Kau Kerala Agricultural University Recruitment For The Post Of Assistant Teaching Vacancy In Thiruvananthapuram

Post Name : Teaching Assistant
No of Vacancies : 02 Posts
Pay Scale : Rs35000/- (Per Month)

Educational Qualification : Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture /Horticulture Masters degree in the relevant subject recognized by Kerala Agricultural University with OGPA 3/4 under Trisemester system 8/10 under Semester system or 55% marks under traditional system or equivalent

Age Limit : Maximum age limit is 40 years as on 0101.

2017
Job Location : Kerala
Selection Process : Selection will be made on through interview
Application Fee : There is no application fee

How to Apply : Interested candidates may appear for Interview along with bio-data, original & Attested Copies of certificates to prove age, qualifications, experience at the time of Interview

Venue of Interview : Regional Agricultural Research Station, Pattambi

The history of agricultural education in Kerala can be traced back to the year 1896 when a scheme was evolved in the erstwhile Travancore State to train a few young men in scientific agriculture at the Demonstration Farm, Karamana, Thiruvananthapuram, presently, the Cropping Systems Research Centre under Kerala Agricultural University.

Agriculture was introduced as an optional subject in the middle school classes in the State in 1922 when an Agricultural Middle School was started at Aluva, Ernakulam District The popularity and usefulness of this school led to the starting of similar institutions at Kottarakkara and Konni in 1928 and 1931 respectively

Agriculture was later introduced as an optional subject for Intermediate Course in 1953 In 1955, the erstwhile Government of Travancore-Cochin started the Agricultural College and Research Institute at Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram and the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at Mannuthy, Thrissur for imparting higher education in agricultural and veterinary sciences, respectively These institutions were brought under the direct administrative control of the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Animal Husbandry, respectively.

With the formation of Kerala State in 1956, these two colleges were affiliated to the University of Kerala The post-graduate programmes leading to MSc (Ag), MV.

Sc and PhD degrees were started in 1961, 1962 and 1965 respectively

On the recommendation of the Second National Education Commission (1964-66) headed by Dr.

DS Kothari, the then Chairman of the University Grants Commission, one Agricultural University in each State was established The State Agricultural Universities (SAUs) were established in India as an integral part of the National Agricultural Research System to give the much needed impetus to Agriculture Education and Research in the Country As a result the Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) was established on 24th February 1971 by virtue of the Act 33 of 1971 and started functioning on 1st February 1972.

The Kerala Agricultural University is the 15th in the series of the SAUs

In accordance with the provisions of KAU Act of 1971, the Agricultural College and Research Institute at Vellayani, and the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, were brought under the Kerala Agricultural University In addition, twenty one agricultural and animal husbandry research stations were also transferred to the KAU for taking up research and extension programmes on various crops, animals, birds, etc

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture /Horticulture. Masters degree in the relevant subject recognized by Kerala Agricultural University with OGPA 3/4 under Trisemester system 8/10 under Semester system or 55% marks under traditional system or equivalent

Kau Kerala Agricultural University is looking for Any Graduate profile candidates.

Venue of Interview : Regional Agricultural Research Station, Pattambi.

The history of agricultural education in Kerala can be traced back to the year 1896 when a scheme was evolved in the erstwhile Travancore State to train a few young men in scientific agriculture at the Demonstration Farm, Karamana, Thiruvananthapuram, presently, the Cropping Systems Research Centre under Kerala Agricultural University. Agriculture was introduced as an optional subject in the middle school classes in the State in 1922 when an Agricultural Middle School was started at Aluva, Ernakulam District. The popularity and usefulness of this school led to the starting of similar institutions at Kottarakkara and Konni in 1928 and 1931 respectively.

Agriculture was later introduced as an optional subject for Intermediate Course in 1953. In 1955, the erstwhile Government of Travancore-Cochin started the Agricultural College and Research Institute at Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram and the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at Mannuthy, Thrissur for imparting higher education in agricultural and veterinary sciences, respectively. These institutions were brought under the direct administrative control of the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Animal Husbandry, respectively. With the formation of Kerala State in 1956, these two colleges were affiliated to the University of Kerala. The post-graduate programmes leading to M.Sc. (Ag), M.V.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees were started in 1961, 1962 and 1965 respectively.

On the recommendation of the Second National Education Commission (1964-66) headed by Dr. D.S. Kothari, the then Chairman of the University Grants Commission, one Agricultural University in each State was established. The State Agricultural Universities (SAUs) were established in India as an integral part of the National Agricultural Research System to give the much needed impetus to Agriculture Education and Research in the Country. As a result the Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) was established on 24th February 1971 by virtue of the Act 33 of 1971 and started functioning on 1st February 1972. The Kerala Agricultural University is the 15th in the series of the SAUs.

In accordance with the provisions of KAU Act of 1971, the Agricultural College and Research Institute at Vellayani, and the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, were brought under the Kerala Agricultural University. In addition, twenty one agricultural and animal husbandry research stations were also transferred to the KAU for taking up research and extension programmes on various crops, animals, birds, etc.