Kerala University Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 — Apply Online by 31 Aug

University of Kerala has released its Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. 34249/Ad D I/2026/UOK, inviting online applications for a contractual Assistant Professor post. Candidates need a Master's Degree with at least 55% marks in the relevant subject from a recognised Indian university (or an equivalent foreign qualification), along with either a qualifying NET score or a Ph.D. in the subject concerned, making this accessible to both NET-qualified fresh postgraduates and doctoral degree holders. Selection for this Kerala University Assistant Professor 2026 post runs through a straightforward two-stage process: Scrutiny of Applications, followed by an Interview, with no separate written test involved. The maximum age limit is a comparatively generous 50 years, with the usual relaxation applicable for SC/ST and OBC candidates, making the post open to a wide range of candidates from recent postgraduates to more experienced academics further along in their careers. Compensation is a consolidated Rs. 45,000 per month, a competitive rate for a contractual teaching position at a state university. Online applications for Kerala University Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 opened alongside the notification release on 7 August 2026 and close on 31 August 2026. Application fee is Rs. 500 for General/OBC and PwBD candidates, and Rs. 250 for SC/ST candidates, payable online only. Candidates should read the complete official Kerala University notification PDF carefully before applying, since the exact subject/department vacancy and any additional desirable qualifications are detailed only in that document, and the notification does not specify a fixed number of posts, suggesting selection may proceed against departmental need.

Assistant Professor: Master's Degree with a minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in the concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian university, or an equivalent qualification from an accredited foreign university, along with a qualifying NET score or a Ph.D. degree in the subject concerned.

• Maximum Age Limit: 50 years
• Usual relaxation in upper age limit applies for SC/ST and OBC candidates as per government norms

• Master's Degree with minimum 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in the concerned/relevant/allied subject from a recognised Indian university, or equivalent from an accredited foreign university
• NET qualification, or a Ph.D. Degree in the subject concerned
• Relaxation of 5% marks for SC/ST candidates on the Master's Degree requirement
• Age not exceeding 50 years, with usual relaxation for SC/ST and OBC candidates

Required Documents: Master's Degree certificate and mark sheets, NET certificate or Ph.D. degree certificate as applicable, recent photograph and signature in the prescribed online format, valid photo ID, and category certificate if claiming SC/ST marks or age relaxation. Important Instructions: candidates should ensure their Master's Degree subject is genuinely relevant or allied to the post applied for, since subject-relevance is a core eligibility criterion; and since no fixed post count is specified, candidates should confirm exact vacancy availability directly with the university department if unclear from the notification PDF.

Rs. 500 for General/OBC and PwBD candidates, and Rs. 250 for SC/ST candidates, payable online.

• Assistant Professor: Rs. 45,000 per month, consolidated
• The position is a contractual appointment, distinct from a regular UGC-scale tenure-track post

1. Visit the official University of Kerala website, www.keralauniversity.ac.in
2. Download and read the complete official notification PDF for Advertisement No. 34249/Ad D I/2026/UOK
3. Register on the online application portal and fill in your personal, educational, and professional details
4. Upload your photograph, signature, and required documents — Master's Degree, NET/Ph.D. certificates, and category certificate if applicable
5. Pay the applicable application fee online — Rs. 500 (General/OBC/PwBD) or Rs. 250 (SC/ST)
6. Review all entered details carefully before final submission
7. Submit the application online on or before 31 August 2026
8. Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference
9. Watch for further communication from the university regarding scrutiny and interview scheduling