Mahatma Gandhi University
| Application Start | 31 Aug 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor (Contract) |
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| Total Vacancies | 6 |
| Qualification | Qualifications as per UGC norms (Master's degree with 55% marks in relevant subject + NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D.) |
| Age Limit | Maximum 70 years as of 01 January 2026 |
| Salary | Consolidated pay of ₹40,000 per month |
| Application Fee | No application fee mentioned |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting based on academic record followed by Personal Interview and Document Verification |
Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kerala has published re-notification No. 5931/ADA7-1/2026/AD A7 for the recruitment of Assistant Professors on a contract basis. The university is filling 6 contract vacancies across various departments including Hindi, History, Mathematics, Microbiology/Biotechnology, Environmental Science, and Physics. Selected candidates will be engaged till 15 April 2027 with a consolidated salary of ₹40,000 per month. Eligible candidates can submit their applications along with bio-data and supporting documents via email on or before 10 September 2026.
The subject-wise distribution of the Assistant Professor positions at Mahatma Gandhi University is outlined below:
| Subject / Department | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Hindi | 1 |
| History | 1 |
| Mathematics | 1 |
| Microbiology / Biotechnology | 1 |
| Environmental Science | 1 |
| Physics | 1 |
| Total Posts | 6 |
Educational Qualification: Qualifications must align strictly with UGC norms. Applicants should possess a Master's degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) in the relevant subject, along with UGC NET/SLET/SET qualification or a Ph.D. degree in accordance with UGC Regulations.
Age Limit: The upper age limit for candidates applying for this contract engagement is 70 years as of 01 January 2026.
Appointed candidates will receive a fixed consolidated pay of ₹40,000 per month. The post is purely contractual and the duration of engagement is valid up to 15 April 2027.
The selection process for MGU Assistant Professor contract posts comprises the following stages:
Interested and eligible applicants must follow these steps to apply via email:
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