📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
- Recruiting Body: Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar
- Advertisement No: No. E-II-II-08/2026//15535 UAT
- Total Posts: 52
- Post Names: Professor, Associate Director of Research & Equivalent
- Employment Nature: Permanent, Full-Time Government Job
- Application Mode: Offline Application
- Last Date to Apply: 28 October 2026
- Interview Date: As per Schedule
- Venue: Not Applicable (Offline Application)
- Application Fee: Rs. 1500/- for all categories
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
| Department / Post Designation | Vacancies | Age Limit | Monthly Remuneration (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professor (Various Departments) | 47 | Maximum 60 years | Rs. 1,44,200/- + DA & Allowances |
| Associate Director of Research | 5 | Maximum 60 years | Rs. 1,44,200/- + DA & Allowances |
Note: Vacancies are distributed across multiple departments as per the notification.
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
For Professor:
- Bachelor's Degree in concerned subject with at least 55% marks or equivalent OGPA.
- Master's Degree in concerned subject with at least 55% marks or equivalent OGPA.
- Ph.D. Degree in the concerned subject.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in teaching/research/extension education, with at least 2 years as Associate Professor or equivalent.
For Associate Director of Research:
- Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture with at least 55% marks or equivalent OGPA.
- Master's Degree in Agriculture with at least 55% marks.
- Ph.D. Degree in any subject of Agriculture Science.
- Minimum 10 years of experience, with at least 2 years as Associate Professor or equivalent.
Selection Process & Screening Clause
The selection process will be based on:
- Academic Qualification assessment
- Experience evaluation
- Teaching, Research & Extension evaluation
- Publications and Technologies evaluation
- Competitive Research Projects Handled
- Recognition
- Interview
Note: No Travel Allowance (TA) or Dearness Allowance (DA) will be paid for attending the selection process.
Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates
- Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
- All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets (Relevant Qualifications)
- Experience Certificates on Official Letterhead (if applicable)
- Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (if applicable)
- Two recent passport-size photographs & Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)
- Self-attested copies of all documents
- Completed application form as per notification format
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the last date to apply for OUAT Recruitment 2026?
- The last date for receipt of applications is 28 October 2026.
- How can I apply for the Professor posts at OUAT?
- Applications must be submitted offline by sending the completed application form via Speed Post or Registered Post to the address mentioned in the notification.
- What is the application fee for OUAT Recruitment?
- The application fee is Rs. 1500/- for all candidates, regardless of category.
- Is this a permanent government job?
- Yes, the posts are permanent and full-time under the Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology.
- What is the salary for the Professor posts?
- The salary is Rs. 1,44,200/- per month at Pay Level-14, Cell-1, along with usual Dearness Allowance and other allowances.
- Where can I download the official notification PDF?
- You can download the official notification from the OUAT Professor Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF.