Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar has released the OUAT Recruitment 2026 notification for 52 Professor, Associate Director of Research and equivalent posts.
Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree and Ph.D. in the concerned subject, along with the prescribed teaching/research/extension experience, can apply through offline mode.
EXPERIENCE IMPORTANT: Candidates applying for Professor and Associate Director of Research posts must have 10 years of relevant teaching/research/extension experience, including the prescribed Associate Professor/Equivalent experience. Candidates should carefully check the subject-wise eligibility before applying.
The last date for receipt of applications is 28 October 2026.
OUAT Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Details | Information |
| Organisation | Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar |
| Post Names | Professor, Associate Director of Research & Equivalent |
| Total Posts | 52 |
| Age Limit | Maximum 60 Years |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s, Master’s Degree & Ph.D. in concerned subject |
| Application Fee | ₹1,500 |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Salary | ₹1,44,200/- + DA & other allowances |
| Experience | 10 Years relevant experience required |
| Eligibility | Candidates meeting prescribed qualification, experience and age criteria |
| Job Type | Full Time |
Vacancy Details
The 52 vacancies are distributed across various departments including Agronomy, Plant Breeding & Genetics, Plant Pathology, Soil Science, Entomology, Veterinary Sciences, Aquaculture, Fisheries, Food Engineering, Microbiology and other disciplines.
Associate Director of Research (Professor equivalent): 5 Posts
Total: 52 Posts
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Advertisement Date | 25 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Offline | 28 October 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
Professor
- Second Class Bachelor’s Degree in the concerned subject with at least 55% marks/equivalent OGPA.
- Second Class Master’s Degree in the concerned subject with at least 55% marks/equivalent OGPA.
- Ph.D. in the concerned subject.
- Minimum 10 years of teaching/research/extension experience, excluding Ph.D. study.
- At least 2 years as Associate Professor/Equivalent in the prescribed Level-13A pay scale.
Associate Director of Research
- Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture with at least 55% marks/equivalent OGPA.
- Master’s Degree in Agriculture in any Agriculture Science subject with at least 55% marks.
- Ph.D. in Agriculture Science.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant teaching/research/extension experience.
- Prescribed experience as Associate Professor/Equivalent is required.
Age Limit
The maximum age limit for Professor and Associate Director of Research is 60 years.
Salary
Selected candidates will receive:
₹1,44,200/- at Cell-1, Level-14 + usual DA and other applicable allowances.
Selection Process
Selection will consider:
- Academic qualifications
- Teaching/research/extension experience
- Publications and technologies
- Competitive research projects
- Recognition/achievements
- Interview
How to Apply for OUAT Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates have to apply through offline mode.
- Read the official notification carefully.
- Download the prescribed application form/details from the official OUAT website.
- Fill in the application form correctly.
- Attach the required educational, experience and other documents.
- Pay the prescribed ₹1,500 application fee.
- Send the completed application to the address specified in the official notification.
- Ensure that the application reaches OUAT before 28 October 2026.
- Keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Official Notification PDF
Candidates should read the official notification before applying. It contains the department-wise vacancies, qualification, experience, fee, selection process and application instructions.
Download Official OUAT Professor Recruitment Notification PDF
Official Website / Application Information
Candidates can visit the official OUAT website for the application form, recruitment updates and other official instructions.
OUAT Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
| Link | Details |
| Details PDF | Download Official Notification PDF |
| Application / Recruitment Information | Visit OUAT Official Website |
| Official Website | OUAT Official Website |
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FAQs – OUAT Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many vacancies are available in OUAT Recruitment 2026?
There are 52 Professor, Associate Director of Research and equivalent posts.
Q2. What is the application mode?
Candidates have to apply through offline mode.
Q3. What is the application fee?
The application fee is ₹1,500.
Q4. Is experience required?
Yes. Experience is mandatory. Professor and Associate Director of Research candidates require the prescribed 10 years of relevant experience and other post-wise conditions.
Q5. What is the maximum age limit?
The maximum age limit is 60 years.
Q6. What is the salary?
The pay is ₹1,44,200 at Cell-1, Level-14, along with applicable DA and other allowances.
Q7. What is the last date to apply?
The last date for receipt of applications is 28 October 2026.
Q8. Where is the job location?
The recruitment is for Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.