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HIMS Portal Promotion Proposal 2026: Assistant Professor (Stage-III) to Associate Professor – Apply from 22 July to 21 August

HIMS Promotion 2026 Odisha Higher Education

HIMS PROMOTION 2026 – ASSISTANT PROFESSOR TO ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha – Letter No. 392352/HE Dated 18.07.2026

Letter No. 392352/HE Dated 18.07.2026

Issuing Authority Smt. Mousumi Nayak, OAS(S), Joint Secretary to Govt.

Subject Promotion of Assistant Professor (Stage-III) to Associate Professor

Portal HIMS Portal

Application Period

22nd July – 21st August 2026

31 Days

Eligible Batch

1992 – 2001

OES (CB) Officers placed on 15.09.2012

Important

Online Only

No offline submissions accepted

Key Provisions of the Letter

DPC Meeting: The DPC Meeting for promotion of OES (CB) Officers in the rank of Assistant Professor (Stage-III) to Associate Professor rank will be held shortly.
Eligible Officers: OES (CB) Officers of the 1992-2001 batch who had been placed to OES (College Branch) Cadre w.e.f. 15.09.2012 and are now eligible for promotion after completion of 5 years of regular service as Asst. Professor (S-III) under Rule-11 of OES (CB) Recruitment Rules, 2020.
Submission Process: Eligible officers are required to submit promotion related service particulars as per the prescribed HIMS portal.
Verification: The concerned Principal/Authority is to verify minutely the service particulars of the OES Officers with reference to the original Service Book and to approve prior to forwarding to the Department through HIMS Portal.
No Offline Submission: No offline submission of proposals will be accepted under any circumstance. Proposals must be submitted only through the portal as per prescribed guidelines.
Application Live Period: The application for promotion proposals will be made live on the HIMS Portal from 22nd July, 2026 to 21st August 2026.
Issuing Authority: The letter has been issued by Smt. Mousumi Nayak, OAS(S), Joint Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department, Odisha.
Circulation: Copies forwarded to OSD to Commissioner-cum-Secretary and Additional Secretary to Govt., Branch Officer, HIMS for information and necessary action.

Important Points to Note

HIMS Portal Only: All promotion proposals must be submitted exclusively through the HIMS Portal. Offline submissions will not be accepted.
Eligibility Criteria: Officers must have completed 5 years of regular service as Assistant Professor (Stage-III) under Rule-11 of OES (CB) Recruitment Rules, 2020.
Batch Details: Only OES (CB) Officers of the 1992-2001 batch who were placed in the cadre w.e.f. 15.09.2012 are eligible.
Verification Required: The Principal/Authority must minutely verify service particulars against the original Service Book before approval.
Strict Timeline: Proposals must be submitted within the specified period – 22nd July to 21st August 2026.
DPC Meeting: The Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) meeting will be held shortly after the submission deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this notification about?

It is a notification from the Higher Education Department, Odisha regarding the promotion of Assistant Professors (Stage-III) to Associate Professors through the HIMS Portal. The application window is from 22nd July to 21st August 2026.

Who is eligible for this promotion?

OES (CB) Officers of the 1992-2001 batch who were placed in the OES (College Branch) Cadre w.e.f. 15.09.2012 and have completed 5 years of regular service as Assistant Professor (Stage-III) under Rule-11 of OES (CB) Recruitment Rules, 2020.

What is the application period?

The application for promotion proposals will be live on the HIMS Portal from 22nd July, 2026 to 21st August, 2026.

Can I submit my proposal offline?

No. No offline submission of proposals will be accepted under any circumstance. Proposals must be submitted only through the HIMS Portal.

What is the role of the Principal/Authority?

The concerned Principal/Authority must verify minutely the service particulars of the OES Officers with reference to the original Service Book and approve prior to forwarding to the Department through the HIMS Portal.

What is the eligibility rule for promotion?

Promotion is under Rule-11 of OES (CB) Recruitment Rules, 2020, which requires completion of 5 years of regular service as Assistant Professor (Stage-III).

Who issued this notification?

The notification has been issued by Smt. Mousumi Nayak, OAS(S), Joint Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department, Odisha.

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