Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, based in Bhubaneswar, has announced recruitment for Professor, Associate Director of Research and equivalent positions, with 52 vacancies in total. The posts span departments such as agronomy, soil science, veterinary sciences, fisheries and home science, offering senior faculty and research leadership roles in agricultural education under the university.
OUAT Recruitment 2026 - Professor, Associate Director of Research and Other Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 2026No. E-II-II-08/2026//15535 UAT
Total Vacancies
52
Last Date
28 Oct
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Last date 28 Oct 2026 · 10 days left
- Notification25 Sept
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About OUAT Professor, Associate Director of Research and Equivalent Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology
- Advertisement No.
- No. E-II-II-08/2026//15535 UAT
- Post Name
- Agronomy, Plant Breeding and Genetics and 38 more
- Job Location
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Age Limit
- Up to 60 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Minimum 10 years of experience (excluding Ph.D. study) in teaching, research or extension education not below the rank of Assistant Professor or equivalent, out of which 2 years must be in the cadre of Associate Professor or equivalent in the 7th CPC pay scale of Level 13A.
- Pay Scale
- Cell-1, Level-14, Rs. 1,44,200/- with usual DA and other allowances
Vacancy Breakdown
Agronomy
2
Plant Breeding and Genetics
1
Plant Physiology
1
Fruit Science and Hort. Tech
2
Vegetable Science
1
Floriculture and Landscaping
1
Post Harvest Management
1
Plant Pathology
2
Nematology
1
Soil Science & Agril. Chemistry
3
Entomology
1
Agril. Statistics
1
Extension Education
1
Seed Science & Technology
1
Agril. Metereology
1
Silvi-culture & Agro-forestry
2
Forest Product & Utilization
1
Forest Biology & Tree Improvement
1
Veterinary Anatomy & Histology
1
Veterinary Microbiology
1
Veterinary Parasitology
1
Ambulatory Clinic (Medicine/ Surgery/ ARGO)
1
Animal Reproduction, Gynecology & Obstetrics
1
Veterinary Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine
1
Veterinary Public Health
1
Agril. Processing & Food Engg.
1
P.G. Dept. of Microbiology
1
Aquaculture
3
Fisheries Resource Management
1
Fish Processing Technology
1
Aquatic Environment Management
1
Fishery Engineering
1
Aquatic Animal Health Management
1
Fishery Extension, Economics & Statistics
1
Apparel & Textile
1
Extension Education & Communication Management
1
Human Development & Family Study
1
Resource Management & Consumer Science
1
Food and Nutrition
1
Associate Director of Research (Professor equivalent)
5
Total52
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Agronomy | 2 |
| Plant Breeding and Genetics | 1 |
| Plant Physiology | 1 |
| Fruit Science and Hort. Tech | 2 |
| Vegetable Science | 1 |
| Floriculture and Landscaping | 1 |
| Post Harvest Management | 1 |
| Plant Pathology | 2 |
| Nematology | 1 |
| Soil Science & Agril. Chemistry | 3 |
| Entomology | 1 |
| Agril. Statistics | 1 |
| Extension Education | 1 |
| Seed Science & Technology | 1 |
| Agril. Metereology | 1 |
| Silvi-culture & Agro-forestry | 2 |
| Forest Product & Utilization | 1 |
| Forest Biology & Tree Improvement | 1 |
| Veterinary Anatomy & Histology | 1 |
| Veterinary Microbiology | 1 |
| Veterinary Parasitology | 1 |
| Ambulatory Clinic (Medicine/ Surgery/ ARGO) | 1 |
| Animal Reproduction, Gynecology & Obstetrics | 1 |
| Veterinary Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine | 1 |
| Veterinary Public Health | 1 |
| Agril. Processing & Food Engg. | 1 |
| P.G. Dept. of Microbiology | 1 |
| Aquaculture | 3 |
| Fisheries Resource Management | 1 |
| Fish Processing Technology | 1 |
| Aquatic Environment Management | 1 |
| Fishery Engineering | 1 |
| Aquatic Animal Health Management | 1 |
| Fishery Extension, Economics & Statistics | 1 |
| Apparel & Textile | 1 |
| Extension Education & Communication Management | 1 |
| Human Development & Family Study | 1 |
| Resource Management & Consumer Science | 1 |
| Food and Nutrition | 1 |
| Associate Director of Research (Professor equivalent) | 5 |
| Grand Total | 52 |
Eligibility Details
Professor - Qualification and Experience
Minimum 2nd Class Bachelor's Degree in concerned subject with at least 55% marks/equivalent OGPA. Minimum 2nd Class Master's Degree in the concerned subject with at least 55% marks/equivalent OGPA. Must have Ph.D. Degree in the concerned subject. Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience (excluding Ph.D. study) in teaching/research/extension education not below the rank of Assistant Professor/Equivalent out of which 2 years must be in the cadre of Associate Professor/Equivalent in the 7th CPC pay scale of level 13A.
