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Recruitment Overview
The Kerala Agricultural University (KAU), specifically the Regional Agricultural Research Station (SZ) in Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram, has released a notification for the recruitment of Young Professional II posts. This recruitment is for the Pesticide Residue Research and Analytical Laboratory, College of Agriculture, Vellayani.
A total of 2 vacancies are available on a contract basis. This is a Direct Recruitment via Walk-in Interview, meaning there is no written competitive examination. Interested candidates with the requisite Master's degree and research experience are encouraged to attend the interview.
Key Highlights
| Organization Name | Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) |
| Post Name | Young Professional II |
| Total Vacancies | 02 (Two) |
| Interview Date | 17th February 2026 |
| Interview Time | 10:30 AM |
| Job Location | Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |
| Official Website | https://kau.in |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Salary (Consolidated) | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Professional II (Chemistry) | 01 | Rs. 42,000/- | 21-45 Years |
| Young Professional II (Statistics) | 01 | Rs. 42,000/- | 21-45 Years |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification & Experience
- Post 1: Young Professional II (Chemistry/Biochemistry)
- Essential: Master's degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Analytical Chemistry with First Class.
- Experience: Minimum 7 years continuous research experience in pesticide residue analysis (vegetables, fruits, cereals, pulses, milk, water, spices) in a NABL Accredited lab (ISO 17025:2017).
- Desirable: Expertise in HPLC, LCMS/MS, GC, GCMS/MS; ISO-17025-2017 course; NABL documentation experience.
- Post 2: Young Professional II (Statistics)
- Essential: Master's degree in Statistics.
- Experience: Not less than 5 years continuous experience in statistical analysis of pesticide residue data, documentation, interpretation, Microsoft Access, and Office management in an ISO-17025:2017 accredited laboratory.
Age Limit & Relaxation
Age limit is 21 to 45 years. Age relaxation will be granted as per existing Government rules.
Selection Process
Since this is Direct Recruitment, there is no written exam. The selection is based on the following:
- Walk-in Interview: Candidates must appear physically for the interview.
- Document Verification: Verification of original certificates (Qualification, Date of Birth, Experience, Training, Published Papers) along with self-attested copies.
Note: The appointment is purely temporary on a contract basis and does not confer any right to permanency or regularization in KAU.
Application Fee
Not mentioned in the notification. Candidates are advised to carry relevant documents for the interview.
How to Apply (Walk-in Process)
- Check Eligibility: Ensure you meet the educational and experience requirements for the respective post.
- Prepare Documents: Gather original certificates and one set of self-attested copies to prove qualification, date of birth, experience, training, and published papers.
- Attend Interview: Appear for the walk-in interview on the specified date and time.
- Venue: Report to the Regional Agricultural Research Station (SZ), Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram-695 522.
- Timing: Be present by 10:30 AM on 17/2/2026.
Important Dates
- Notification Release: 10th February 2026
- Walk-in Interview Date: 17th February 2026
- Interview Time: 10:30 AM