Odisha Governor directs filling of teaching posts amid 70% vacancy in public universities
The recruitment process for vacant teaching posts should be initiated by the first week of November and complete it by the end of the month, said Hari Babu Kambhampati
In Odisha, 70% of teaching positions in public universities remain vacant, prompting the Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati to initiate recruitment efforts. Speaking at a meeting on Saturday, October 3, 2026, the Governor directed that teaching vacancies should be filled by the first week of November and completed by the end of the month.
Governor Kambhampati emphasized that merit should be the primary consideration in the selection of teaching faculty, stressing the importance of prioritizing quality and merit. He urged universities to include all eligible applicants in the interview process rather than extensive initial shortlisting to ensure no qualified candidates were excluded.
Currently, 1,441 positions out of 2,081 sanctioned posts are vacant in 17 public universities across the state. Guest faculties have been engaged to address the large-scale vacancies, with Utkal University and Ravenshaw University facing the most significant gaps in Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor positions.
The Governor also requested universities pursuing accreditation to adopt a common tenure for vice-chancellors, noting discrepancies in the duration of their appointments.
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