The University of Kerala has invited women below 65 years of age to apply for Residential Cook and Kitchen Helper posts in the mess of its Women's Hostel at Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram. The Cook is engaged on contract at Rs 22,000/- per month for 11 months and the Helper at Rs 630/- per day. Applications go by post to the Administrative Officer, Women's Hostel, and must be received by 5:00 PM on 13 November 2026.
Kerala University Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | University of Kerala |
| Advertisement No. | P.R. 231/2026 |
| Post(s) | Residential Cook; Kitchen Helper |
| Pay | Cook: Rs 22,000/- per month (11 months, contract); Helper: Rs 630/- per day |
| Eligible applicants | Women below 65 years who can stay in the hostel |
| Job Location | Women's Hostel, Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Apply By | Post or by hand to the Administrative Officer, on a plain-paper application |
| Last Date | 13 November 2026, 5:00 PM (for receipt of applications) |
The official notification does not specify the number of vacancies, the educational qualification, the application fee or the selection process.
About the Hostel Mess
The notice is issued by the University of Kerala, which describes itself on its letterhead as re-accredited by NAAC with A++ grade. The posts are for the mess of the university's Women's Hostel at Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram. The notice is numbered P.R. 231/2026 and dated 4 November 2026.
Where and How to Send
Eligible women must prepare an application on plain paper and submit it to: Administrative Officer, University of Kerala, Women's Hostel, Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram 14.
- Applications must be received by 5:00 PM on 13 November 2026.
- Applications received after the fixed time will not be considered.
- For further details, contact 9747423399.
- Details are also on the Job Notification list of the university website: https://www.keralauniversity.ac.in/jobs.
The notice does not name a postal mode such as speed post or registered post and does not give an application form.
Posts, Eligibility and Pay
| Post | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Cook | Not specified in the notice | Rs 22,000/- per month, contract basis, 11 months |
| Kitchen Helper | Not specified in the notice | Rs 630/- per day, daily wage basis |
- Only women can be engaged for these posts.
- Age: below 65 years. Below 65 means 65 itself is not allowed.
- Selected persons must stay permanently in the hostel.
- Preference will be given to those with work experience.
The notice does not print an educational qualification for either post. Candidates should refer to the official notification for any further eligibility details.
Enclosures
Documents named in the notice, to be sent with the plain-paper application:
- Copy of the work experience certificate
- Copy of the identity card
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Kerala University Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notice P.R. 231/2026 dated 04/11/2026 |
| University of Kerala Official Website | www.keralauniversity.ac.in |