Assistant Professor on Contract Recruitment 2026 at Mahatma Gandhi University
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 30
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹33,000 - ₹40,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: As per UGC norms (typically Master's degree with NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. in relevant discipline).
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: This recruitment appears suitable for a mix of fresher and experienced candidates, depending on the post. Applicants should review the official notification for the exact experience expectations before applying.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 22 to 70 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Walk-in Interview
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
This list may not include all posts.
- Assistant Professor (Biology) 4 Vacancies
- Assistant Professor (Botany) 1 Vacancy
- Assistant Professor (Chemistry) 4 Vacancies
- Assistant Professor (Computer Science) 5 Vacancies
- Assistant Professor (Data Analytics) 1 Vacancy
- Assistant Professor (English) 2 Vacancies
- Assistant Professor (Environmental Science) 5 Vacancies
- Assistant Professor (Hindi) 1 Vacancy
- Assistant Professor (History) 1 Vacancy
- Assistant Professor (Malayalam) 2 Vacancies
- Assistant Professor (Mathematics) 1 Vacancy
- Assistant Professor (Microbiology/Biotechnology) 1 Vacancy
- Assistant Professor (Physics) 4 Vacancies
- Assistant Professor (Politics & International Relations) 1 Vacancy
- Assistant Professor (Statistics) 1 Vacancy
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, is conducting a walk-in-interview for the recruitment of Assistant Professors on a contract basis for the 2026-27 academic year. The positions are available across various disciplines at the Institute for Integrated Programmes and Research in Basic Sciences (IIRBS), National Institute of Plant Science and Technology (NIPST), and the Graduate School. This opportunity is ideal for academic professionals looking to contribute to a premier state university in Kerala, with appointments lasting until April 2027. Eligible candidates, including retired teachers up to 70 years of age, are invited to participate in the scheduled interviews at the Vice Chancellor's Chamber.
- The recruitment covers a wide range of disciplines including Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Physics, and Humanities.
- Appointments are purely on a contract basis for one academic year, specifically until April 15, 2027.
- Interviews are scheduled between June 9 and June 26, 2026, depending on the specific discipline and school.
- Candidates must bring a duly filled proforma and original documents for verification at the time of the walk-in-interview.
- Retired college and university teachers are eligible to apply, provided they are under the age of 70.
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Additional Salary Information
Consolidated pay of ₹40,000 per month for UGC qualified hands; ₹33,000 per month for non-UGC candidates.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Walk-in-Interview Document Verification
Application Fees
No application fee mentioned in the notification.
Reservation
EWS: Economically Weaker Sections OBC: Other Backward Classes SC: Scheduled Caste EBT: Ezhava/Billava/Thiyya M: Muslim LC/AI: Latin Catholic/Anglo Indian V: Viswakarma PH: Physically Handicapped (Deaf)
How to Apply
- Download the application proforma from the official Mahatma Gandhi University website or the notification annexure.
- Fill out the proforma completely with personal, educational, and research details.
- Prepare one set of signed hard copies of original documents including age proof, community certificate, and mark lists.
- Ensure you have proof of UGC/NET qualification or Ph.D. degree as applicable.
- Check the interview schedule for your specific discipline and reporting time.
- Report to the Vice Chancellor's Chamber, Mahatma Gandhi University, on the designated date and time.
- Submit separate proformas if applying for positions in different centres.
Frequently Asked Questions
Retired teachers from Colleges or Universities can apply provided their maximum age does not exceed 70 years as of January 1, 2026.
Yes, UGC qualified candidates receive a consolidated pay of ₹40,000 per month, while non-UGC candidates receive ₹33,000 per month.
No, the notification states that natives of states other than Kerala need not apply for posts notified exclusively under the community reservation quota.
