OUAT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025 offers a great chance for folks with degrees in agriculture and related fields to join Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology as assistant professors, with 57 positions open across subjects like agronomy, plant breeding, and community science. This offline application drive, released on November 19, 2025, asks for a master’s with at least 55% marks, NET clearance, and relevant experience, while promising a solid pay starting at Rs 57,700 under the 7th Pay Commission plus allowances. It’s aimed at building up the university’s teaching and research teams in Bhubaneswar, so if you’re qualified, make sure to send your form by December 20, 2025, to grab this opportunity in Odisha’s agriculture education sector.

OUAT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025
Important Dates

Criteria	Details
Notification Release Date	November 19, 2025 ​​
Application Start Date	November 19, 2025 ​​
Last Date For Registration	December 20, 2025 (up to 5:00 PM) ​​
Last Date For Fee Payment	December 20, 2025 (along with application) ​​
Admit Card Release Date	To be announced on official website ​
Exam Date	To be announced; written test and interview at Bhubaneswar ​​

Application Fee

Category	Amount
General / OBC / EWS	Rs 700 (non-refundable) ​​
SC / ST / PH	Rs 700 (non-refundable) ​​
Payment Mode	Through Green Channel Counter (GCC), Internet Banking, or RTGS to Comptroller, OUAT account (SBI, AC No. 10173711536, IFSC: SBIN0003341) ​​

Age Limit Details

Criteria	Details
Minimum Age	Not specified; must meet educational qualifications ​​
Maximum Age	42 years as on December 20, 2025 (for general candidates) ​​
Age Relaxation	Applicable as per Odisha Government norms for SC/ST/OBC/PwD categories; no upper age limit for regular OUAT employees ​​

OUAT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025
Vacancy Details

Post Name	Advt No.	Total Posts
Assistant Professor (Agricultural Science – Agronomy)	E-II-II-5/2025/UAT	4
Assistant Professor (Agricultural Science – Plant Breeding & Genetics)	E-II-II-5/2025/UAT	9
Assistant Professor (Agricultural Science – Plant Physiology)	E-II-II-5/2025/UAT	2
Assistant Professor (Agricultural Science – Fruit Science & Horticulture Technology)	E-II-II-5/2025/UAT	2
Assistant Professor (Agricultural Science – Vegetable Science)	E-II-II-5/2025/UAT	3
Assistant Professor (Agricultural Science – Post Harvest Management)	E-II-II-5/2025/UAT	1
Assistant Professor (Agricultural Science – Plant Pathology)	E-II-II-5/2025/UAT	4
Assistant Professor (Agricultural Science – Nematology)	E-II-II-5/2025/UAT	2
Assistant Professor (Agricultural Science – Soil Science & Agril. Chemistry)	E-II-II-5/2025/UAT	6
Assistant Professor (Agricultural Science – Agril. Economics)	E-II-II-5/2025/UAT	1
Assistant Professor (Agricultural Science – Agril. Statistics)	E-II-II-5/2025/UAT	1
Assistant Professor (Agricultural Science – Agril. Extension Education)	E-II-II-5/2025/UAT	2
Assistant Professor (Agricultural Science – Agril Biotechnology)	E-II-II-5/2025/UAT	2
Assistant Professor (Agricultural Science – Agro-Forestry)	E-II-II-5/2025/UAT	2
Assistant Professor (Agril. Engineering Tech – Soil & Water Conservation Engineering)	E-II-II-5/2025/UAT	2
Assistant Professor (Agril. Engineering Tech – Farm Machinery & Power)	E-II-II-5/2025/UAT	2
Assistant Professor (Community Science – Apparel & Textile Science)	E-II-II-5/2025/UAT	3
Assistant Professor (Community Science – Extension & Communication Management)	E-II-II-5/2025/UAT	4
Assistant Professor (Community Science – Human Development & Family Studies)	E-II-II-5/2025/UAT	2
Assistant Professor (Community Science – Resource Management & Consumer Science)	E-II-II-5/2025/UAT	2
Assistant Professor (Community Science – Food & Nutrition)	E-II-II-5/2025/UAT	1
Total Posts	E-II-II-5/2025/UAT	57

OUAT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025
Eligibility Details

Criteria	Details
Educational Qualification	Minimum 2nd Class Bachelor’s Degree in relevant subject/discipline with at least 55% marks or equivalent OGPA; Minimum 2nd Class Master’s Degree in relevant subject with at least 55% marks or equivalent OGPA; Must have cleared NET with one publication in NAAS-rated journal, or PhD in concerned subject as per UGC 2009 regulations (exempts NET if conditions met); 5% relaxation in marks for SC/ST/PwD at Bachelor’s and Master’s levels ​​
Experience	Desirable: PhD in concerned subject; Research publications preferred for scoring ​​
Other	NET/SLET/SET in related subject by ICAR/UGC/CSIR/ICMR; Candidates appearing for NET can apply with undertaking to produce certificate at interview ​​

