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KVASU Thrissur Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in for Pharmacist Post (UVH Kokkalai)

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Sep. 2, 2026
Pharmacist (Karshakamithra Medical Store, UVH Kokkalai)
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Vacancies
01 Post (Contract Basis - 1 Year Duration)
Pay Scale
Up to ₹25.75K / mo
Age Limit
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Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 31, 2026

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Starts

Aug 31, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 7, 2026

4

Exam Date

Sep 7, 2026

Application Window31 Aug – 7 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date7 Sep 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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Educational Qualification

Eligibility credentials and professional council registration for Pharmacist at KVASU UVH Kokkalai:
Educational Qualification: Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) or equivalent pharmaceutical qualification from a recognized institution approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI).
Council Registration: Mandatory and valid registration with the Kerala State Pharmacy Council.
Community Reservation: 01 Vacancy earmarked for Scheduled Caste (SC). If no eligible SC candidate is available, the vacancy will be filled from the next eligible group of communities as per the KPSC communal rotation chart.
Remuneration: Up to ₹25,750/- per month as per Kerala Government Finance Department norms.
Candidates must report for the Walk-in Interview on 07.09.2026 at 11:00 AM at University Veterinary Hospital, Kokkalai, Thrissur with original certificates, biodata, and self-attested photocopies.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Standard age limits for paramedical/pharmacist contractual posts under Kerala Government rules apply (typically 18 to 36 years for General, with 5 years relaxation up to 41 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.

Walk-in Reporting & Document Verification on 07.09.2026 at 11:00 AM at UVH Kokkalai, Thrissur

OfflineQualifying Only

Scrutiny of D.Pharm Qualifications, Kerala Pharmacy Council Registration & Caste Certificates

OfflineQualifying Only

Walk-in Personal Interview before the KVASU Selection Committee

OfflineMerit Scored

Publication of Rank List (Valid till 30.09.2027), Stamp Paper Agreement & Appointment

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection will be conducted through a direct Walk-in Interview on 07.09.2026 at 11:00 AM at the University Veterinary Hospital (UVH), Kokkalai, Thrissur – 680021:
• Candidates should bring originals of all certificates and testimonials proving identity, age, community/caste, qualifications, experience, and Kerala State Pharmacy Council registration certificate, along with one set of self-attested photocopies and biodata.
• If no SC candidate is available, the vacancy will be filled from the next eligible group of communities as per the KPSC rotation chart.
• The rank list will be valid until 30.09.2027. No TA/DA is admissible.

Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix

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Multi-parameter scoring system used by the evaluation board for candidate screening.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria
D.Pharm Academic Merit & Pharmacy Council Standing
Veterinary / Hospital Pharmacy Dispensing & Inventory Experience
Knowledge of Veterinary Pharmacology, Cold Chain Maintenance & Drug Storage
Walk-In Personal Interview Performance & Communication Skills in Malayalam/English

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.

University Veterinary Hospital (UVH), Kokkalai, located in Thrissur, is the premier clinical teaching and referral veterinary hospital under Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU). The Pharmacist manages the Karshakamithra Medical Store, dispensing veterinary pharmaceuticals, biologics, vaccines, antibiotics, and surgical consumables for livestock, poultry, and companion animals. Responsibilities include maintaining drug registers, cold-chain maintenance for veterinary biologicals, inventory management via digital billing, stock auditing, and dispensing prescribed medications to farmers and pet owners. Hospital duties may involve rotational day, evening, or night shifts based on clinical emergency requirements. 1-year contract with rank list validity extending up to 30.09.2027; provides valuable clinical hospital dispensing experience for subsequent permanent Kerala PSC Pharmacist Grade-II recruitments in Health Services and Animal Husbandry departments.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

1 year contractual engagement (rank list valid till 30.09.2027), stationed at Karshakamithra Medical Store, University Veterinary Hospital, Kokkalai, Thrissur, Kerala.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Contractual Pharmacist (₹25,750/- p.m.) -> Senior / Chief Pharmacist in cooperative veterinary stores or enhanced scoring/experience weightage for regular Kerala PSC Pharmacist Grade-II selections in Animal Husbandry Department / DHS Kerala.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • KPSC Rotation Rule: The single vacancy is earmarked for Scheduled Caste (SC). However, the circular explicitly provides that if no candidate is available from the SC community, the post will be filled from the next eligible group of communities as per the KPSC rotation chart. Eligible candidates from other communities may also attend.
  • Mandatory Kerala State Pharmacy Council Registration: Candidates must possess valid, active registration with the Kerala State Pharmacy Council. Candidates without registration or pending renewals will not be permitted.
  • Immediate Walk-in Date: The walk-in interview is scheduled for 07.09.2026 at 11:00 AM at UVH Kokkalai, Thrissur.
  • Hospital Shift Duties: Selected incumbents must be prepared to perform clinical/hospital duties scheduled across day, evening, or night shifts depending on emergency requirements.

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

  • Pharmacist (01-SC / KPSC Rotation)1
Total Vacancies01 Post (Contract Basis - 1 Year Duration)

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed consolidated contract pay up to ₹25,750/- per month under Kerala Government G.O.(P) No. 54/2025/Fin norms for daily wage/contractual appointments.

Maximum consolidated remuneration of ₹25,750/- per month in accordance with G.O (P) No.54/2025/Fin dated 19.04.2025 and KVASU circular dated 18.04.2026. Tenure is for a maximum period of one year on contract/daily wage basis.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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Application Procedure

A walk-in-interview will be conducted at the University Veterinary Hospital (UVH), Kokkalai. Eligible candidates must report at UVH, Kokkalai, bringing the originals of all certificates and testimonials. This includes proofs of identity, age, community/caste, qualifications, experience, and pharmacy registration certificate, along with one set of self-attested photocopies of all documents and a biodata.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is charged.

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KVASU has announced a walk-in interview for 1 post of Pharmacist on a contract basis for one year at Karshakamithra Medical Store, UVH Kokkalai, Thrissur.

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