Associate Director of Research - Qualification and Experience
Minimum 2nd Class Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture with at least 55% marks/equivalent OGPA. Minimum 2nd Class Master's Degree in Agriculture in any subject of Agriculture Science with at least 55% marks. Ph.D. Degree in any subject of Agriculture Science. Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in teaching/research/extension education not below the rank of Assistant Professor/Equivalent out of which 2 years must be in the cadre of Associate Professor/Equivalent in 7th CPC pay scale of level 13A.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Professor - Qualification and Experience | Minimum 2nd Class Bachelor's Degree in concerned subject with at least 55% marks/equivalent OGPA. Minimum 2nd Class Master's Degree in the concerned subject with at least 55% marks/equivalent OGPA. Must have Ph.D. Degree in the concerned subject. Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience (excluding Ph.D. study) in teaching/research/extension education not below the rank of Assistant Professor/Equivalent out of which 2 years must be in the cadre of Associate Professor/Equivalent in the 7th CPC pay scale of level 13A. |
| Associate Director of Research - Qualification and Experience | Minimum 2nd Class Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture with at least 55% marks/equivalent OGPA. Minimum 2nd Class Master's Degree in Agriculture in any subject of Agriculture Science with at least 55% marks. Ph.D. Degree in any subject of Agriculture Science. Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in teaching/research/extension education not below the rank of Assistant Professor/Equivalent out of which 2 years must be in the cadre of Associate Professor/Equivalent in 7th CPC pay scale of level 13A. |
Age Limit
Maximum 60 years
Application Fee
All Candidates
Rs. 1500
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Fee of Rs. 1500/- is to be paid through the designated bank account or Green Channel Counter.
Selection Process
- 1Academic Qualification Assessment
Evaluation of the candidate's academic record as stated in the notification.
- 2Experience Evaluation
Assessment of teaching, research or extension experience claimed by the candidate.
- 3Teaching, Research & Extension Evaluation
Evaluation of the candidate's work in teaching, research and extension education.
- 4Publications and Technologies Evaluation
Assessment of research publications and technologies developed.
- 5Competitive Research Projects Handled
Evaluation of competitive research projects handled by the candidate.
- 6Recognition
Assessment of recognitions received by the candidate.
- 7Interview
Final interview stage of the selection process.
Salary Structure
Cell-1, Level-14, Rs. 1,44,200/- with usual DA and other allowances
How to Apply
- 1Download the application form from the official OUAT website.
- 2Fill in the application form carefully with correct information.
- 3Attach self-attested copies of the photograph, signature, ID proof and certificates.
- 4Check all details carefully before submission.
- 5Send the completed application form by Speed Post or Registered Post to the Registrar, OUAT, Bhubaneswar-751003, Odisha.
- 6Make sure the application reaches the office before the last date of 28 October 2026.
- 7Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Application form
•Self-attested photograph
•Signature
•ID proof and certificates
Important Details
- Applications are accepted only in offline mode.
- The completed form along with enclosures must be sent by Speed Post or Registered Post to the Registrar, OUAT, Bhubaneswar-751003, Odisha, and must reach before the last date.
- The application fee of Rs. 1500/- is payable by all candidates through the designated bank account or Green Channel Counter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should the completed application form be sent?
It must be sent to the Registrar, OUAT, Bhubaneswar-751003, Odisha, by Speed Post or Registered Post.
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