KAU Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Walkin
The walk-in interview will be held on 24 October 2026 at 10.30 am at Regional Agricultural Research Station, Kumarakom, Kottayam – 686 563 for the selection of Guest Faculty in Physical Education on an hourly wage basis. The engagement carries a remuneration of Rs. 1500 for a practical session of 2 hours and Rs. 1000 for a theory session of 1 hour.
KAU Guest Faculty in Physical Education Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 17 October 2026 |
| Walk-in Date | 24 October 2026 |
| Reporting or Registration Time | 10.30 am |
| Venue | Regional Agricultural Research Station (RARS), Kumarakom, Kottayam – 686 563 |
| Posts | Guest Faculty in Physical Education |
| Pay | Rs. 1500 per 2-hour practical session; Rs. 1000 per 1-hour theory session |
| Who Can Attend | Candidates with a Master's Degree in Physical Education recognized by KAU with NET, or a Master's degree in the absence of NET candidates |
The official notification does not specify the number of vacancies, the age limit or the application fee.
About KAU Guest Faculty in Physical Education
Regional Agricultural Research Station (RARS), Kumarakom, Kottayam is a research station under Kerala Agricultural University. The station is conducting this walk-in selection to engage teaching support for Physical Education classes on an hourly wage basis.
Posts and Eligibility
The recruitment is for the post of Guest Faculty in Physical Education on an hourly wage basis. Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in Physical Education recognized by Kerala Agricultural University along with NET in the relevant subject conducted by ICAR, UGC, CSIR, AICTE, or an equivalent test approved by UGC. In the absence of NET qualified candidates, applicants holding a Master's degree in the concerned discipline recognized by KAU will be considered.
Desirable qualifications include a Ph.D. and teaching experience, which will carry additional weightage during evaluation. The remuneration is fixed at Rs. 1500 for handling a 2-hour practical session and Rs. 1000 for handling a 1-hour theory session.
What to Bring
- Resume
- Original certificates and relevant documents
- Photocopies of all certificates and relevant documents
What Happens on the Day
Candidates must report at the college office of RARS, Kumarakom at 10.30 am on 24 October 2026 with their documents. Selection is made on the basis of marks obtained for the essential qualification and the interview, with weightage given for desirable qualifications.
Important Instructions
- The appointment is purely provisional for the semester until the appointment of regular hands, whichever is earlier.
- The candidate will have no claim in the University other than to receive the remuneration attached to the post.
- The engagement will not confer any right of permanency or regularization in Kerala Agricultural University.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview or for handling the sessions.
- The university authority reserves the right to terminate the service if performance is found unsatisfactory or any defects are noticed.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download KAU Guest Faculty Notification PDF (No. Acad/0470/2026) |
| Official Website | Kerala Agricultural University Official Portal |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the KAU Guest Faculty walk-in interview scheduled?
The walk-in interview is scheduled to take place on 24 October 2026 at 10.30 am.
Where is the interview venue?
The interview will be conducted at RARS, Kumarakom, Kottayam – 686 563.
What is the essential educational qualification required?
Applicants must hold a Master's Degree in Physical Education recognized by Kerala Agricultural University and have cleared NET conducted by ICAR, UGC, CSIR, AICTE, or an equivalent test approved by UGC.
Can candidates without NET apply?
Yes, in the absence of NET qualified candidates, applicants possessing a Master's degree in the concerned discipline recognized by KAU will be considered.
What are the desirable qualifications?
A Ph.D. and teaching experience are desirable qualifications and will be given weightage during selection.
What is the remuneration for the post?
Selected faculty will receive Rs. 1500 for handling a practical session of 2 hours and Rs. 1000 for handling a theory session of 1 hour.
What documents should candidates bring to the interview?
Candidates must bring a resume, along with original certificates and photocopies of all documents.
Is this a permanent appointment?
No, the appointment is purely provisional for the semester until regular hands are appointed, whichever is earlier, and confers no right to regularization.
Is travel allowance provided for attending the interview?
No TA or DA will be paid for attending the walk-in interview or for handling the classes.
How will candidates be selected?
Selection is based on marks obtained for the essential qualification and the interview, with weightage added for desirable qualifications.