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MGU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 — 6 Posts, Email by 10 Sep (Kerala)

📍 KeralaMahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kottayam — Govt. of Kerala University | Advt No. 5931/ADA7-1/2026/AD A7 (Re-notification, dated 31.08.2026)State Govt Jobs
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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

  1. Notification Date

    31 Aug 2026

  2. Last Date to Apply

    10 Sept 2026

  3. 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

  1. Read the official MGU Assistant Professor 2026 Re-notification PDF carefully before applying
  2. Identify the specific subject post that matches your qualification
  3. Prepare a complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience
  4. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs
  5. Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email
  6. Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification
  7. Ensure the email is sent before the last date, 10 September 2026
  8. Retain a copy of the sent email and all attachments for future reference
  9. Watch for a response regarding the interview or selection process
  10. Be prepared to serve until the engagement end date of 15 April 2027, if selected

Selection Process

  • Screening of Applications
  • Interview

Vacancy Details

Post NameNo. of Posts
Hindi1
History1
Mathematics1
Microbiology/Biotechnology1
Environmental Science1
Physics1

Application Fee

CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWSNil
SC / ST / PwD / FemaleNil

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is the last date to apply for this MGU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?+
The last date to submit the application by email is 10 September 2026.
Q2: How many vacancies are available under this MGU recruitment?+
A total of 6 vacancies are available across Hindi, History, Mathematics, Microbiology/Biotechnology, Environmental Science, and Physics.
Q3: What is the qualification required for these MGU Assistant Professor posts?+
Candidates need to meet UGC norms for the respective subject they are applying for.
Q4: What is the age limit for this recruitment?+
The maximum age limit is 70 years, as on 01 January 2026.
Q5: What is the salary for this MGU Assistant Professor post?+
Selected candidates will receive a consolidated ₹40,000 per month.
Q6: How can candidates apply for this MGU recruitment?+
Candidates must apply by email, sending complete bio-data and documents to the official email address in the notification.
Q7: Is there an application fee for this recruitment?+
No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
Q8: Is this the same as MGU's earlier 24-post Assistant Professor drive?+
No, this is a separate Re-notification under Advt No. 5931/ADA7-1/2026/AD A7, distinct from the earlier 24-post drive that closed on 15 August 2026 under a different advertisement number.
Q9: Until when is this contractual engagement?+
The engagement runs until 15 April 2027.
Q10: Where is Mahatma Gandhi University located?+
Mahatma Gandhi University is located in Kottayam, Kerala.

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