KAU Field Assistant Recruitment 2026

Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) is hiring a Field Assistant on a daily-wage basis for its research project 'Empowering Custodian Farmers for Agrobiodiversity Conservation' under the Kerala State Biodiversity Board. If you have a B.Sc in Agriculture with some field experience, you can attend the walk-in interview on 6 July 2026 at the College of Agriculture, Vellayani. The pay is Rs. 710 per day (up to Rs. 14,000 per month). There is no application form to fill — you just walk in with your certificates.

Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) Field Assistant Recruitment 2026

The Regional Agriculture Research Station, Vellayani under Kerala Agricultural University has invited candidates for the post of Field Assistant (Daily Wages) for a biodiversity conservation project. This is a walk-in interview with no online application and no written exam. The project works with farmers to protect local and traditional crop varieties, so the role suits B.Sc Agriculture graduates who enjoy field-level work. Both freshers with field experience and experienced candidates can attend directly.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must have a B.Sc in Agriculture with relevant field experience.
• Preferred: An M.Sc in Agriculture will be given preference.
• Extra weightage: Candidates from differently-abled and socially disadvantaged categories get additional weightage, with valid supporting documents.

Salary

• You will be paid Rs. 710 per day on a daily-wage basis.
• The total pay will not cross Rs. 14,000 per month.

Application Fee

• No application fee. This is a walk-in interview, so you only need to attend with your documents.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

1. Walk-in Interview: Attend the interview at the venue on 6 July 2026. Selection is based on your qualifications and how you do in the interview.
2. Document Verification: You must show your original certificates for checking at the time of the interview.

Preference goes to candidates with an M.Sc in Agriculture, and extra weightage is given to differently-abled and socially disadvantaged candidates.

How to Apply

1. Reach the venue, Office of ADR (SZ), College of Agriculture, Vellayani, on 6 July 2026 at 2:00 PM.
2. Carry a detailed biodata along with copies of your certificates and supporting documents.
3. Bring your original certificates for verification.
4. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 23 June 2026
• Walk-in Interview Date: 6 July 2026
• Interview Time: 2:00 PM

• Visit farms and collect field data on crops and agrobiodiversity from custodian farmers
• Document traditional and local crop varieties grown in the region
• Assist project researchers during field surveys and sample collection
• Maintain records of field observations, farmer details, and survey results
• Support awareness programs on agrobiodiversity conservation
• Help organise farmer meetings and training sessions
• Prepare simple field reports for the project team