Recruitment Overview
Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) is recruiting for the post of Assistant Professor and its equivalent. This is a great chance for people who want a job in the teaching sector. The nature of this job is Regular. There are a total of 57 vacancies available in this recruitment drive. The official notification was released on 19/11/2025. The job location is Bhubaneswar, Odisha. You can apply starting from the release date, and the last date to send your application is 20/12/2025. Applicants from India are eligible to apply for these posts.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor |
| Advt No. | E-II-II-05/2025 |
| Job Type | Regular |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (Written Test and Interview) |
| Vacancies | 57 |
| Salary | Rs. 57,700 per month (Level 10) |
| Applicant Eligible From | India |
| Job Location | Bhubaneswar, Odisha |
| Category | University Teaching Jobs |
Post Details
| Post Name | Posts |
|---|---|
| Agronomy | UR - 2 (1w), ST - 1, SC - 1, Total - 4 |
| Plant Breeding & Genetics | UR - 3 (1w), SC - 3 (1w), ST - 2 (1w), SEBC - 1, PwD - 1 (UR), Total - 9 |
| Plant Physiology | UR - 1, ST - 1, Total - 2 |
| Fruit Sc & Horticulture Technology | UR - 1, ST - 1, Total - 2 |
| Vegetable Science | UR - 1, ST - 1, SC - 1, Total - 3 |
| Post Harvest Management | UR - 1, Total - 1 |
| Plant Pathology | ST - 2 (1w), SC - 2 (1w), PwD - 1 (ST), Total - 4 |
| Nematology | ST - 1, SEBC - 1, Total - 2 |
| Soil Science & Agril. Chemistry | UR - 2 (1w), ST - 2 (1w), SC - 1, SEBC - 1, PwD - 1 (UR), Total - 6 |
| Agril. Economics | UR - 1, ST - 1, SEBC - 1, Total - 3 |
| Agril. Statistics | UR - 1, Total - 1 |
| Agril. Extension Education | UR - 1 (w), SEBC - 1, Total - 2 |
| Agril Biotechnology | UR - 1, ST - 1, Total - 2 |
| Agro-Forestry | UR - 2 (1w), Total - 2 |
| Soil & Water Conservation Engineering (SWCE) | SC - 1, Total - 1 |
| Farm Machinery & Power (FMP) | UR - 1, Total - 1 |
| Apparel & Textile Science | UR - 1, ST - 1, SC - 1, Total - 3 |
| Extension Education & Communication Management | UR - 2 (1w), ST - 1, SC - 1, Total - 4 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | UR - 1, ST - 1, Total - 2 |
| Resource Management & Consumer Science | UR - 1, ST - 1, Total - 2 |
| Food & Nutrition | UR - 1, Total - 1 |
Age Limit and Relaxation: The maximum age limit for general candidates is 42 years as on the last date of the application. The retirement age is 60 years. There is age relaxation for reserve categories as per the Government rules. Employees of OUAT do not have an upper age limit.
Exam Fee
| Application Fee | Rs. 700/- |
| Payment Mode | Green Channel Counter (GCC) / Internet Banking / RTGS |
Essential Qualification
- Assistant Professor (All Disciplines): You must have a Bachelor's Degree in the concerned subject with at least 55% marks (2nd Class).
- You must have a Master's Degree in the concerned subject with at least 55% marks (2nd Class).
- You must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by agencies like ICAR, UGC, or CSIR.
- You must have at least one research publication in a NAAS rated journal.
- Ph.D. Holders: If you have a Ph.D. degree with course work, you are exempted from NET. However, you must have two full-length publications with a NAAS rating of not less than 4.
- Marks Relaxation: There is a 5% relaxation in marks at Bachelor's and Master's levels for SC, ST, and PwD candidates.
- Ph.D. Note: Candidates with a Ph.D. without course work must clear NET. Candidates registered for Ph.D. before 11/07/2009 are exempted from NET if they meet specific conditions like having 2 research papers published.
Selection Process
- Academic Records: This part carries 40% weightage based on your educational marks.
- Written Test: You have to appear for a written test which carries 30% weightage.
- Research Publication: This carries 10% weightage. Your best research publication will be considered. Higher NAAS ratings give more points.
- Viva-Voce (Interview): This is the final step and carries 20% weightage.
- The total score is calculated out of 100. Candidates will be called for the interview based on the score from the first three steps (out of 80).
- The number of candidates called for the interview will be four times the number of vacancies.
How to Apply
- First, visit the official website to download the application form: Click Here to Visit Website.
- Download the prescribed application form and information sheet for the post of Assistant Professor.
- Fill out the application form neatly and completely. Make sure to mention the Post Name and Subject clearly on the envelope.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 700 through the bank account mentioned in the notification (SBI, OUAT Campus Branch).
- Attach the self-attested copies of all your certificates, mark sheets, and research publications.
- Attach the original payment receipt (counterfoil) with the application.
- Send the complete application form by Speed Post or Registered Post to the address given below.
- Address to send application: Registrar, OUAT, Bhubaneswar-751003, Odisha.
- Make sure your application reaches before 5:00 P.M. on 20/12/2025.
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 19/11/2025 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | 20/12/2025 (by 5:00 P.M.) |
Important Links
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Notification and Application Form | Click Here |
FAQs
- What is the last date to apply for this recruitment?
- The last date to submit the application form is 20/12/2025.
- What is the application fee for the Assistant Professor post?
- The non-refundable application fee is Rs. 700 for all candidates.