Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar has released a recruitment notification (Advt. No. E-II-II-08/2026//15535 UAT dated 25 September 2026) for 52 posts of Professor and Associate Director of Research and Equivalent across multiple departments including Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Veterinary Science, Fisheries Science and Home Science. Applications are accepted offline only. The last date to submit the completed application form is 28 October 2026. The salary is Cell-1, Level-14 at Rs. 1,44,200 per month plus DA and other allowances.
Important Note: Three things every candidate must know before applying. First, these are senior faculty positions requiring a PhD plus a minimum of 10 years of teaching/research/extension experience, including 2 years as Associate Professor or equivalent at 7th CPC Level 13A. Verify your eligibility very carefully before applying. Second, the application fee is Rs. 1,500 for all candidates and must be paid as specified in the official notification PDF. Download the notification from ouat.ac.in and check the fee payment mode. Third, the completed application must be sent by Speed Post or Registered Post to the Registrar, OUAT, Bhubaneswar-751003, Odisha, and must reach before 28 October 2026.
OUAT Professor Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar |
| Advertisement No. | E-II-II-08/2026//15535 UAT |
| Posts | Professor and Associate Director of Research and Equivalent |
| Total Vacancies | 52 |
| Pay Scale | Cell-1, Level-14: Rs. 1,44,200 per month + DA and other allowances |
| Application Fee | Rs. 1,500 (all candidates) |
| Age Limit | Maximum 60 years |
| Application Mode | Offline (Speed Post/Registered Post) |
| Application Last Date | 28 October 2026 |
| Send To | Registrar, OUAT, Bhubaneswar-751003, Odisha |
| Official Website | ouat.ac.in |
OUAT Professor Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 25 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 28 October 2026 |
OUAT Professor Recruitment 2026: Department-wise Vacancy
| Department | Posts |
|---|---|
| Agronomy | 2 |
| Plant Breeding and Genetics | 1 |
| Plant Physiology | 1 |
| Fruit Science and Horticulture Technology | 2 |
| Vegetable Science | 1 |
| Floriculture and Landscaping | 1 |
| Post Harvest Management | 1 |
| Plant Pathology | 2 |
| Nematology | 1 |
| Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry | 3 |
| Entomology | 1 |
| Agricultural Statistics | 1 |
| Extension Education | 1 |
| Seed Science and Technology | 1 |
| Agricultural Meteorology | 1 |
| Silviculture and Agro-forestry | 2 |
| Forest Product and Utilization | 1 |
| Forest Biology and Tree Improvement | 1 |
| Veterinary Anatomy and Histology | 1 |
| Veterinary Microbiology | 1 |
| Veterinary Parasitology | 1 |
| Ambulatory Clinic (Medicine/Surgery/ARGO) | 1 |
| Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics | 1 |
| Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine | 1 |
| Veterinary Public Health | 1 |
| Agricultural Processing and Food Engineering | 1 |
| PG Dept. of Microbiology | 1 |
| Aquaculture | 3 |
| Fisheries Resource Management | 1 |
| Fish Processing Technology | 1 |
| Aquatic Environment Management | 1 |
| Fishery Engineering | 1 |
| Aquatic Animal Health Management | 1 |
| Fishery Extension, Economics and Statistics | 1 |
| Apparel and Textile | 1 |
| Extension Education and Communication Management | 1 |
| Human Development and Family Study | 1 |
| Resource Management and Consumer Science | 1 |
| Food and Nutrition | 1 |
| Associate Director of Research (Professor Equivalent) | 5 |
| Total | 52 |
OUAT Professor Recruitment 2026: Eligibility
For Professor Posts
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | Minimum 2nd Class with at least 55% marks or equivalent OGPA in the concerned subject |
| Master’s Degree | Minimum 2nd Class with at least 55% marks or equivalent OGPA in the concerned subject |
| PhD | Must have a PhD Degree in the concerned subject |
| Experience | Minimum 10 years (excluding PhD study) in teaching/research/extension education not below Assistant Professor or equivalent; out of which 2 years must be as Associate Professor or equivalent at 7th CPC Pay Level 13A |
For Associate Director of Research (Professor Equivalent) Posts
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | Minimum 2nd Class with at least 55% marks or equivalent OGPA in Agriculture |
| Master’s Degree | Minimum 2nd Class with at least 55% marks in Agriculture (any subject of Agriculture Science) |
| PhD | PhD Degree in any subject of Agriculture Science |
| Experience | Minimum 10 years in teaching/research/extension education not below Assistant Professor or equivalent; out of which 2 years must be as Associate Professor or equivalent at 7th CPC Pay Level 13A |
OUAT Professor Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Academic Qualification Assessment | Marks/OGPA in qualifying degrees |
| Experience Evaluation | Teaching, research and extension experience |
| Teaching, Research and Extension Record | Verified against submitted documents |
| Publications and Technologies | Number and quality of publications and technologies developed |
| Competitive Research Projects | Projects handled and funded |
| Recognition | Awards, fellowships, recognitions received |
| Interview | Final stage |
How to Apply for OUAT Professor Recruitment 2026
- Download the official notification PDF from ouat.ac.in and read it thoroughly.
- Also download the prescribed application format from ouat.ac.in.
- Fill the application form with accurate and complete personal, educational and experience details.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required documents: photograph, signature, date of birth proof, all degree certificates and marksheets, PhD certificate, experience certificates, publications list, research project details, recognition certificates and any other document specified in the notification.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 1,500 as specified in the official notification (check the notification PDF for the exact payment mode – bank account, demand draft etc.).
- Write the post name and advertisement number clearly on the envelope.
- Send the completed application by Speed Post or Registered Post to: The Registrar, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar-751003, Odisha.
- Ensure the application reaches OUAT before 28 October 2026.
- Keep a photocopy of the complete application and all attached documents for future reference.
OUAT Professor Recruitment 2026: Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification and Application Form PDF | Click Here |
| OUAT Official Website | Click Here |
OUAT Professor Recruitment 2026: FAQs
Q1. How many posts are available in OUAT Professor Recruitment 2026?
52 posts: 47 Professor posts across various departments and 5 Associate Director of Research (Professor Equivalent) posts.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
28 October 2026. The completed offline application must reach the Registrar, OUAT, Bhubaneswar-751003 by this date.
Q3. What is the application fee?
Rs. 1,500 for all candidates. Check the official notification PDF for the exact payment mode.
Q4. What is the age limit?
Maximum 60 years. No minimum age is stated in the available information.
Q5. What is the salary?
Cell-1, Level-14 at Rs. 1,44,200 per month plus usual DA and other allowances as applicable.
Q6. What experience is required?
Minimum 10 years in teaching/research/extension (excluding PhD study) not below Assistant Professor or equivalent, with at least 2 years as Associate Professor or equivalent at 7th CPC Level 13A.
Q7. Where should the application be sent?
The Registrar, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar-751003, Odisha. By Speed Post or Registered Post only.
Disclaimer
The information in this article is based on the official OUAT Professor Recruitment notification (Advt. No. E-II-II-08/2026//15535 UAT dated 25 September 2026) published on ouat.ac.in. Candidates must download and read the full official notification PDF before applying. JobShouter is not associated with OUAT or the Government of Odisha. This article is for informational purposes only.
