Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026-27
Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026-27: Apply for 27 contractual Assistant Professor posts in Computer Science, AI, Physics, Data Science, Mathematics, Environmental Science and other disciplines. Salary ₹40,000 per month.
Date Posted: 8th August 2026
Organization: Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
About Mahatma Gandhi University
Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kottayam was established on 2nd October 1983 and is one of the major universities in Kerala. The university caters to the higher educational needs of Central Kerala and operates from its 110-acre Priyadarsini Hills Campus at Athirampuzha, near Kottayam.
The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, M.Phil. and doctoral programmes through numerous university departments, schools, centres, affiliated colleges and recognised research centres.
Job Details
Employment Type: Contract Basis
Post: Assistant Professor on Contract
Total Vacancies: 27 Posts
Job Location: Kottayam, Kerala
Application Mode: Email
Engagement: Academic Year 2026-27
Department-wise Vacancies
| School / Department | Vacancies | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| School of Biosciences | 2 | Biophysics – 1, Microbiology – 1 |
| School of Pure and Applied Physics | 1 | Physics |
| School of Physical Education and Sports Sciences | 2 | Physical Education |
| School of Letters | 1 | English |
| School of Computer Sciences | 1 | Computer Science |
| Department of Lifelong Learning & Extension | 1 | Counselling |
| School of Environmental Sciences | 4 | Environmental Science & Disaster Management – 3, Environmental Science & Management – 1 |
| School of Management & Business Studies | 1 | HRM |
| School of Artificial Intelligence & Robotics | 2 | Computer Science / Artificial Intelligence |
| School of Energy Materials | 1 | Solar |
| School of Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 1 | Nano |
| School of Data Analytics | 2 | Data Science – 1, Statistics – 1 |
| School of Mathematics & Statistics | 3 | Mathematics / Applied Mathematics – 1, Statistics / Applied Statistics – 2 |
| School of Food Science & Technology | 1 | Food Science / Food Technology |
| School of Polymer Science & Technology | 1 | Polymer Science & Technology |
Total: 27 Posts
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess the qualifications prescribed under the applicable UGC norms for appointment to the post of Assistant Professor.
Candidates should ensure that they meet the subject-specific eligibility requirements before submitting their applications.
Age Limit
The age limit will be as per the applicable UGC Regulations for appointment of Assistant Professors.
Teachers who have retired from colleges or universities may also be considered, subject to the condition that their maximum age should not exceed 70 years as on 1st January 2026.
Salary
Selected candidates will receive a consolidated remuneration of:
₹40,000/- per month
Important Dates
| Particular | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 5th August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15th August 2026 |
| Application Mode | |
| Employment Type | Contract Basis |
The application must be submitted within 10 days from the date of notification, i.e. on or before 15 August 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates must send the duly filled interview proforma along with scanned copies of the required supporting documents to the prescribed email address.
Applicants should include scanned copies of documents relating to:
- Proof of age
- Community / reservation, where applicable
- Educational qualifications
- Mark lists
- Degree certificates
- Proof that published journals are UGC-recognised / peer-reviewed, wherever applicable
- Impact factor details of published articles
- Experience certificates
- Awards and achievements
- Proof of CGPA-to-percentage conversion
- Other additional qualifications
Applications submitted without the required scanned certificates/documents will be summarily rejected.
Email for Application
Official Website
Mahatma Gandhi University Official Website
Organization Address
Mahatma Gandhi University
Priyadarsini Hills P.O.
Kottayam, Kerala – 686 560