Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 43 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. In this article, you’ll find the OUAT Assistant Professor/ Equivalent Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Offline application form.
OUAT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Company Name | Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor / Equivalent |
| No of Posts | 102 |
| Salary | Cell-1, Level-10 Rs. 57,700/- with usual DA & other allowances as admissible |
| Qualification | Minimum 2nd Class Bachelor’s Degree + Master’s Degree (55% marks) + NET cleared + Ph.D. in concerned subject |
| Age Limit | 42 years as on the last date of application (No upper age limit for regular employees) |
| Start Date for Apply | 19-11-2025 |
| Last Date for Apply | 20-12-2025 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Official Website | ouat.ac.in |
OUAT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details
| Sl. No. | Department / Subject | Total Vacancies | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Management | 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 | ||
Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum 2nd Class Bachelor’s degree in the concerned subject/discipline with at least 55% marks / equivalent OGPA.
- Minimum 2nd Class Master’s degree in the concerned subject with at least 55% marks / equivalent OGPA.
- The candidate must have cleared National Eligibility Test (NET) with one publication in NAAS rated journal.
- Ph.D. degree in concerned subject with course work as prescribed in the UGC Regulation, 2009.
- Candidate must have passed NET on or before 11.07.2009 shall be exempted from NET subject to conditions.
- A relaxation of 5% will be provided from 55% to 50% of the marks at Master’s level for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
- NET/SLET/SET shall be cleared in a related subject conducted by ICAR/UGC/CSIR/ICMR or any other similar bodies.
- Desirable: Ph.D. in concerned subject.
Salary/Stipend
- Pay Scale: Cell-1, Level-10 of Pay Matrix as per 7th Pay Commission
- Basic Pay: ₹57,700/-
- Allowances: Usual Dearness Allowance (DA) and other allowances as admissible
Age Limit (as on 20-12-2025)
- Maximum Age: 42 years as on the last date of submission of application
- No upper age limit for regular employees of OUAT
Application Fee
- Application Fee: ₹700/- (Rupees Seven hundred only)
- Payment Mode: Deposit in favour of Comptroller, OUAT, Bhubaneswar through Green Channel Counter (GCC)/Internet Banking/Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) in the account number of the Comptroller, OUAT (A/C No. 10173711536, State Bank of India, OUAT Campus Branch, Bhubaneswar, Branch Code: 03341, IFSC Code: SBIN0003341)
- Non-refundable fee
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 19-11-2025 |
| Starting Date to Apply | 19-11-2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20-12-2025 (05:00 PM) |
Selection Process
- Academic Records: 40% (as per UGC guidelines)
- Written Test: 30%
- Research Publication: 10% (Best one NAAS rated publication considered)
- Viva-Voce: 20%
- Total score out of 100 marks
- Interview will be added to the score secured from the total of 80 marks to make the final ranking
How to Apply
- Download application form from official website ouat.ac.in
- Fill the application form completely
- Attach all required documents, photographs and fee deposit receipt
- Send the application by Speed Post / Registered Post only to: The Registrar, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar-751003, Odisha
- Application must reach on or before 20-12-2025 (05:00 PM)
- Separate application required for each post
- Write “Application for the post of Assistant Professor in ________” on the envelope
OUAT Assistant Professor/ Equivalent Important Links
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
- Join Arattai Channel: Click Here
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- Join WhatsApp Channel: Click Here
- Sarkari Result: Click Here
- Download Mobile App: Click Here
OUAT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025 - FAQs
1. What is the starting date to apply for OUAT Assistant Professor 2025?
Ans: Starting Date to apply is 19-11-2025.
2. What is the last apply date for OUAT Assistant Professor 2025?
Ans: Last apply date is 20-12-2025 (05:00 PM).
3. What is the Eligibility to apply for OUAT Assistant Professor 2025?
Ans: Minimum 2nd Class Bachelor’s + Master’s (55% marks) + NET cleared + Ph.D. in concerned subject.
4. What is the Maximum Age Limit to apply for OUAT Assistant Professor 2025?
Ans: 42 Years (as on 20-12-2025). No upper age limit for regular OUAT employees.
5. How many vacancies are being recruited by OUAT Assistant Professor 2025?
Ans: Total 57 Vacancies.
