Contractual / Regular

KVASU Pookode Pharmacist Walk-in 2026

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Oct. 6, 2026
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
₹900/- per day (Max ₹24,300/- per month)
Age Limit
As per Kerala Government / KVASU Norms (18 to 36 Years)
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 1, 2026

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Starts

Oct 1, 2026

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Deadline

Oct 16, 2026

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Exam Date

Oct 16, 2026

Application Window1 – 16 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date16 Oct 2026

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 Qualifications:

  • Plus Two (12th Class) or equivalent examination passed.
  • Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) or higher qualifications (B.Pharm / M.Pharm) from a recognized institution.
  • Mandatory registration with the Kerala State Pharmacy Council.
  • Desirable: Proficiency in computer applications substantiated by valid certificates/testimonials.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age criteria as per Kerala State Government and KVASU university recruitment rules (typically 18 to 36 years for general candidates, with statutory relaxations of 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST candidates).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

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Walk-in Personal Interview

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Selection will be made on the basis of a Walk-in Interview scheduled on 16th October 2026 at 9:30 AM at the Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex (TVCC), Pookode, Wayanad. Candidates will be assessed on their professional qualifications in pharmacy, computer skills, and interview performance before the duly constituted Selection Committee. No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Academic Credentials & Pharmacy RegistrationScrutiny of D.Pharm / B.Pharm qualification and mandatory registration with the Kerala State Pharmacy Council.
Pharmacology & Dispensing CompetenceKnowledge of veterinary drug formulations, dosage calculations, storage protocols, and cold-chain vaccine management.
Computer Application ProficiencyEvaluation of skills in MS Office, digital billing, stock register maintenance, and point-of-sale inventory systems.
Personal Interview EvaluationAssessment of communication skills, professional ethics, and customer interaction before the Selection Committee.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

The Pharmacist engaged under the 'Revolving Fund Project on Karshakamithra Margin-less Medical Store' at the Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex (TVCC), KVASU Pookode, Wayanad works in an active veterinary clinical hospital setting. Primary responsibilities include managing inventory, storage of veterinary drugs and vaccines (cold chain maintenance), dispensing medications to farmers and pet owners as prescribed by veterinary doctors, maintaining sales and accounts registers, and handling computerized billing systems.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The engagement is purely temporary on a daily wage / contract basis for an initial period of one year or the timeframe determined by the university. The work location is strictly at the Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex (TVCC), Pookode, Wayanad, Kerala - 673576.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Daily wage and project-based contractual engagements do not confer any right, preference, or absorption into permanent posts in KVASU. However, clinical hospital pharmacy experience at a premier veterinary university provides valuable practical credentials for Kerala PSC Pharmacist Grade-II selections and animal husbandry department opportunities.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Registration with the Kerala State Pharmacy Council is strictly mandatory; candidates without valid registration will not be considered.
  • Candidates must report by 09:30 AM on 16th October 2026 at TVCC, Pookode with a self-prepared application on A4 size paper, affixed passport-size photo, detailed bio-data, and original documents with self-attested photocopies.
  • No TA/DA is admissible for attending the walk-in interview.

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

  • General1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Daily wage rate of ₹900/- per day, subject to a maximum ceiling of ₹24,300/- per month under the Karshakamithra Margin-less Medical Store revolving fund project.

Daily wage basis @ ₹900/- per day, subject to a maximum ceiling of ₹24,300/- per month under the Karshakamithra Margin-less Medical Store revolving fund project. Appointment is temporary for a period of one year.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Prepare an application on an A4 size plain white paper addressed to the Professor and Head i/c, Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex, KVASU, Pookode, Lakkidi PO, Wayanad - 673576, affixing a recent passport-size photograph.
  2. Attach a brief bio-data stating full name, address, educational qualifications, Kerala State Pharmacy Council registration number, experience, and caste/religion/community details.
  3. Carry all original certificates and testimonials (Plus Two, D.Pharm/B.Pharm, Pharmacy Council Registration, Computer proficiency proof, Community/Age proof) along with one set of self-attested photocopies.
  4. Report in person for the Walk-in Interview on 16th October 2026 at 09:30 AM at the Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex, Pookode, Wayanad, Kerala - 673576 (prescribed form will also be provided upon reporting).

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is payable.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Candidates must have passed Plus Two (12th Class) or equivalent, possess a Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) or higher qualification (B.Pharm), and hold a valid registration with the Kerala State Pharmacy Council. Computer proficiency is desirable.

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