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 … Read more