1. Read the advertisement carefully, Before you apply.

2. The candidates should apply online through the official link on or before 21 July 2023.

3. Keep your Documents Whole, and at the time of submission check each document carefully.

4. Wherever an Application Fee is required for the Submission of an Application, It must be submitted on time, or else the Application will be rejected.

5. After applying online, the candidate should take a print of the completed application, and send it along with self-attested copies of the relevant supporting documents/certificates in an envelope duly super-scribed as ‘Application for the post at The Central University of Odisha, NAD Post Office, Sunabeda, Dist- Koraput, Odisha - 763004 on or before 01 August 2023.

6. The candidates are advised to give their working mobile number and E-mail ID, and ensure their working till the completion of the selection process to avoid inconvenience. There will be no other means of contacting them except their e-mail & Mobile numbers.

7. Applications received after the due date will not be considered under any circumstances.

8. For any other information, visit the official site.

General Instructions:

1. All applicants are required to apply online in the prescribed format (on SAMARTH) with complete, correct information and attachments. The applicant will be solely responsible for the authenticity of the submitted information. Applicants are required to fill the application form as available on the University website www.cuo.ac.in.

2. The details regarding qualifications, experience and screening guidelines are available on the University website www.cuo.ac.in along with this advertisement. The applicants are required to read these details before filling up the form.

3. Applicants should possess the prescribed qualifications and experience as on the closing date of application, as prescribed by the University for the respective Posts. The posts advertised carry UGC pay scales plus admissible allowances.

4. The applications received shall be screened as per screening guidelines for short-listing and recommending the applicants to be called for interview. Mere fulfillment of the qualification or the eligibility criteria does not entitle an applicant to be necessarily considered or called for interview.

5. Publications ‘under submission’ or submitted to referees shall not be considered towards calculation of marks for publication criteria. Further, all the items for which marks are claimed should be strictly in accordance with the screening guidelines attached with the advertisement. The minimum score requirement for screening of applications for the post of Professor is indicated in the screening guidelines attached herewith.

6. Academic /Research Score shall be calculated as per criteria given in Appendix II, Table 2 of the UGC Regulation 2018. Each Academic/Research score must be supported by the documentary 17 evidence (copy of publications, project sanction letter, utilization and completion certificates issued by the University and acknowledgements for patent filing and approval letters, students’ Ph.D. award letter, etc) that could be objectively verified without which no claim on score would be entertained.

7. The Ph.D. Degree shall be a mandatory qualification for appointment to the post of Professor.

8. The time taken by candidates to acquire M.Phil. and/or Ph.D. Degree shall not be considered as teaching/ research experience to be claimed for appointment to the teaching positions. Further, the period of active service spent on pursuing research degree simultaneously with teaching assignment without taking any kind of leave, shall be counted as teaching experience for the purpose of direct recruitment.

9. Applicants seeking reservation benefits available for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD categories must upload the necessary documents in support of their claim as per Govt. of India lists/rules/norms and in the prescribed form(s) issued by Competent Authority. Applicants applying under the category of OBC and EWS must upload respective certificates – OBC (non- creamy layer) and EWS – in the prescribed form(s) issued by Competent Authority. The certificate must be of the current financial year. In case the applicant wants to claim benefits under the PwBD category (4% horizontal reservation available), the applicant’s relevant disability should not be less than 40 per cent. Proof to this effect in the form of a valid DisabilityCertificate must be uploaded with the application.

10. Consequent upon adoption of self-certification provisions as required by the Govt. of India, the University shall process the applications entirely on the basis of information/documents uploaded with the application. In case the information/documents are found to be false/ incorrect by way of omission or commission, the responsibility shall lie with the applicant and the applicant shall be liable for action as per law.

11. Applicants serving in Government/Public Sector Undertakings (including Boards/Autonomous Bodies) are required to submit original ‘No Objection Certificate’ from the employer at the time of interview. However, they have to upload the copy of the ‘No Objection Certificate’ during submission of online application.

12. The University will verify the antecedents of the applicant at the time of appointment or anytime during the tenure of the service. In case it is found that the documents/information submitted by the candidate is false or the candidate has suppressed relevant information, the services of the candidate shall be terminated without prejudice to any other action initiated by the University.

13. The screened/shortlisted candidates called for interview should report along with all the testimonials/certificates in original along with valid photo ID (Aadhar/Voter ID/Driving License/Passport). A set of self-attested photocopy of certificates/testimonials in respect to the qualifications, experience and category as applicable, indicated in the online application form should also be submitted at the time of interview.

14. No TA/DA shall be paid to candidates for attending interview.

15. All correspondence from the University including interview letter, if any, shall be sent only to the e-mail address provided by the applicant in the online application form. Any change of address/contact given in the application form should at once be communicated to the University failing which the University shall not be held responsible.

16. The University reserves the right to amend the number of posts or not to fill any of the posts mentioned in the advertisement without assigning any reason thereof. Any consequential 18 vacancies arising at the time of interview may also be filled up from the available screened candidates.

17. Applicants must NOT furnish any particulars that are false, tampered or fabricated, or suppress any material / information while submitting the application online and uploading self-certified copies/testimonials.

18. In case of any inadvertent mistake in the process of selection, which may be detected at any stage even after the issuance of offer letter, the University reserves right to modify/withdraw/cancel any communication made to the applicants.

19. National Pension Scheme in accordance with the O.M.No.1 (13) EV/2001, Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, dated 15.03.2004, will be applicable with subsequent amendments made or will be made from time to time.

20. Application fees and application form(s) are to be submitted as per details given below: i. Application Fees: Rs.1000/- for UR/OBC/EWS category. ii. No application fee will be charged from applicants from SC, ST, PwBD category and Women applicants. iii. Fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. iv. Payment should be made through Payment Gateway given in the online application portal. v. Applicants applying for more than one post/department must apply separately and pay fees separately.

21. Application forms have to be filled in online mode only as available on the website of the University before the closing date and time, i.e. 21/07/2023(23.59 Hrs).

22. Candidates are required to submit copy of their online application form along with all self-attested certificates & testimonials to reach The Professor In-Charge (Recruitment), Recruitment Cell, Central University of Odisha, NAD Post Office, Sunabeda, Koraput - 763 004 by Speed Post/Registered Post before 01/08/2023 (16.00 Hrs).

23. Candidates are required to submit the print-copy and other testimonials in appropriate cover with superscription ADVT. No. and NAME OF THE POST APPLIED FOR on top of the envelop.

24. In case of any persistent technical issue while filling the online application form, the applicant can mail his/her problem at the email: recruitmentcell@cuo.ac.in

25. In case of any dispute that may occur in the process of selection, the decision of the University shall be final. Applicants are advised to satisfy themselves before applying that they possess the essential qualifications as laid down in the advertisement.

26. Canvassing in any form will be treated as disqualification.

27. Any dispute regarding the recruitment will fall under the jurisdiction of courts of Odisha.