If you are a specialist doctor looking for a faculty post in Kerala, this is worth a careful read. The Regional Cancer Centre (RCC), Thiruvananthapuram has invited applications for Assistant Professor posts on a regular basis. There are 6 vacancies in four specialties: Surgical Oncology, Medical Oncology, Radiodiagnosis and Radiation Oncology. The pay is Pay Matrix Level-12 (₹1,01,500 – ₹1,67,400). Do not worry about the long text of the notification, we have broken it down for you. This is a great chance for medical and healthcare job seekers.
This is an offline recruitment. There is no online form to submit. You download the form from the RCC website, fill it in, and send it by Speed Post so that it reaches RCC by 13 November 2026, 3.00 PM. Read each section below before you post your application. We bring you more such alerts for Kerala government jobs on GovtJobsAlert.in.
Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram is a cancer centre in Kerala. This notification is for regular faculty posts against existing vacancies. Recruitment from the select list follows the Government of Kerala reservation rules.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Notification No. | RCC/60/2026/ADMN.1 (dated 15 October 2026) |
| Post | Assistant Professor (regular basis) |
| Total Vacancies | 6 |
| Pay | Pay Matrix Level-12 (₹1,01,500 – ₹1,67,400) |
| Job Location | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |
| Application Mode | Offline, by Speed Post |
| Last Date | 13 November 2026, 3.00 PM |
The notification does not print a grand total. The 6 vacancies are the sum of the four specialty rows. The reservation differs from specialty to specialty, so check your own row. In Surgical Oncology, Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology, every listed post is reserved for the named category, so look at your category first before you spend money on the Demand Draft and the postage.
| Specialty | Vacancies | Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| Surgical Oncology | 1 | 1 for Scheduled Caste |
| Medical Oncology | 2 | 1 for SC/ST, 1 for Muslim |
| Radiodiagnosis | 2 | 1 for Ezhava/Thiyya/Billava |
| Radiation Oncology | 1 | 1 for Scheduled Caste |
For Radiodiagnosis, the notification names a reservation for only one of the two posts. It does not say anything about the other post.
Every specialty needs a medical qualification included in Schedule I and II or Part III of the Third Schedule of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. If your qualification is in Part II of the Third Schedule, you must also fulfil the conditions in Section 13(3) of the Act. On top of that, you need the specialty degree and, for two specialties, one year of Senior Resident experience.
| Specialty | Specialty Requirement |
|---|---|
| Surgical Oncology | MCh / DrNB / DNB (Surgical Oncology) |
| Medical Oncology | DM / DrNB / DNB in Medical Oncology |
| Radiodiagnosis | MD / DNB in Radiodiagnosis + 1 year as Senior Resident |
| Radiation Oncology | MD / DNB in Radiation Oncology + 1 year as Senior Resident |
The Senior Resident year must be in the same subject, in a recognized medical institution, after you earn the MD/DNB degree.
Important condition: as per National Medical Commission criteria, any postgraduate training or teaching experience from a department or unit that is not recognized or approved by the NMC for conducting postgraduate medical education will not be counted for appointment to faculty positions. Check that your department is recognized before you apply.
| Detail | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 45 years as on the closing date |
| Minimum Age | Not stated in the notification |
| Relaxation | SC, ST and OBC: as per rules in force |
The notification gives no year-wise figure for the relaxation, so confirm it with RCC if it matters to you.
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The post carries Pay Matrix Level-12, with a pay range of ₹1,01,500 – ₹1,67,400. This is the only pay detail the notification gives. It does not list allowances, so do not assume any figure; ask RCC at the time of joining.
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level-12 |
| Pay Range | ₹1,01,500 – ₹1,67,400 |
| Nature of Job | Regular |
The notification does not describe the stages of selection, any test or any interview. It says only two things: the documents will be subjected to verification, and recruitment will be made from the select list in line with Government of Kerala reservation rules.
Keep self-attested copies of these ready: proof of age, caste certificate, non-creamy layer certificate if applicable, qualification certificates, experience certificates, Medical Council registration and other relevant testimonials.
Plan your posting early. The application must reach RCC on or before the last date, so post it a few days ahead.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 15 October 2026 |
| Application Start Date | Not stated |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | 13 November 2026, 3.00 PM |
The file name of the notice says “corrected date 13-11-2026”; the printed last date in the notification is 13 November 2026, 3.00 PM.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Others | ₹2,500 |
| SC / ST | ₹1,000 |
The fee is paid only by Demand Draft, in favour of the Director, Regional Cancer Centre, payable at SBI, Medical College Branch, Thiruvananthapuram. It goes inside the envelope with your application. The notification names no category that is fully exempt.
If you hold the right specialty degree, do not wait. Collect your documents, get the Demand Draft made and send the application by Speed Post so that it reaches RCC by 13 November 2026, 3.00 PM. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more teaching and faculty jobs updates.
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