OUAT Assistant Professor & Associate Professor Vacancy 2026: Subjects, Eligibility & How to Apply
If you have an agriculture Master’s or Ph.D. and want a stable teaching career in Odisha, this is a good chance. Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar has invited applications for Assistant Professor and Associate Professor posts in its teaching and research establishment. There are 23 vacancies across 19 subject-wise posts, with pay from ₹57,700 to ₹1,31,400 (basic, Cell-1) plus DA and other allowances. Reservation applies, as shown in the tables below.
This is an offline process. You download the form from the OUAT website, attach documents and fee proof, and send it by Speed Post or Registered Post. Your application must reach the Registrar by 5.00 PM on 25 November 2026. Read the whole article before you post anything, because incomplete applications are rejected. For more state jobs, see Odisha Govt Jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.
OUAT Recruitment 2026 Key Highlights: Posts, Pay and Last Date
OUAT is the state agricultural university at Bhubaneswar. This advertisement is for posts lying vacant in its Teaching / Research Establishment. The posts are advertised as “Assistant Professor / Equivalent” and “Associate Professor / Equivalent”.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) |
| Advertisement No. | E-II-II-09/2026/17387/UAT, dated 30 October 2026 |
| Posts | Assistant Professor (15), Associate Professor (8) |
| Total Vacancies | 23 |
| Job Location | OUAT, Bhubaneswar, Odisha |
| Mode | Offline, by Speed Post / Registered Post |
| Last Date | 25 November 2026, 5.00 PM (must reach) |
OUAT Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026: Subject-wise Seats
Reservation changes by subject, so each subject has its own row. W means seat reserved for women. If no eligible woman is found in a community, that seat goes to a male candidate of the same community. The reservation break-up may change with Government Orders.
| Assistant Professor Subject | Vacancies | Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| Agronomy | 3 | ST 1, UR 1 + 1(W); 1 PwD seat marked |
| Soil Science & Agril. Chemistry | 1 | UR 1 |
| Horticulture (Fruit Science, Vegetable Science, Floriculture & Landscaping, Plantation-Spices-Medicinal Crops, Post Harvest Management) | 2 | UR 1 + 1(W) |
| Genetics & Plant Breeding | 2 | SEBC 1, UR 1 |
| Entomology | 1 | SEBC 1(W) |
| Plant Pathology | 1 | UR 1(W) |
| Extension Education | 1 | UR 1 |
| Agril. Economics | 1 | SC 1 |
| Agricultural Statistics | 1 | SC 1(W) |
| Agricultural Engineering (FMPE / REE) | 1 | ST 1 |
| Animal Husbandry (LPM / Veterinary Extension Education) | 1 | ST 1(W) |
| All Assistant Professor posts | 15 | ST 3, SC 2, SEBC 2, UR 8 |
OUAT Associate Professor Vacancy 2026: Subject-wise Seats
| Associate Professor Subject | Vacancies | Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| Agronomy | 1 | UR 1 |
| Soil Science & Agril. Chemistry | 1 | SC 1 |
| Horticulture (same sub-subjects as above) | 1 | ST 1(W) |
| Genetics & Plant Breeding | 1 | SEBC 1 |
| Entomology | 1 | UR 1 |
| Plant Pathology | 1 | ST 1 |
| Extension Education | 1 | UR 1(W) |
| Agril. Economics | 1 | UR 1 |
| All Associate Professor posts | 8 | ST 2, SC 1, SEBC 1, UR 4 |
Note that Associate Professor has no seat in Agricultural Statistics, Agricultural Engineering or Animal Husbandry. PwD candidates need a permanent disability of 40% or more.
What is the Eligibility for OUAT Assistant Professor & Associate Professor Recruitment 2026?
Essential qualification is counted on the last date of submission of the form. Discipline and subject are treated as the same only where the academic duration is equal and both lead to the same Master’s degrees.
| Post | Essential Requirement |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 2nd Class Bachelor’s and 2nd Class Master’s degree in the concerned subject, each with at least 55% marks or equivalent OGPA (5% relaxation for SC/ST/PwD) |
| Assistant Professor (NET) | Must have cleared NET/SLET/SET (ICAR, UGC, CSIR, ICMR or a similar body, in a related subject) with one publication in a NAAS-rated journal |
| Assistant Professor (Ph.D. route) | Ph.D. in the concerned subject with course work as per UGC Regulation 2009 is exempt from NET, but needs at least 2 full-length publications with NAAS rating of 4 or more |
| Associate Professor | 2nd Class Bachelor’s and Master’s (55% or OGPA equivalent) in the concerned subject, Ph.D. in the concerned subject, and 8 years’ experience (Ph.D. period excluded) as Assistant Professor / equivalent |
- Ph.D. without course work does not give NET exemption. Candidates registered for Ph.D. before 11 July 2009 are exempt only if the conditions the notification lists (regular mode, two external examiners, open viva, two research papers, two presentations) are certified by the university authority.
