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KVASU JRF Recruitment 2026

Posted 16 Oct 2026Updated 16 Oct 2026CDST/PKD/Estt(2)/20/2015
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31 Oct
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Last date 31 Oct 2026 · 13 days left
  1. Notification15 Oct
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About KVASU Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026

Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU), a state veterinary university in Kerala, has announced recruitment for one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post on a temporary and contractual basis. The position is under a Department of Health Research funded project on phagebiotic formulations against drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, to be carried out at the College of Dairy Science and Technology, Pookode, Wayanad. The role offers research experience in dairy microbiology under a DHR-backed project.

Job Overview

Organization
Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
Advertisement No.
CDST/PKD/Estt(2)/20/2015
Post Name
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Job Location
Wayanad, Kerala
Job Type
Contract
Gender
All
Nationality
Indian
Credentials Required
CSIR-UGC NET (including NET-Lectureship/Assistant Professorship), GATE, or a national-level examination conducted by DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER or NEET
Tenure
As per the sanctioned project period and applicable DHR guidelines; co-terminus with the project or for such period as permitted under the sanctioned project

Vacancy Breakdown

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
1

Eligibility Details

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Postgraduate degree in Microbiology/Biotechnology OR M.Tech Dairy Microbiology/BVSc &AH, subject to fulfillment of the prescribed national-level examination/selection criteria. Candidates must have been selected through at least one of the following routes: (1) National Eligibility Tests such as CSIR-UGC NET, including NET-Lectureship/Assistant Professorship, and GATE; or (2) National-level examinations conducted by Central Government Departments and their agencies/institutions, such as DST, DBT, DAE, DOS, DRDO, MoE, ICAR, ICMR, IIT, IISc, IISER, NISER, NEET.

Selection Process

  1. 1
    Shortlisting

    Eligible candidates are shortlisted on their qualifications, relevant experience and fulfillment of the prescribed eligibility criteria.

  2. 2
    Interview

    Shortlisted candidates are invited for an interview; the date, time and venue are communicated by email, and selection is based on academic qualifications, research aptitude, relevant experience and interview performance.

Salary Structure

Rs. 37,000 per month plus HRA as admissible under the funding agency's guidelines

How to Apply

  1. 1Download the prescribed application format (Annexure I) from the official notification.
  2. 2Fill in the application form with personal details, educational qualifications and research experience.
  3. 3Attach a recent photograph, a detailed curriculum vitae and self-attested copies of proof of date of birth, degree/provisional certificates and mark lists, proof of the qualifying national-level examination, research experience certificates and other supporting documents.
  4. 4Combine the completed application and all supporting documents into a single PDF file.
  5. 5Email the single PDF to [email protected] with the subject line 'Application for JRF - DHR Project - [Advertisement Number]'.

Documents to Carry / Upload

•Recent photograph
•Detailed curriculum vitae
•Self-attested copies of proof of date of birth
•Degree/provisional certificates and mark lists
•Proof of qualifying national-level examination/selection
•Certificates of research experience
•Other relevant supporting documents

Important Details

  • The engagement is purely temporary and contractual, co-terminus with the project, and does not confer any right to claim regular employment in the University or any other institution.
  • Candidates must produce all original certificates and supporting documents for verification at the interview, and no TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
  • The selected candidate should be willing to work at CDST, Pookode, Wayanad, Kerala, under the Principal Investigator.
  • Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification, and incomplete applications or those received after the deadline may not be considered.

Desirable Qualifications

  • Postgraduate degree in Dairy Microbiology, Veterinary Medicine, Microbiology, Biotechnology
  • Research experience in bacteriophages, probiotics, molecular microbiology or microbiome research
  • Practical experience in bacterial culture, bacteriophage isolation and characterisation, molecular biology techniques, and handling of bacterial pathogens

Project Details

The JRF will work on the project 'Indigenous phagebiotic functional formulation against livestock-associated Multidrug-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus: A One Health Approach to Gut Microbiome Modulation in a Murine Model', funded by the Department of Health Research (DHR), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, at the Department of Dairy Microbiology, College of Dairy Science and Technology, Pookode.

Contact

Email: [email protected]

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Junior Research Fellow post permanent?

No. The engagement is purely temporary and contractual, co-terminus with the DHR-funded project or for such period as permitted under the sanctioned project.

Will HRA be paid along with the fellowship?

Yes. HRA is admissible in addition to the Rs. 37,000 per month fellowship, as per the funding agency's guidelines.

What should be written in the email subject line while applying?

The subject must read: Application for JRF - DHR Project - [Advertisement Number].

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