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DUK KSAAC Recruitment 2026 — 3 Posts

Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology (DUK)

By JobAlertCentral Editorial TeamPublished Updated

Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology (DUK), Thiruvananthapuram, invites online applications for 3 contract posts in the KSAAC cybersecurity project under Notification No. KUDSIT/587/AD AIII/2023: Lead Auditor (Rs. 80,000–85,000 per month, 12 years' experience), Cybersecurity Solutions Architect (Rs. 70,000–75,000, 10 years' experience) and Junior Forensics Analyst (Rs. 20,000–25,000, fresh graduates may apply). No application fee is mentioned in the notification. Last date extended to 18 November 2026. Maximum age 40 years for the two senior posts and 30 years for the Analyst, as on 18 November 2026. Selection by test and/or interview.

Total posts
3
Last date
18 Nov 2026
Qualification
Graduate
Salary
₹20,000–85,000/mo

01Important dates

Notification Date
27 Oct 2026
Last Date Extension Notice
13 Nov 2026
Last Date to Apply
18 Nov 2026

03Age limit

Maximum age as on the last date of submission of application, 18 November 2026: Lead Auditor — 40 years; Cybersecurity Solutions Architect — 40 years; Junior Forensics Analyst — 30 years. Relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC +3 years. No minimum age is stated in the notification — if this page shows a minimum-age value, it is a template default, not a figure from the advertisement.

04How to Apply

  1. 01Read the official notification PDF linked on this page and check the post, qualification and experience required for the post you are applying for.
  2. 02Open the DUK careers page and fill the online application form on the Recruitment Portal for the post of your choice.
  3. 03Submit the online application on or before 18 November 2026. Note that the last date was extended from 15 November 2026.
  4. 04Watch your registered email ID for the test/interview schedule, which will be sent only to shortlisted candidates. The test/interview will be held in Thiruvananthapuram district only.

Vacancy details

3 posts
Post & eligibilityPosts
Lead AuditorB.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech./MCA/M.Sc. in CS/IT/Cybersecurity or related discipline; minimum 12 years' relevant experience in cybersecurity / information-security auditing / security assessments1
Cybersecurity Solutions ArchitectB.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech./MCA/M.Sc. in CS/IT/Cybersecurity or related discipline; minimum 10 years' relevant experience in cybersecurity, networking, system administration, consulting or solution design1
Junior Forensics AnalystB.E./B.Tech./BCA/MCA/M.Sc. in CS/IT/Cybersecurity/Digital Forensics or related discipline; experience not mandatory — fresh graduates may apply1

Full details

About the Recruitment

Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology (DUK), Thiruvananthapuram, has invited online applications for 3 contract posts in its Kerala State Audit and Advisory Centre for Cybersecurity (KSAAC) project, under Notification No. KUDSIT/587/AD AIII/2023 dated 27 October 2026. The KSAAC project works on cybersecurity audit, consultancy, training and compliance. All three posts are on contract for one year, extendable on the basis of performance and project need, and the job location is Thiruvananthapuram.

Important — Last Date Extended

The last date to apply was originally 15 November 2026 and has been extended to 18 November 2026 by an extension notice dated 13 November 2026. Applications must be submitted online through the DUK Recruitment Portal.

Vacancy Details

Post Posts Consolidated Pay (Rs. per month) Qualification Experience
Lead Auditor 1 Rs. 80,000–85,000 B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech./MCA/M.Sc. in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity or a related discipline Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, information-security auditing or security assessments
Cybersecurity Solutions Architect 1 Rs. 70,000–75,000 Same as Lead Auditor Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, networking, system administration, consulting or solution design
Junior Forensics Analyst 1 Rs. 20,000–25,000 B.E./B.Tech./BCA/MCA/M.Sc. in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics or a related discipline Experience is not mandatory; fresh graduates may apply, and up to 1 year of relevant experience is also considered

Desirable for the Lead Auditor and Solutions Architect posts: ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor, CISA, CISSP, CISM, CPENT, CEH or an equivalent certification, and familiarity with CERT-In directions and ISO 27001/NIST frameworks. Desirable for the Junior Forensics Analyst post: hands-on knowledge of digital-forensics tools such as Autopsy, Sleuth Kit, FTK Imager and Magnet AXIOM, and scripting in Python, Bash or PowerShell.

Age Limit

The maximum age as on the last date of submission of application, 18 November 2026, is 40 years for the Lead Auditor and Cybersecurity Solutions Architect posts and 30 years for the Junior Forensics Analyst post. Relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC +3 years. No minimum age is stated in the notification.

Application Fee

No application fee is mentioned anywhere in the notification. No fee has been added to this post — candidates should not pay any fee for this application, and should treat any demand for payment as suspicious and verify it on the official DUK website.

Selection Process

Selection is by a test and/or interview. The schedule for the test/interview will be intimated only to shortlisted candidates by their registered email ID, and the test/interview will be held in Thiruvananthapuram district only.

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DUK KSAAC Recruitment 2026 — 3 Posts: FAQs

How many posts are available?

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3 posts, all on contract for one year (extendable): Lead Auditor 1, Cybersecurity Solutions Architect 1 and Junior Forensics Analyst 1, in the KSAAC project at Thiruvananthapuram.

Has the last date been extended?

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Yes. The last date was originally 15 November 2026 and has been extended to 18 November 2026 by an extension notice dated 13 November 2026.

What is the application fee?

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No application fee is mentioned anywhere in the notification, so no fee is shown on this post. Do not pay any fee for this application unless the official DUK website says so.

What is the pay?

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Lead Auditor: Rs. 80,000–85,000 per month. Cybersecurity Solutions Architect: Rs. 70,000–75,000 per month. Junior Forensics Analyst: Rs. 20,000–25,000 per month. The pay is consolidated, and the posts are on contract for one year, extendable on performance and project need.

What is the age limit?

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The maximum age as on 18 November 2026 is 40 years for Lead Auditor and Cybersecurity Solutions Architect, and 30 years for Junior Forensics Analyst. SC/ST get +5 years and OBC +3 years. No minimum age is stated in the notification.

What qualification and experience are required?

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Lead Auditor and Cybersecurity Solutions Architect need a B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech./MCA/M.Sc. in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity or a related discipline, with 12 years (Lead Auditor) or 10 years (Solutions Architect) of relevant experience. Junior Forensics Analyst needs a B.E./B.Tech./BCA/MCA/M.Sc. in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics or a related discipline; experience is not mandatory and fresh graduates may apply.

How will candidates be selected?

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Selection is by a test and/or interview. Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the schedule by their registered email ID, and the test/interview will be held in Thiruvananthapuram district only.

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