Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University, a state agricultural university headquartered in Bidar, is hiring for two contractual positions at its Sentinel Surveillance Site in the Veterinary College, Shivamogga. The openings are for one Data Entry Operator and one Laboratory Technician under the National One Health Programme for Prevention and Control of Zoonoses, a central scheme that tracks zoonotic diseases through human and animal health surveillance.
KVAFSU Recruitment 2026 - Data Entry Operator and Laboratory Technician Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 2026VCS/VPENOHP-PCZ/Manpower-Contractual/2026-27
Total Vacancies
2
Last Date
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Apply Mode
Walk-in
Contract
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Walk-in interview held on 08 Oct 2026
- Notification28 Sept
- Walk-in08 Oct
- Walk-in Held08 Oct
About KVAFSU Data Entry Operator and Laboratory Technician Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University
- Advertisement No.
- VCS/VPENOHP-PCZ/Manpower-Contractual/2026-27
- Post Name
- Data Entry Operator and Laboratory Technician
- Job Location
- Shivamogga, Karnataka
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- Financial year 2026-27
Vacancy Breakdown
Data Entry Operator
1
Laboratory Technician
1
Total2
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Data Entry Operator | 1 |
| Laboratory Technician | 1 |
| Grand Total | 2 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Data Entry Operator1 post
- Qualification
- Graduate with 1-year Diploma course in computer application with one year experience in the related field.
- Experience
- One year experience in the related field.
Laboratory Technician1 post
- Qualification
- Graduate in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized University/Institute/Hospital, or Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) of at least 2 years duration from a recognized University, or Diploma/Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) of at least one year duration from a recognized University, or Diploma in Animal Husbandry of at least 2 years duration from a recognized university.
- Experience
- 1 year experience in a medical laboratory for those with a 1-year diploma in MLT; 2 years' experience in a medical laboratory for those with a 2-year diploma in MLT; 1 year experience in a medical laboratory for a Graduate in Science. Candidates with expertise in handling animals and collection of clinical samples from animals shall be preferred.
Selection Process
- 1Walk-in Interview
Candidates appear in person before the selection committee at 10:30 AM on 8 October 2026 with original documents and a brief bio-data.
Salary Structure
Data Entry Operator
Pay: Consolidated Rs. 20,000 per month
Laboratory Technician
Pay: Consolidated Rs. 30,000 per month
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Data Entry Operator | Consolidated Rs. 20,000 per month |
| Laboratory Technician | Consolidated Rs. 30,000 per month |
How to Apply
- 1Report in person to the Sentinel Surveillance Site, Veterinary College, Shivamogga at 10:30 AM on 8 October 2026.
- 2Carry all original documents, caste certificate and a brief bio-data.
- 3Bring one set of self-attested photocopies of each document.
- 4Appear for the interview at your own cost, as no TA/DA is payable.
Reporting Venue
Sentinel Surveillance Site, Dept. of Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology, Veterinary College, Vinobanagar, Shivamogga - 577 204, Karnataka
Reporting time: 10:30 AM
Candidates must appear for the interview in person at 10:30 AM on 8 October 2026 along with all connected original documents, caste certificate and a brief bio-data with one set of self-attested photocopies of each. Candidates must appear at their own cost and no TA/DA is payable. No advance application is entertained. Unfilled vacancies shall be kept open till suitable candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria are available.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•All original documents
•Caste certificate
•Brief bio-data
•One set of self-attested photocopies of each document
Important Details
- Candidates must appear for the interview in person at their own cost and no TA/DA is payable.
- Knowledge of reading and writing in Kannada and English is essential, and candidates must possess all requisite qualifications for the post before the date of interview.
- No advance application is entertained.
Terms and Conditions
- Selection is purely on contractual basis subject to permission from the funding agencies and KVAFSU, Bidar from time to time.
- Candidates failing to perform the assigned duties satisfactorily can be terminated at any time without assigning any reasons.
- Consolidated pay is subject to release of grants and revision from time to time as per NCDC guidelines.
- Candidates are not entitled to provident fund or any other financial or terminal benefits of service.
- No medical insurance or reimbursement benefits.
- No kind of leave.
- No claim for experience certificates or any right on the post for appointments in the university.
Other Instructions for Candidates
- Unfilled vacancies shall be kept open till the availability of suitable candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria.
- The competent authority reserves the right to cancel the scheduled interview without prior notice or assigning any reasons.
- Candidates must appear for the interview at their own cost; no TA/DA shall be payable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will TA/DA be paid for attending the walk-in interview?
No. Candidates must appear for the interview at their own cost and no TA/DA is payable.
Is knowledge of Kannada necessary for these posts?
Yes. Knowledge of reading and writing in Kannada and English is essential for both posts.
Can candidates send an advance application?
No. No advance application is entertained; candidates have to appear in person for the walk-in interview.
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