Guest Faculty Agriculture Recruitment at Central University of Odisha, Koraput

Central University of Odisha, Koraput is conducting a walk-in interview for Guest Faculty Agriculture recruitment for the Monsoon Semester 2026-27. The university has 2 vacancies in the Agriculture department. Interested and eligible candidates can appear for the walk-in interview on 10th August 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Guest House, CUO Main Campus, NAD-Sunabeda, Koraput, Odisha. Candidates must carry a filled application form along with original certificates, mark sheets, and testimonials with one set of photocopies.

Official Notification Reference file: CUO/Admn/EGF/116

Date Posted: 4th August 2026

Hiring Organization Name: Central University of Odisha

Organization Profile:

The Central University of Odisha has been established by the Parliament under the Central Universities Act, 2009 (No. 3C of 2009). It is one of the 15 new Central Universities established by the Government of India during the UGC XI Plan period to address the concerns of “equity and access” and as per the policy of the Government of India to increase the access to quality higher education by people in less educationally developed districts which have a Graduate Enrollment Ratio of less than the national average of 11%.

Job Title/Designation: Guest Faculty

Vacancy available in departments:

• Agriculture – 2 posts

Essential Qualifications: Candidates should hold a B.Sc. Agriculture degree from a recognized institute or university with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade, along with a Master’s degree in a relevant subject with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade from an Indian university or an equivalent degree from a recognized foreign university in any discipline of Agriculture. Candidates should also have qualified the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by CSIR, ICAR, or UGC, or a similar test accredited by UGC such as SLET/SET, or hold a Ph.D. degree awarded as per UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009, 2016, or 2022. Ph.D. holders registered before 11th July 2009 may be exempted from NET subject to fulfillment of prescribed conditions relating to the mode of the degree, thesis evaluation, viva voce, research publications, and conference presentations.

Salary Details: Selected candidates will be paid an honorarium of ₹1,500 per lecture, subject to a maximum of ₹50,000 per month.

Job Location: Koraput, Odisha

Apply Mode: Walk-in Interview

Important Dates:

• Walk-in Interview Date: 10th August 2026
• Reporting Time: 11:00 A.M.

How to Apply: Eligible candidates should appear directly for the walk-in interview, on 10th August 2026 at 11:00 A.M., at the venue mentioned below. Candidates must bring a duly filled application form along with original certificates, mark sheets, and testimonials, plus one set of self-attested photocopies. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview, and incomplete applications will be rejected.

Venue for Walk-in Interview:
Guest House, CUO Main Campus,
NAD-Sunabeda, Koraput, Odisha

Organization address:
Central University of Odisha Sunabeda
Dist. Koraput Odisha Pin: 763004

Official Notification for Reference: Central University of Odisha- Job Opening Notification

General Instructions for the candidates to apply for the Central University of Odisha jobs:

• Carry a filled-in application form along with original certificates, mark sheets, and testimonials
• Bring one set of self-attested photocopies of all documents
• The engagement is purely temporary and for one semester, which may be extended for another semester based on satisfactory performance
• The engagement will end automatically if a regular faculty member joins in the meantime
• Guest Faculty will not be entitled to allowances, pension, gratuity, or leave benefits admissible to regular teachers
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the walk-in interview
• Incomplete applications will be rejected
• Candidates are advised to check the university website for updates before turning up for the interview
• The university reserves the right to withdraw the notification, in part or full, without assigning any reason

This is a good opportunity for qualified candidates in Agriculture looking to gain teaching experience at a central university. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria are encouraged to attend the walk-in interview with all required documents on the specified date and venue.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What is the last date to apply for Guest Faculty Agriculture recruitment at Central University of Odisha? There is no application deadline since this is a walk-in interview. Candidates should appear directly on 10th August 2026 at 11:00 A.M.

2. How many vacancies are available for Guest Faculty in Agriculture at Central University of Odisha? There are 2 vacancies available for Guest Faculty in the Agriculture department for the Monsoon Semester 2026-27.

3. What is the venue for the Guest Faculty Agriculture walk-in interview at Central University of Odisha? The interview will be held at the Guest House, CUO Main Campus, NAD-Sunabeda, Koraput, Odisha.

4. What is the essential qualification for Guest Faculty Agriculture recruitment at Central University of Odisha? Candidates need a B.Sc. Agriculture degree and a relevant Master’s degree, both with at least 55% marks, along with NET/SLET/SET qualification or a Ph.D. as per UGC norms.

5. What is the honorarium for Guest Faculty at Central University of Odisha? Selected candidates will receive ₹1,500 per lecture, subject to a maximum of ₹50,000 per month.

6. Is TA/DA paid for attending the Guest Faculty walk-in interview at Central University of Odisha? No, TA/DA will not be paid for attending the walk-in interview.

7. What documents should candidates carry for the Guest Faculty Agriculture interview at Central University of Odisha? Candidates should carry a filled application form along with original certificates, mark sheets, and testimonials, and one set of self-attested photocopies.