The Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar has released a notification for the recruitment of 52 Professors and equivalent posts (Associate Director of Research) in its Teaching and Research Establishment. Eligible academicians and researchers can apply offline by downloading the prescribed application form. The completed application must be sent via Speed Post or Registered Post so that it reaches the university on or before 28 October 2026.
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 25 September 2026 |
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| Last Date for Receipt of Application | 28 October 2026 (up to 05:00 PM) |
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| Interview Date | To be notified later |
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Application Fee & Bank Details
| Application Fee | Rs. 1500/- (All Categories) |
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| Payment Mode | Through GCC / Internet Banking / RTGS |
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| Account Details | Account Holder: Comptroller, OUAT Account Number: 10173711536 Bank & Branch: State Bank of India, OUAT Campus Branch, Bhubaneswar Branch Code: 03341 IFSC Code: SBIN0003341 |
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Age Limit
| Minimum Age Limit | Not Specified |
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| Maximum Age Limit | Retirement age is 60 Years |
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| Age relaxation as per Govt / OUAT rules. |
Salary / Pay Scale
| Professor & Equivalent Posts | Level-14 Pay Scale |
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OUAT Professor Vacancy 2026: Total 52 Posts
| Category | Total Vacancies |
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| Unreserved (UR) | 26 (09 Women) |
| SEBC | 06 (02 Women) |
| SC | 08 (03 Women) |
| ST | 12 (04 Women) |
| Grand Total | 52 (18 Women) |
OUAT Professor Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum 2nd Class Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline with at least 55% marks or equivalent OGPA.
- Minimum 2nd Class Master’s Degree in the concerned subject with at least 55% marks.
- Ph.D. in the concerned subject.
- Minimum 2nd Class Bachelor’s Degree in Fishery Science with at least 55% marks.
- Minimum 2nd Class Master’s Degree in the concerned/related subject with at least 55% marks.
- Ph.D. in the concerned subject.
- Minimum 2nd Class Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture with at least 55% marks.
- Minimum 2nd Class Master’s Degree in any subject of Agriculture Science with at least 55% marks.
- Ph.D. in any subject of Agriculture Science.
How to Apply Offline for OUAT Professor Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website of Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology at ouat.ac.in.
- Download the advertisement, information sheet, API score card, and the prescribed application form.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 1500/- through GCC / Internet Banking / RTGS to the Comptroller, OUAT account as per the details mentioned above.
- Fill the application form neatly and paste a recent passport-size colour photograph.
- Prepare the typed API score card with columns for self-assessed score, reference page number, and score by screening committee.
- Attach self-attested copies of all educational certificates, mark sheets, publications, experience certificates, caste/PwD certificates (if applicable), and the signed fee deposit receipt.
- Put the completed form and all documents in an envelope and send it via Speed Post / Registered Post to the Registrar, OUAT, Bhubaneswar-751003, Odisha.
- Ensure the application reaches the office on or before the last date: 28 October 2026 (up to 5:00 PM).
Important Links
Before Applying
Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
