OUAT Farm Manager and Other Posts Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline for 25 Posts
Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology
Published
- Posts
- 25
- Last date
- 12 Nov 2026
- Qualification
- Graduate, Postgraduate, 12th Pass
- Location
- Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) under OUAT
Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT) is hiring 25 contractual project staff for Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) across Odisha. The posts are Farm Manager, Programme Assistant and Stenographer. Farm Manager and Programme Assistant roles need a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or a relevant science or social science subject. Stenographer needs a 12th class pass. The last date to apply is 12 November 2026 at 5:00 PM. Use Speed Post or Registered Post, because the notice does not accept courier or hand delivery.
Who Should Apply for OUAT Farm Manager and Other Posts 2026
This suits Bachelor's graduates in agriculture or relevant science or social science subjects for the first two posts, and 12th pass candidates with stenography skills for the third. Candidates who assume a general degree is enough should check the subject requirement.
The exact qualification, age and other conditions are under Eligibility Criteria.
Watch Out Before You Apply
- Attach a certificate showing you passed Odia as a subject up to 7th standard, or your application may be rejected.
- SEBC candidates must attach a non-creamy layer certificate for the current year.
- Attach a duly signed photocopy of your fee deposit receipt; other payment modes are not accepted.
- If you already work in a government or institutional job, get a No Objection Certificate from your employer within one month of the last date.
OUAT Farm Manager and Other Posts 2026: हिंदी में सारांश
ओडिशा कृषि एवं प्रौद्योगिकी विश्वविद्यालय (OUAT) ने कृषि विज्ञान केंद्रों (KVK) के लिए फार्म मैनेजर, प्रोग्राम असिस्टेंट और स्टेनोग्राफर के कुल 25 पदों पर भर्ती का विज्ञापन जारी किया है। फार्म मैनेजर और प्रोग्राम असिस्टेंट के लिए कृषि या संबंधित विज्ञान/सामाजिक विज्ञान में स्नातक डिग्री अनिवार्य है, जबकि स्टेनोग्राफर के लिए 12वीं उत्तीर्ण होना आवश्यक है। अधिकतम आयु सीमा 30 वर्ष है, और आरक्षित वर्गों को नियमानुसार छूट मिलेगी। आवेदन www.ouat.ac.in से फॉर्म डाउनलोड करके रजिस्ट्रार, OUAT, भुवनेश्वर 751003 को स्पीड पोस्ट या रजिस्टर्ड पोस्ट द्वारा भेजना होगा। अंतिम तिथि 12 नवंबर 2026, शाम 5:00 बजे है।
Download the OUAT Farm Manager and Other Posts Notification PDF
Read the full notice for eligibility, category-wise vacancies and reservation, certificate formats and how to apply.
Important Dates
| Notification date | 9 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply | 12 Nov 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Last date of receipt by Speed Post/Registered post | 12.11.2026, 5.00 PM |
| Published on this site | 11 Oct 2026 |
OUAT Farm Manager and Other Posts 2026 Vacancy Details
Total posts: 25
| Sl. No. | Name of the post | No. of vacancy | ST | UR | SC | SEBC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Farm Manager | 08 | 4 (2 w) | 2 | - | - | 08 |
| B | Programme Assistant | 12 | 4 | 5 | 1 (2 w) | - | 12 |
| C | Stenographer | 05 | 3 (1 w) | 1 | - | - | 05 |
| Total | 25 | 11 (3 w) | 08 | 1 (2 W) | - | 20 (05 w) |
| Women | as shown in table (w) |
|---|
The 25 posts are the total, and the women's seats are included within the category figures, not added on top.
OUAT Farm Manager and Other Posts 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Farm Manager: Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture or any other branch of Science/Social Science relevant to agriculture or equivalent (essential); Master's Degree desirable
- Programme Assistant: Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture or any other branch of Science/Social Science relevant to agriculture or equivalent (essential); Master's Degree desirable
- Stenographer: 12th Class Pass or equivalent from a recognized Board or University; dictation test and professional efficiency required
Age Limit
Maximum 30 years
Age Relaxation
- 5 years for ST/SC/SEBC/Women; 10 years for Person with Disability (Farm Manager, Programme Assistant)
- 5 years for ST/SC/SEBC/Women; 10 years for Person with Disability (Stenographer, maximum 27 years)
Other Conditions
- Passed Odia as a subject up to 7th standard; certificate must be attached
- SEBC candidates must furnish Non-creamy layer certificate for the current year
- Contractual Project Staff; service coterminous with ICAR funding
Posts located in: Odisha. Check domicile and reservation rules in the notification.
