OUAT Professor Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Offline for 52 Posts

Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar has officially released the recruitment notification (Advt No. E-II-II-08/2026/15535/UAT) for 52 positions of Professor and Associate Director of Research (Professor equivalent).

Key Recruitment Overview

Vacancy & Salary Structure

• Pay Scale: 7th CPC Cell-1, Level-14 — ₹1,44,200 basic per month plus DA and usual allowances.

• Category Breakdown: UR: 26, SC: 8, ST: 12, SEBC: 6 (18 posts reserved for women candidates across categories).

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification:

   • Professor: Bachelor's & Master's degree in the concerned subject with a minimum of 55% marks/OGPA, along with a Ph.D. in the relevant discipline.

   • Associate Director of Research: Bachelor's (55%) & Master's degree in Agricultural Science, along with a Ph.D. in Agricultural Science.

2. Experience:

   • Minimum 10 years of experience in teaching, research, or extension education (excluding the Ph.D. period) not below the rank of Assistant Professor or equivalent.

   • Out of 10 years, at least 2 years must be in the cadre of Associate Professor (or equivalent in Pay Level 13A).

3. Age Limit: Maximum 60 years.

Application Fee & Payment Mode

• Fee: ₹1,500 for all candidates (for each post applied).

• Payment Mode: Deposited through GCC, Internet Banking, or RTGS in favor of Comptroller, OUAT (Account details given in official notification).

Selection Process

• Academic Qualification assessment
• Experience evaluation
• Teaching, Research & Extension evaluation
• Publications and Technologies evaluation
• Competitive Research Projects Handled
• Recognition
• Interview

How to Apply (Offline Process)

1. Download Form: Visit the official portal ouat.ac.in and download the recruitment PDF, API score sheet, and application form.

2. Fill Details: Fill out the prescribed application form and calculate your API score accordingly.

3. Attach Documents: Enclose self-attested copies of mark sheets, certificates, experience proofs, research publications, and the fee payment receipt.

4. Superscribe Envelope: Label the envelope with "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF _______" along with the advertisement number and date.

5. Postal Address: Send the completed physical application packet via Speed Post or Registered Post to:

   To The Registrar,

   Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT),

   Bhubaneswar – 751003, Odisha

(Ensure your physical copy reaches the Registrar's office before 5:00 PM on October 28, 2026).