OUAT Recruitment 2025: Apply Now for Opportunity

OUAT Recruitment 2025 :- OUAT has been officially announced by the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar, for a significant recruitment drive to fill 57 vacancies for the post of Assistant Professor and its equivalent. OUAT Recruitment 2025 invites fresh applications from eligible and qualified candidates in various disciplines of Agricultural Science, Agricultural Engineering & Technology, and Community Science. This is a premier opportunity for academic professionals to join a leading institution and contribute to the fields of education, research, and extension in agriculture and allied sectors.

OUAT Recruitment 2025 Details

Faculty/Stream	Total Vacancies	Key Disciplines/Subjects (with notable vacancies)
Agricultural Science	43	Agronomy (4), Plant Pathology (4), Soil Science (6), Plant Breeding & Genetics (3), Vegetable Science (3), Agril. Economics (3), and others.
Agricultural Engineering & Technology	02	Soil & Water Conservation Engineering (1), Farm Machinery & Power (1)
Community Science	12	Apparel & Textile Science (3), Extension Education (4), Human Development (2), Resource Management (2), Food & Nutrition (1)

OUAT Recruitment 2025 Important Dates

Event	Date
Start Date for Application	19th November 2025
Last Date for Application	20th December 2025, up to 5:00 PM

OUAT Recruitment 2025 Age Limit

Criteria	Details
Upper Age Limit	42 years as on the last date of application (20th December 2025) for General candidates.
Age Relaxation	Applicable for SC/ST/SEBC/PwD candidates as per Government of Odisha norms.
Exception	No upper age limit for existing OUAT employees.

OUAT Recruitment 2025 Selection Process

Stage	Description	Weightage
1. Academic Record	Evaluation of qualifications as per UGC guidelines.	40%
2. Written Test	A written examination to assess subject knowledge.	30%
3. Research Publication	Assessment of the best one research publication (NAAS rating).	10%
4. Viva-Voce (Interview)	Personal interview for shortlisted candidates.	20%

Shortlisting: The top 4 times the number of advertised posts, based on the score from stages 1, 2, and 3 (out of 80), will be called for the interview.

How to Apply ?

Step	Action
1.	Visit the official website: ouat.ac.in and download the advertisement, application form, and information sheet.
2.	Pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs. 700/- via Green Channel Counter/Internet Banking/RTGS to: A/C No.: 10173711536, SBI OUAT Campus Branch (IFSC: SBIN0003341)
3.	Fill out the prescribed application form completely.
4.	Send the hard copy of the application form along with the fee receipt and self-attested copies of all certificates via Speed Post/Registered Post to: The Registrar, OUAT, Bhubaneswar-751003, Odisha.
5.	The envelope must be superscribed with “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF [Post Name]” along with the advertisement number and date.
6.	Separate application and fee are required for each post.

OUAT Recruitment 2025 Eligibility & Syllabus

Area	Details
Essential Qualification	1. 2nd Class Bachelor’s Degree in the concerned subject with at least 55% marks. 2. 2nd Class Master’s Degree in the concerned subject with at least 55% marks. 3. National Eligibility Test (NET) qualification with one NAAS-rated publication. 4. Ph.D. holders (with course work) are exempt from NET but must have two NAAS-rated (min. rating 4) publications.
Pay Scale	Cell-1, Level-10 as per 7th CPC: Rs. 57,700/- plus usual allowances.
Syllabus/Assessment Areas	1. Academic Record: Quality and scores of Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. degrees. 2. Written Test: Domain knowledge specific to the subject applied for. 3. Research Publication: Quality as per NAAS rating of the best publication. 4. Viva-Voce: Teaching aptitude, subject knowledge, and overall suitability.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: I have a Ph.D. degree. Am I exempt from the NET requirement in OUAT Recruitment 2025?
A1: Yes, but only if your Ph.D. includes course work as per UGC Regulation 2009. You must also have at least two full-length publications with a NAAS rating of not less than 4. Ph.D. degrees without course work do not qualify for NET exemption.

Q2: What is the application fee for OUAT Recruitment 2025?
A2: The application fee is Rs. 700/- (non-refundable). It must be deposited via GCC/Internet Banking/RTGS into the designated SBI account of the Comptroller, OUAT. Cash or other modes of payment are not accepted.

Q3: Can I apply for more than one post in OUAT Recruitment 2025?
A3: Yes, you can apply for more than one post. However, you must submit a separate, complete application form and pay a separate fee for each post you apply for.

Q4: Is the NET conducted by ICAR acceptable for OUAT Recruitment 2025?
A4: Yes, the NET/SLET/SET conducted by ICAR, UGC, CSIR, ICMR, or any other similar national-level body is acceptable, provided it is in a related subject.

Q5: How is the final merit score calculated for OUAT Recruitment 2025?
A5: The final merit is calculated by adding the scores from four components: Academic Record (40%), Written Test (30%), Research Publication (10%), and Viva-Voce (20%). The total score is out of 100.