FM University Faculty Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 53 Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor Posts

Academics looking for regular university faculty posts in Odisha should review this Fakir Mohan University recruitment carefully. The university has notified 53 faculty vacancies for Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor posts across postgraduate departments. The online application closes on 07 June 2026, and the hard copy must reach the university by 17 June 2026, so applicants should prepare academic, research and experience documents early.

Table of Contents

• Quick Overview
• Should You Read This Job Post?
• Vacancy Details, Eligibility and Salary
• Important Dates, Fee and Age Limit
• Salary and Posting Value
• Selection Process
• Documents You Should Keep Ready
• How to Apply
• Quick FAQs

Quick Overview

Should You Read This Job Post?

Read this if

• You are building an academic career with UGC-level teaching, research and publication credentials.
• You have Ph.D., NET/SET/SLET or valid UGC exemption route for the post you choose.
• You can prepare both online submission and hard-copy document packet within the deadlines.

You may skip this if

• You are only a postgraduate without NET, Ph.D. route or valid exemption for Assistant Professor.
• You do not have the required research publications, research score or experience for Professor or Associate Professor.
• You cannot send the signed hard copy and self-attested documents before the postal deadline.

Vacancy Details, Eligibility and Salary

Professor

This level is for senior academics with strong publications, research score and at least 10 years of teaching or research experience. Candidates should arrange publication and Ph.D. guidance proof carefully before hard-copy submission.

Associate Professor

Associate Professor posts suit Ph.D. holders with at least 8 years of teaching or research experience and a documented publication profile. The screening stage is document-heavy, so research score evidence should be complete.

Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor posts are the main route for NET/SET/SLET-qualified or eligible Ph.D. candidates with a relevant Master’s degree. Fresh postgraduates without NET or valid exemption should verify eligibility before paying the fee.

Important Dates, Fee and Age Limit

Salary and Posting Value

The posts carry UGC academic pay levels: Professor at Academic Level 14, Associate Professor at Academic Level 13A and Assistant Professor at Academic Level 10. Pay and service conditions apply as per university, Government of Odisha and UGC norms.

This recruitment is valuable for candidates committed to long-term academic work in a state university setting. It is less suitable for applicants who only meet minimum degree criteria but do not have the required NET, Ph.D., publications, research score or experience documents.

Selection Process

The selection process will follow university and UGC norms for faculty recruitment.

• Online application submission
• Hard copy and document scrutiny
• Screening / shortlisting based on eligibility, academic record, research score and experience
• Interview and/or presentation before the selection committee
• Final selection based on eligibility, committee assessment and document verification

Documents You Should Keep Ready

• System-generated online application form
• Master’s degree marksheets and certificate
• Ph.D. degree certificate, where applicable
• NET / SET / SLET certificate, if applicable
• Research publications and proof of publication status
• Research score / API supporting documents
• Teaching and research experience certificates
• Caste / SEBC / SC / ST certificate, if applicable
• PwD certificate, if applicable
• No Objection Certificate for in-service candidates
• Passport-size photographs and self-attested document set

How to Apply

1. Visit the Odisha HIMS recruitment portal.
2. Select Fakir Mohan University Faculty Recruitment 2026.
3. Register and fill the online form with personal, academic, research and experience details.
4. Upload required documents and pay the applicable application fee.
5. Submit the online form before 07 June 2026.
6. Download and print the submitted application form.
7. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents and photographs.
8. Send the hard copy by Speed Post to The Registrar, Fakir Mohan University, Vyasa Vihar, Balasore – 756089, Odisha so that it reaches by 17 June 2026, 05:00 PM.

Quick FAQs

What is the last date for FM University Faculty Recruitment 2026?

The last date for online application is 07 June 2026.

Is hard copy submission required?

Yes. The hard copy of the submitted application with supporting documents must reach the university by 17 June 2026 up to 05:00 PM.

How many faculty posts are available?

There are 53 posts: 15 Professor, 20 Associate Professor and 18 Assistant Professor posts.

What is the qualification for Assistant Professor?

Assistant Professor eligibility is based on UGC norms, generally requiring Master’s degree with 55% marks and NET/SET/SLET or valid Ph.D. route.

What is the application fee?

The fee is Rs. 1000 for General / SEBC candidates, Rs. 600 for SC / ST candidates and no fee for PwD candidates.

Is there a written exam?

No separate written exam is clearly indicated. Selection is based on screening, shortlisting and interview or presentation as per UGC and university norms.

Can in-service candidates apply?

Yes, but they should follow the proper channel or submit the required No Objection Certificate as per the advertisement instructions.