OUAT Bhubaneswar invites offline applications for 23 faculty posts across 19 roles (Assistant and Associate Professors) under Advt No. E-II-II-09/2026/17387/UAT. Last date to reach the Registrar is 25-11-2026. Qualifications include Master’s with NET (Ph.D. desirable) for Assistant Professors and Ph.D. with 8 years’ experience for Associate Professors. Pay scales are Cell-1 Level-10 (Rs.57,700) for Assistant Professors and Cell-1 Level-13A (Rs.1,31,400) for Associate Professors. Selection is via written test and interview (Assistant Professors) or interview only (Associate Professors).
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Vacancy Details
- Assistant Professor (Agronomy): 3 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree in Agronomy with NET- UR: 1
- OBC: 0
- SC: 1
- ST: 1
- PWD: 1
- Assistant Professor (Soil Science & Agril. Chemistry): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree in Soil Science & Agril. Chemistry with NET- UR: 1
- OBC: 0
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- PWD: 0
- Assistant Professor (Horticulture): 2 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree in Horticulture with NET- UR: 1
- OBC: 0
- SC: 0
- ST: 1
- PWD: 0
- Assistant Professor (Genetics & Plant Breeding): 2 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree in Genetics & Plant Breeding with NET- UR: 1
- OBC: 1
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- PWD: 0
- Assistant Professor (Entomology): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree in Entomology with NET- UR: 0
- OBC: 1
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- PWD: 0
- Assistant Professor (Plant Pathology): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree in Plant Pathology with NET- UR: 1
- OBC: 0
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- PWD: 0
- Assistant Professor (Extension Education): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree in Extension Education with NET- UR: 1
- OBC: 0
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- PWD: 0
- Assistant Professor (Agril. Economics): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree in Agril. Economics with NET- UR: 1
- OBC: 1
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- PWD: 0
- Assistant Professor (Agricultural Statistics): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree in Agricultural Statistics with NET- UR: 0
- OBC: 1
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- PWD: 0
- Assistant Professor (Agricultural Engineering (FMPE/REE)): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree in Agricultural Engineering with NET- UR: 1
- OBC: 0
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- PWD: 0
- Assistant Professor (Animal Husbandry (LPM/Veterinary Extension Education)): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s degree in relevant subject with NET - Associate Professor (Agronomy): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Ph.D. degree in Agronomy with 8 years experience- UR: 1
- OBC: 0
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- PWD: 0
- Associate Professor (Soil Science & Agril. Chemistry): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Ph.D. degree in Soil Science with 8 years experience- UR: 0
- OBC: 0
- SC: 1
- ST: 0
- PWD: 0
- Associate Professor (Genetics & Plant Breeding): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Ph.D. degree in Genetics & Plant Breeding with 8 years experience- UR: 0
- OBC: 0
- SC: 0
- ST: 1
- PWD: 0
- Associate Professor (Entomology): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Ph.D. degree in Entomology with 8 years experience- UR: 1
- OBC: 0
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- PWD: 0
- Associate Professor (Plant Pathology): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Ph.D. degree in Plant Pathology with 8 years experience- UR: 0
- OBC: 0
- SC: 1
- ST: 0
- PWD: 0
- Associate Professor (Extension Education): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Ph.D. degree in Extension Education with 8 years experience- UR: 0
- OBC: 1
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- PWD: 0
- Associate Professor (Agril. Economics): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Ph.D. degree in Agril. Economics with 8 years experience- UR: 1
- OBC: 0
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- PWD: 0
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in the concerned subject with 55% marks. For Assistant Professor: Master’s degree in the concerned subject with NET (Ph.D. is desirable). For Associate Professor: Ph.D. in the concerned subject with 8 years of experience.
Age Limits
- Maximum Age: 42 years
Application Fees
- Assistant Professor: ₹700
- Associate Professor: ₹1000
Selection Process
- Written Test: Candidates for Assistant Professor will have a written test as part of selection.
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed. Associate Professor posts are selected by interview only; Assistant Professor selection includes interview after the written test.
How to Apply
- Download the application form and information sheet from the OUAT website (ouat.ac.in).
- Deposit the application fee through Green Channel Counter (GCC) / Internet Banking / RTGS.
- Fill the application form and attach self-attested copies of all certificates and the fee deposit receipt.
- Send the filled application by Speed Post or Registered Post to The Registrar, OUAT, Bhubaneswar-751003. Superscribe the envelope with the post applied for and advertisement number/date.
- Ensure the application reaches the Registrar by 25 November 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility/qualification criteria for these posts?
For Assistant Professor posts, a Master’s degree in the concerned subject with NET is required; Ph.D. is desirable. For Associate Professor posts, a Ph.D. in the concerned subject with 8 years of experience is required.
How do I apply for the OUAT recruitment?
Apply offline: download the application form from ouat.ac.in, deposit the fee via GCC/Internet Banking/RTGS, fill the form with self-attested copies and fee receipt, and send it by Speed Post/Registered Post to the Registrar, OUAT, Bhubaneswar-751003. Superscribe the envelope with the post applied for and advertisement number/date.
What is the last date to apply?
The application must reach the Registrar by 25 November 2026.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection for Assistant Professor posts involves a written test followed by an interview. Associate Professor posts are selected by interview only.
What are the salary/pay scale details for the posts?
Assistant Professors are paid Cell-1, Level-10 (Rs.57,700). Associate Professors are paid Cell-1, Level-13A (Rs.1,31,400).
