Vacancies: 6 · Posts: 6 · Type: Contractual · Mode: Email · Fee: Nil (not mentioned) · Apply: 31 August–10 September 2026 · Remuneration: ₹40,000/month consolidated · Selection: Proforma scrutiny (interview date not specified) · Location: Kottayam, Kerala
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, a Kerala state university under the Department of Higher Education, has reopened six Assistant Professor on-contract seats at the Graduate School, IIRBS and NIPST. Re-notification 2 dated 31 August 2026 closes email applications on 10 September 2026.
The engagement runs only till 15 April 2027. Pay is a flat ₹40,000 a month. Every seat is earmarked for a reservation category: LC/AI, EWS, SC, PH (Deaf), Viswakarma or LC/AI.
Natives of states other than Kerala need not apply for these community-reserved posts. Degrees from outside Kerala need an MGU equivalency certificate.
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Who Should Apply?
- MA (Hindi) with NET/SLET/SET or PhD as per UGC norms → Assistant Professor (Hindi), Graduate School – 1 post (LC/AI)
- MA (History) with NET/SLET/SET or PhD as per UGC norms → Assistant Professor (History), Graduate School – 1 post (EWS)
- M.Sc / MA (Mathematics) with NET/SLET/SET or PhD as per UGC norms → Assistant Professor (Mathematics), Graduate School – 1 post (SC)
- M.Sc (Microbiology) / M.Sc (Biotechnology) with NET/SLET/SET or PhD as per UGC norms → Assistant Professor (Microbiology/Biotechnology), NIPST – 1 post (PH Deaf)
- M.Sc (Environmental Science) with NET/SLET/SET or PhD as per UGC norms → Assistant Professor (Environmental Science), IIRBS – 1 post (Viswakarma)
- M.Sc (Physics) with NET/SLET/SET or PhD as per UGC norms → Assistant Professor (Physics), IIRBS – 1 post (LC/AI)
- Retired college or university teachers up to 70 years as on 01 January 2026 may also apply, subject to UGC Assistant Professor regulations.
- Special reservation: PH (Deaf) for Microbiology/Biotechnology at NIPST. Attach the State Government disability certificate.
Who cannot apply
- Natives of states other than Kerala, for these exclusively reserved seats
- Applicants without the matching community / EWS / PH certificate for the chosen post
- Candidates above 70 years as on 01 January 2026
- Applications not on the prescribed proforma, or without scanned certificates
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Original notification (walk-in) | 02 June 2026 |
| Renotification 1 | 31 July 2026 |
| Re-notification 2 (this cycle) | 31 August 2026 |
| Last date to email application | 10 September 2026 (10 days from 31 August 2026) |
| Age cut-off | 01 January 2026 |
| Contract ends | 15 April 2027 |
| Interview / joining | Not specified in Re-notification 2 |
Quick Overview – MGU Assistant Professor 2026
- Organisation: Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kottayam
- Sector: Higher Education (Kerala State University)
- Notification Number: 5931/ADA7-1/2026/AD A 7 dated 31 August 2026 (Re-notification 2)
- Posts: Assistant Professor on contract – Hindi, History, Mathematics, Microbiology/Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Physics
- Total Vacancies: 6
- Job Location: Priyadarsini Hills Campus, Athirampuzha, Kottayam, Kerala – 686560
- Job Type: Contractual, till 15 April 2027
- Qualification: As per UGC norms (typically Master’s 55% + NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D.)
- Age: Maximum 70 years as on 01 January 2026 (retired teachers considered)
- Remuneration: ₹40,000 per month consolidated
- Application Fee: Not mentioned in the notification
- Apply Mode: Email only
- Official Website: MGU vacancies and notifications page
- Last Date: 10 September 2026
- Apply by Email: Email the prescribed proforma to recruitmentada7@mgu.ac.in
- Notification PDF: Download MGU Assistant Professor Re-notification 2 dated 31 August 2026 PDF
What Posts Are Available? – MGU Vacancy & Eligibility 2026
These six seats are leftovers from the June 2026 IIRBS–NIPST–Graduate School drive. Each row is a single reserved vacancy. You apply to one discipline only. The practical takeaway: match both the subject and the reservation tag before you mail the form.
