📢 Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar has released its faculty recruitment notification for Professor, Associate Director of Research, and equivalent posts across agriculture, veterinary, forestry, fisheries, and allied science departments. A total of 52 vacancies will be filled through offline application mode, and eligible Ph.D. holders can apply by 28 October 2026. 🎓
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Vacancy Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Important Dates
- Application Fee
- How to Apply
- Important Links
Overview
Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar has announced the OUAT Professor Recruitment 2026 notification for filling 52 faculty posts. The vacancies cover Professor and Associate Director of Research (Professor equivalent) posts in a wide range of departments — from Agronomy and Plant Breeding to Veterinary Science, Forestry, Fisheries, and Community Science.
The notification was released on 25 September 2026. Applications must be submitted offline through the prescribed form and should reach the university on or before 28 October 2026. The maximum age limit for these posts is 60 years.
Vacancy Details
| Department / Post | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Agronomy | 2 |
| Plant Breeding and Genetics | 1 |
| Plant Physiology | 1 |
| Fruit Science and Horticultural Technology | 2 |
| Vegetable Science | 1 |
| Floriculture and Landscaping | 1 |
| Post Harvest Management | 1 |
| Plant Pathology | 2 |
| Nematology | 1 |
| Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry | 3 |
| Entomology | 1 |
| Agricultural Statistics | 1 |
| Extension Education | 1 |
| Seed Science & Technology | 1 |
| Agricultural Meteorology | 1 |
| Silviculture & Agro-Forestry | 2 |
| Forest Product & Utilization | 1 |
| Forest Biology & Tree Improvement | 1 |
| Veterinary Anatomy & Histology | 1 |
| Veterinary Microbiology | 1 |
| Veterinary Parasitology | 1 |
| Ambulatory Clinic (Medicine / Surgery / ARGO) | 1 |
| Animal Reproduction, Gynecology & Obstetrics | 1 |
| Veterinary Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine | 1 |
| Veterinary Public Health | 1 |
| Agricultural Processing & Food Engineering | 1 |
| P.G. Department of Microbiology | 1 |
| Aquaculture | 3 |
| Fisheries Resource Management | 1 |
| Fish Processing Technology | 1 |
| Aquatic Environment Management | 1 |
| Aquatic Animal Health Management | 1 |
| Fishery Extension, Economics & Statistics | 1 |
| Apparel & Textile | 1 |
| Extension Education & Communication Management | 11 |
| Human Development & Family Study | 1 |
| Resource Management & Consumer Science | 1 |
| Food and Nutrition | 1 |
| Associate Director of Research (Professor Equivalent) | 5 |
| Total | 52 |
Selected candidates will be placed at Level-14, Cell-1 with a pay of ₹1,44,200/- per month plus applicable DA and other allowances.
Eligibility Criteria
Professor:
- Bachelor’s Degree (minimum second class) in the concerned subject with at least 55% marks or equivalent OGPA
- Master’s Degree (minimum second class) in the concerned subject with at least 55% marks or equivalent OGPA
- Ph.D. in the concerned subject
- Minimum 10 years of experience in teaching, research, or extension education
- At least 2 years of experience as Associate Professor or equivalent in 7th CPC Level-13A
Associate Director of Research:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture with at least 55% marks or equivalent OGPA
- Master’s Degree in Agriculture in any subject of agricultural science with at least 55% marks
- Ph.D. in any subject of agricultural science
- Minimum 10 years of experience in teaching, research, or extension education
- At least 2 years of experience as Associate Professor or equivalent in 7th CPC Level-13A
Age limit: Maximum age is 60 years. The selection process includes assessment of academic qualifications, evaluation of experience, teaching / research / extension work, publications and technologies, competitive research projects, recognition, and an interview.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 25 September 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of offline application | 28 October 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | ₹1,500/- |
How to Apply
- Visit the official OUAT website at ouat.ac.in and read the recruitment notification carefully.
- Download the prescribed offline application form from the notification.
- Fill in all personal, educational, and professional details correctly.
- Affix a recent passport-size photograph and signature as prescribed.
- Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, and other supporting documents.
- Pay the application fee of ₹1,500/- through the mode prescribed in the notification.
- Re-check the completed form and all attached documents.
- Send the completed application form with all enclosures to The Registrar, OUAT, Bhubaneswar-751003, Odisha, so that it reaches on or before 28 October 2026.
- Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form and proof of dispatch for future reference.
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