Utkal University Recruitment 2026: 28 Vacancies for Field Investigator (Unorganized Labour) and other posts, Apply by 23 Oct
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A new notice from Utkal University, Research and Development Cell (Utkal University) lists 28 posts of Field Investigator (Unorganized Labour) and other posts. The last date to apply is 23 October 2026.
This page puts the key facts in one place: vacancies, pay, eligibility, age, fee, selection and the official links.
Utkal University – Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Salary | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Assistant (Environment Studies, Climate Change and Public Health) | 2 | ₹37,000 | Odisha |
| Research Associate (Public Policy and Governance) | 1 | ₹47,000 | Odisha |
| Research Assistant (Public Policy and Governance) | 1 | ₹37,000 | Odisha |
| Field Investigator (Public Policy and Governance) | 2 | ₹20,000 | Odisha |
| Research Assistant (North-East India Studies) | 1 | ₹37,000 | Odisha |
| Field Investigator (North-East India Studies) | 5 | ₹20,000 | Odisha |
| Research Assistant (Rural Studies) | 1 | ₹37,000 | Odisha |
| Field Investigator (Rural Studies) | 1 | ₹20,000 | Odisha |
| Research Assistant (Unorganized Labour) | 1 | ₹37,000 | Odisha |
| Field Investigator (Unorganized Labour) | 6 | ₹20,000 | Odisha |
| Research Assistant (Language, Literature and Culture) | 1 | ₹37,000 | Odisha |
| Field Investigator (Language, Literature and Culture) | 3 | ₹20,000 | Odisha |
| Research Associate (High Energy and Condensed Matter Physics) | 1 | ₹47,000 | Odisha |
| Research Assistant (High Energy and Condensed Matter Physics) | 1 | ₹37,000 | Odisha |
| Research-cum-Academic Coordinator | 1 | ₹37,000 | Odisha |
| Total Vacancies: | 28 |
Utkal University Recruitment – Eligibility
Check your qualification against the post you want. The minimum education and any experience needed for each post are below.
Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Research Assistant (Environment Studies, Climate Change and Public Health) | M.Sc. in Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology or any other Life Science subject with minimum 55% marks OR M.A./M.Sc. in Economics, Geography, Geology, Public Health or Environmental Science with minimum 55% marks; NET, Ph.D. preferred; hands-on experience in animal cell culture technique desirable |
| Research Associate (Public Policy and Governance) | Postgraduate in Social Science discipline, preferably Political Science, Public Administration, Economics, Sociology or Development Studies, with minimum 55% marks, along with NET, Ph.D. and at least two years of research experience |
| Research Assistant (Public Policy and Governance) | Postgraduate in Social Science discipline, preferably Political Science, Public Administration, Economics, Sociology or Development Studies, with minimum 55% marks; NET, Ph.D. preferred |
| Field Investigator (Public Policy and Governance) | Graduate in Social Science with minimum 55% marks; four-year graduation program or postgraduate degree holder preferred |
| Research Assistant (North-East India Studies) | Postgraduate in Social Science and Humanities disciplines with minimum 55% marks; NET, Ph.D. preferred |
| Field Investigator (North-East India Studies) | Graduate in Social Science and Humanities with minimum 55% marks; four-year graduation program or postgraduate degree holder preferred |
| Research Assistant (Rural Studies) | Postgraduate in Social Science discipline with minimum 55% marks; NET, Ph.D. preferred |
| Field Investigator (Rural Studies) | Graduate in Social Science discipline with minimum 55% marks; four-year graduation program or postgraduate degree holder preferred |
| Research Assistant (Unorganized Labour) | Postgraduate in Management, PMIR, Social Work or Sociology with minimum 55% marks; Ph.D., M.Phil. or NET with research experience preferred |
| Field Investigator (Unorganized Labour) | Graduate in any Management or Social Science discipline with minimum 55% marks; four-year graduation program or postgraduate degree holder preferred |
| Research Assistant (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 (Language, Literature and Culture) | Graduate in Social Science and Humanities with minimum 55% marks; four-year graduation program or postgraduate degree holder preferred |
| Research Associate (High Energy and Condensed Matter Physics) | M.Sc. in Physics with minimum 55% marks, with NET, Ph.D. and at least two 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 | 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 |
Age is counted on the date fixed in the notification. SC, ST, OBC, PwD and other eligible groups get relaxation as per rules.
Age Limit Details
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Research Assistant (Environment Studies, Climate Change and Public Health) | See the notification |
| Research Associate (Public Policy and Governance) | See the notification |
| Research Assistant (Public Policy and Governance) | See the notification |
| Field Investigator (Public Policy and Governance) | See the notification |
| Research Assistant (North-East India Studies) | See the notification |
| Field Investigator (North-East India Studies) | See the notification |
| Research Assistant (Rural Studies) | See the notification |
| Field Investigator (Rural Studies) | See the notification |
| Research Assistant (Unorganized Labour) | See the notification |
| Field Investigator (Unorganized Labour) | See the notification |
| Research Assistant (Language, Literature and Culture) | See the notification |
| Field Investigator (Language, Literature and Culture) | See the notification |
| Research Associate (High Energy and Condensed Matter Physics) | See the notification |
| Research Assistant (High Energy and Condensed Matter Physics) | See the notification |
| Research-cum-Academic Coordinator | See the notification |
Check the official notice for the application fee and the payment method. Some notices charge no fee.
The selection steps are: shortlisting, interview, as per official notification. Keep your original documents ready for verification.
How to Apply for Utkal University Recruitment
| Type of Application Form |
|---|
| Offline |
Download the form from the official link below, fill it in, attach self-attested copies of your documents and send it to the address in the notice so that it reaches before 23 October 2026.
Important Links
| Official notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| Application form | Click Here |
| Official website | Click Here |
We write these details from the official notice. Mistakes can happen and dates can change, so check the official notification before you apply or pay any fee. This is not a government website.