Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU) has announced 74 vacancies for the post of Assistant Professor across various departments in the Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences and the Faculty of Dairy Science. Below are the detailed highlights of the recruitment process.
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 20th December 2024
- Last Date to Apply: 3rd February 2025, by 5:00 PM
Application Fees
- General Category: ₹2000/-
- SC/ST/PwBD Category: ₹750/-
- Payment Mode: Demand Draft
- The Demand Draft must be drawn in favor of “The Finance Officer, KVASU, Pookode,” payable at the State Bank of India, Kalpetta Branch, Wayanad.
Vacancy Details
The total number of vacancies is 74, distributed as follows across various departments:
Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
- Veterinary Physiology: 1
- Veterinary Biochemistry: 2
- Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology: 1
- Veterinary Parasitology: 1
- Veterinary Microbiology: 2
- Veterinary Pathology: 2
- Veterinary Public Health: 1
- Animal Genetics and Breeding: 1
- Livestock Production Management: 1
- Livestock Products Technology: 2
- Animal Reproduction, Gynecology & Obstetrics: 3
- Veterinary Surgery and Radiology: 1
- Veterinary Clinical Medicine, Ethics & Jurisprudence: 1
- Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Extension: 1
- Poultry Science: 3
- Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine: 2
- Statistics: 3
Faculty of Dairy Science
- Dairy Technology: 14
- Dairy Chemistry: 7
- Dairy Engineering: 11
- Dairy Microbiology: 8
- Dairy Business Management: 6
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- Applicants must be below 50 years of age as of 1st January 2024.
- Age relaxation is applicable for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC categories as per Kerala State and Subordinate Service Rules (KS&SSR).
Educational Qualifications
- Veterinary and Animal Sciences: Candidates must have a basic Veterinary Degree recognized by the Veterinary Council of India (VCI) and meet the qualifications set out in UGC Regulations 2018.
- In disciplines like Biostatistics or Biotechnology, individuals without a Veterinary degree may apply if no eligible Veterinary graduates are available.
- Dairy Science: Candidates require a degree in Dairy Science/Technology or related Engineering disciplines.
- For certain disciplines (e.g., Biochemistry, Biostatistics), non-Dairy graduates may be considered in the absence of B.Tech. Dairy Science degree holders.
- Language Requirement: Proficiency in Malayalam is mandatory.
Reservation Guidelines
- Candidates applying under reservation categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) must submit valid certificates issued after 1st June 2024.
- Candidates claiming benchmark disability must submit a Disability Certificate from the competent authority.
- Reservation benefits are available only for natives of Kerala.
Pay Scale
- The selected candidates will be appointed at Level-10, with a pay scale ranging from ₹57,700 to ₹1,82,400.