Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Technical Assistant Grade III Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official CUSAT website. The last date to submit the application form is 12-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the CUSAT Technical Assistant Grade III Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
CUSAT Technical Assistant Grade III Recruitment 2026 Overview
CUSAT Technical Assistant Grade III Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Eligibility Criteria
- Masters Degree in Life Science/Environmental Science with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade.
- Two years Laboratory experience.
- Backward communities and SC/ST candidates are eligible for usual age relaxation.
Salary / Stipend
- Consolidated pay of ₹41,970/- per month for Technical Assistant Grade III on contract.
Age Limit )
- Minimum Age: 18 Years.
- Maximum Age: 36 Years.
- Backward communities and SC/ST candidates are eligible for usual age relaxation.
Application Fee
- ₹900/- for General and OBC candidates.
- ₹185/- for SC/ST candidates.
- Mode of remittance: Online payment (Net banking or Credit/Debit cards of almost all banks).
- Payment by Cheque/DD will not be accepted.
Important Dates
Selection Process
- The University reserves the right to shortlist the candidates on the basis of marks obtained in the qualifying degree.
- All proceedings will be subject to the result of Writ Petitions or Writ Appeals, if any, pending before the Hon'ble High Court of Kerala.
General Information / Instructions
- The Technical Assistant Grade III (on contract) in the Department of Marine Biology, Microbiology & Biochemistry will be engaged from July to April with breaks during vacation months of May-June.
- The initial period of appointment is for one year which may be extended up to 2 years.
- Reservation Rules are applicable for the appointments to the above post.
- All proceedings pursuant to the notification will be subject to the result of related cases before the Hon'ble High Court of Kerala.
- Late and defective applications will be summarily rejected.
- Candidates who have already applied in response to the Notification dated 28.01.2023 for the said post need not apply again.
How to Apply
- Interested candidates may apply online through the website of CUSAT (www.recruit.cusat.ac.in) on or before 12-02-2026.
- After online submission, the signed hard copy of the application with copies of documents to prove age, qualification, etc., should reach the “Registrar, Administrative Office, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi – 22” on or before 19.02.2026.
- The envelope should be superscribed “Application for the post of Technical Assistant Grade III, Department of Marine Biology, Microbiology and Biochemistry on contract basis”.
- Applications received late or found defective will be summarily rejected.
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