Category-Wise Vacancy Details

Category	Number of Posts
ST (Scheduled Tribe)	17 ​
SC (Scheduled Caste)	11 ​
SEBC (Socially and Educationally Backward Class)	5 ​
UR (Unreserved)	24 ​
PwD (Persons with Disability)	3 (including women reservations where applicable) ​
Women Reservations	Applicable across categories; vacancies for women if available, else filled by male candidates of same category ​

State-Wise Vacancy Details

State/Location	Details
Odisha (Bhubaneswar-based)	All 57 posts under OUAT Teaching Research Establishment in Bhubaneswar; No state-wise split mentioned, but reservations follow Odisha Govt norms ​​
Other States	Open to all Indian citizens; No specific allocation outside Odisha ​

Important Documents Required

Document	Details
Application Form	Completed prescribed form downloaded from ouat.ac.in ​
Fee Receipt	Duly signed photocopy of deposit receipt (Rs 700) ​
Educational Certificates	Self-attested copies of all mark sheets, degrees (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD if applicable) ​
NET/SET Certificate	Proof of clearance or exemption ​
Caste/PwD Certificate	Self-attested from competent authority if applicable ​
Experience Certificates	If any, for research/teaching ​
Publications	Copies of NAAS-rated journals (at least one for eligibility) ​
Photographs	Two recent passport-size attested photos ​
No Objection Certificate	For in-service candidates from employer ​

OUAT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025
Syllabus Overview

Criteria	Details
Subjects Covered	Based on concerned discipline (e.g., Agronomy: Soil fertility, crop production; Plant Pathology: Diseases, management; Community Science: Nutrition, textiles); General sections may include aptitude, general knowledge, English, computer basics for written test ​
Key Topics	Academic records and subject-specific knowledge as per UGC/ICAR guidelines; Focus on research methodology, extension education, and practical applications in agriculture ​​
Preparation Tip	Refer to ICAR/UGC syllabi for Master’s level; NAAS-rated publications for research weightage ​

Exam Pattern

Criteria	Details
Mode	Written Test (Objective/MCQ) followed by Viva-Voce ​​
Duration	120 minutes (2 hours) for written test ​
Total Marks	100 for written test; Overall selection out of 100 (Academic:40, Written:30, Publication:10, Viva:20) ​​
Questions	100 MCQs: General Knowledge (25), Aptitude (25), General English (25), Computer Knowledge (25) ​
Marking	1 mark per question; No negative marking ​
Qualifying	Top 4 times vacancies called for interview based on 80 marks (Academic + Written + Publication) ​

Selection Process

Stage	Details
Academic Records	40 marks as per UGC guidelines (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD scores) ​
Written Test	30 marks on subject knowledge and general aptitude ​
Research Publication	10 marks for best one NAAS-rated paper (2 for 4-6 rating, 6 for 6-8, 10 for 8+) ​
Viva-Voce/Interview	20 marks at Bhubaneswar; Final ranking after adding to 80 marks score ​
Document Verification	Mandatory before interview; Incomplete applications rejected ​

OUAT Assistant Professor Recruitment 2025
Salary Details

Criteria	Amount/Details
Pay Scale	Cell-1, Level-10 of Pay Matrix (7th Pay Commission) ​​
Basic Pay	Rs 57,700 per month ​​
Allowances	Usual Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other admissible benefits ​​
Gross Salary (Approx)	Rs 70,000 – 80,000 initially, depending on place of posting and increments ​
Retirement Benefits	Pension under NPS, medical facilities as per university rules ​

How to Apply

Step	Details
1. Visit Official Website	Go to ouat.ac.in and navigate to the “Jobs & Recruitments” section to download the application form and information sheet ​​
2. Read Notification Carefully	Check eligibility, subjects, and reservations; Ensure you meet NET/PhD criteria before proceeding ​​
3. Fill Application Form	Enter bio-data, educational details, publications, experience; Write post name and subject clearly; Attach two passport photos ​​
4. Pay Application Fee	Deposit Rs 700 via GCC/Internet Banking/RTGS to OUAT’s SBI account; Get signed receipt photocopy ​​
5. Attach Documents	Include self-attested copies of certificates, mark sheets, NET proof, caste/PwD if applicable, publications list ​​
6. Prepare Envelope	Superscribe: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF [Post Name] in [Subject], Advt No. E-II-II-5/2025/UAT dated 19.11.2025” ​​
7. Send by Post	Mail complete application via Speed Post/Registered Post to: Registrar, OUAT, Bhubaneswar-751003, Odisha; Must reach by 5:00 PM on December 20, 2025 ​​
8. For Multiple Posts	Submit separate applications with separate fees for each post ​
9. In-Service Candidates	Submit advance copy; Produce NOC from employer at verification ​
10. Track Status	Check ouat.ac.in for updates; No postal delays responsibility on university ​

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