OUAT Bhubaneswar Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026: Apply for 4 Posts

Looking for a guest faculty teaching role in Home Science/Community Science this year? The College of Community Science, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar, has released a fresh walk-in interview notice for engagement of Guest Faculty. This recruitment offers 4 vacancies across three subject areas. There is no written exam – selection is through the walk-in interview alone. Check the eligibility, remuneration, and interview details explained below before you attend.

OUAT Bhubaneswar Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Highlights

Post-wise Vacancy Details

Who Can Apply

Candidates with an M.Sc. in Home Science/Community Science in the relevant subject area (or a related subject), meeting the minimum marks/CGPA and academic record requirements, and within the age limit, can attend the walk-in interview.

Educational Qualification

• Food and Nutrition: M.Sc. (Home Science/Community Science) in Food and Nutrition or a related subject from an ICAR-recognized university, with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent CGPA of 5.5 on a 10-point scale, and a good academic record.
• Resource Management and Consumer Science: M.Sc. (Home Science/Community Science) in Resource Management and Consumer Science/Family Resource Management or a related subject from an ICAR-recognized university, with the same minimum marks/CGPA requirement.
• Human Development and Family Studies: M.Sc. (Home Science/Community Science) in Human Development and Family Studies/Child Development or a related subject from an ICAR-recognized university, with the same minimum marks/CGPA requirement.
• Desirable: NET/M.Phil/Ph.D. Degree in the concerned subject; research publications in peer-reviewed journals will be given due weightage.

Age Limit

Maximum age of 64 years as on 30 September 2026.

Application Fee

No application fee is mentioned in this notification.

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Salary

Selection Process

• Candidates attend a walk-in interview conducted at the Office of the College of Community Science, OUAT, Bhubaneswar.
• Selection considers academic qualification and record, along with desirable qualifications such as NET/M.Phil/Ph.D.
• Due weightage is given to research publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Documents Required

• Educational qualification certificates (M.Sc. and above, as applicable)
• Mark sheets showing percentage/CGPA
• NET/M.Phil/Ph.D. certificates, if applicable
• Proof of research publications in peer-reviewed journals, if any
• Proof of age (for the 64-year maximum age limit)

Important Dates

How to Apply

1. Prepare all educational qualification certificates, mark sheets, and desirable qualification proofs (NET/M.Phil/Ph.D., publications).
2. Report to the Office of the College of Community Science, OUAT, Bhubaneswar – 751003, on 7 October 2026 for the walk-in interview, as mentioned in the advertisement.
3. For further details, contact via email at deanccs@ouat.ac.in.

Why You Should Apply

With remuneration of up to Rs 60,000/month and a straightforward walk-in selection process, this is an accessible teaching opportunity for M.Sc. Home Science/Community Science graduates, especially those with NET, M.Phil, or Ph.D. qualifications, at a well-known agricultural university in Bhubaneswar.

Preparation Tips

• Carry proof of your exact percentage/CGPA in M.Sc. – the 55%/5.5 CGPA threshold is a hard essential requirement.
• If you hold NET, M.Phil, or a Ph.D. in your subject, bring the certificates, as these are explicitly desirable qualifications.
• Compile a list of your research publications in peer-reviewed journals, since these carry weightage in selection.
• Confirm your age is within the 64-year limit as on 30 September 2026 before attending.

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FAQs – OUAT Bhubaneswar Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026

Q1. How many Guest Faculty posts are open?

4 posts: Food and Nutrition (2), Resource Management and Consumer Science (1), and Human Development and Family Studies (1).

Q2. When is the walk-in-interview?

7 October 2026.

Q3. What is the remuneration?

Rs 1,200 per class, subject to a maximum of Rs 60,000 per month.

Q4. What qualification is required?

M.Sc. (Home Science/Community Science) in the relevant subject with a minimum of 55% marks or 5.5 CGPA from an ICAR-recognized university.

Q5. What is the age limit?

Maximum 64 years as on 30 September 2026.

Q6. Are NET/Ph.D. mandatory?

No, they are desirable qualifications, not mandatory.

Q7. Is there an application fee?

No application fee is mentioned in the notification.

Q8. Do research publications matter for selection?

Yes, research publications in peer-reviewed journals are given due weightage.