OUAT Recruitment 2026: 25 Farm Manager, Programme Assistant & Stenographer Posts in KVKs
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Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar has announced its 2026 recruitment for contractual project staff in the Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) running under the university. If you are looking for an agriculture-sector job in Odisha, this is a small but genuinely useful opening — only 25 posts, but the competition is likely to be limited because the application is offline and the posts are KVK-specific.
Vacancy details — OUAT Recruitment 2026
| Sl. No. | Post | Vacancies |
| 1 | Farm Manager | 08 |
| 2 | Programme As sistant | 12 |
| 3 | Stenographer | 05 |
| Total | 25 |
Eligibility criteria
You must be an Indian national, and you must have passed Odia as a subject at least up to the 7th standard.
- Farm Manager / Programme Assistant: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or any other branch of Science/Social Science relevant to agriculture from a recognized university. A Master’s degree in the same field is listed as desirable.
- Stenographer: 12th class pass (or equivalent) from a recognized board or university, plus professional efficiency — a dictation test in English, Hindi or Odia at 80 words per minute for 10 minutes, followed by transcription on a computer.
How to apply — OUAT Recruitment 2026 (offline only)
This recruitment is completely offline. No online application link exists.
- Prepare the application in the prescribed format with all supporting documents and the fee receipt.
- Send it by Speed Post or Registered Post to: The Registrar, OUAT, Bhubaneswar.
- The application must reach the Registrar by 5:00 PM on 12 November 2026. Late applications will not be considered.
Important dates
| Notification issued | 09 October 2026 |
| Last date for applications to reach Registrar, OUAT Bhubaneswar | 12 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Written test / skill test | To be notified in due course |
Selection process and pay
The selection involves a written test and/or skill test — the exact schedule will be announced on the OUAT website later. The advertised pay band is Rs. 25,500–81,100 (7th Pay scale).
Age limit and application fee
The notification fixes the age bar differently for each post. Farm Manager and Programme Assistant candidates must not be older than 30 years, while the ceiling for Stenographer is 27 years — both counted as on 12 November 2026, the last date of application. Relaxation of 5 years is available for ST, SC, SEBC and Women candidates, and 10 years for PwD candidates.
The application fee is Rs. 500 for Farm Manager and Programme Assistant posts and Rs. 300 for Stenographer. It is not paid online in the usual way: the amount has to be deposited directly into the Comptroller OUAT’s SBI account (Account No. 10173711536, IFSC SBIN0003341) through the Green Channel Counter, Internet Banking or RTGS — and the original counterfoil or receipt must be enclosed with the application form. An application without the fee receipt will be treated as incomplete.
A practical note: the age is counted as on the last date of application (12 November 2026), and the fee is deposited in favour of the Comptroller, OUAT. Since the application travels by post, send it at least three to four days before the 5:00 PM cut-off — the deadline refers to physical receipt at the Registrar’s office, not the date of posting.
Post-wise pay scale
The advertisement gives two separate pay bands under the 7th Pay scale, and it matters which post you apply for:
| Post | Pay band |
|---|---|
| Farm Manager | Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 |
| Programme Assistant | Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 |
| Stenographer | Rs. 25,500 – 81,100 |
These are contractual project-staff positions in the Krishi Vigyan Kendras, so the pay is the project-linked scale rather than a regular government salary.
FAQ — OUAT Recruitment 2026
Q: How many posts are open in OUAT Recruitment 2026?
A: 25 contractual project-staff posts — 8 Farm Manager, 12 Programme Assistant and 5 Stenographer in KVKs under OUAT.
Q: What is the last date to apply for OUAT Recruitment 2026?
A: The application must reach the Registrar, OUAT, Bhubaneswar by Speed Post or Registered Post on or before 12 November 2026, 5:00 PM.
Q: Is the OUAT 2026 application online or offline?
A: Offline only — by Speed Post / Registered Post to the Registrar, OUAT, Bhubaneswar. There is no online apply link.
Q: Is Odia knowledge required?
A: Yes — candidates must have passed Odia as a subject up to the 7th standard.
Is there an application fee for OUAT Recruitment 2026?
Yes. Farm Manager and Programme Assistant applicants pay Rs. 500 and Stenographer applicants pay Rs. 300, deposited into the Comptroller OUAT’s SBI account (A/c No. 10173711536, IFSC SBIN0003341) via Green Channel Counter, Internet Banking or RTGS. Keep the original counterfoil — it must go inside your application envelope.
What is the age limit for these posts?
Maximum 30 years for Farm Manager and Programme Assistant, and maximum 27 years for Stenographer, as on 12 November 2026. ST/SC/SEBC/Women candidates get 5 years of relaxation and PwD candidates get 10 years.
Are these permanent government posts?
No. The notification calls them contractual project staff for the KVKs under OUAT. Only 25 posts are open — 8 Farm Manager, 12 Programme Assistant and 5 Stenographer — so treat this as a project-based opportunity rather than a regular government appointment.
Can I submit the application by hand?
The notification specifies Speed Post or Registered Post addressed to the Registrar, OUAT, Bhubaneswar. Hand delivery is not mentioned anywhere in the advertised instructions, so stick to the prescribed postal modes to be safe.
One Postal Mistake That Rejects Applications
The notification gives you until 5:00 PM on 12 November 2026 — but that deadline means physical receipt at the Registrar’s office, not the day you post the letter. Mail from within Odisha can still take days, so send your application at least three to four days early. And do not forget the fee receipt: the amount goes into the Comptroller OUAT’s SBI account, and the original counterfoil or receipt must travel inside your application envelope. A form without it is treated as incomplete, no matter how well you qualify.
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Source: ouat.ac.in
