Assistant Professor (Biology) – MGU
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 4
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹33,000 - ₹40,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Master's degree in Biology 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:
Mahatma Gandhi University is seeking qualified academic professionals for the Assistant Professor (Biology) position on a contract basis at IIRBS. This recruitment offers a significant opportunity for researchers and educators to contribute to integrated basic science programs within a prestigious Kerala state university. Candidates with UGC-prescribed qualifications will find this role an excellent platform for academic growth and teaching experience in a specialized research environment. The selection process involves a direct walk-in-interview at the Vice Chancellor's Chamber, ensuring a streamlined appointment for the upcoming academic year.
- The maximum age limit for applicants is 70 years as of January 1, 2026.
- Selection is based on a walk-in-interview scheduled for June 26, 2026, at 11:30 AM.
- Candidates must bring a duly filled proforma and original documents for verification.
- The appointment is purely on a contract basis for one academic year until April 15, 2027.
- Natives of states other than Kerala are ineligible for posts reserved under community quotas.
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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
Selection Process
Walk-in-Interview Document Verification
Application Fees
No application fee mentioned in the notification.
Reservation
3 Posts: EWS (1), OBC (1), OC (1) Note: Total vacancies adjusted to 4 as per confirmed batch data.
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
UGC qualified candidates receive ₹40,000 per month, while non-UGC qualified candidates receive ₹33,000 per month.
Candidates must meet UGC norms, typically requiring a Master's degree in Biology with NET qualification or a Ph.D.
There are a total of 4 vacancies for this role.
