Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 57 Assistant Professor / Equivalent posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply offline through the official OUAT website. The last date to submit the application form is 20-12-2025. Below are the details including eligibility, age limit, salary, selection process, application steps, and important dates.
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| Company Name | Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) |
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| Post Name | Assistant Professor / Equivalent |
| Total Posts | 57 |
| Salary | Cell-1, Level-10 Rs. 57,700/- with DA & other allowances |
| Qualification | Min. 2nd Class Bachelor’s + Master’s (55% marks) + NET + Ph.D. |
| Age Limit | 42 years as on last date (No upper age limit for regular employees) |
| Start Date | 19-11-2025 |
| Last Date | 20-12-2025 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Official Site | ouat.ac.in |
| Sl. No. | Department / Subject | Total Vacancies |
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| Agricultural Science | ||
| 1 | Agronomy | 4 |
| 2 | Plant Breeding & Genetics | 9 |
| 3 | Plant Physiology | 2 |
| 4 | Fruit Science & Horticulture Technology | 2 |
| 5 | Vegetable Science | 3 |
| 6 | Post Harvest Management | 1 |
| 7 | Plant Pathology | 4 |
| 8 | Nematology | 2 |
| 9 | Soil Science & Agril. Chemistry | 6 |
| 10 | Agril. Economics | 3 |
| 11 | Agril. Statistics | 1 |
| 12 | Agril. Extension Education | 2 |
| 13 | Agril. Biotechnology | 2 |
| 14 | Agro-Forestry | 2 |
| Total (A) | 43 | |
| Agril. Engineering & Tech | ||
| 1 | Soil & Water Conservation Engineering (SWCE) | 1 |
| 2 | Farm Machinery & Power (FMP) | 1 |
| Total (B) | 2 | |
| Community Science | ||
| 1 | Apparel & Textile Science | 3 |
| 2 | Extension Education & Communication Mgmt | 4 |
| 3 | Human Development & Family Studies | 2 |
| 4 | Resource Management & Consumer Science | 2 |
| 5 | Food & Nutrition | 1 |
| Total (C) | 12 | |
| Grand Total (A+B+C) | 57 |
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Minimum 2nd Class Bachelor’s degree in the concerned subject/discipline with at least 55% marks / equivalent OGPA.
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Minimum 2nd Class Master’s degree in the concerned subject with at least 55% marks / equivalent OGPA.
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Must have cleared NET with one NAAS rated journal publication.
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Ph.D. degree in related subject as prescribed by UGC/ICAR regulations.
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Exemption from NET for Ph.D. holders (conditions as per UGC regulation).
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5% relaxation for SC/ST/PwD in Master’s marks (from 55% to 50%).
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NET/SLET/SET must be cleared by relevant authority.
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Desirable: Ph.D. in concerned subject.
Salary/Stipend
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Pay Scale: Cell-1, Level-10 as per 7th Pay Commission.
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Basic Pay: ₹57,700/-
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Allowances: DA and other admissible allowances.
Age Limit (as on 20-12-2025)
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Maximum Age: 42 years (as on the last date).
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No upper age limit for regular employees of OUAT.
Application Fee
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Fee: ₹700/- (Rupees Seven hundred only)
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Mode: Deposit in favour of Comptroller, OUAT, Bhubaneswar (Green Channel Counter/Internet Banking/RTGS)
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Bank Details: A/C No. 10173711536, SBI OUAT Campus Branch, IFSC: SBIN0003341
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
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| Notification Date | 19-11-2025 |
| Starting Date to Apply | 19-11-2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20-12-2025 (05:00 PM) |
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Academic Records: 40%
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Written Test: 30%
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Research Publication: 10% (Best one NAAS rated publication)
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Viva-Voce: 20%
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Total score out of 100 marks. Viva-Voce marks added for final ranking.
How to Apply
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Download the application form from ouat.ac.in.
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Fill the form completely, attach documents, photograph, and fee receipt.
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Send by Speed Post / Registered Post to:
The Registrar, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar-751003, Odisha -
Application must reach on or before 20-12-2025 (5:00 PM).
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Separate application for each post.
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Mention “Application for the post of Assistant Professor in ________” on the envelope.
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