KAU Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026

Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) is conducting a walk-in interview for Guest Faculty in Animal Husbandry at RARS, Kumarakom. If you have MVSc in a relevant animal husbandry discipline and NET, you can attend the interview. The walk-in interview is on 24 June 2026 at 11:00 AM. Pay is Rs. 1,500 for a 2-hour practical session and Rs. 1,000 for a 1-hour theory session.

Kerala Agricultural University Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026

Kerala Agricultural University (KAU), Regional Agricultural Research Station, Kumarakom, has issued notice Acad/0233/2026 dated 16 June 2026 for Guest Faculty in Animal Husbandry. The appointment is for the semester and will continue until regular hands are appointed, whichever happens earlier. This is a walk-in interview, so you need to report in person with documents.

The notice is for teaching work on a daily-wage / session basis at RARS, Kumarakom, Kottayam. It is suitable for veterinary and animal husbandry postgraduates who can handle theory and practical sessions. The notification does not mention a fixed vacancy count, age limit, or application fee.

Who Can Apply?

Essential Qualification

• MVSc qualification: You need MVSc in Livestock Production Management, Dairy Science, Poultry Science, Animal Nutrition, Veterinary Physiology, Veterinary Pathology, or a related discipline recognized by KAU.
• NET: You should have NET in the relevant subject conducted by UGC or an equivalent test approved by UGC.

Fallback Condition

• If NET candidates are not available: KAU may consider candidates with a Master's degree in the concerned discipline recognized by KAU.

Desirable Qualification

• Ph.D.: Ph.D. is desirable.
• Teaching experience: Teaching experience is desirable and will get weightage during selection.

Salary

• Practical session: Rs. 1,500 for handling one practical session of 2-hour duration.
• Theory session: Rs. 1,000 for handling one theory session of 1-hour duration.
• No TA/DA: KAU will not pay TA/DA for attending the interview or for handling sessions.

The pay is session-based, not a fixed monthly salary. The exact amount will depend on the sessions assigned after selection.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection is based on marks obtained for the essential qualification and interview. KAU will also give weightage for desirable qualifications such as Ph.D. and teaching experience.

1. Document Verification: Bring resume, original certificates, photocopies, and relevant documents.
2. Qualification Marks Review: Marks obtained for the essential qualification will be considered.
3. Interview: The walk-in interview will be held at RARS, Kumarakom on the notified date.
4. Desirable Qualification Weightage: Ph.D. and teaching experience will receive weightage as mentioned in the notice.

How to Apply

1. Prepare an updated resume with qualification, NET, Ph.D., and teaching experience details.
2. Keep original certificates and photocopies of all certificates ready.
3. Carry all relevant documents to support your eligibility.
4. Report at the college office, RARS, Kumarakom.
5. Attend the walk-in interview on 24 June 2026 at 11:00 AM.

No online application is required. You need to report directly at RARS, Kumarakom with the documents listed in the notice.

Documents to Carry

• Resume with education and experience details
• Original certificates for MVSc, NET, Ph.D., and other claims as applicable
• Photocopies of all certificates
• Relevant documents connected with teaching experience or qualification weightage
• Identity proof for verification at the reporting venue

Interview Venue

The interview venue is Regional Agricultural Research Station, Kumarakom, Kottayam - 686 563. The notice also lists the contact email acadug.rarskum@kau.in and phone number 0481-2524421.

Reach before 11:00 AM so that your documents can be checked before the interview process begins. The appointment will not give any right to permanent appointment or regularization in KAU.

Subject Areas

The Guest Faculty notice is for Animal Husbandry. The listed MVSc subject areas include Livestock Production Management, Dairy Science, Poultry Science, Animal Nutrition, Veterinary Physiology, Veterinary Pathology, and related disciplines recognized by KAU.

NET is the preferred screening condition for the relevant subject. KAU has also stated that if NET-qualified candidates are not available, candidates with a Master's degree in the concerned KAU-recognized discipline may be considered.

Appointment Terms

The appointment is provisional for the semester and can end earlier if regular hands are appointed. This means the role is temporary teaching support and should not be treated as a permanent KAU post.

The selected Guest Faculty has no permanent job claim in the university through this engagement. KAU can also stop the engagement if performance is not satisfactory or if defects are noticed during the appointment period.

For interview preparation, keep a clear list of your MVSc subject, NET details, Ph.D. status, and teaching experience. The selection gives weightage to desirable qualifications, so arrange supporting certificates in the same order before you report at RARS, Kumarakom.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 16 June 2026
• Walk-in Interview Date: 24 June 2026
• Interview Time: 11:00 AM
• Venue: RARS, Kumarakom

• Teach animal husbandry theory sessions assigned by RARS, Kumarakom
• Handle practical sessions in livestock, dairy, poultry, nutrition, or related subjects
• Prepare lesson material, practical guidance, and student support notes
• Evaluate student learning during theory and practical academic sessions
• Maintain class records and session-related academic documents
• Coordinate with RARS faculty and college office for timetable and teaching work
• Follow KAU academic rules during the temporary guest faculty engagement