OUAT Assistant 2026 has been announced for 31 Assistant posts for eligible Graduate candidates, with the application window offline open from 13 July 2026 to 12 August 2026 on ouat.ac.in
The Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar has invited applications for the post of Assistant on a contractual basis in various Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) functioning under the university. The
is notified vide Advertisement No. E-II-II/02/2019 (Part)/10984/UAT, dated 13th July 2026, and is a revision to the earlier advertisement No. 1354/UAT dated 22.01.2019. A total of 31 vacancies are available, and eligible candidates can apply offline before the last date
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruiting Body | Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar |
| Post Name | Assistant |
| Advertisement No. | E-II-II/02/2019 (Part)/10984/UAT |
| Advertisement Date | 13 July 2026 |
| Nature of Appointment | Contractual Project Staff (posted in KVKs) |
| Total Vacancies | 31 |
| Mode of Application | Offline (by Speed Post / Registered Post) |
| Application Fee | Rs. 500/- (non-refundable) |
| Last Date to Apply | 5:00 PM, 12 August 2026 |
| Selection Process | Written Test (150 marks) + Qualifying Skill Test |
| Official Website | ouat.ac.in |
OUAT Assistant Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
OUAT Assistant Vacancy Details 2026
The Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) has announced 31 Assistant vacancies across various Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) in Odisha.
The category-wise vacancy details are as follows:
- Post Name: Assistant
- Total Vacancies: 31
| Official Notificaion PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Category-wise Vacancy Distribution
- Scheduled Tribe (ST):05 Posts
- Out of these, 02 posts are reserved for Women.
- Unreserved (UR):11 Posts
- Out of these, 05 posts are reserved for Women.
- Scheduled Caste (SC):03 Posts
- Out of these, 02 posts are reserved for Women.
- Socially and Educationally Backward Class (SEBC):02 Posts
- Out of these, 01 post is reserved for Women.
- Persons with Disabilities (PWD):01 Post
- This is a horizontal reservation, meaning the selected PWD candidate will be adjusted against their respective category (UR/ST/SC/SEBC).
Important Note
The official notification also contains another reservation summary showing:
- ST: 07 Posts
- UR: 16 Posts
- SC: 05 Posts
- SEBC: 03 Posts
- Total: 31 Posts
- PWD: 01 Post
Since the scanned advertisement is not completely clear, there appears to be a discrepancy between the detailed reservation table and the summary table.
Advice for Applicants
Candidates are strongly advised to:
- Carefully read the official OUAT Recruitment 2026 notification PDF before applying.
- Verify the final category-wise reservation from the official advertisement.
- Follow any updates or corrigendum issued by OUAT regarding reservation or vacancy distribution.
- Note that the reservation details may be revised as per the latest Government of Odisha rules and regulations.
Note: “W” denotes Women Reservation, while the PWD reservation is horizontal, meaning it applies across all categories rather than being an independent category.
OUAT Assistant Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
- Essential qualification: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.
- Candidates must specifically indicate the percentage of marks obtained (calculated to the nearest two decimals) in the relevant column of the application form.
- Candidates must produce a certificate/document issued by the university evidencing the conversion formula (e.g., CGPA to percentage), if called for document verification
OUAT Assistant Recruitment 2026: Age Limit
Candidates applying for the OUAT Assistant Recruitment 2026 must satisfy the age criteria prescribed in the official notification.
Maximum Age Limit
- The maximum age for applicants is 30 years.
COVID-19 Age Relaxation
- OUAT has provided a one-time relaxation of 3 years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Therefore, the effective upper age limit becomes 33 years as on the last date of submission of the online application.
Age Relaxation for Reserved Categories
The following additional age relaxations are applicable as per Government of Odisha rules:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 5 years
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 5 years
- Socially and Educationally Backward Class (SEBC): 5 years
- Women Candidates (All Categories): 5 years
Age Relaxation for Persons with Disabilities (PWD)
- Persons with Disabilities (PWD) are eligible for 10 years of additional age relaxation as per the applicable Rules/Acts of the Government.
Important Points
- The basic maximum age is 30 years.
- A 3-year COVID-19 relaxation increases the upper age limit to 33 years.
- Eligible candidates belonging to ST, SC, SEBC, and Women categories can claim an additional 5 years of relaxation.
- PWD candidates are entitled to an additional 10 years of age relaxation as per the applicable Government rules.
- Candidates should ensure they meet the age criteria as on the last date of online application submission.
Note: Applicants are advised to refer to the official OUAT Recruitment 2026 notification for complete details regarding age calculation and the applicability of category-wise relaxations.
OUAT Assistant Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates applying for the OUAT Assistant Recruitment 2026 must fulfill the educational qualifications, age limit, language requirement, and other eligibility conditions prescribed in the official notification.
