CUSAT Technician Grade II Recruitment 2026 — 1 Post, Apply by 05 Sep

Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi, has released its Technician Grade II Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. AdG4/KMSME/TGrII/2019(Con), for 1 contractual vacancy requiring a genuinely niche combination of qualifications: an ITI certificate in Diesel Mechanic with at least one year of Marine Diesel Engine Maintenance experience, or alternatively, prior service as a Petty Officer (Marine Engineering) in the Indian Navy. This specific requirement strongly suggests the role supports CUSAT's marine engineering or oceanographic research infrastructure, given the university's well-known School of Marine Sciences and its research vessel operations. The maximum age limit for this Technician Grade II post is unusually generous at 62 years, with no stated minimum age, reflecting the reality that genuine marine diesel engine expertise — particularly the Indian Navy route — typically comes from candidates with substantial prior service experience rather than fresh ITI graduates. Selection details beyond the basic eligibility criteria are not extensively spelt out in the summary notification, and candidates should refer to the complete official PDF for the exact selection process, though a technical skill assessment alongside standard document verification would be typical for a specialised maintenance role of this kind. Online applications for CUSAT Technician Grade II Recruitment 2026 opened on 7 August 2026 and close on 5 September 2026, with hard copy submission also due by the same date. Application fee is Rs. 950 for General/OBC candidates and Rs. 195 for SC/ST candidates, payable online. Compensation is Rs. 25,980 per month for this contractual technical position. Candidates should download and read the complete official CUSAT notification PDF carefully before applying, since the exact department, work location within the CUSAT campus, and any additional documentation requirements for verifying Marine Diesel Engine experience or Indian Navy service are detailed only in that document.

Technician Grade II: ITI certificate in Diesel Mechanic with a minimum of one year of experience in Marine Diesel Engine Maintenance, or Petty Officer (Marine Engineering) rank held in the Indian Navy.

• Maximum Age Limit: 62 years
• No minimum age requirement is specified in the notification

• ITI certificate in Diesel Mechanic with a minimum of 1 year of experience in Marine Diesel Engine Maintenance
• Alternatively, prior service as Petty Officer (Marine Engineering) in the Indian Navy
• Age not exceeding 62 years, with no stated minimum age
• Candidates should have genuine hands-on familiarity with marine diesel engines specifically, not just general automotive or industrial diesel engine experience, given the specialised nature of the role

Required Documents: ITI certificate and mark sheets, experience certificate documenting Marine Diesel Engine Maintenance work, or Indian Navy discharge/service certificate showing Petty Officer (Marine Engineering) rank, recent photograph and signature in the prescribed online format, valid photo ID, and category certificate if claiming the SC/ST fee concession. Important Instructions: candidates should ensure their experience certificate specifically documents Marine Diesel Engine work, since general diesel mechanic experience without the marine-specific component may not satisfy the essential eligibility criteria; Indian Navy veterans applying under the Petty Officer route should ensure their discharge certificate or service record clearly states the Marine Engineering branch and Petty Officer rank; and both online and hard-copy submission are required by the same 5 September 2026 deadline, so candidates should not assume the online step alone is sufficient.

Rs. 950 for General/OBC candidates, and Rs. 195 for SC/ST candidates, payable online.

• Technician Grade II: Rs. 25,980 per month
• The position is a contractual appointment at CUSAT, likely tied to maintenance of the university's marine or research vessel/engine facilities given the specific Marine Diesel Engine experience requirement

1. Visit the official CUSAT recruitment portal or website at cusat.ac.in
2. Download and read the complete official notification PDF for Advertisement No. AdG4/KMSME/TGrII/2019(Con)
3. Register on the online application portal and fill in your personal, educational, and experience details
4. Upload your photograph, signature, and required documents — ITI certificate, Marine Diesel Engine experience certificate or Navy service record, and category certificate if applicable
5. Pay the applicable application fee online — Rs. 950 (General/OBC) or Rs. 195 (SC/ST)
6. Review all entered details carefully before final submission
7. Submit the application online on or before 5 September 2026
8. Prepare and send the required hard copy submission by the same 5 September 2026 deadline, as specified in the notification
9. Keep a copy of the online submission and hard copy dispatch proof for your own records