Odisha higher education department issued notification for appointment of new vice-chancellors of three State universities

Bhubaneswar25/11/20:: The Odisha higher education department on Wednesday issued notification for appointment of new vice-chancellors of three State universities – Ravenshaw University, Sambalpur University, and Odisha State Open University.

Three separate notifications have been issued by the State government for the appointment of VCs who are expected to be academicians of repute with adequate administrative experience.

According to the notification, the applicant should be a distinguished academician of proven academic and administrative excellence and a well-rounded personality with a minimum of 10 years of experience as Professor in a University system or 10 years in an equivalent position in reputed research and/or academic organisation.

The post carries a pay of Rs. 2, 10,000/- (Rupees two lakhs and ten thousand) with Special Allowance of Rs. 5000/- per month and other usual allowances. The tenure of the Vice-Chancellor will be four years from the date he/she assumes office or till he/she attains 67 years of age; whichever is earlier.

The applicants are required to apply in the prescribed application proforma through e-mail attachment to [email protected].Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview (to be held in Bhubaneswar in physical mode) by a three-member Search Committee.