Centre for Judicial Archives Odisha Jobs 2025: Consultant (History) Post – Apply Now

The Centre for Judicial Archives of Odisha, located in Cuttack, is looking to hire a Consultant (History), and they officially invited applications for the role on 10th April 2025.

This esteemed position is open to both in-service and retired Professors of History. This hiring drive is part of the Government of Odisha’s effort to boost its ongoing project focused on preserving and documenting the State’s judicial history. It is a rare and prestigious opportunity for experienced professionals in the historical field to contribute to the State’s rich legal heritage through research and archival work.

Below is a comprehensive overview of the recruitment process, eligibility criteria, and application procedure.

Notification Details

• Advertisement Date: 10th April 2025
• Last Date to Apply: 30 April 2025
• Mode of Submission: By Speed Post or Email
• Envelope Superscription: APPLICATION FOR ENGAGEMENT AS CONSULTANT, HISTORY

Post Overview

• Name of Post: Consultant (History)
• Location: Centre for Judicial Archives of Odisha, Cuttack
• Nature of Engagement:
  • On Deputation Basis for in-service Professors
  • On Contractual Basis for retired Professors
• Duration of Engagement: 2 Years
  • The contract is terminable with one month’s notice for retired candidates

Vacancy Details

• Total Number of Vacancies: 6521
• Reservation Status: Not specified

Application Fee

• Application Fee: Not Applicable
  • You don’t need to pay any fee to apply for this position—applications are completely free of cost.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the role, candidates need to meet the following requirements:

Educational Qualification

• Must hold a Postgraduate Degree in History from a recognized university or institution

Experience

• Must have a minimum of 10 years of teaching experience in History at any recognized college or university

Desirable Specializations

• Specialization in Indian Constitutional or Legal History
• Ability to read or interpret Persian manuscripts
• Familiarity with Odia Karani script

These qualifications are not mandatory but will be considered as an added advantage during the selection process.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 45 years
• Maximum Age: 68 years
• The age will be calculated as of the date of publication of the advertisement on the Odisha High Court’s website

Pay Scale / Remuneration

The pay structure differs based on whether the candidate is currently serving or retired.

In-Service Professors (Deputation Basis)

• Will be entitled to the existing pay scale, allowances, and benefits as per the deputation norms applicable to government employees

Retired Professors (Contractual Basis)

• Monthly Remuneration will be calculated as per the formula: ‘Pay Minus Pension’
• Or a maximum cap of Rs. 1,00,000 per month, whichever is lower

This pay model ensures fair compensation for retired professionals, allowing them to contribute their experience meaningfully.

Job Responsibilities

The Consultant (History) will be responsible for:

• Conducting thorough research on old judicial records of the High Court and District Courts of Odisha
• Assisting the Director-cum-Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in archival documentation
• Contributing to the Judicial History Project through historical analysis, reporting, and interpretation
• Preparing scholarly articles, reports, and manuscripts that preserve the legal history of the State
• Identifying, deciphering, and cataloging ancient documents, including Persian and Odia Karani script texts, if applicable

This role is ideal for academicians who have a passion for historical research and wish to be involved in government-led archival initiatives.

Selection Process

Here’s how the selection process will take place, step by step:

1. Screening of Applications
   • Each application will be evaluated based on academic qualifications, relevant experience, and domain expertise
   • Special consideration may be given to candidates with skills in legal history or manuscript interpretation
2. Shortlisting
   • Eligible candidates will be shortlisted for further evaluation
   • Please note, only candidates who meet the criteria and are shortlisted will be contacted for the next steps in the selection process.
3. Final Selection
   • The final decision will be made based on merit, experience, and administrative approval
   • There is no mention of a written exam or interview; however, personal interaction may be arranged if necessary

How to Apply

If you’re eligible and interested, make sure to fill out the official application form (Annexure-I) and send it as instructed. The process differs slightly for in-service and retired applicants.

For In-Service Professors:

• Fill out the application form (Annexure-I)
• Get a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the appropriate authority at your current workplace.
• Attach all required documents
• Send the complete application by Speed Post or email

For Retired Professors:

• Fill out the application form (Annexure-I)
• Attach relevant academic and service documents
• Submit the application via Speed Post or email

All applications must clearly mention “APPLICATION FOR ENGAGEMENT AS CONSULTANT, HISTORY” on the envelope or in the subject line of the email.

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