Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology
Assistant Professor, Associate Professor
M.Phil/Ph.D, Post Graduate
23 Posts
42 Years (Max)
₹57,700 – ₹1,31,400 /month
30-10-2026
25-11-2026
Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar, has invited applications for 23 posts in 19 roles under Advt No. E-II-II-09/2026/17387/UAT. The posts include Assistant Professor (Agronomy), Assistant Professor (Soil Science & Agril. Chemistry), Assistant Professor (Horticulture), Assistant Professor (Genetics & Plant Breeding) and 15 more. Applications are to be sent offline and must reach the organisation by 25 November 2026.
The posts are for Bhubaneswar. Qualification required: Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in concerned subject with 55% marks, NET/Ph.D. for Assistant Professor; Ph.D. and 8 years experience for Associate Professor. The pay is Cell-1, Level-10 Rs.57,700 for Asst Professor; Cell-1, Level-13A Rs.1,31,400 for Associate Professor. The application fee is Rs. 700 for Assistant Professor. Selection is by written Test and interview. Post-wise eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.
Key Points
- Last date: 25 November 2026
- Vacancies: 23, in 19 roles
- How to apply: Offline, by post or in person as the notification says
- Fee: Assistant Professor: Rs. 700; Associate Professor: Rs. 1000
- Pay: Cell-1, Level-10 Rs.57,700 for Asst Professor; Cell-1, Level-13A Rs.1,31,400 for Associate Professor
- Age limit: 42 years as on the last date of the application for general candidates
- Place: Bhubaneswar
OUAT Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organisation | Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor (Agronomy), Assistant Professor (Soil Science & Agril. Chemistry), Assistant Professor (Horticulture) and 16 more |
| No of Posts | 23 |
| Advt No | E-II-II-09/2026/17387/UAT |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Pay | Cell-1, Level-10 Rs.57,700 for Asst Professor; Cell-1, Level-13A Rs.1,31,400 for Associate Professor |
| Place of Posting | Bhubaneswar |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in concerned subject with 55% marks, NET/Ph.D. for Assistant Professor; Ph.D. and 8 years experience for Associate Professor |
| Age Limit | 42 years as on the last date of the application for general candidates |
| Apply Mode | Offline |
| Last Date | 25 November 2026 |
| Send Application To | The Registrar, Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar-751003, Odisha |
OUAT Notification PDF 2026
Advt No. E-II-II-09/2026/17387/UAT gives the full conditions for each post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.
Download OUAT notification PDF
Vacancy Details, Age Limit and Pay
| Post | Posts | Age Limit | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Agronomy) | 3 | 42 years as on the last date of the application for general candidates | Cell-1, Level-10, Rs.57,700 |
| Assistant Professor (Soil Science & Agril. Chemistry) | 1 | 42 years as on the last date of the application for general candidates | Cell-1, Level-10, Rs.57,700 |
| Assistant Professor (Horticulture) | 2 | 42 years as on the last date of the application for general candidates | Cell-1, Level-10, Rs.57,700 |
| Assistant Professor (Genetics & Plant Breeding) | 2 | 42 years as on the last date of the application for general candidates | Cell-1, Level-10, Rs.57,700 |
| Assistant Professor (Entomology) | 1 | 42 years as on the last date of the application for general candidates | Cell-1, Level-10, Rs.57,700 |
| Assistant Professor (Plant Pathology) | 1 | 42 years as on the last date of the application for general candidates | Cell-1, Level-10, Rs.57,700 |
| Assistant Professor (Extension Education) | 1 | 42 years as on the last date of the application for general candidates | Cell-1, Level-10, Rs.57,700 |
| Assistant Professor (Agril. Economics) | 1 | 42 years as on the last date of the application for general candidates | Cell-1, Level-10, Rs.57,700 |
| Assistant Professor (Agricultural Statistics) | 1 | 42 years as on the last date of the application for general candidates | Cell-1, Level-10, Rs.57,700 |
| Assistant Professor (Agricultural Engineering (FMPE/REE)) | 1 | 42 years as on the last date of the application for general candidates | Cell-1, Level-10, Rs.57,700 |
| Assistant Professor (Animal Husbandry (LPM/Veterinary Extension Education)) | 1 | 42 years as on the last date of the application for general candidates | Cell-1, Level-10, Rs.57,700 |
| Associate Professor (Agronomy) | 1 | 42 years as on the last date of the application for general candidates | Cell-1, Level-13A, Rs.1,31,400 |
