OUAT Professor Recruitment 2026 — 52 Posts, Apply Offline by 28 Oct

Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar, has released Advertisement No. E-II-II-08/2026//15535 UAT for 52 posts of Professor and Associate Director of Research & Equivalent, spanning 38 departments across Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Fisheries, Forestry and Home Science faculties. Candidates up to 60 years of age, holding a Bachelor's and Master's Degree with minimum 55% marks and a Ph.D. in the concerned subject, plus at least 10 years' relevant experience including 2 years as Associate Professor, can apply offline until 28 October 2026. Selected Professors and Associate Directors of Research will lead teaching, research and extension activities across OUAT's academic departments and research stations in Odisha, with Soil Science & Agril. Chemistry and Aquaculture carrying the largest allocations at 3 posts each, and Associate Director of Research (Professor equivalent) accounting for 5 posts. The OUAT Professor 2026 selection process evaluates Academic Qualification, Experience, Teaching/Research/Extension record, Publications and Technologies, Competitive Research Projects Handled, Recognition, and a final Interview. Monthly salary for OUAT Professor 2026 is ₹1,44,200 under Cell-1, Level-14, with usual DA and other allowances, and an application fee of ₹1,500 for all candidates. Candidates for OUAT Professor Recruitment 2026 must send their offline application, downloaded from ouat.ac.in, to the Registrar, OUAT, Bhubaneswar-751003, Odisha, before the last date of 28 October 2026. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF before applying, since eligibility for Associate Director of Research requires a Bachelor's and Master's Degree specifically in Agriculture (any subject of Agriculture Science) rather than the department-specific subject required for regular Professor posts, and each of the 38 department-wise vacancies has its own subject-matched qualification requirement.

2nd Class Bachelor's Degree (minimum 55% marks/equivalent OGPA) in the concerned subject, 2nd Class Master's Degree (minimum 55% marks) in the concerned subject, and a Ph.D. Degree in the concerned subject, with minimum 10 years' experience in teaching/research/extension education (excluding Ph.D. study), of which 2 years must be as Associate Professor/Equivalent in 7th CPC Level 13A.

Maximum 60 years

• Professor (46 posts across 38 departments) — 2nd Class Bachelor's Degree (min. 55% marks/equivalent OGPA) and 2nd Class Master's Degree (min. 55% marks) in the concerned subject, plus Ph.D. in the concerned subject; minimum 10 years' experience in teaching/research/extension (excluding Ph.D. study), not below Assistant Professor/Equivalent rank, with 2 years as Associate Professor/Equivalent in 7th CPC Level 13A
• Associate Director of Research, Professor equivalent (5 posts) — 2nd Class Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture (min. 55% marks), 2nd Class Master's Degree in any subject of Agriculture Science (min. 55% marks), Ph.D. in any subject of Agriculture Science; same 10-year experience requirement as Professor, including 2 years as Associate Professor/Equivalent
• Age: Maximum 60 years for both Professor and Associate Director of Research
• Application Fee: ₹1,500 for all candidates, paid via designated bank account or Green Channel Counter
• Job Type: Full Time, regular university faculty position
• Domicile requirement: None specified — open to eligible candidates from across India

₹1,500/- for all candidates

Cell-1, Level-14 — ₹1,44,200/- per month with usual DA and other allowances

1. Read the complete official OUAT Professor Recruitment 2026 notification carefully before applying.
2. Download the application form from the official website: ouat.ac.in.
3. Fill the application form with accurate personal, academic and research/publication details, specifying the exact department and post applied for.
4. Attach self-attested copies of required documents, including photograph, signature, educational certificates, Ph.D. degree, and proof of experience.
5. Pay the application fee of ₹1,500 through the designated bank account or Green Channel Counter as specified in the notification.
6. Review all details carefully before submission, since department-wise eligibility is subject-specific.
7. Send the completed application via Speed Post / Registered Post to the Registrar, OUAT, Bhubaneswar-751003, Odisha.
8. Ensure the application reaches before the last date, 28 October 2026.
9. Keep a photocopy of the submitted application and all enclosures for future reference.