OUAT Recruitment 2026 for Farm Manager, Programme Assistant, and Stenographer Posts

To be eligible for the Farm Manager and Programme Assistant positions, candidates need at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or a related science or social science discipline from a recognized university. Having a Master’s Degree in these fields is considered desirable but not mandatory. For the Stenographer role, candidates must have passed the 12th class or an equivalent qualification. Additionally, they must clear a professional efficiency test that includes a dictation test in English, Hindi, or Odia at 80 words per minute, followed by transcription on a computer within the specified time. Age relaxations are allowed for Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, Socially and Educationally Backward Classes, women (5 years), and Persons with Disabilities (10 years) as per government norms.

Candidates interested in applying should download the application form and official notification from the OUAT website. Once the form is filled out carefully, it must be sent by Speed Post or Registered Post to the address specified in the notification. The application fee is Rs. 500 for Farm Manager and Programme Assistant posts and Rs. 300 for the Stenographer post. Ensure that the application reaches OUAT on or before 12 November 2026 by 5:00 PM. Keep a copy of the submitted application and fee receipt for your records. The dates for the written and skill tests will be communicated later on the official website.