Opportunity for Pharma Candidates in ICMR NOHM funded project, KVASU

Applications are invited for the engagement of Field Assistant under the Project “Epidemiology of avian influenza viruses in birds, livestock and pet animals in the animal- human environment interface and their transmission potential in a mammalian model”, funded by ICMR NOHM “to be implemented at College of Veterinary and Animal sciences, Pookode, Wayanad.

Post : Field Assistant

Number of vacancies : 01

Eligibility criteria :
Essential : VHSE (Dairy farmer Entrepreneurship/Poultry production )
Desirable :
1. Training in Veterinary Nursing, Pharmacy and laboratory techniques
2. Knowledge in computer applications, data organization/ management/ report preparation/ writing, power point presentation etc.

Emoluments : Rs.20000/-+HRA per month

Period of appointment : 36 months

Selection process : Suitably qualified candidates may send their applications by post in the prescribed format (Annexure- I) with a photograph, a copy of full resume indicating the percentage of marks obtained and self- attested photocopies of credentials and experience to reach the undersigned on or before March 22nd, 2026

Other terms and conditions
• The candidate must bring all the original certificates including experience certificate in original with them for the selection interview.
• No TA/DA will be paid to the applicants for appearing in interview.
• The selected candidate should be willing to work at the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pookode, Wayanad, and must be prepared to travel to different districts of Kerala for field visits and sample collection as part of the project activities.
• The appointments will purely be time-bound, on contractual basis of non-regular nature and co-terminus with the project.
• The University or institute will hold no responsibility for payment of emoluments/ regular employment after termination of the project.
• Notwithstanding the duration of the scheme, the engagement of Field Assistant can be discontinued owing to administrative reasons at any time by issue of one month’s notice or one month’s emoluments in lieu thereof.
• Non-maintenance of the discipline or failure to perform the duties assigned will make the Field Assistant liable for termination.
• The Field Assistant may also leave the assignment, on their own volition, by giving one month’s notice. At the end of the contract period, the Field Assistant will have no right to claim any employment or engagement in the ICAR/ KVASU.
• The incumbent shall not have any claim for regular appointment under ICAR/ University.
• Concealing of facts or canvassing in any form shall lead to disqualification of the candidature or termination even after appointment.

Application form along with all supporting documents should also be submitted as a single PDF file to rathish@kvasu.ac.in (Application and supporting documents in different pdf files will not be taken into consideration). The Advertisement number along with the position for which the candidate is applying should be mentioned in the 'SUBJECT' part of the Email.

• Applications which are not in the prescribed format will summarily be rejected.
• All documents should be presented in original at the time of interview for verification
• Only those fulfilling the above criteria need to apply.
• Applicants will be short listed for the selection interview, based on eligibility criteria.
• The date, time and venue of interview will be intimated through email.
• Selection of suitable candidates will be made based on qualifications and performance in the selection interview.