Assistant Professor (Botany) – MGU

Kerala, India Posted Last verified

Quick Info

Vacancies
Vacancies: 1
Employment Type
Employment Type: Contract
Pay Scale
Pay Scale: ₹33,000 - ₹40,000 per month
Qualification
Qualification: Master's degree in Botany with NET qualification or Ph.D. as per UGC norms.
Experience Required
Experience Required: Freshers eligible — refer official notification for details.
Age Limit
Age Limit: Upto 70 years
Application Mode
Application Mode: Walk-in Interview
Deadline
Deadline:

The National Institute of Plant Science and Technology (NIPST) at MGU is recruiting an Assistant Professor (Botany) on a contract basis. This role is specifically focused on plant sciences, offering a specialized environment for botanists to engage in teaching and research. The position is ideal for candidates who are passionate about plant biodiversity and biotechnology. Successful applicants will join a dedicated faculty for the 2026-27 academic year, contributing to the university's reputation as a center for excellence in biological sciences.

  • The walk-in-interview is scheduled for June 26, 2026, at 10:30 AM.
  • Candidates must report to the Vice Chancellor's Chamber by 9:30 AM.
  • The post is reserved for the Open Competition (OC) category.
  • Remuneration is fixed at ₹40,000 per month for UGC qualified candidates.
  • The appointment is temporary and valid until April 15, 2027.
Notification Job Expired

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Additional Salary Information

Consolidated pay of ₹40,000 for UGC qualified hands and ₹33,000 for non-UGC qualified hands.

Important Dates

Notification Date 02 June 2026
Walk-in-Interview (Hindi, Malayalam, English, Microbiology, History) 09 June 2026
Walk-in-Interview (Politics, Mathematics) 11 June 2026
Walk-in-Interview (Data Analytics, Statistics, Environmental Science) 18 June 2026
Walk-in-Interview (Computer Science, Physics) 22 June 2026
Walk-in-Interview (Botany, Biology, Chemistry) 26 June 2026
Application Deadline 26 June 2026

Selection Process

Walk-in-Interview Document Verification

Application Fees

No application fee mentioned in the notification.

Reservation

1 Post: OC (1)

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

The salary is ₹40,000 per month for UGC qualified hands and ₹33,000 for others.

A Master's degree in Botany with NET or Ph.D. as per UGC norms is required.

There is 1 vacancy available for this position at NIPST.