Mahatma Gandhi University Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for Assistant Professor / Teaching Faculty Post

Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kottayam has invited applications for the recruitment of an Assistant Professor on contract basis in the discipline of Computer Science. This position is available at the Institute for Integrated Programmes and Research in Basic Sciences (IIRBS) for the academic year 2025–2026. The post is reserved for candidates belonging to the LC/AI category. Interested and eligible candidates who meet the UGC norms can apply offline via email within 15 days from the date of notification (6th January 2026). The engagement will be purely temporary, ending on 15 April 2026, and offers a monthly consolidated pay of ₹40,000 for UGC-qualified candidates and ₹33,000 for non-UGC qualified candidates (if no UGC-qualified applicants are available).

Mahatma Gandhi University Recruitment 2026 Notification

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Name of OrganizationMahatma Gandhi University – IIRBS
Post NamesAssistant Professor on Contract (Computer Science)
EducationAs per UGC norms; equivalency certificate required for non-Kerala degrees
Total Vacancies01 (Reserved for LC/AI)
Apply ModeOffline via Email
Job LocationKottayam, Kerala
Last Date To Apply21 January 2026 (15 days from 06/01/2026)

Mahatma Gandhi University Vacancy

Post NameVacancyEducation
Assistant Professor (Contract)01As per UGC norms in Computer Science

Education Qualification

  • Candidates must possess qualifications as per UGC norms for the post of Assistant Professor in Computer Science.
  • Applicants with degrees from outside Kerala must provide an equivalency/eligibility certificate issued by Mahatma Gandhi University.

Salary

  • ₹40,000 per month for UGC qualified candidates
  • ₹33,000 per month for non-UGC qualified candidates (considered only if no UGC-qualified applicants are available)

Age Limit

  • Governed by UGC regulations
  • Retired teachers may also apply, provided they do not exceed 70 years of age as on 01 January 2026

Application Fee

  • Not specified in the notification

Selection Process

  • Scrutiny of applications based on UGC eligibility norms and reservation criteria
  • Shortlisting based on completeness of documents and academic merit
  • Final selection as per University norms
  • Selected candidates must sign a contract agreement before joining

How to Apply

  1. Download the prescribed proforma: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ASSISTANT PROFESSOR ON CONTRACT AT IIRBS & IMPSS”.
  2. Fill in all the required fields accurately.
  3. Prepare scanned copies of supporting documents:
    • Age and community certificates
    • Educational qualification certificates
    • Experience certificates
    • Research publications and impact factor details
    • CGPA conversion proof
    • Equivalency certificate (if applicable)
  4. Send the application and documents via email to: [email protected]
  5. Use the subject line: “Application for the post of Assistant Professor on Contract (Computer Science) at IIRBS”
  6. Ensure submission is done within 15 days from the date of notification (i.e., by 21 January 2026)

Important Dates

Notification Date06 January 2026
Last Date to Apply21 January 2026

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