University of Kerala Registrar & Controller of Examinations Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply for 2 Senior Posts

University of Kerala Registrar & Controller of Examinations Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply for 2 Senior Posts

University of Kerala Recruitment 2026: The University of Kerala has invited applications for two of its most senior administrative posts – Registrar and Controller of Examinations. Both carry a 4-year term, Academic Level 14 pay, and require substantial university-level teaching and administrative experience. Applications for both posts close on 3 October 2026.

University of Kerala Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

Who Can Apply

Both posts share the same eligibility criteria:

• Age: Above 40 years.
• Qualification: A first or second class Master’s Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience: About 5 years of teaching experience at University level, plus about 5 years of administrative experience in a responsible post, including management of staff in a University, College, Education Department, or similar institution.

How to Apply

1. Visit recruit.keralauniversity.ac.in and follow the instructions to submit your application online, before 3 October 2026.
2. Pay the Rs 5,000 registration fee online.
3. Print your online application and send it, along with a No Objection Certificate and forwarding letter from your employer, plus attested copies of certificates/testimonials proving your age, qualifications, and experience, to the Registrar, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram-34.
4. The forwarding authority depends on your current role: Managers (for teachers in Private/Aided Colleges), Director of Collegiate/Technical Education (for teachers in Government Colleges), the Registrar (for teachers in University Teaching Departments), or an authorised person for other institutions.
5. Your hard-copy application must also reach by 3 October 2026.

Late and defective applications will be summarily rejected, and canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.

Why This Recruitment Matters

The Registrar and Controller of Examinations are two of the most powerful administrative positions at any university – overseeing day-to-day governance and the entire examination system respectively. For senior academics with a strong mix of teaching and administrative leadership experience, these 4-year appointments at one of Kerala’s oldest and largest universities represent a significant career milestone.

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Important Links

• Registrar Notification: Download PDF
• Controller of Examinations Notification: Download PDF
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University of Kerala Recruitment 2026 – Quick Answers

Q1. How many posts are covered in this notification?

2 posts – Registrar and Controller of Examinations, each with 1 vacancy.

Q2. What is the last date to apply?

3 October 2026, for both posts.

Q3. What is the tenure of these positions?

A maximum of 4 years from the date of joining, or until the incumbent turns 56, whichever is earlier.

Q4. What is the registration fee?

Rs 5,000, paid online, for each post applied to.

Q5. What qualification and experience do I need?

A first/second class Master’s Degree, plus about 5 years’ university-level teaching experience and about 5 years’ administrative experience in a responsible post.

Q6. What is the pay scale?

Academic Level 14.

Q7. Do I need employer clearance to apply?

Yes, your application must be accompanied by a No Objection Certificate and forwarding letter from your current employer.

Q8. Can I apply for both posts?

Yes, but you’ll need to submit separate applications and pay the registration fee separately for each.