Application Fee
| Farm Manager / Programme Assistant | Rs. 500/- |
|---|---|
| Stenographer | Rs. 300/- |
Non-refundable. Payable via Green Channel Counter, Internet Banking or RTGS to the Comptroller, OUAT (A/C No. 10173711536, SBI, IFSC SBIN0003341). Other modes not considered.
OUAT Farm Manager and Other Posts 2026 Salary and Pay Scale
The pay scale is Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 for Farm Manager and Programme Assistant, and Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 for Stenographer, under the 7th Pay Commission.
As printed in the notification: Farm Manager, Programme Assistant: Rs. 35,400-1,12,400/- (7th Pay), PB-2, plus GP Rs. 4,200/-; Stenographer: Rs. 25,500-81,100/- (7th Pay), PB-1, plus GP Rs. 2,400/-
OUAT Farm Manager and Other Posts 2026 Selection Process
- Farm Manager and Programme Assistant: selection purely on written test marks (150 marks, 2 hours)
- Stenographer: skill test marks (50) added to written test score (150 marks)
- Minimum qualifying marks in written test: UR 50%, SEBC 45%, ST/SC/PWD 40%
- Tie-breaker: higher written test marks, then senior age, then desirable qualification / degree percentage
How to Apply Offline for OUAT Farm Manager and Other Posts 2026
This recruitment takes applications offline: send the filled form by post or by hand, as set out below. There is no online form.
- Download application form from the university website
- Send completed application with self-attested certificates and mark sheets by Speed Post/Registered post to the Registrar, OUAT, Bhubaneswar 751003
- Envelope to be superscribed 'APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ...' with advertisement number and date
- Attach duly signed photocopy of the fee deposit receipt
- In-service candidates must submit NOC from employer within one month of last date
Required Documents
- Self-attested copies of all certificates and mark sheets
- Photocopy of fee deposit receipt
- Odia language certificate (up to 7th standard)
- Caste certificate (ST/SC/SEBC), Non-creamy layer certificate (SEBC)
- Two passport-size photographs
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Before You Apply for OUAT Farm Manager and Other Posts 2026: Quick Check
- You hold the qualification for the exact post you want (Farm Manager: Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture or any other branch of Science/Social Science relevant to agriculture or equivalent (essential); Master's Degree desirable, or as listed for other posts).
- Your age is no more than 30 years, before any relaxation you are entitled to.
- If you are claiming age relaxation, your category or other certificate is in the format and date range the notice asks for.
- You have completed the registration step named in the application process before starting the form.
- Your photograph and signature are scanned to the size and format the portal asks for, and your name and date of birth match your Class 10 certificate.
- You can pay the application fee online, or you have checked whether you are exempt.
- You will submit and pay by 12 Nov 2026, 5:00 PM, not on the last evening when portals slow down.
- You have read the official notification in full, not just this summary.
What Happens After Selection
Selected candidates are engaged on the terms set out in the notice, usually for a fixed period with a fixed monthly remuneration.
Contracts may be renewed depending on need and performance, but they do not create a right to a regular post.
The notification and the appointment letter set out the exact terms for this recruitment.
OUAT Farm Manager and Other Posts 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
Can final-year degree students apply?
The notification does not say. Only completed qualifications are listed as essential.
Is there a fee for candidates from other states?
The notification does not mention state-based fee differences. The fee is Rs. 500 for Farm Manager and Programme Assistant, and Rs. 300 for Stenographer.
Is there negative marking in the written test?
The notification does not say whether there is negative marking.
Can I apply if I already applied under advertisement 6092/UAT dated 18.04.2023?
Earlier applicants need not apply again. They can send supplementary documents by Speed Post or Registered Post before the due date.
Do KVK employees get pension or gratuity?
No. The notification says KVK employees are not entitled to terminal benefits, and their service is coterminous with the central ICAR project.
Abbreviations on This Page
- KVK
- Krishi Vigyan Kendra
- ST
- Scheduled Tribes
- SC
- Scheduled Castes
- UR
- Unreserved
- SEBC
- Socially and Educationally Backward Classes
- PWD
- Person with Disability
- NOC
- No Objection Certificate
- GP
- Grade Pay
- ICAR
- Indian Council of Agricultural Research
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Source: compiled from the official notification issued by Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology. The official notification is the final authority, so read it in full before applying.
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