| Associate Professor (Soil Science & Agril. Chemistry) | 1 | 42 years as on the last date of the application for general candidates | Cell-1, Level-13A, Rs.1,31,400 |
| Associate Professor (Horticulture) | 1 | 42 years as on the last date of the application for general candidates | Cell-1, Level-13A, Rs.1,31,400 |
| Associate Professor (Genetics & Plant Breeding) | 1 | 42 years as on the last date of the application for general candidates | Cell-1, Level-13A, Rs.1,31,400 |
| Associate Professor (Entomology) | 1 | 42 years as on the last date of the application for general candidates | Cell-1, Level-13A, Rs.1,31,400 |
| Associate Professor (Plant Pathology) | 1 | 42 years as on the last date of the application for general candidates | Cell-1, Level-13A, Rs.1,31,400 |
| Associate Professor (Extension Education) | 1 | 42 years as on the last date of the application for general candidates | Cell-1, Level-13A, Rs.1,31,400 |
| Associate Professor (Agril. Economics) | 1 | 42 years as on the last date of the application for general candidates | Cell-1, Level-13A, Rs.1,31,400 |
| Total | 23 |
Category-wise Vacancies
| Post | UR | OBC | SC | ST | PWD | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Agronomy) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Assistant Professor (Soil Science & Agril. Chemistry) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Horticulture) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Assistant Professor (Genetics & Plant Breeding) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Assistant Professor (Entomology) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Plant Pathology) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Extension Education) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Agril. Economics) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Agricultural Statistics) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Agricultural Engineering (FMPE/REE)) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Associate Professor (Agronomy) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Associate Professor (Soil Science & Agril. Chemistry) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Associate Professor (Genetics & Plant Breeding) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Associate Professor (Entomology) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Associate Professor (Plant Pathology) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Associate Professor (Extension Education) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Associate Professor (Agril. Economics) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Who Can Apply for OUAT Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Agronomy) | Master’s degree in Agronomy with NET |
| Assistant Professor (Soil Science & Agril. Chemistry) | Master’s degree in Soil Science & Agril. Chemistry with NET |
| Assistant Professor (Horticulture) | Master’s degree in Horticulture with NET |
| Assistant Professor (Genetics & Plant Breeding) | Master’s degree in Genetics & Plant Breeding with NET |
| Assistant Professor (Entomology) | Master’s degree in Entomology with NET |
| Assistant Professor (Plant Pathology) | Master’s degree in Plant Pathology with NET |
| Assistant Professor (Extension Education) | Master’s degree in Extension Education with NET |
| Assistant Professor (Agril. Economics) | Master’s degree in Agril. Economics with NET |
| Assistant Professor (Agricultural Statistics) | Master’s degree in Agricultural Statistics with NET |
| Assistant Professor (Agricultural Engineering (FMPE/REE)) | Master’s degree in Agricultural Engineering with NET |
| Assistant Professor (Animal Husbandry (LPM/Veterinary Extension Education)) | Master’s degree in relevant subject with NET |
| Associate Professor (Agronomy) | Ph.D. degree in Agronomy with 8 years experience |
| Associate Professor (Soil Science & Agril. Chemistry) | Ph.D. degree in Soil Science with 8 years experience |
| Associate Professor (Horticulture) | Ph.D. degree in Horticulture with 8 years experience |
| Associate Professor (Genetics & Plant Breeding) | Ph.D. degree in Genetics & Plant Breeding with 8 years experience |
| Associate Professor (Entomology) | Ph.D. degree in Entomology with 8 years experience |
| Associate Professor (Plant Pathology) | Ph.D. degree in Plant Pathology with 8 years experience |
| Associate Professor (Extension Education) | Ph.D. degree in Extension Education with 8 years experience |
| Associate Professor (Agril. Economics) | Ph.D. degree in Agril. Economics with 8 years experience |
Other conditions:
- In-service candidates shall apply through proper channel with No Objection Certificate (NOC).