| Post Name | Centre | Vacancies | Reservation | Qualification | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Hindi) | Graduate School | 1 | LC/AI | MA (Hindi) + NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. (UGC norms) | ₹40,000/month |
| Assistant Professor (History) | Graduate School | 1 | EWS | MA (History) + NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. (UGC norms) | ₹40,000/month |
| Assistant Professor (Mathematics) | Graduate School | 1 | SC | M.Sc / MA (Mathematics) + NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. (UGC norms) | ₹40,000/month |
| Assistant Professor (Microbiology/Biotechnology) | NIPST | 1 | PH Deaf | M.Sc (Microbiology) / M.Sc (Biotechnology) + NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. (UGC norms) | ₹40,000/month |
| Assistant Professor (Environmental Science) | IIRBS | 1 | Viswakarma (V) | M.Sc (Environmental Science) + NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. (UGC norms) | ₹40,000/month |
| Assistant Professor (Physics) | IIRBS | 1 | LC/AI | M.Sc (Physics) + NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. (UGC norms) | ₹40,000/month |
Abbreviations: EWS – Economically Weaker Section; LC/AI – Latin Catholic / Anglo Indian; PH – Differently Abled; V – Viswakarma; SC – Scheduled Caste.
✅ Confirmed: six reserved contract seats, centres, ₹40,000 pay, email mode, age 70 as on 01 January 2026.
❓ Not specified: interview date and venue, detailed UGC clause text, DA/HRA (pay is consolidated), absorption into regular cadre.
Eligibility – Education, Age & Domicile
Qualification is “as per UGC norms.” In practice that means a Master’s in the relevant subject with at least 55% marks, plus NET/SLET/SET, or a Ph.D. meeting UGC Regulations 2018 (and later amendments). Use the conversion method specified by your university. This CGPA to Percentage Calculator is only an indicative estimate; the official formula prevails.
Degrees or Ph.D.s from universities outside Kerala require an equivalency or eligibility certificate issued by Mahatma Gandhi University.
Teaching experience in guest or contract roles counts only after you already held the UGC minimum qualification for Assistant Professor. Use the Experience Calculator if you need to tally eligible months.
Community-reserved applicants must attach community and Non-Creamy Layer certificates. EWS and PH candidates must attach certificates issued under Kerala State Government criteria.
What Is the Age Limit for This Recruitment?
Maximum age is 70 years as on 01 January 2026. UGC age rules for Assistant Professors apply. Retired college and university teachers may be considered within that cap.
| Category | Maximum age as on 01 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| All applicants, including retired teachers | 70 years |
| Standard GoI +3 / +5 / +10 additions | Not separately listed; the hard cap is 70 |
Examples:
✅ A 69-year-old candidate born on 02 January 1956 — eligible (within the 70-year limit as on 01 January 2026).
❌ A 71-year-old candidate born on 01 January 1955 — not eligible (exceeds maximum age by 1 year).
Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.
What Is the Assistant Professor Remuneration in Kottayam?
Re-notification 2 fixes a consolidated ₹40,000 per month. No DA, HRA or Level-10 matrix is mentioned. Treat the figure as take-home before income tax, if any, on your total annual income.
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Consolidated pay | ₹40,000 per month |
| DA / HRA / TA | Not applicable (consolidated) |
| NPS / pension | Not mentioned |
| Indicative monthly receipt | ₹40,000 (before any TDS on total income) |
₹40,000 a month is about ₹4.80 lakh a year. That is far below a regular UGC Assistant Professor’s Level-10 package at a state university. There is no annual increment in this notice.
What Is the Application Fee?
No application fee is mentioned for any category. Do not pay anyone who claims a “processing charge” for this email drive.
How to Apply by Email?
- Download MGU Assistant Professor Re-notification 2 dated 31 August 2026 PDF and use only the proforma on pages 3–5.
- Fill name, address, age and date of birth, mobile, email, religion and caste, UG/PG with institution, year and percentage, PG specialisation, NET details, Ph.D. details, teaching aptitude and research aptitude.
- Scan originals: age proof, community / NCL / EWS / PH certificate, mark lists, degree certificates, UGC-CARE or peer-reviewed journal proof, impact factor, experience, awards, CGPA-to-percentage formula, equivalency (if needed).
- Subject line: Application for Assistant Professor on Contract – [Discipline] – [Your Name]. Example: Application for Assistant Professor on Contract – Physics – Anitha K.
- Name files clearly: Proforma_AnithaK_Physics.pdf, Certificates_AnithaK_Physics.pdf. Keep the mail under about 5 MB.
- Send to recruitmentada7@mgu.ac.in so that it arrives on or before 10 September 2026. Prefer working hours on a weekday.
