Kerala Agricultural University – Contract Faculty Openings!
KCAEFT, Tavanur invites applications for Assistant Professor (Contract) in:
- Processing & Food Engineering
- Food Technology
- Microbiology
- Food Safety & Quality Assurance
- Food Plant Operations
Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the selection of Assistant Professor (Contract) in the following disciplines with a monthly consolidated emolument of Rs.44,100/- at Kelappaji College of Agricultural Engineering & Food Technology (KCAEFT), Tavanur-679573, the constituent College of Kerala Agricultural University
1.Processing & Food Engineering (PFE)
- Essential Qualifications
- B.Tech (Agrl. Engg.)
- M.Tech (Processing & Food Engg./Agrl. Processing & Food Engg./ Food &Agrl. Process Engg./ Food Process Engg./ Food Engg.)
- NET/ PhD
- No. of vacancies: 4
2. Food Technology
- Essential Qualifications
- B.Tech (Food Technology).
- M.Tech (Processing & Food Engg./Agrl. Processing & Food Engg./ Food Processing Engg./Food Process Technology/Food & Agri. Process Engg.)
- NET/ PhD
- No. of vacancies: 2
3. Microbiology
- Essential Qualifications
- M.Sc (Microbiology)
- NET/ PhD
- No. of vacancies: 1
4. Food Safety & Quality Assurance
- Essential Qualifications
- B.Tech (Food Technology)
- M.Tech (Food Safety & Quality Assurance/Food Safety & Quality Management/Food Quality Management/Food Process Technology)
- NET/ PhD
- No. of vacancies: 1
5. Food Plant Operations
- Essential Qualifications
- B.Tech (Food Technology)
- M.Tech (Food Plant Operations/ Food Plant Operations & Management/ Processing & FoodEngg./Agrl. Processing & Food Engg./ Food Processing Engg.)
- NET/ PhD.
- No. of vacancies: 1
6. Food Science & Technology
- Essential Qualifications
- M.Sc (Food Science & Technology)/ M.Sc (Home Science-Food Science & Nutrition)/ M.Sc (Community Science-Food Science & Nutrition).
- NET/ PhD.
- No. of vacancies: 1
7. Food Business Management
- Essential Qualifications
- B.Tech (Agrl. Engg.) / B.Tech (Food Technology).
- M.Tech (Food Business Management/Agri. Business Management/Agri. Systems & Management)
- NET/ PhD.
- No. of vacancies: 1
How to apply:
Interested candidates need to apply through online with the google link https://forms.gle/Ha9RjADLFAUfXtmDA before 5 PM on 07.10.2025. Biodata, prepared in the prescribed format as given in Annexure-I, along with the scanned copies of original certificates in proof of date of birth, caste, educational qualification, experience and the list of peer-reviewed articles as SINGLE PDF, should be uploaded to the google link. The scanned copies of the articles need not be attached. There is no need to send the hard copy of the application or any other document. Applications received after the prescribed time and date will not be considered.
Interview:
Eligible candidates will be called for an interview after preliminary scrutiny of the applications received. If there are more numbers of applicants, a written screening test will be conducted and candidates will be short listed for the interview. Biodata prepared in the prescribed format as given in Annexure-I, original certificates and its self-attested copies proving date of birth, cast, educational qualification, experience, equivalency certificate (for the candidates from universities other than Kerala Agricultural University) and peer-reviewed articles listed in the application shall be produced at the time of interview.
All future communications in connection with this appointment will be given only through email. Candidates are advised to check their mails regularly. This institution will not be responsible for non-receipt of mails due to technical failures. The mode of selection, applicable reservation, relaxation of age and all other matters relating to the appointment to the post mentioned above shall be governed by the provisions contained in the KAU Statute, UGC Regulations 2018 and orders issued by the Government from time to time.
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