CUSAT Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Technical Assistant/ Technician 07 Posts

Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT)  has released an official notification for the recruitment of 07 Technical Assistant/ Technician Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official CUSAT website. The last date to submit the application form is 20-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the CUSAT Technical Assistant/ Technician Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.

CUSAT Technical Assistant/ Technician Recruitment 2026 Overview

CUSAT Technical Assistant/ Technician Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details 

Eligibility Criteria

• For Technician Grade I (Computer Science & Engineering): ITI in Computer Science / Information.
• For Technical Assistant Grade I (Computer Science & Engineering): I Class Diploma in Computer Science OR B.Sc. Computer Science / B.Sc. Computer Applications OR B.Sc. Degree with Physics / Mathematics / Chemistry with PGDCA from a recognised University / Institution.
• For Technical Assistant Grade I (Electronics and Communication Engineering): First Class Diploma in Electronics Engineering or Equivalent.

Salary/Stipend

• Technician Grade I (Computer Science & Engineering): Consolidated pay of ₹22,240/- per month.
• Technical Assistant Grade I (Computer Science & Engineering): Consolidated pay of ₹31,020/- per month.
• Technical Assistant Grade I (Electronics and Communication Engineering): Consolidated pay of ₹31,020/- per month.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• Maximum age: 36 years.
• Backward communities and SC/ST candidates are eligible for usual age relaxation as per rules.

Application Fee

• Application Fee: ₹900/- for General and OBC candidates.
• Application Fee: ₹185/- for SC/ST candidates.
• Mode of Remittance: Online payment through Net Banking or Credit/Debit cards of almost all Banks.
• Payment by Cheque / DD will not be accepted.

Important Dates

Selection Process

• The notification mentions that reservation rules are applicable for appointment to the above posts.
• All proceedings pursuant to the notification will be subjected to the result of the writ petitions or writ appeals, if any, connected with the matter pending before the Hon’ble High Court of Kerala.

General Information/Instructions

• The appointment will be on contract basis for a period of 1 (one) year with break during May-June vacation months, extendable up to 2 years.
• Reservation Rules are applicable for appointment to the above posts.
• All proceedings pursuant to the notification will be subjected to the result of the writ petitions or writ appeals, if any, connected with the matter pending before the Hon’ble High Court of Kerala.
• Late and defective applications will summarily be rejected.
• This is a computer generated document, hence no signature is required.

How to Apply

• Interested candidates may apply online through the website of CUSAT at recruit.cusat.ac.in on or before 20.02.2026.
• The signed hard copy of the application with copies of documents to prove age, qualification, experience and community should reach the “Registrar, Administrative Office, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi-22” on or before 28.02.2026 with the superscription “Application for the post of ………………, on contract basis” on the envelope.
• Late and defective applications will summarily be rejected.

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