GUEST FACULTY RECRUITMENT AT KUFOS

by Fishery News

KERALA UNIVERSITY OF FISHERIES AND OCEAN STUDIES (KUFOS)

A walk-in interview will be held at KUFOS Headquarters, Administration Block, Panangad P.O. Madavana, Ernakulam, on 04.07.2024 (Reporting time: 10:00 AM) for the selection and empanelment of Guest Faculties under the Faculty of Fisheries Science in the Department of Fisheries Extension Economics & Statistics. Details regarding qualifications and remuneration are as follows:

Name of the Post

Empanelled Guest Faculty

  • Responsibilities include attending to academic and examination duties, and other duties as directed by the Dean or the University. Full day duty may be required during exigencies.

Number of Vacancies

  • Deployment of empanelled guest faculty shall be based on the requirement.

Remuneration

  • With NET/PhD: Rs. 1500/- per hour for theory and Rs. 750/- per hour for practical (subject to a maximum of Rs. 3000/- per day and Rs. 50,000/- per month).
  • Without NET/PhD: Rs. 1000/- per hour for theory and Rs. 500/- per hour for practical (subject to a maximum of Rs. 2000/- per day and Rs. 32,000/- per month).

Note: No additional honorarium shall be claimed for attending additional duties entrusted by the Dean of Faculty or by the University.

Qualifications

  1. Master of Fisheries Science (MFSc) in Fisheries Extension/Fisheries Economics/Fisheries Business Management/MBA Agri-Business Management/MFSc in any discipline with research experience in Fisheries Statistics.
  2. Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries Science approved by ICAR.
  3. ICAR/UGC/CSIR NET (mandatory).
  4. PhD (mandatory).

Note: Candidates with the prescribed qualifications but without NET/PhD can also apply for the post with remuneration as described above.

Desirable Qualifications

  • Teaching experience and research publications in Scopus indexed journals, UGC CARE lists/patents.

Validity of Empanelled List

  • 3 years

Age Limit

  • As per UGC guidelines.

General Conditions

  1. Interested candidates may report at 10:00 AM at KUFOS Headquarters, Panangad, and submit the application in the prescribed format (attached below) along with copies of certificates to prove essential educational qualifications, age, caste, experience, etc.
  2. Eligible candidates may attend the interview at 2:00 PM with a biodata, original certificates, and one set of photocopies of the certificates to prove qualification, age, experience, etc.
  3. The clearing of NET/SLET/SET shall not be required for candidates in such disciplines for which these examinations have not been conducted. In case of a shortage of candidates with NET, those without NET shall be considered as per the norms stipulated by the university authorities.
  4. Guidelines issued by UGC from time to time shall be applicable.
  5. A relaxation of 5% marks shall be allowed at both the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy Layer)/Differently abled categories.
  6. A relaxation of 5% marks shall be provided (from 55% to 50% of the marks) to Ph.D. degree holders who obtained their Master’s degree prior to 19 September 1991.
  7. The University reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates to attend the interview based on qualifications and suitability.
  8. Only qualifications acquired as of the date of the interview will be considered.
  9. No interim queries regarding the test/interview/selection will be entertained.
  • Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
  • Application Fee: Rs. 500/- for general candidates; Rs. 125/- for SC/ST candidates.
  • Mode of remittance of fee: Via Online to:
  • Account No: 67149674791
  • Name: Finance Officer, KUFOS
  • Bank & Branch: SBI, SA Road, Vyttila
  • IFSC: SBIN0070517

Note: Applications without proof of remittance of the application fee will be summarily rejected.

  • The University reserves the right to:
    • Not fill up any or all posts advertised.
    • Draw reserve panels for appointment to possible future vacancies.

For further details and the prescribed application format, please visit the KUFOS website.

 

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