Educational Qualification
To be eligible for the Assistant post, candidates must meet the following educational requirements:
- Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University.
- Applicants must mention the percentage of marks obtained in their Degree examination in the online application form.
- The percentage should be calculated up to two decimal places.
- Candidates who have obtained CGPA/OGPA/Grade Point must convert it into percentage according to the formula prescribed by their university.
- During document verification, candidates must produce the official conversion certificate issued by the concerned university, if applicable.
OUAT Assistant Age Limit 2026
Candidates must satisfy the age criteria prescribed in the recruitment notification.
Maximum Age
- The maximum age limit is 30 years.
COVID-19 Age Relaxation
- A one-time relaxation of 3 years has been provided.
- Therefore, the effective upper age limit becomes 33 years as on the last date of submission of the application.
Category-wise Age Relaxation
The following additional age relaxation is available as per Government of Odisha rules:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 5 years
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 5 years
- Socially and Educationally Backward Class (SEBC): 5 years
- Women Candidates: 5 years
PWD Age Relaxation
- Persons with Disabilities (PWD) are eligible for 10 years of additional age relaxation as per the applicable Government Rules/Act.
Non-Creamy Layer Certificate for SEBC
- Candidates belonging to the SEBC category must submit a valid Non-Creamy Layer Certificate for the current financial year.
- Failure to produce the certificate may lead to cancellation of the reservation benefit.
Other Eligibility Conditions
Apart from educational qualification and age limit, candidates must also fulfill the following condition:
- The applicant must have passed Odia as one of the subjects up to Class VII (7th Standard).
- A valid certificate proving the Odia language qualification must be attached along with the application form.
- Candidates who fail to submit the required certificate may be considered ineligible.
OUAT Assistant Salary 2026 (Pay Scale)
Selected candidates will receive an attractive salary as per the Government rules and ICAR guidelines.
Pay Scale
- Level-9 Pay Matrix
- Salary: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 per month (7th Pay Commission)
Pre-Revised Pay Scale
- Pay Band (PB-2): ₹9,300 – ₹34,800
- Grade Pay: ₹4,200 (6th CPC)
ICAR Pay Rules
- Salary may also be governed by the norms prescribed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) from time to time.
- Any future revision in pay scales notified by ICAR or the funding agency will be applicable prospectively.
OUAT Assistant Application Fee 2026
Candidates must pay the prescribed application fee before submitting the application form.
Application Fee
- ₹500/- (Rupees Five Hundred Only)
- The fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Fee Payment Details
- Payable To: Comptroller, OUAT, Bhubaneswar – 751003
- Mode of Payment:
- Green Channel Counter (GCC)
- Internet Banking
- Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS)
Bank Details
- Bank Name: State Bank of India
- Branch: OUAT Campus Branch, Bhubaneswar
- Account Number: 10173711536
- Branch Code: 03341
- IFSC Code: SBIN0003341
Important Instructions
- Candidates must attach a self-attested photocopy of the deposit receipt along with the application form.
- Payment through any other mode will not be accepted.
- Applications without proof of fee payment are liable to be rejected.
OUAT Assistant Selection Process 2026
The selection process consists of two stages.
Stage 1 – Written Examination
Candidates will first appear for an objective-type written examination.
Written Exam Pattern
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| General English | 50 |
| General Awareness | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning & Mental Ability | 50 |
| Total | 150 Marks |
Exam Details
- Total Questions: 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Total Marks: 150
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Each question carries 1 mark.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks prescribed for their category.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 50% |
| SEBC | 45% |
| ST | 40% |
| SC | 40% |
| PWD | 40% |
Stage 2 – Skill Test
Candidates shortlisted from the written examination will be called for a Skill Test.
Skill Test Highlights
- Candidates will be shortlisted in the ratio of 1:4 based on written examination merit.
- The skill test assesses proficiency in:
- Computer Applications
- MS Office
- Office Automation Tools
- The skill test is qualifying in nature.
- No marks are awarded for the skill test.
- Final selection will be based only on written examination marks, subject to qualifying the skill test.
OUAT Assistant Tie-Breaking Rules
If two or more candidates obtain the same marks, the merit list will be prepared using the following criteria:
First Preference
- The candidate securing higher marks in the written examination will be ranked higher.
Second Preference
- If written examination marks are also equal, the older candidate (senior in age) will be placed higher.
Third Preference
- If both the written marks and age are identical, the candidate having higher percentage of marks in the Bachelor’s Degree will be given preference.
Important Note
Candidates are advised to carefully read the official OUAT Assistant Recruitment 2026 Notification before applying. They should ensure that they satisfy all eligibility conditions, submit the required documents, pay the prescribed application fee, and complete the application process within the specified deadline to avoid rejection.
