Wednesday 10 October 2018

Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment Recruitment

Organization : Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment
Qualification : Any Post Graduate, M Phil / Ph.D
Job Location : Thiruvananthapuram
Age Limit : 50 years
Last Date : 15/10/2018




The Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) was constituted in November 2002 as an autonomous body to encourage and promote Science and Technology related activities in the Kerala State by restructuring the erstwhile State Committee for Science, Technology and Environment (STEC) established in 1972 in concurrence with the Science Policy of Government of India.


Post: Back To Lab – Research Fellowship Post- Doctoral Fellowship Programme 

Qualification : 

Research Fellowship :   The scheme offers monthly Research Fellowship of Rs. 20,000/- + 10 % HRA in the first two years and Rs. 25,000/- + 10 % HRA  in the third year, along with an annual contingency grant of Rs. 20,000/-.

Features :   The candidate should choose a Scientist Mentor (preferably the Research guide) who should be a permanent faculty of the institution and should have atleast 5 years left in service in the Institute.  The Scientist Mentor should constantly monitor the progress of the project, facilitate smooth implementation of the programme and ensure timely submission of financial utilization certificates by the institute to KSCSTE.

Applicant should have a valid Ph.D. registration in an institution of academic/ research excellence in Kerala including R&D institutions, University Departments, Govt. Aided colleges, in any of the streams; Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture or Medicine (STEAM).

Candidates who have completed the Ph.D course work and are under career break during the course of their Ph.D. programme due to maternity or other valid reasons are eligible to apply for Research Fellowship under back to lab programme.

Doctoral Fellowship Programme 

Research Fellowship:  The scheme offers Post-doctoral fellowship of  Rs.32,000/- + 10 % HRA p.m  along with an annual contingency grant of  Rs. 50,000/-.

Features:  The candidate should choose a Scientist Mentor who should be a permanent faculty of the institution and should have at least 5 years left in service in the Institute.   The Scientist Mentor should constantly monitor the progress of the project, facilitate smooth implementation of the programme and ensure timely submission of financial utilization certificates by the institute to KSCSTE.

The Post-Doctoral Fellow should join in a suitable National/State R&D institution/University Department in Kerala and should work with a Scientist Mentor who is a permanent employee of the institution. The chosen institution should not be the same as their Ph.D research centre.

Age Limit:

Back To Lab – Research Fellowship Job Post – 45 years
Doctoral Fellowship Programme Job Post –50 years

Selection Process: Written-test

Last Date: 15/10/2018

Postal Address:

The Director,  Kerala State Council of Science, Technology and Environment, Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom (P.O),Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004

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