Cochin University of Science and Technology Recruitment 2026: 1 Technical Assistant Grade III Vacancy

This role is ideally suited for postgraduate candidates holding a Master's Degree in Life Science or Environmental Science with a minimum of 55% marks. Crucially, applicants must possess at least two years of laboratory experience and be within the age bracket of 18-36 years as of January 1, 2026. Individuals from Backward communities, SC/ST categories, who are seeking a contractual role within a research department in Kerala, will find this a relevant opportunity.

Candidates lacking the specified two years of mandatory laboratory experience or the required Master's degree in the specified fields should not apply. Those exceeding the age limit of 36 years (without applicable relaxation) or unwilling to work on a contract basis with potential breaks during vacation months will find this role unsuitable. Applicants who previously applied for the notification dated 28.01.2023 for this same post are also explicitly advised not to reapply.

Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) is a reputable state-level autonomous university, offering a stable if not high-growth environment for contractual positions. While the role itself is contractual for an initial period of one year (extendable up to two years), it provides valuable experience in an academic research setting within the Department of Marine Biology, Microbiology & Biochemistry. The prestige is associated with contributing to an established university, though the long-term career progression for a contractual Technical Assistant might be limited to the project's duration.