Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology
Contractual / Regular

OUAT Chiplima Guest Faculty Walk-in 2026

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Sep. 22, 2026
Guest Faculty (Extension Education)Guest Faculty (Fruit Science & Horticulture Technology)Guest Faculty (Floriculture & Landscape Architecture)Guest Faculty (Post Harvest Management)Guest Faculty (Agroforestry)

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Vacancies
5 Posts
Pay Scale
Rs. 1,200/- per class (Max Rs. 60,000/- per month)
Age Limit
Up to 64 Years as on 30.09.2026
Job Location
Odisha22Sambalpur2

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 19, 2026

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Starts

Sep 19, 2026

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Deadline

Oct 6, 2026

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Exam Date

Oct 6, 2026

Application Window19 Sep – 6 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date6 Oct 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Essential: Master's Degree in the relevant discipline (Extension Education / Fruit Science & Horticulture Technology / Floriculture and Landscaping / Post Harvest Management / Silviculture and Agroforestry) from a recognized University with minimum 55% marks or equivalent CGPA of 5.5 on a 10-point scale and good academic record.
Desirable: NET / M.Phil / Ph.D. degree in the concerned subject. Due weightage will be given to research publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Maximum age limit is 64 years as on 30th September 2026.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Document Verification & Academic Scrutiny

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Walk-In Personal Interview

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is based on academic merit, research publications, and performance in the Walk-In Interview conducted on 06.10.2026 at the Office of the Dean, College of Agriculture, OUAT, Chiplima.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Academic Credentials & PG PerformanceMaster's degree in the concerned subject with minimum 55% marks or CGPA 5.5/10.0.
National Qualification & Higher DegreesPossession of ICAR-NET / CSIR-NET / M.Phil / Ph.D. in the relevant discipline.
Research Publications & Teaching ExperienceQuality and quantity of research papers published in peer-reviewed journals and collegiate teaching background.
Walk-in Interview & Technical PresentationEvaluation of domain knowledge, pedagogical skills, and interview performance before the selection committee.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

College of Agriculture and College of Horticulture at Chiplima (Sambalpur) are premier constituent campuses of Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT). Guest faculty members deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses, supervise laboratory experiments and field crop demonstrations, participate in exam evaluations, and mentor students across extension, fruit science, floriculture, post-harvest technology, and agroforestry.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Engagement is temporary on a per-class basis (Rs. 1,200/- per lecture up to a monthly maximum cap of Rs. 60,000/-) for the academic year 2026-27 at the Chiplima campus, Sambalpur. The empanelment list remains valid for one year. The engagement may be terminated at any time before the end of the academic year, and faculty can leave by providing one-month prior notice.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

The engagement is purely contractual without any claim for regularization or permanent university cadre absorption. However, teaching at an ICAR-accredited university like OUAT significantly strengthens academic API scores, research credentials, and competitive standing for regular Assistant Professor recruitments across State Agricultural Universities.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Mandatory Application Fee: Candidates must carry a Demand Draft or Banker's Cheque of Rs. 500.00 drawn in favor of 'Comptroller, OUAT, Bhubaneswar' before being permitted to appear for the walk-in interview.
  • Strict Reporting Time: Walk-in interviews commence on 06.10.2026 at 10:30 AM in the Dean's Chamber, College of Agriculture, OUAT, Chiplima. Candidates must report before 10:30 AM sharp.
  • Mandatory Originals and Photocopies: Candidates must bring all original certificates and mark sheets (HSCE onwards), experience letters, publication reprints, along with two sets of self-attested photocopies and two passport photographs.
  • No Objection Certificate: Candidates currently employed in government or private institutions must produce an official NOC from their current employer during the interview.
  • Upper Age Limit: The maximum age limit is 64 years as on 30.09.2026.

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
Total Vacancies5 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated honorarium of Rs. 1,200/- per lecture/class subject to a maximum of Rs. 60,000/- per month.

Remuneration of Rs. 1,200/- per class subject to a maximum ceiling of Rs. 60,000/- per month (as applicable). Engagement is for the academic year 2026-27.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Prepare an updated, comprehensive Bio-data detailing academic credentials, teaching experience, and research publications.
  2. Obtain a Demand Draft or Banker's Cheque of Rs. 500.00 in favor of Comptroller, OUAT, Bhubaneswar.
  3. Assemble all original educational certificates and mark sheets (from HSCE onwards), experience certificates, publication reprints, and No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer (if applicable).
  4. Prepare two complete sets of self-attested photocopies of all documents and two recent passport-size color photographs.
  5. Report physically for the Walk-In Interview on 06th October 2026 latest by 10:30 AM at the Office of the Dean, College of Agriculture, OUAT, Chiplima, Sambalpur, Odisha - 768025.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Candidates must submit a Demand Draft or Banker's Cheque of Rs. 500.00 drawn in favor of Comptroller, OUAT, Bhubaneswar prior to appearing in the interview.

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The walk-in interview will take place on 06th October 2026 at 10:30 AM in the Dean's Chamber, College of Agriculture, OUAT, Chiplima, Sambalpur, Odisha - 768025.

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