Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU) Recruitment 2026: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Recruitment Overview

• Organization Name: Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU)
• Unit / College: College of Dairy Science and Technology, Pookode, Wayanad, Kerala
• Notification Number: CDST/PKD/Estt(2)/20/2015
• Date of Notification: 15 October 2026
• Post Name: Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
• Project Title: “Indigenous phagebiotic functional formulation against livestock-associated Multidrug-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus: A One Health Approach to Gut Microbiome Modulation in a Murine Model”
• Funding Agency: Department of Health Research (DHR), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India
• Number of Vacancies: 01
• Job Location: Pookode, Wayanad, Kerala
• Job Type: Contractual (Co-terminus with the project)
• Fellowship Amount: ₹37,000/- per month, plus HRA as admissible under the funding agency’s guidelines
• Application Mode: Email submission as a single PDF file
• Last Date to Apply: 31 October 2026
• Official Website: www.kvasu.ac.in

Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Microbiology/Biotechnology OR M.Tech Dairy Microbiology / BVSc & AH.
• Candidates must have qualified through at least one of the national-level examinations/selection routes:
  1. National Eligibility Tests such as CSIR-UGC NET (including NET-Lectureship/Assistant Professorship) and GATE.
  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.

Desirable Qualifications

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

Selection Procedure

• Eligible candidates will be shortlisted based on qualifications, relevant experience, and fulfillment of the prescribed eligibility criteria.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview, with the date, time, and venue communicated via email.
• Final selection will depend on academic qualifications, research aptitude, relevant experience, and performance in the interview.

How to Apply

1. Complete the application form provided in Annexure I of the notification.
2. Attach a recent photograph, detailed curriculum vitae (CV), and self-attested copies of certificates/supporting documents.
3. Send the complete application as a single PDF file via email to archanac@kvasu.ac.in on or before 31.10.2026.
4. Mandatory Email Subject Line Format: Application for JRF – DHR Project – [Advertisement Number]

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Official Links & Portals

Disclaimer: Candidates are advised to thoroughly verify all eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, and general conditions against the official Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University notification before applying.