KERALA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY PINEAPPLE RESEARCH STATION Vazhakulam, , - 686 670, Tel. & Fax: 0485-2260832, E-mail: [email protected], Website: http://prsvkm.kau.in/

Re Notification No. PRS-R49/19 Dated 18/09/2020 Ref. No. R3/63341/20 dtd. 09.09.2020 0f Director of Research, KAU

Applications in the prescribed format are invited for filling up the temporary post of Research Assistant (2 Nos) under the project ‘Promotion of Passion Fruit Value Chain for Conservation Based and Sustainable Livelihood Practices in Project Landscape’ at PRS, Vazhakulam for a period of 16 months. Essential Qualifications: B.Sc. (Agri./ Hort.) / B. Tech (Food Engineering and Technology) OR First class M.Sc. in Botany/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Food Technology / Microbiology Desirable : Two years of experience in KAU or ICAR institutes, Computer proficiency Job Description: Survey of land holdings in Chinnakanal, , , Vattavada, , Idamalakudy, Mankulam, , Kuttampuzha, Farmer motivation, Market survey, Analysis of fresh fruits and products. Emoluments : ₹ 22,000/- per month. Note: 1. Xerox copy of the application form given overleaf may be used 2. Self attested copies of the following certificates/documents should be enclosed a. Certificate to prove date of birth b. Caste/ non-creamy layer certificate in case of SC/ST and OBC c. SSLC mark list d. VHSE/ Plus Two/ Equivalent e. B.Sc./ B. Tech degree certificate f. B.Sc./ B. Tech mark list g. M. Sc. degree certificate h. M. Sc. Mark list i. Certificate of computer proficiency j. Certificate of previous experiences in related works, if any 3. The originals should be produced for verification at the time of interview. 4. Filled in applications in envelope superscribed ‘Application for Research Assistant’ complete in all respects should be sent to the Assistant Professor & Head, Pineapple Research Station, Vazhakulam, Muvattupuzha, District, Kerala, PIN-686 670 5. Last date and time for receipt of application is 03/10/2020, 4. 00 pm 6. Date and time of interview will be intimated through E- mail. Terms and conditions 1. Applications received late or those incomplete in any respect will be summarily rejected without notice and the decision of the undersigned on such matters will be final. 2. Copy of certificates/documents attached to the application and verified at the time of interview alone will be considered. 3. The positions are temporary and the incumbents stand terminated on termination of the scheme. 4. The incumbents will not have any claim for future appointment to any other post in the University.

Candidates already applied for Notification No. PRS-R49/19 Dated 23/07/2020 will be considered and need not apply again. Vazhakulam Sd/- 18/09/2020 Assistant Professor & Head

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APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF RESEARCH ASSISTANT

In response to notification No. PRS-R49/19 dt. 18/09/2020 of Assistant Professor & Head, Pineapple Research Station, Vazhakulam, Muvattupuzha, , Kerala, PIN-686 670

1 Name (In Block Letters) 2 Nationality 3 Gender 4 Date of birth & age as on 01-01-2020 5 Religion & Caste Whether belonging to SC/ST/ 6 OBC (specify) 7 Whether caste certificate enclosed in case of SC/ST 8 Whether Non-creamy layer certificate enclosed in case of OBC 9 Address for communication

Phone No. *Mobile No. *Email ID 10 Qualifications Year of Institution/ Marks/CGPA Total Qualifications Reg. No % passing University obtained marks/CGPA SSLC VHSE /Plus II/OR Equivalent B. Sc./B. Tech (…………….) M. Sc. (...... )

Others(specify) (…………….)

Work Experience: 11 Name of institution Post Emoluments Period of work Total tenure

12 Any other relevant information :

*Compulsory I do hereby certify that all the information provided above by me is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Place: Date: Signature of the candidate

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