MGU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 — 24 Posts, Apply by 15 Aug (Kerala)

Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kottayam, has released Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 18000/AD5-2/2020/REG SECT for 24 contractual posts across 15 schools and departments. This is a Kerala central govt jobs 2026 opportunity spanning disciplines from Biosciences and Physics to Artificial Intelligence & Robotics, Data Analytics, and Polymer Science & Technology. Candidates meeting UGC-prescribed eligibility for the respective subject, up to 70 years of age, are eligible to apply by email. Selected Assistant Professors will teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in their respective school at MGU, Kottayam, on a contractual basis. The selection process consists of an Interview based on qualifications and experience. The post carries a consolidated monthly salary of ₹40,000 across all 15 schools. The MGU Assistant Professor 2026 application must be submitted via email, as this recruitment does not use an online portal. Candidates should send their complete bio-data with self-attested copies of required documents to the official email address mentioned in the notification, clearly stating the post and school applied for in the subject line. The last date to apply is 15 August 2026. There is no application fee. Candidates must read the complete official MGU notification PDF before applying, since eligibility differs by school/discipline.

• As per UGC norms for the respective subject/discipline (School of Biosciences, Pure & Applied Physics, Physical Education & Sports Sciences, Letters, Computer Sciences, Lifelong Learning & Extension, Environmental Sciences, Management & Business Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Robotics, Energy Materials, Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Data Analytics, Mathematics & Statistics, Food Science & Technology, Polymer Science & Technology)

• Maximum 70 years

• Eligibility as per UGC norms for the respective subject/discipline
• Maximum age 70 years
• Vacancies across 15 schools: Biosciences (2), Pure & Applied Physics (1), Physical Education & Sports Sciences (2), Letters (1), Computer Sciences (1), Lifelong Learning & Extension (1), Environmental Sciences (4), Management & Business Studies (1), AI & Robotics (2), Energy Materials (1), Nanoscience & Nanotechnology (1), Data Analytics (2), Mathematics & Statistics (3), Food Science & Technology (1), Polymer Science & Technology (1)

• No application fee mentioned in the official notification

• ₹40,000 per month (consolidated)

1. Read the official MGU notification carefully before applying
2. Prepare complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience
3. Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs
4. Clearly mention the post and specific school/department applied for in the subject line of the email
5. Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification
6. Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 15 August 2026
7. Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference
8. Await communication regarding the interview
9. Attend the interview if shortlisted, based on qualifications and experience
10. Carry original certificates and mark sheets for document verification