Desirable:
- Ph.D. on concerned subject for Assistant Professor.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | Rs. 700 |
| Associate Professor | Rs. 1000 |
Payment mode: Green Channel Counter (GCC) / Internet Banking / Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS).
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 30 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Application | 25 November 2026 |
How Will OUAT Select Candidates?
- Written Test
- Interview
- Written test and interview for Asst. Professor
- Interview only for Assoc. Professor
Documents to Enclose
- Self-attested copies of all Academic Certificates
- Experience Certificate, Caste Certificate, PwD Certificate (If any)
- Proof of age
- Original counter foil of the fees deposited
- Other requisite documents
How to Apply for OUAT Recruitment 2026 Offline
- Download the application form and information sheet from website ouat.ac.in.
- Deposit application fee through Green Channel Counter (GCC) / Internet Banking / RTGS.
- Send filled application form with self-attested copies of all certificates and fee deposit receipt to the Registrar, OUAT, Bhubaneswar-751003 by Speed Post or Registered Post.
- Superscribe the envelope with APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF … along with advertisement No. and Date.
- Make sure it reaches by 25 November 2026.
Other Points to Note
- Candidates should submit separate application for separate post.
OUAT Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download OUAT notification PDF |
| Application Form | Application form for OUAT Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | Visit OUAT official website |
Official Source
This article is based on the official notification of Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology, Advertisement No. E-II-II-09/2026/17387/UAT, dated 30 October 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.
Q1. What is the last date to apply for OUAT Recruitment 2026?
Applications must reach the organisation by 25 November 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in OUAT Recruitment 2026?
There are 23 vacancies: 3 Assistant Professor (Agronomy), 1 Assistant Professor (Soil Science & Agril. Chemistry), 2 Assistant Professor (Horticulture), 2 Assistant Professor (Genetics & Plant Breeding), 1 Assistant Professor (Entomology), 1 Assistant Professor (Plant Pathology) and 13 more posts.
Q3. How do I apply for OUAT Recruitment 2026?
Fill in the application form (University website ouat.ac.in) and send it to The Registrar, Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar-751003, Odisha, by speed post / registered post, to reach by 25 November 2026.
Q4. What is the application fee for this recruitment?
Assistant Professor: Rs. 700. Associate Professor: Rs. 1000.
Q5. What is the age limit for this recruitment?
The age limit is 42 years as on the last date of the application for general candidates.
Q6. What is the salary for this recruitment?
It depends on the post: Cell-1, Level-10, Rs.57,700 for Assistant Professor (Agronomy), Cell-1, Level-10, Rs.57,700 for Assistant Professor (Soil Science & Agril. Chemistry), Cell-1, Level-10, Rs.57,700 for Assistant Professor (Horticulture), Cell-1, Level-10, Rs.57,700 for Assistant Professor (Genetics & Plant Breeding), Cell-1, Level-10, Rs.57,700 for Assistant Professor (Entomology).
Q7. What qualification is needed for this recruitment?
Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in concerned subject with 55% marks, NET/Ph.D. for Assistant Professor; Ph.D. and 8 years experience for Associate Professor. The requirement for each post is in the eligibility table above.
Q8. Are there other conditions for this recruitment besides qualification and age?
Yes. In-service candidates shall apply through proper channel with No Objection Certificate (NOC).
Q9. How will candidates be selected for this recruitment?
Written Test. Interview. Written test and interview for Asst. Professor. Interview only for Assoc. Professor.
Q10. Where is the posting for this recruitment?
Bhubaneswar.
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