CUO Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026: Apply for Agriculture Posts

CUO Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026: Agriculture Posts Announced

The Central University of Odisha (CUO) has announced a recruitment drive for Guest Faculty positions in the Agriculture department. This is a temporary engagement for the Monsoon Semester 2026-27. Candidates with the required qualifications can attend a walk-in interview.

Job Highlights

Organization: Central University of Odisha (CUO)

Post Name: Guest Faculty (Agriculture)

Type of Engagement: Purely temporary

Semester: Monsoon Semester (2026-27)

Selection Method: Walk-in Interview

Important Dates

The walk-in interview for the Guest Faculty positions will be held on:

Vacancy Details

The Central University of Odisha has announced the following vacancies:

• Subject: Agriculture
• Number of Vacancies: 02

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the minimum eligibility criteria as per UGC Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for appointment of Teachers, 2018.

Candidates must fulfill either condition (A) or (B):

1. B.Sc. Agriculture: Degree from a recognized Institute/University with at least 55% marks.
2. Master's Degree: In a relevant Agriculture subject with at least 55% marks from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from a recognized foreign university.
3. NET Qualification: Qualified in National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by CSIR, ICAR, or UGC.

Candidates who have been awarded a Ph.D. Degree in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 or 2022, and their amendments, are exempted from NET. This exemption is subject to fulfilling specific conditions for candidates registered for Ph.D. prior to July 11, 2009, including regular award of degree, evaluation by two external examiners, open viva voce, publication of research papers, and presentation of papers in conferences.

Age Limit

Not specified in the official notification.

Application Fee

Not specified in the official notification.

Salary / Pay Scale

Selected candidates will be paid an honorarium based on lectures delivered:

• Honorarium: ₹1500/- per lecture
• Maximum Monthly Salary: ₹50,000/- per month

The engagement is purely temporary for one semester, with a possibility of extension for another semester based on satisfactory performance. The engagement will end if a regular faculty member joins or if performance is unsatisfactory. Candidates cannot claim any right for a permanent position.

Selection Process

The selection will be based on a Walk-in Interview. Candidates are required to appear for the interview with all necessary documents.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should appear for the walk-in interview on the specified date, time, and venue. They must bring the following:

• Filled-in application form
• Original certificates
• Mark sheets
• Testimonials
• One set of photocopies of all the above documents

Before attending the interview, candidates are advised to visit the University website for any updates.

Documents Required

Candidates must bring original and self-attested photocopies of:

• Filled-in application form
• Certificates (Educational and Professional)
• Mark sheets
• Testimonials

Important Instructions

• No TA/DA will be provided for attending the walk-in interview.
• Incomplete applications will be rejected.
• The University reserves the right to withdraw any part or the entire notification without giving any reason.
• The engagement is purely temporary.
• Guest Faculty will not receive benefits like allowances, pension, gratuity, or leave admissible to regular teachers.

FAQs

Important Links

Official Website → Click Here

Notification PDF → Click Here