Verified from official source on 01 Sept 2026
MGU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 — 6 Posts, Email by 10 Sep (Kerala)

- Total Posts
- 6
- Minimum Qualification
- Post-Graduate
Overview
Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kottayam, has released a Re-notification under Advt No. 5931/ADA7-1/2026/AD A7, dated 31 August 2026, inviting applications for Assistant Professor (on contract) for 6 posts across the university's Inter University Instrumentation Centre for Regional Biotechnology Studies (IIRBS) and associated schools. This is a distinct recruitment cycle from MGU's earlier 24-post Assistant Professor drive, which closed on 15 August 2026 under a separate advertisement number. Candidates meeting UGC norms for the respective subject — Hindi, History, Mathematics, Microbiology/Biotechnology, Environmental Science, or Physics — are eligible to apply. Selected Assistant Professors will teach at the respective MGU school or centre on a contractual basis. The salary for this recruitment is a consolidated ₹40,000 per month for all posts, with engagement running until 15 April 2027. The MGU Assistant Professor 2026 application must be submitted by email, along with complete bio-data and self-attested documents. The last date to apply is 10 September 2026. Candidates must read the complete official MGU notification PDF at the link above before applying, since the university runs multiple parallel Assistant Professor recruitment cycles for different schools and subjects.
Qualification
- As per UGC norms, for the respective subject: Hindi, History, Mathematics, Microbiology/Biotechnology, Environmental Science, and Physics
Age Limit
- Maximum age limit: 70 years
Eligibility
- As per UGC norms, for the respective subject: Hindi, History, Mathematics, Microbiology/Biotechnology, Environmental Science, or Physics
- Maximum age limit of 70 years, as on 01 January 2026
- This is a contractual appointment, engagement running until 15 April 2027
- Applications must be sent via email; there is no online application portal for this recruitment
Important Dates
Notification Date
31 Aug 2026
Last Date to Apply
10 Sept 2026
Engagement Till
15 Apr 2026
Application Fee
- No application fee is mentioned in the notification
Salary
- ₹40,000 per month (consolidated), for all posts
How to Apply
- Read the official MGU Assistant Professor 2026 Re-notification PDF carefully before applying
- Identify the specific subject post that matches your qualification
- Prepare a complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience
- Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs
- Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email
- Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification
- Ensure the email is sent before the last date, 10 September 2026
- Retain a copy of the sent email and all attachments for future reference
- Watch for a response regarding the interview or selection process
- Be prepared to serve until the engagement end date of 15 April 2027, if selected
Selection Process
- Screening of Applications
- Interview
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Hindi | 1 |
| History | 1 |
| Mathematics | 1 |
| Microbiology/Biotechnology | 1 |
| Environmental Science | 1 |
| Physics | 1 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | Nil |
| SC / ST / PwD / Female | Nil |
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