research-cum-Academic Coordinator: Master’s degree in any discipline with minimum 55% marks (preference for project coordination, documentation, computer skills, and digital data management experience). |
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How to Apply for Utkal University Research Staff Recruitment 2026
- Download the prescribed application form from the official website: utkaluniversity.ac.in/recruitment/.
- Candidates intending to apply for different posts must submit separate application forms.
- Fill in the application form accurately with personal, academic, and research details.
- Attach self-attested copies of certificates and mark sheets of all examinations passed.
- Attach copies of other achievements, research experience certificates, and reprints of research publications (if any).
- If employed, submit through proper channel or send an advance copy.
- Send the complete application packet by SPEED POST to: Director, Research and Development (R&D Cell), Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar - 751004, Odisha
- Send a soft copy of the filled application form via email to [email protected].
- Super-scribe the envelope as: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF _____________ IN THE COE IN ___________________ UNDER RUSA-2.0 COE / R&D CELL”.
- The application must reach the university on or before 23 October 2026.
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