Recruitment Overview
The Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) has released a notification inviting applications in the prescribed format from qualified hands for appointment to Technical staff posts on a contract basis. The vacancy is for the post of Technician Grade II in the Division of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering. This appointment will be on a contract basis for a period of one year, featuring a break during the May-June vacation months, and is extendable up to two years.
Key Highlights
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Organization Name: Cochin University of Science and Technology
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Notification Number: Ad.G4/SOE/Mechanical.E/T.S(con)/2022 (Dated: 30.09.2026)
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Post Name: Technician Grade II
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Total Vacancies: 2 (anticipated)
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Job Location: Kochi, Kerala
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Job Type: Contract basis (1 year, extendable up to 2 years)
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Application Mode: Online followed by Hard Copy submission
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Last Date to Apply Online: 30 October 2026
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Official Website: recruit.cusat.ac.in
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Number of Vacancies | Consolidated Pay per Month |
| Technician Grade II |
2 (anticipated)
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Rs. 25,980/-
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(Note: The appointment is in the Division of Mechanical Engineering. Reservation Rules are applicable for appointment to these posts. All proceedings pursuant to the notification will be subjected to the result of Writ Petitions or Writ Appeals connected with the matter pending before the Hon’ble High Court of Kerala.)
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification & Experience
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Candidates must hold an ITI Machinist qualification.
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Candidates must have 3 years of Experience.
Age Limit
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Age Range: 18-40 years.
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Age Cut-off Date: Calculated as on 01.01.2026.
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Relaxation: Usual relaxation is applicable as per Government Rules and Regulations.
Selection Process
While the exact stages of the selection process are not explicitly detailed in the brief notification, candidates will be evaluated based on their fulfillment of the essential ITI Machinist qualification and the mandatory 3 years of experience. Final appointments are subject to the applicable reservation rules and the outcomes of any pending legal proceedings in the High Court of Kerala. Late and defective applications will be summarily rejected.
Application Fee
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General and OBC Candidates: Rs. 950/-
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SC/ST Candidates: Rs. 195/-
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Mode of Remittance: Online payment through Net banking or Credit / Debit cards of almost all banks. Payment by cash, Cheque, or DD will not be accepted.
How to Apply
Tip: CUSAT strictly requires a dual-submission process for this recruitment. Submitting only the online form is not enough; your application will be summarily rejected as defective if the signed hard copy with all proof documents does not reach the University by the November 6 deadline.
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Interested candidates may apply online through the Cochin University of Science and Technology website at recruit.cusat.ac.in on or before 30.10.2026.
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Submit a separate application with the prescribed fee online for each post having a separate serial number (if applying for multiple roles).
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Remit the application fee via online payment modes (Net banking/Credit/Debit cards); cash, cheque, or DD will not be accepted.
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After successful online submission, obtain a hard copy of the uploaded form and sign it.
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Gather proof of age, educational qualification, experience, and community.
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Place the signed application and proofs in an envelope and boldly superscribe it: “Application for the post of Technician Grade II in the division of Mechanical Engineering in the School of Engineering on contract basis”.
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Ensure the package reaches the “Registrar, Administrative Office, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi – 22” on or before 06.11.2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date |
30.09.2026
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| Last Date to Apply Online |
30.10.2026
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| Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy |
06.11.2026
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Important Links
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Official Recruitment Portal / Apply Online: recruit.cusat.ac.in
- Official Notification: https://recruit.cusat.ac.in/files/NOTIFICATION_485.pdf
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Is the CUSAT Technician Grade II post a permanent job? No, the appointment is on a contract basis for a period of 1 (one) year. It includes a break during the May-June vacation months and is extendable up to 2 years.
2. What is the experience required for the Technician Grade II vacancy? Candidates must possess 3 years of experience along with their essential ITI Machinist educational qualification.
3. Can I pay the CUSAT application fee through a Demand Draft (DD)? No. The notification states that payment by cash, Cheque, or DD will not be accepted. The fee must be remitted via online payment through Net banking or Credit/Debit cards.
4. What is the final step of the application process? After applying online, you must send the signed hard copy of the uploaded form along with proofs of age, education, experience, and community to the Registrar’s Administrative Office so it arrives on or before 06.11.2026.
Disclaimer: Candidates are advised to verify all details with the official notification before applying.