Assistant Professor (Politics & International Relations) – MGU
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 Politics or International Relations with NET/Ph.D. as per UGC regulations.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — refer official notification for specific UGC-mandated teaching or research requirements.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 70 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Walk-in Interview
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Graduate School at Mahatma Gandhi University invites applications for the post of Assistant Professor in Politics & International Relations for the upcoming academic session. This contractual role offers a platform to engage with diverse political theories and international frameworks while mentoring students in a research-oriented environment. Eligible candidates will participate in a walk-in interview on June 11, 2026, to demonstrate their subject expertise and teaching aptitude. This recruitment is a significant opportunity for scholars looking to contribute to the university's academic excellence in social sciences.
- The appointment is temporary and valid for one academic year until April 15, 2027.
- The walk-in interview for this discipline is scheduled for 12:00 Noon on June 11, 2026.
- Candidates from states other than Kerala are ineligible for posts reserved under community quotas.
- Selection involves a direct interview at the Vice Chancellor's Chamber in Kottayam.
- Retired teachers are eligible to apply provided they are under 70 years of age as of January 1, 2026.
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Additional Salary Information
Consolidated pay of ₹40,000 per month for UGC qualified hands and ₹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
EBT: 1 Post
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 maximum age limit is 70 years as of January 1, 2026, particularly for retired teachers.
There is 1 vacancy available for this role, reserved for the EBT category.
Selection is based on a walk-in interview where candidates must present their original academic and research documents.
