Kumaun University Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in Interview for Research Assistant & Field Assistant
Kumaun University, Nainital has released an official notification for recruitment under a project titled “Evaluation of Amrit Sarovar Yojana in Uttarakhand”. The recruitment will be conducted through a walk-in interview for temporary project-based positions. Interested and eligible candidates are required to appear in person for the interview along with all necessary documents.
Organization Details
| Organization Name (English) | Kumaun University, Nainital |
| Organization Name (Hindi) | कुमाऊँ विश्वविद्यालय, नैनीताल |
| Department | Department of Zoology, D.S.B. Campus |
| Location | Nainital, Uttarakhand, India |
| Street Address | Department of Zoology, D.S.B. Campus, Kumaun University, Nainital |
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 01 April 2026
- Walk-in Interview Date: 06 April 2026
- Reporting Time: 10:00 AM onwards
Employment Details
These positions are purely temporary and project-based with a duration of 6 months.
Post Details
| Post Code | Position | No. of Posts | Salary | Age Limit |
| 01 | Research Assistant | 02 | ₹20,000 per month | 30 Years |
| 02 | Field Assistant | 01 | ₹10,000 per month | 30 Years |
Eligibility Criteria
Research Assistant
- First class Master’s degree / Ph.D. / NET qualified in any branch of Biological Sciences
- Minimum two years of research experience
- Preference will be given to candidates with research/field experience
- Experience in water quality monitoring and report/dissertation writing
Field Assistant
- First class 12th in any branch of science
- Preference will be given to candidates having field experience
- Candidates should have good knowledge of MS Office
Nature of Work
- Candidates will be required to undertake long-distance trekking and hiking
- Work will involve reaching remote locations not accessible by motorable roads
- Candidates may need to stay in remote field locations for extended periods
- Fieldwork will be conducted during survey seasons
Application Process
No online or offline application form is required. Candidates must appear directly for the walk-in interview.
- Candidates must bring all original documents
- Certificates and testimonials are required
- Thesis/Dissertation/Reports (if available)
- One set of photocopies of all documents
- Updated CV
Selection Process
- Selection will be based on Walk-in Interview
- Document verification will be conducted
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview
Application Fees
No application fee is required for this recruitment process.
Reservation Details
Reservation details are not mentioned in the official notification.
Contact Information
| Principal Investigator | Dr. Deepak Chandra Melkani |
| Department | Department of Zoology, D.S.B. Campus, Kumaun University, Nainital |