KANNURUNIVERSITY Recruitment Dossier

Career Counseling Committee

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Career Counseling Committee administered by KANNURUNIVERSITY Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: KANNURUNIVERSITY Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Associate Professor Geography St Advt Cupb 22 23 002 14 09 2	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
Associate Professor Geography Ur Advt Cupb 22 23 002 22 09 2	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Associate Professor History Obc Advt Cupb 22 23 002	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2024-04-01
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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Nml Eng Wsm Enit 2025 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Nml Eng Wsm Enit 2024 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Nml Eng Wsm Enit 2024 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Oct 04 2016 Dept of Physics TENDER for 1 Server	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Career Counseling Committee?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from KANNURUNIVERSITY Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain kannuruniversity.ac.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official Kannur University recruitment portal to initiate the One-Time Registration (OTR) by entering a valid email, mobile number, and basic personal details to generate unique login credentials.

Log in to complete the profile by uploading scanned copies of educational certificates, experience letters, passport-size photograph, and signature in the prescribed format and file size limits.

Select the Career Counseling Committee recruitment notification, fill in the specific academic and professional counseling experience details, and carefully verify all entered information before final submission.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online using integrated payment gateways via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards, or UPI, and download the generated payment receipt for future reference.

Monitor the portal for the release of the admit card, download it using your registration credentials, and print a clear copy to present at the designated examination center.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Career Counseling Committee is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Written Screening Test	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Higher Education Scenario in India, Analytical and Reasoning Ability, Basic Educational Psychology
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	100 Marks, 180 Minutes	Career Counseling Theories and Models, Student Psychometrics and Assessment, Vocational Guidance and Skill Development, UGC Guidelines and Kerala Higher Education Policies
Stage 3: Presentation and Personal Interview	50 Marks, 30 Minutes	Communication and Presentation Skills, Case Study Analysis of Student Counseling, Problem-Solving and Crisis Intervention, Institutional Leadership and Strategy
Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of Original Academic Credentials, Professional Experience Certificate Validation, Category and Reservation Claim Verification, Standard Physical Fitness Assessment

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Career Counseling Committee administrative/academic officer cadre at Kannur University is mapped to Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, transitioning towards the 8th CPC framework. The entry-level Basic Pay is established at Rs. 56,100. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (Rs. 29,733), and House Rent Allowance (HRA) calculated for Class Y cities at 18% (Rs. 10,098), alongside a Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (Rs. 1,908), the Gross Monthly Salary amounts to approximately Rs. 1,01,439. After statutory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% on Basic plus DA (Rs. 8,583) and standard state insurance/professional tax deductions, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at Rs. 91,500, ensuring a highly competitive compensation package aligned with UGC and state university officer standards.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the Kannur University Career Counseling Committee strictly adheres to the statutory reservation policies mandated by the Government of India and DoPT OM guidelines. Upper age limit relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates, and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A vertical reservation of 10% is strictly allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, in accordance with progressive gender-inclusion directives, women candidates are exempted from paying the application fee, ensuring equitable access and representation across all administrative tiers.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Career Counseling Committee

What are the minimum qualifying cutoff marks for each stage?

Candidates must secure a minimum of 40% marks in each individual stage to qualify for the next round, with a relaxation of 5% granted to SC, ST, and PwBD candidates.

Will there be a normalization of marks for the written exam?

Yes, if the written screening test is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method will be applied to ensure fairness across different difficulty levels.

Is there a service bond or minimum service agreement for selected candidates?

Yes, selected candidates must execute a service bond agreeing to serve Kannur University for a minimum period of two years from the date of joining, or pay a penalty equivalent to three months' salary.

What is the duration of the probation period for this post?

The selected candidates will be placed on a probation period of two years, which may be extended by one additional year subject to performance evaluation by the University Authority.

Is the syllabus for the domain specialization stage aligned with UGC guidelines?

Yes, the syllabus is strictly aligned with the UGC guidelines for student counseling, career guidance, and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 framework.

Where will the selected candidates be posted?

Selected candidates will be posted at the main campus of Kannur University or any of its multi-campus centers located across Kannur, Kasaragod, and Wayanad districts.