Digital University Kerala
Contractual / Regular

Digital University Kerala Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Gym Trainer Post

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Sep. 8, 2026
Gym Trainer (Part-Time Daily Wages)

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Diploma102
Certificate1
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
01 Post
Pay Scale
₹900/- per day (approx ₹23,400/- p.m. for 26 days)
Age Limit
Up to 40 Years as on 18.09.2026
Job Location
Kerala23Thiruvananthapuram6

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 31, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 3, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 18, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window3 – 18 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

• Educational Qualification: Certified personal trainer from a recognized fitness institution in India.
• Experience: Minimum one (01) year of experience as a fitness trainer in the gym of a reputed educational institution.
• Age Limit (as on 18.09.2026): Not exceeding 40 years (5 years relaxation for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC).
• Tenure: On a daily wage basis for a period of six (06) months.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Upper age limit is 40 years as on 18.09.2026. Relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST (up to 45 years) and 3 years for OBC candidates (up to 43 years).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Online Application Registration at duk.ac.in/careers by 18.09.2026

OnlineQualifying Only

Scrutiny of Certified Personal Trainer Credentials & 1-Year Educational Gym Experience

OnlineQualifying Only

Practical Fitness / Training Assessment and Interview at Thiruvananthapuram

OfflineMerit Scored

Panel Empanelment & 6-Month Daily Wage Engagement Offer

OfflineQualifying Only

Candidates must submit their application online through the university careers portal (https://www.duk.ac.in/careers) by 18 September 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited via their registered email for an in-person Interview and practical fitness demonstration test conducted exclusively at Thiruvananthapuram.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

The Gym Trainer operates within the modern Sports & Fitness Centre at the state-of-the-art Technocity Campus of Digital University Kerala (DUK), located at Mangalapuram, Thiruvananthapuram. The trainer conducts dedicated morning and evening workout sessions for postgraduate researchers, M.Tech/M.Sc. students, faculty, and administrative staff. Responsibilities include personal fitness assessments, designing customized strength conditioning and aerobic workout plans, demonstrating safe ergonomic usage of free weights, multi-gym stations, and cardio equipment (treadmills, ellipticals, rowing machines), enforcing gymnasium hygiene and safety protocols, and logging routine equipment maintenance. Working hours are split into early morning (approx 06:00 AM to 09:00 AM) and evening (approx 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM) shifts.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at Digital University Kerala, Technocity Campus, Kuracode, Mangalapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – 695317. The engagement is on a daily wage basis for an initial duration of six (06) months, engaged on a part-time basis as and when required by the University.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Paid a fixed daily wage remuneration of ₹900/- per day (amounting to approx ₹23,400/- per month for 26 days of engagement). As a short-term temporary daily wage post, it does not confer any entitlement for permanent absorption or regular university cadre appointment. However, gaining formal experience managing the gymnasium of a premier state technological university provides strong credentials for regular Physical Training Instructor (PTI), Gym Instructor, or Sports Officer selections across universities, sports academies, and luxury fitness chains.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Online Only Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted online exclusively through the DUK careers portal (https://www.duk.ac.in/careers) on or before 18 September 2026; physical or postal applications are summarily rejected.
  • Mandatory Document Upload: Scanned copies of certificates proving age, personal trainer certification from a recognized institution, 1-year experience in an educational institution, and medical fitness must be uploaded during online application; missing documents will lead to summary rejection.
  • Venue of Selection: The screening test/interview will be conducted in-person at Thiruvananthapuram only; no travel allowance (TA/DA) is provided.
  • Daily Wage / Part-Time Nature: The post is on a daily wage basis as and when required for a period of 6 months without any regular employment rights.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Gym Trainer (Daily Wage / Part-Time) - Unreserved1
Total Vacancies01 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Remuneration is fixed at ₹900/- per day on daily wages basis. No additional allowances are payable.

Daily wage honorarium of ₹900/- per day (payable as and when required; approx ₹23,400/- per month for 26 days).

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is charged.

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The Gym Trainer receives a daily wage remuneration of ₹900/- per day. The appointment is on a part-time daily wage basis for an initial duration of 6 months.

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