- Save the sent-mail copy and delivery receipt.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Mailing a free-format CV instead of the attached proforma. Late or non-proforma applications are summarily rejected.
- Applying from outside Kerala for these reserved seats.
- Missing the equivalency certificate for an out-of-state degree or Ph.D.
- Claiming guest-teaching years earned before you held NET/Ph.D.
- Using a vague subject line such as “resume” with no discipline name.
എംജിയു കോട്ടയം അസിസ്റ്റന്റ് പ്രൊഫസർ റിക്രൂട്ട്മെന്റ് 2026 – 6 പോസ്റ്റുകൾക്ക് ഇമെയിൽ വഴി അപേക്ഷിക്കുക
മഹാത്മാഗാന്ധി യൂണിവേഴ്സിറ്റി, കോട്ടയം, ഗ്രാജുവേറ്റ് സ്കൂൾ, IIRBS, NIPST എന്നിവിടങ്ങളിൽ കരാർ അടിസ്ഥാനത്തിലുള്ള ആറ് അസിസ്റ്റന്റ് പ്രൊഫസർ സീറ്റുകൾ വീണ്ടും അറിയിച്ചിരിക്കുന്നു. റി-നോട്ടിഫിക്കേഷൻ 2 തീയതി 31 ഓഗസ്റ്റ് 2026. അപേക്ഷ അയയ്ക്കേണ്ട അവസാന തീയതി 10 സെപ്റ്റംബർ 2026. ശമ്പളം പ്രതിമാസം ₹40,000 ഏകീകൃതം. കരാർ 15 ഏപ്രിൽ 2027 വരെ.
ആര് അപേക്ഷിക്കാം?
ഹിന്ദി, ഹിസ്റ്ററി, മാത്തമാറ്റിക്സ്, മൈക്രോബയോളജി/ബയോടെക്നോളജി, എൻവയോൺമെന്റൽ സയൻസ്, ഫിസിക്സ് എന്നീ വിഷയങ്ങളിൽ യുജിസി മാനദണ്ഡം പാലിക്കുന്ന ബിരുദാനന്തര ബിരുദവും NET/SLET/SET അല്ലെങ്കിൽ പിഎച്ച്.ഡി.യും വേണം. 01 ജനുവരി 2026-ന് 70 വയസ്സ് വരെയുള്ള റിട്ടയർ ചെയ്ത അധ്യാപകർക്കും പരിഗണനയുണ്ട്. ഓരോ സീറ്റും LC/AI, EWS, SC, PH (കേൾവിക്കുറവ്), വിശ്വകർമ്മ എന്നിങ്ങനെ സംവരണ വിഭാഗത്തിനാണ്.
ശമ്പളവും തിരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പും
പ്രതിമാസം ₹40,000 ഏകീകൃത വേതനം. ഡിഎയോ എച്ച്ആറോ ഈ നോട്ടീസിൽ ഇല്ല. എഴുത്തുപരീക്ഷ പറഞ്ഞിട്ടില്ല. നിശ്ചിത പ്രോഫോർമയും സർട്ടിഫിക്കറ്റുകളും പരിശോധിച്ച് തുടർനടപടി സർവകലാശാല നിശ്ചയിക്കും. ഇന്റർവ്യൂ തീയതി ഈ റി-നോട്ടിഫിക്കേഷനിൽ ഇല്ല.
എങ്ങനെ അപേക്ഷിക്കണം?
നോട്ടീസിലെ പ്രോഫോർമ പൂരിപ്പിച്ച് സർട്ടിഫിക്കറ്റുകളുടെ സ്കാൻ recruitmentada7@mgu.ac.in എന്ന വിലാസത്തിലേക്ക് 10 സെപ്റ്റംബർ 2026-നകം അയയ്ക്കുക. കേരളത്തിന് പുറത്തുള്ള സർവകലാശാലയിൽ നിന്നുള്ള ബിരുദത്തിന് എംജിയു ഇക്വിവലൻസി വേണം. കേരളത്തിന് പുറത്തുള്ളവർ ഈ സംവരണ സീറ്റുകൾക്ക് അപേക്ഷിക്കേണ്ടതില്ല. വിശദാംശങ്ങൾ www.mgu.ac.in-ൽ.
How Are Candidates Selected?
Re-notification 2 does not print an exam pattern or interview calendar.
- Email receipt and format check — prescribed proforma plus scanned proofs.
- Scrutiny — age, reservation certificate, UGC qualification, equivalency, teaching and research columns on the form.
