Thrissur Zoological Park Educational Officer, PRO, Electrician, Animal Keeper Trainee (23 posts) Recruitment 2026 (23 Posts)
Thrissur Zoological Park Conservation & Development Society, Puthur, Thrissur (Kerala Forest Department) has released a notification on its official website for the recruitment of Educational Officer, PRO, Electrician, Animal Keeper Trainee (23 posts). This recruitment is for 23 positions. Thrissur Zoological Park Application Form will start on 10 November 2026 & candidates can apply until 15 December 2026 (before 5:00 PM). Minimum age required is 18 Years & the Maximum Age is 40 Years as on 01 January 2026. Candidates must check the complete details for Educational Officer, PRO, Electrician, Animal Keeper Trainee (23 posts) Recruitment 2026 given below. (Advt No. : TZP-1400/2026 dated 10.11.2026)
The Thrissur Zoological Park Conservation & Development Society, under the Kerala Forest Department, has invited applications for 23 posts vide Notification No. TZP-1400/2026 dated 10 November 2026 — Educational Officer (1), Public Relations Officer (1), Electrician (1) and Animal Keeper Trainee (20). Last date to apply: 15 December 2026 by 5:00 PM.
The Educational Officer post pays Rs. 30,990 a month and needs a Bachelor’s degree in Zoology, Wildlife Biology or a related subject, plus three years as an Educational Officer in a zoo or two years teaching in a Government/Central institution. The Public Relations Officer post pays the same and needs a degree or diploma in Journalism, Mass Communication, Public Relations or Advertising, with three years’ experience desirable and Malayalam and English proficiency. The Electrician post pays Rs. 22,130 a month and needs SSLC plus an ITI/ITC Electrician certificate and a Wireman licence. Animal Keeper Trainees get Rs. 12,000 a month in year one and Rs. 15,000 in year two and need only a 7th class pass; degree holders are not eligible.
The application form is available on forest.kerala.gov.in. Filled forms with a recent photograph and self-attested certificate copies must reach the Director/Member Secretary, Thrissur Zoological Park, Near Puthur, Puthur P.O., Thrissur – 680014, by post, in person or email to director@tzp-cds.com, by 15 December 2026 by 5:00 PM. Applications will be screened; shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview and other selection procedures decided by the Society. The rank list stays valid one to two years.
Candidates are advised to confirm dates from the Thrissur Zoological Park official website.
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 40 Years
- Educational Officer, Public Relations Officer and Electrician: 18-40 years (candidates born between 02.01.1986 and 01.01.2008, both dates inclusive). Animal Keeper Trainee: 18-28 years (must not be over 28 years on 01.01.2027). Age relaxation for SC/ST and other backward classes as admissible.
| 💼 Post Name | No. Of Posts |
|---|---|
| 💼 Educational Officer – Category 1/2026 (Pay Rs. 30,990 per month) | 01 |
| 💼 Public Relations Officer (PRO) – Category 02/2026 (Pay Rs. 30,990 per month) | 01 |
| 💼 Electrician – Category 03/2026 (Pay Rs. 22,130 per month) | 01 |
| 💼 Animal Keeper Trainee – Category 04/2026 (15 male, 5 female; Pay Rs. 12,000 per month in Year 1, Rs. 15,000 per month in Year 2) | 20 |
| Total | 23 |
- Educational Officer: Bachelor’s degree in Zoology, Wildlife Biology or a related subject from a recognised university. Minimum 3 years experience as an Educational Officer in a zoo OR minimum 2 years teaching experience in a Government or Central institution.
- Public Relations Officer: Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Journalism, Mass Communication, Public Relations or Advertising from a recognised institution. About 3 years experience in the field is desirable. Proficiency in Malayalam and English, spoken and written.
- Electrician: SSLC or equivalent, with ITI/ITC certificate in the Electrician trade from the Kerala Government and a Wireman licence from the Kerala Electrical Inspectorate. Minimum 1 year experience as an Electrician/Wireman or in a similar job in a Central/State Government, public sector or autonomous institution.
- Animal Keeper Trainee: 7th class pass. Degree holders are not eligible for this post. Physical standards: height minimum 168 cm (male) / 157 cm (female); chest minimum 81 cm (male) with 5 cm expansion. Relaxations in height and chest for SC/ST candidates as per rules.
- Age Limit: Educational Officer, Public Relations Officer and Electrician: 18-40 years (candidates born between 02.01.1986 and 01.01.2008, both dates inclusive). Animal Keeper Trainee: 18-28 years (must not be over 28 years on 01.01.2027). Age relaxation for SC/ST and other backward classes as admissible.