Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology
Contractual / Regular

OUAT Agribusiness Guest Faculty Walk-in 2026

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Sep. 18, 2026
Guest Faculty (Agribusiness Management)

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Postgraduate299
M.Sc165
B.Sc120
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Vacancies
05 Posts
Pay Scale
₹1,200 per class (up to ₹36,000 per month)
Age Limit
Maximum 64 Years (as on 31.08.2026)
Job Location
Odisha17Bhubaneswar8

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 11, 2026

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Starts

Sep 11, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

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Exam Date

Sep 30, 2026

Application Window11 – 30 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date30 Sep 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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Educational Qualification

1. Minimum 2nd Class Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture and allied sciences with at least 55% marks or equivalent OGPA.
2. Minimum 2nd Class Master's Degree in the concerned subject (Agribusiness Management / Agricultural Economics / allied disciplines) with at least 55% marks or equivalent OGPA.
Desirable Qualification: NET / M.Phil / Ph.D. Degree in the concerned subject. Research publications in peer-reviewed journals will be given due weightage.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Maximum age limit is 64 years as on 31.08.2026.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

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Walk-in Interview & Pedagogy Evaluation

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Selection is formulated through a direct Walk-in Interview conducted at the Department of Agribusiness Management, Centre for Post Graduate Studies (CPGS), OUAT, Bhubaneswar on 30.09.2026. Candidates undergo preliminary credential and document scrutiny (reporting by 11.00 AM), followed by a personal interview evaluating core agribusiness domain proficiency, research publications, teaching capability, and communication skills. Empanelment is valid for Academic Year 2026-27.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Essential Academic QualificationsBaseline BenchmarkMinimum 2nd Class Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture and allied sciences (min 55% marks/OGPA) and Minimum 2nd Class Master's Degree in Agribusiness Management / concerned subject (min 55% marks/OGPA).
Higher Qualifications (NET / M.Phil / Ph.D.)Desirable WeightagePossession of ICAR-NET, UGC-NET, M.Phil, or Ph.D. in Agribusiness Management or Agricultural Economics.
Research Publications & Teaching CompetenceEvaluation CriteriaQuality and NAAS rating of research papers published in peer-reviewed journals, along with performance during the walk-in technical viva and pedagogical delivery.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

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Guest faculties at CPGS, OUAT Bhubaneswar teach postgraduate MBA (Agribusiness Management) students. Responsibilities encompass lecture delivery on agricultural marketing, supply chain management, commodity trading, and rural finance, mentoring PG dissertations, and participating in academic departmental activities. The university provides an academic environment within Odisha's premier agricultural university campus in Bhubaneswar.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Purely temporary engagement for the academic year 2026-27. Empanelment remains valid for one year. The assignment can be terminated by the university at any time before the end of the academic year, or the guest faculty may discontinue by providing one month prior notice.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

This is a class-based honorarium guest engagement that does not confer any claim or right for regular appointment, absorption, or seniority under OUAT. However, teaching at a state agricultural university offers valuable accredited pedagogical experience beneficial for permanent Assistant Professor recruitments in ICAR and state agricultural universities.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Candidates must report at the walk-in venue by 11.00 AM on 30.09.2026; late reporting will not be permitted.
  • A Demand Draft or Banker's Cheque of Rs. 500.00 drawn in favour of 'Comptroller, OUAT, Bhubaneswar' is mandatory before appearing for the interview.
  • Candidates must bring original certificates and mark sheets from HSCE (10th) onwards along with two complete sets of self-attested photocopies and two passport photographs.
  • In-service candidates must produce a formal No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their current employer at the time of interview.
  • No TA/DA will be paid for attending the walk-in interview.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR5
  • OBC0
  • EWS0
  • SC0
  • ST0
Total Vacancies05 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Remuneration of Rs. 1,200/- per class/lecture, subject to a maximum of 30 classes per month (up to Rs. 36,000/- per month). No other allowances or permanent benefits are admissible.

Rs. 1,200/- per class subject to a maximum of 30 classes per month per teacher (up to ₹36,000/- per month).

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Review the eligibility conditions and guidelines published on the official OUAT website at www.ouat.ac.in.
  2. Prepare a comprehensive updated Bio-data and obtain a Demand Draft or Banker's Cheque of Rs. 500.00 in favour of Comptroller, OUAT, Bhubaneswar.
  3. Collect original certificates and mark sheets from High School Certificate Examination (HSCE/10th) onwards, experience certificates, research reprints, No Objection Certificate (if currently employed), along with two sets of self-attested photocopies of all certificates and two recent passport-size photographs.
  4. Attend the Walk-in Interview on 30th September 2026 at 10.30 AM (reporting strictly before 11.00 AM) at the Department of Agribusiness Management, Centre for Post Graduate Studies (CPGS), OUAT, Bhubaneswar - 751003, Odisha.
  5. Submit the Demand Draft, complete document verification, and appear before the selection committee.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Demand Draft or Banker's Cheque of Rs. 500.00 in favour of Comptroller, OUAT, Bhubaneswar, to be submitted before appearing for the walk-in interview.

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The walk-in interview will be held on 30th September 2026 at 10.30 AM (reporting by 11.00 AM) in the Department of Agribusiness Management, Centre for Post Graduate Studies (CPGS), OUAT, Bhubaneswar - 751003, Odisha.

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