Applications are invited from interested and eligible candidates for the following Positions. Interested Eligible candidates fulfilling the criteria may submit their applications in the prescribed format along with the detailed CV / As per the Norms.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT RECRUITMENT 2026
🏢 NAME OF THE INSTITUTION
UNIVERSITY OF KERALA – RESEARCH ASSISTANT RECRUITMENT 2026
🏫 ABOUT INSTITUTION
The University of Kerala, located in Thiruvananthapuram, is a prestigious institution known for its commitment to academic excellence and research. The Centre for Biodiversity Conservation within the Department of Botany is dedicated to advancing knowledge in plant sciences and biodiversity conservation.
💼 DESIGNATION / JOB POSITION
- Research Assistant
🎯 DEPARTMENT / DISCIPLINE / SPECIALIZATION
- M.Sc in Botany
🎓 QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENT
Applicants must hold an M.Sc in Botany or any equivalent subject. Desirable qualifications include NET/GATE certification and knowledge in nursery maintenance and plant propagation. Candidates should be below 30 years of age as of 01-03-2026, with age relaxation applicable as per Government of Kerala rules.
The details of the required qualifications & experience along with other relevant information are available on the Institute Website.
🏆 SALARY / REMUNERATION / PAY SCALE ₹
The selected candidate will receive a fellowship of Rs18,000/- per month.
💺 JOB LOCATION
The position is based at the Centre for Biodiversity Conservation, Department of Botany, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 695 581.
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Applications in plain paper along with detailed bio data with recent passport size photograph and self attested copies of relevant certificates proving qualifications, experience, age, certificates of scheduled caste/scheduled tribe (if claiming age relaxation) etc. should reach the following address on or before 10th April 2026 04.00 PM. The Name of the position and Advertisement Number should mention in the application letter.
📅 IMPORTANT DATE
The last date for receiving applications is On or Before 10th April 2026, 04.00 PM.
📫 CONTACT INFORMATION
easiril@keralauniversity.ac.in
📌 ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION
Principal Investigator, CLAS-Indo Mexican Project II, Centre for Biodiversity Conservation, Department of Botany, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 695 581.
📣 OFFICIAL SOURCE / REFERENCE
The University of Kerala invites applications from eligible candidates for the Research Assistant position in the Centre for Biodiversity Conservation.
Research Assistant Recruitment: View Official Notification
Reference: https://www.keralauniversity.ac.in/pdfs/jobNoti/CLAS1775294630.pdf
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