CUSAT Assistant Matron Recruitment 2026

Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) is hiring 1 Assistant Matron on a contract basis at its Kochi campus in Kerala. This post is open only to female candidates who hold a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university. You can apply online through the CUSAT recruitment portal. The last date to apply online is 5 August 2026, and the job pays a consolidated monthly pay of Rs. 25,980.

Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) Assistant Matron Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

CUSAT wants to hire one Assistant Matron on contract basis at its Kochi campus, as per notification Ad.G1/Asst. Matron/2021 (Part-I) dated 5 July 2026. The vacancy count may change since the notification marks it as likely to vary. The initial appointment is for one year and can be extended up to two years — a good option if you want a stable hostel administration role at a well-known Kerala university. Pay and service conditions for this post follow Kerala Service Rules (KSR), KS&SSR, and CUSAT's own statutes and Syndicate decisions.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university.
• Gender: This post is open only to female candidates.
• Reservation: Reservation rules of the Kerala state government apply to this appointment, so category-wise reservation will be followed while filling the post.

CUSAT also reserves the right to shortlist candidates based on the marks scored in their qualifying Bachelor's degree, since a large number of applications is expected for this post.

Age Limit

• You should be between 30 and 55 years old as on the date of notification, 5 July 2026.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a consolidated pay of Rs. 25,980 per month.
• This is a fixed contract pay rather than a regular pay scale, and it may be revised as decided by the University from time to time.

Application Fee

• General / OBC candidates: Rs. 950
• SC / ST candidates: Rs. 195
• Payment mode: Online only, through net banking or credit/debit card. Cash, cheque and DD are not accepted.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

CUSAT will select candidates through the following process:

1. Shortlisting: The University shortlists candidates based on the marks scored in their qualifying Bachelor's degree.
2. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must submit proof of age, educational qualifications, experience and community certificate along with their signed hard copy application.

How to Apply

1. Go to the CUSAT recruitment portal at recruit.cusat.ac.in.
2. Register yourself and fill in the online application form for Assistant Matron.
3. Upload the required documents and pay the application fee online.
4. Submit the form and take a printout of the completed application.
5. Send the signed hard copy along with proof of age, educational qualifications, experience and community certificate to the Registrar, Administrative Office, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi-22, marked "Application for the post of Assistant Matron on contract basis" on the envelope, by 13 August 2026.

Late and incomplete applications will be rejected, so make sure you complete both the online and postal steps before the deadlines.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 5 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 5 August 2026
• Last Date to Submit Hard Copy by Post: 13 August 2026

• Manage day-to-day administration and discipline of the women's hostel
• Monitor attendance, safety and welfare of hostel residents
• Maintain hostel records including mess bills, stock registers and visitor logs
• Coordinate with mess staff to ensure food quality and hygiene standards
• Handle student grievances and report issues to university administration
• Supervise housekeeping and support staff assigned to the hostel
• Respond promptly to medical emergencies and welfare needs of residents