DUK Gym Trainer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology (Digital University Kerala, DUK), Thiruvananthapuram, is preparing a panel for one post of Part time Gym Trainer, engaged on a daily wage basis as and when required, for a period of six months at a remuneration of Rs.900/- per day. Qualified Indian citizens who are certified personal trainers from a recognized institution in India, with one year of experience as a fitness trainer in the gym of a reputed educational institution, can apply online through the University's Recruitment Portal latest on 20 November 2026.

About DUK

Who Can Apply

• Certified personal trainer from a recognized institution in India
• One year of experience as a fitness trainer in the gym of a reputed educational institution

Age limit: The age should not exceed 40 years as on the last date for submission of application (20.11.2026).

Age Relaxation

Candidates should check the official notification for the complete eligibility conditions of the post.

Pay and Tenure

The Gym Trainer is paid a remuneration of Rs.900/- per day. The appointment is on a daily wages basis for a period of six months. The notification describes the post as part time and on a daily wage basis as and when required, and the applications are for preparing a panel. The job location is Thiruvananthapuram. The notification does not mention any allowance on top of the daily remuneration.

How to Apply for DUK Gym Trainer (on daily wages)

Applications for the DUK Gym Trainer post are accepted online only, and the window is open until 20 November 2026.

1. Open the application form on the University's careers page, https://www.duk.ac.in/careers (the Recruitment Portal).
2. Read the guidelines for the submission of applications given in the recruitment portal.
3. Fill every relevant field; anything not specifically claimed in the application against the appropriate field will not be considered at a later stage.
4. Upload scanned copies of the documents proving age, qualifications, experience, Medical Certificate etc. with the online application.
5. Submit the online application latest on 20.11.2026.
6. After the last date, check your registered e-mail regularly for the Test/ Interview schedule.

Documents named in the notice

• Proof of age
• Proof of qualifications
• Proof of experience
• Medical Certificate
• Original documents, to be produced as and when called for

Applications without the above documents attached will be summarily rejected, and no further chance will be given to submit them.

Selection and Interview

The selection for the DUK Gym Trainer post will be based on an Interview/ test. The Interview/ test will be conducted at Thiruvananthapuram only. The schedule of the Test/ Interview will be intimated to candidates through their registered email only; the notification does not give a date for it.

Important Instructions

• Applications received after the last date, incomplete applications, or applications without the relevant fields filled will be summarily rejected.
• Applications that do not meet the eligibility and other norms of this notification and the instructions published in the University's Recruitment Portal will be summarily rejected.
• If a candidate is found at any stage not to fulfil the eligibility norms, or to have given incorrect/false information or suppressed any material fact, the candidature will stand cancelled; if detected after appointment, the service is liable to be terminated.
• Canvassing in any form will entail the cancellation of candidature.
• No interim queries after the submission of the application will be entertained.
• In case of any discrepancy or ambiguity in the selection process, the decision of the University shall be final and binding.
• The University has the right to cancel the advertisement or the entire selection process at any stage without assigning any reason.
• Contact details on the University letterhead: Tel +91-471-2788000, Email [email protected], website www.duk.ac.in.

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