- Further selection — not specified here. The parent file 5931 earlier used interview at the Vice-Chancellor’s Chamber. Treat interview as likely, not confirmed.
- Agreement — selected candidates must execute an agreement as per existing university norms.
- Engagement — academic year 2026–27, till 15 April 2027.
No written exam is mentioned. No interview date is mentioned in the current notice. Do not travel to Kottayam until the university writes to you.
Why Does Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam Matter?
Mahatma Gandhi University is a Kerala state university set up on 02 October 1983 at Priyadarsini Hills, Athirampuzha, about 12 km from Kottayam town. It serves Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki and parts of Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha.
IIRBS runs integrated basic-science programmes. NIPST focuses on plant science and technology. The Graduate School hosts taught postgraduate work in humanities and sciences. Teaching here is campus-based academic work, not a district transfer cadre.
Candidates search MGU Kottayam jobs because the campus is a known NAAC A++ state university and contract faculty notices appear every academic year. They also search IIRBS and NIPST by name when looking for science teaching in central Kerala.
The honest downside: this is a short contract till 15 April 2027 at ₹40,000, with no regularisation promise in the notice. Kerala public-university contract faculty often sit beside much better-paid regular UGC cadre colleagues.
Internal reads: Kerala government jobs · higher education sector · Mahatma Gandhi University organisation page
The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst’s Take
Compare this with contract Assistant Professor drives at the University of Kerala, CUSAT Kochi and the University of Calicut. Those too pay consolidated sums and hire for one academic year. MGU’s edge here is subject-wise leftover seats with a published reservation tag, not a large open roster.
Best fit: Kerala-domicile scholars who already hold NET or Ph.D. in one of the six subjects and can produce the exact community, EWS or PH (Deaf) certificate printed against that row. Retired teachers under 70 who want a campus year at IIRBS, NIPST or the Graduate School also fit.
Skip this if you need permanence. A Level-10 regular Assistant Professor advertisement from the same university, or a Kerala PSC / UGC-scale college post, is the better long game. Out-of-state applicants should not spend time on these reserved seats.
Practical tip: Attach the MGU equivalency PDF in the same mail if your Master’s or Ph.D. is from outside Kerala. That single missing page is a listed ground for summary rejection.
Expect roughly two to four months from this email window to joining if the university repeats last summer’s interview-and-rank-list pattern. Promotion on this contract is not a career ladder; treat it as teaching experience plus a Kottayam campus reference.
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What Documents Are Required?
- Duly filled proforma from the 31 August 2026 PDF
- Age / date-of-birth proof
- Community certificate and Non-Creamy Layer certificate (reserved community posts)
- EWS certificate as per Kerala State criteria (History post)
- PH (Deaf) certificate as per State Government criteria (NIPST post)
- UG and PG mark lists and degree certificates
- NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. proof
- Equivalency / eligibility certificate from MGU (out-of-state qualifications)
- Proof that journals are UGC-approved or peer-reviewed, plus impact factor
- Experience certificates (count only post-UGC-eligibility service)
- Awards, additional qualifications
- CGPA-to-percentage conversion proof
- Recent photograph if you paste one on the proforma
Document alert: Guest-faculty experience before NET/Ph.D. will not count. Out-of-state Ph.D. without MGU equivalency is a reject item.
Service Conditions
Engagement is purely on contract for academic year 2026–27, till 15 April 2027. Selected candidates must sign the university’s existing agreement. Extension beyond 15 April 2027 is not promised in Re-notification 2.
Reservation rotation is frozen to the table above. No domicile certificate is asked in so many words, but non-Kerala natives are told not to apply for these reserved posts.
What Happens After Selection?
- The university scrutinises emailed proformas and may publish a shortlist or interview call on mgu.ac.in.
- You produce originals of every scanned certificate. Equivalency and reservation papers are checked first.
- If an interview is held, the selection committee scores teaching and research aptitude from your form and performance.
- An offer or rank-list order is issued for that discipline and centre.
- You execute the contract agreement with the university.
- You join the Graduate School, IIRBS or NIPST at Priyadarsini Hills and teach till 15 April 2027 unless the order says otherwise.
Hostel, canteen or quarters are not guaranteed in this notice.
Contact & Helpline
- Application email: recruitmentada7@mgu.ac.in
- Postal campus: Mahatma Gandhi University, Priyadarsini Hills P.O., Kottayam, Kerala – 686560
- Registrar (i/c) on this notice: Dr. Binu George Varghese
- Copy marked to: Graduate School, IIRBS, NIPST; Public Relations Officer; University Website
- General campus numbers (verify before calling): 0481-2731020, 0481-2731002
- Recruitment / vacancies page: MGU official vacancies
⚠️ Contact details sourced from the official notification and university pages. Verify before contacting. NEVER pay any money over phone or to any person claiming to offer job assistance. Report fraud to cybercrime.gov.in.
