KITTS Recruitment 2026 - Highlights
- Organization Name : Kerala Institute Of Tourism and Travel Studies (KITTS)
- Post Name : Academic & Research Associate
- Job Type : Central Govt
- Recruitment Type : Direct
- Advt No : KITTS/216/2025-KACAD4
- Vacancies : 04
- Job Location : Kerala
- Salary : Rs.22,200 (Per Month)
- Mode of Application : Offline (By Post)
- Application Start : 29.06.2026
- Last Date : 16.07.2026
Job Details Descriptions
Important Dates : KITTS Recruitment 2026
- Starting Date to Apply : 29 June 2026
- Last Date to Apply : 16 July 2026
Vacancy Details : KITTS Recruitment 2026
- Academic Associate on Air Transport Studies : 01
- Academic Associate on Hospitality/Hotel Management : 02
- Research Associate : 01
- Academic Associate on Air Transport Studies : Rs.24,000/Month (Consolidated)
- Academic Associate on Hospitality/Hotel Management : Rs.24,000/Month (Consolidated)
- Research Associate : Rs.25,000/Month (Consolidated)
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026) : KITTS Recruitment 2026
- Academic Associate on Air Transport Studies : Upto 40 Years
- Academic Associate on Hospitality/Hotel Management : Upto 40 Years
- Research Associate : Upto 40 Years
1. Academic Associate on Air Transport Studies
- Post Graduate Degree in Tourism or Social Science and IATA qualifications on an Aviation subject.
- Experience: Minimum 1 year in Aviation or Travel Industry or in teaching IATA courses.
- Post Graduate Degree in Hospitality/Hotel Management with minimum 60% marks from a recognized university on regular/full-time basis. OR
- Degree in Hospitality and Hotel Administration from IHMCT or recognized university with minimum 60% marks on regular/full-time basis.
- Experience: Minimum 1 year experience in Hospitality industry/teaching of hospitality courses.
- Ph.D in Management/Social Science/Tourism.
- Experience: Ph.D Experience in Academic Publishing, Preparation of Proposals and Research Reports, Data analysis.
- There is no application fee required for KITTS Recruitment
Selection Process : KITTS Recruitment 2026
- Initial Screening
- Shortlisting & Evaluation
How to Apply : KITTS Recruitment 2026
Applications along with a resume, copies of certificates, mark lists, experience certificate, age proof, contact numbers (mobile/land), and e-mail id should reach the Office of the Director, KITTS on or before 16.07.2026.
Kerala Institute Of Tourism and Travel Studies (KITTS), Residency Building, Thycaud P.O., Thiruvananthapuram 695014.
Follow the steps given below to Apply Online
- Open the official website www.ktdc.com
- Find the Academic & Research Associate Job Notification in the “Recruitment / Career / Advertising Menu” and click on it.
- Download the official notification from the link provided at the end.
- Read the Full Notification. carefully and check your eligibility criteria.
- Visit the Online Official Online Application / Registration link below.
- Fill in the required details correctly without any mistakes.
- Upload all required documents in the format and size mentioned in the notification.
- After verifying that the registered details are correct, then submit.
- Next, if Kerala Institute Of Tourism and Travel Studies (KITTS) requires an application fee, make the payment as per the notification mode. Otherwise, go to the next step.
- Take a printout of it and keep it safe
- Finally, send the application form to the postal address given in the notification before 29 July 2026. Envelope must be superscribed with APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF …………
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What roles are being recruited at KITTS in this notification?
- KITTS is recruiting for three distinct positions: Academic Associate on Air Transport Studies, Academic Associate on Hospitality/Hotel Management, and Research Associate.
- The fully completed application must reach the Office of the Director, KITTS on or before July 16, 2026.
- The selected candidates will be posted on a contract basis at the KITTS headquarters located in Thiruvananthapuram.
- Applicants must be up to 40 years of age as of January 1, 2026.
- Candidates need a Post Graduate Degree in Tourism or Social Science, coupled with IATA qualifications on an Aviation subject. They also need a minimum of 1 year of experience in the Aviation/Travel industry or in teaching IATA courses.
- Yes, provided it is a regular/full-time Degree in Hospitality and Hotel Administration from IHMCT or a recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks, alongside at least 1 year of relevant industry or teaching experience.
- The Research Associate post offers a consolidated monthly salary of ₹25,000.
- Applicants must have post-Ph.D. experience in Academic Publishing, the preparation of research proposals and reports, and data analysis.
- You must include your resume, copies of certificates, mark lists, experience certificates, age proof, contact numbers (mobile/landline), and your email ID.
- No. The notification explicitly states that appointments are strictly on a contract basis and do not grant any claim for permanent employment at KITTS.
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