Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), a well known state university based in Kochi, Kerala, has invited applications for the post of Technical Assistant on a contract basis. The single vacancy falls under the School of Management Studies, where the selected candidate will handle technical support work such as networking and hardware installation. This page gathers the complete details of the recruitment in one place for interested candidates.
CUSAT Recruitment 2026 - Technical Assistant Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 2026Ad.G2/SMS/T.S/D.W/2019
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
26 Oct
8 days left
Apply Mode
Online
Contract
Status
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Recruitment status
Applications open
Last date 26 Oct 2026 · 8 days left
- Notification27 Sept
- Applications Opentill 26 Oct
About CUSAT Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Cochin University of Science and Technology
- Advertisement No.
- Ad.G2/SMS/T.S/D.W/2019
- Post Name
- Technical Assistant
- Job Location
- Kochi, Kerala
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- 18–40 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- 2 years experience in Networking and Hardware installation
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 41,970 per month (consolidated)
- Tenure
- Initial period of one year, extendable to two years; engagement from July to April with breaks during the vacation months of May-June.
Vacancy Breakdown
Technical Assistant
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Technical Assistant | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Technical Assistant - Qualification and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Electronics/MCA/M.Sc.(Computer Science)/3 years Diploma of a Polytechnic in concerned/related subject/trade with atleast 50% marks in the qualifying examination. Experience: 2 years experience in Networking and Hardware installation. Software installation is also desirable.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Technical Assistant - Qualification and Experience | Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Electronics/MCA/M.Sc.(Computer Science)/3 years Diploma of a Polytechnic in concerned/related subject/trade with atleast 50% marks in the qualifying examination. Experience: 2 years experience in Networking and Hardware installation. Software installation is also desirable. |
Age Limit
18 to 40 years
Age Relaxation
Backward communities and SC/ST candidates are eligible for the usual age relaxation.
Application Fee
General and OBC
Rs. 950
SC / ST
Rs. 195
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Online payment through net banking or credit/debit cards of almost all banks. Payment by cheque or demand draft will not be accepted.
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Candidates are shortlisted on the basis of marks obtained in the qualifying degree examination.
Salary Structure
Rs. 41,970 per month (consolidated)
How to Apply
- 1Apply online through the CUSAT recruitment website www.recruit.cusat.ac.in on or before 26.10.2026.
- 2Fill in the application form with correct personal, educational and contact details.
- 3Upload the photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed format.
- 4Pay the application fee online through net banking or credit/debit cards.
- 5Review the details and submit the application, then take a printout or save a copy.
- 6Send the signed hard copy of the application with copies of documents proving age and qualification to the Registrar, Administrative Office, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi-22 so that it reaches by 02.11.2026, superscribing the envelope with the name of the post.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Signed hard copy of the application
•Copies of documents to prove age
•Copies of documents to prove qualification
•Photograph
•Signature
•Certificates
Important Details
- The Technical Staff on contract basis in the School of Management Studies will be engaged from July to April with breaks during the vacation months of May-June.
- The initial period of appointment is for one year which may be extended to two years.
- Reservation rules are applicable to the appointment.
- The University reserves the right to shortlist candidates on the basis of marks obtained in the qualifying degree.
- The appointment, conditions of service, emoluments and other service benefits are governed by the provisions of KSR, KS&SSR, Act/Statutes/Ordinances and Syndicate decisions of CUSAT.
- Late and defective applications will be summarily rejected.
- The hard copy must carry the superscription on the envelope 'Application for the post of Technical Assistant in the School of Management Studies on contract basis'.
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