Important Links – MGU Assistant Professor 2026
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Notification PDF | Download MGU Assistant Professor Re-notification 2 (31 August 2026) PDF |
| Apply by Email | Send proforma to recruitmentada7@mgu.ac.in |
| Official vacancies page | MGU Kottayam recruitment and vacancies |
| Official website | Visit the Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam website |
FAQs – MGU Assistant Professor 2026
Q1: What is the last date to apply for MGU Assistant Professor 2026?
A: 10 September 2026. That is ten days from Re-notification 2 dated 31 August 2026. Late mails and non-proforma applications are summarily rejected. No extension is announced in the present notice.
Q2: What is the age limit for MGU Assistant Professor?
A: 70 years as on 01 January 2026. Retired college and university teachers may be considered within that cap. Separate OBC +3 or SC/ST +5 figures are not listed because 70 is already the ceiling.
Q3: Is there an exam for MGU Assistant Professor, or is it interview-based?
A: No written exam is mentioned. Selection starts with scrutiny of the emailed proforma. An interview is likely because the same file used walk-in interviews in June 2026, but Re-notification 2 does not fix a date.
Q4: What is the salary of this Assistant Professor post?
A: ₹40,000 per month consolidated for all six disciplines. DA and HRA are not added on top. That is teaching remuneration for a contract till 15 April 2027, not a Level-10 UGC package.
Q5: Can final-year students or result-awaited candidates apply for MGU 2026?
A: No safe reading supports that. The form asks for PG percentage, NET and Ph.D. details. Assume the qualification must already be in hand when you mail the proforma, unless a later notice says otherwise.
Q6: Is MGU Assistant Professor a permanent government job?
A: No. It is a contractual engagement till 15 April 2027. Regularisation is not written into Re-notification 2. You must sign the university agreement if selected.
Q7: Can candidates from other states apply for this recruitment?
A: No for these six seats. The notice says natives of states other than Kerala need not apply for posts notified exclusively under community reservation. All six rows carry a reservation tag.
Q8: Where will I be posted if selected?
A: At Priyadarsini Hills, Kottayam. Hindi, History and Mathematics sit in the Graduate School. Microbiology/Biotechnology sits in NIPST. Environmental Science and Physics sit in IIRBS.
Q9: Is there any application fee?
A: No fee is mentioned for any category. Do not transfer money to private “agents.” Use only recruitmentada7@mgu.ac.in and the official PDF proforma.
Q10: Do I need an equivalency certificate?
A: Yes, if your degree or Ph.D. is from a university outside Kerala. MGU must issue the equivalency or eligibility certificate. Missing that paper is a listed reject reason.
Q11: What are the disadvantages of this Assistant Professor contract?
A: The honest downside is the short tenure and the pay gap. You teach till 15 April 2027 on ₹40,000 with no DA, no stated NPS and no absorption clause. Regular UGC Assistant Professors in the same university system earn far more.
Q12: How much do contract assistant professors earn in Kerala universities?
A: Many Kerala university contract notices cluster around ₹33,000–₹40,000 consolidated. This MGU cycle prints ₹40,000 only. Regular college or university Assistant Professors on 7th CPC Level-10 sit in a different pay world.
Q13: Is a Kerala university contract faculty post worth it for NET holders?
A: It depends on your plan. Worth it if you need campus teaching months, a Kottayam reference and can live on ₹40,000 till April 2027. Skip it if you are already in a better-paid regular or long FTE academic post.
Final Checklist – Is This the Right Job for You?
- You meet the age and UGC educational criteria as on 01 January 2026.
- You are comfortable with contractual work till 15 April 2027 at ₹40,000 a month.
- Your reservation certificate matches the exact row you are applying for.
- You can attach equivalency if the degree is from outside Kerala.
- You will use only the prescribed proforma and email it to recruitmentada7@mgu.ac.in by 10 September 2026.
- You accept posting at IIRBS, NIPST or the Graduate School on the Kottayam campus.
📄 Source: Official Re-notification 2 released by Mahatma Gandhi University on 31 August 2026 (No. 5931/ADA7-1/2026/AD A 7). All details sourced from the MGU official notification PDF.