- Candidates who have appeared in NET may apply with an undertaking and must show the NET certificate on the interview date.
- For Associate Professor, the experience must be in teaching, research or extension in 7th CPC pay level 10, 11 or 12 at a government or reputed accredited university. Minimum AGP of ₹6,000 (pre-revised) or Level 10 counts as Assistant Professor equivalent.
- A Ph.D. in the concerned subject is desirable for Assistant Professor.
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | Maximum 42 years on the last date of application (general); relaxation for reserved categories as per Govt. norms; no upper limit for OUAT employees |
| Associate Professor | No age limit is stated in the notification |
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Retirement age for both posts is 60 years. Check your own cut-off with the Age Calculator above. Also see more teaching and faculty jobs and post graduate jobs.
What is the Salary for OUAT Assistant Professor & Associate Professor 2026?
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | Cell-1, Level-10: ₹57,700 with usual DA and allowances |
| Associate Professor | Cell-1, Level-13A: ₹1,31,400 with usual DA and allowances |
What is the Selection Process for OUAT Assistant Professor & Associate Professor 2026?
The two posts are selected in different ways, so read your own row.
| Post | Stage | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | Screening (80 marks) | Academic record 40%, written test 30%, research publication 10% |
| Assistant Professor | Interview | Top scorers, 4 times the posts, called for viva-voce (20%); interview score is added to the 80 |
| Associate Professor | API score card | Marks out of 100 for qualification, experience, teaching-research-extension, publications, projects and recognition; interview carries 20 |
| Associate Professor | Interview | Candidates called on API score in 1:4 ratio, category-wise; at least 50% overall marks needed to qualify |
Written test and interview are at Bhubaneswar, at your own cost. The notification gives no test dates or syllabus. OUAT may cancel the test, the interview or the whole process, or leave posts unfilled, without giving reasons. Prepare using our preparation strategy guide.
How to Apply for OUAT Assistant Professor & Associate Professor Recruitment 2026 Offline?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download the application form, information sheet and instructions from the OUAT website (link in Essential Links below) |
| 2 | Pay the fee by Green Channel Counter, Internet Banking or RTGS to the Comptroller, OUAT, and keep the signed deposit receipt |
| 3 | Fill the form neatly; write the post, subject and advertisement number and date on it |
| 4 | Attach self-attested copies of certificates, mark sheets, publications, the typed API score card, fee receipt and two attested passport photos |
| 5 | Write “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ____” with the advertisement number and date on the envelope |
| 6 | Send by Speed Post / Registered Post to the Registrar, OUAT, Bhubaneswar-751003, Odisha, to reach by 5.00 PM on 25 November 2026 |
Apply separately, with a separate fee, for each post. Attach proof of age, caste or PwD certificate and experience papers too. In-service candidates must apply through proper channel, send an advance copy, and produce an NOC from the employer at document verification or the written test, failing which the candidature will not be considered. The university is not responsible for postal loss or delay.
What are the Important Dates for OUAT Assistant Professor & Associate Professor Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 30 October 2026 |
| Last Date (application must reach OUAT) | 25 November 2026, 5.00 PM |
What is the Application Fee for OUAT Assistant Professor & Associate Professor 2026?
| Post | Fee (non-refundable) |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | ₹700 |
| Associate Professor | ₹1,000 |
No fee exemption for any category is mentioned. Other modes of payment will not be considered. An application without the fee and original counterfoil is rejected. Furnishing false information or hiding any fact in the application is a disqualification: the candidate will not be considered, and if it is found during service, the service is liable to be terminated. Canvassing in any form is also a disqualification.
Rules that can get your application rejected
- Applications received after the due date and time are not entertained.
- Proof of experience and qualification must be attached, failing which the application is incomplete. Incomplete applications are summarily rejected, and no correspondence is entertained.
- Sending more than one form for the same post, or an unsigned form, can get it rejected.
- Being under-age or over-age on the closing date, or lacking the required qualification or experience on that date, is a cause of rejection.
- Credit for one work item in the API score table cannot be claimed twice, and every claim needs a supporting document.
- Report any change of address in writing to the Registrar at once.
Don’t let a small mistake waste your fee. Check the form against this list once, then post it.
Essential Links for OUAT Recruitment 2026
- Download OUAT Assistant Professor & Associate Professor Advertisement PDF (17 pages)
- Visit OUAT Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Odisha Government Jobs Telegram Channel
Your application can only be judged if it reaches OUAT in time, so post it early and keep the speed post receipt. If you meet the subject and NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. conditions, don’t wait: the last date is 25 November 2026. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more such updates.