Kumaun University, Nainital, Uttarakhand Recruitment 2026

Kumaun University, Nainital, Uttarakhand has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Research Assistant. This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

Last Date: Tue Mar 31 2026

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Kumaun University Research Assistant Recruitment 2026

Kumaun University, Nainital has released an official notification inviting eligible candidates for a walk-in interview for the post of Research Assistant under a sponsored research project. Candidates interested in research work in Zoology, Fisheries, and Aquaculture can attend the interview as per the schedule mentioned below.

Organization Details

Organization Name (English): Kumaun University, Nainital
Organization Name (Hindi): कुमाऊँ विश्वविद्यालय, नैनीताल

Post Details

Post Name (English)	Research Assistant
Post Name (Hindi)	शोध सहायक
Total Vacancies	01
Employment Type	Contract / Temporary (Project Based)
Project Duration	Two Years

Job Location

City	Nainital
State	Uttarakhand
Country	India
Postal Code	263002
Address	Department of Zoology, D. S. B. Campus, Kumaun University, Nainital

Salary Details

Research Honorarium: Rs. 5,000 per month

Important Dates

Notification Date: 25 March 2026
Interview Date: 31 March 2026 (Tuesday)
Interview Time: 11:00 AM

Project Information

Project Title: Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) for the conservation and production of Schizothorax richardsonii (Gray, 1832) using Cage Culture System in different lakes of Kumaun Uttarakhand.

This project is funded under the Chief Minister Higher Education Research Promotion Scheme.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification: M.Sc. in Zoology
Preferred Candidates: Candidates enrolled in Ph.D. in Zoology and those working in Fisheries/Aquaculture field will be given preference.

Age Limit

Age limit is not specified in the official notification.

Reservation Details

Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC categories must produce original caste certificates issued by competent authority.
Physically Challenged (PH) candidates must produce a medical certificate issued by a Government Hospital/Medical Board.
No detailed reservation distribution is mentioned in the notification.

Application Fees

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

Selection Process

Selection will be based on Walk-in Interview.
Document verification will be conducted at the time of interview.

Application Process

Candidates are required to attend the walk-in interview directly without any prior application.

They must bring the following documents:

Complete Bio-Data
Recent passport-size photograph affixed on the bio-data
Self-attested copies of all academic certificates, mark sheets, and experience certificates
Original documents for verification

Interview Venue

Office of Head, Department of Zoology, D. S. B. Campus, Kumaun University, Nainital (263002)

General Conditions

The candidate must not avail any other fellowship or scholarship during the tenure as Research Assistant.
Candidates must submit photocopies of documents and produce original certificates at the time of interview.
The honorarium does not confer any right for absorption in Kumaun University.
The honorarium may be terminated at any time with prior notice of one month.
Research Assistant may resign with one month notice.
Kumaun University reserves the right to amend, modify or cancel the advertisement.
Honorarium may be increased, decreased, or cancelled depending on Government policies.
No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.