Mahatma Gandhi University has invited applications for one Assistant Professor on Contract post in Botany at the National Institute of Plant Science Technology (NIPST), on consolidated pay of ₹40,000 per month. The only vacancy is reserved for E/B/T (Ezhava/Billava/Thiyya) under the community reservation quota. The engagement is purely on contract for the academic year 2026-2027 (till April 15, 2027). Applications go by email to [email protected] within 10 days from the date of the notification (07.11.2026), which is about 17 November 2026.
MGU Assistant Professor on Contract Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Mahatma Gandhi University |
| Advertisement No. | 140381/AD A7-3/2024/AD A 7 |
| Department(s) | Botany (National Institute of Plant Science Technology, NIPST) |
| Posts | Assistant Professor on Contract |
| Total Vacancies | 1 (reservation: E/B/T) |
| Pay | Consolidated pay of ₹40,000 /- per month |
| Contract Term | Academic year 2026-2027 (till April 15, 2027) |
| Application Mode | Email to [email protected] |
| Last Date to Apply | About 17 November 2026 (10 days from 07 November 2026) |
The official notification does not specify the application fee or the selection process.
About MGU and NIPST
Mahatma Gandhi University is the issuer of this notification, signed by the Registrar (i/c), Dr. Binu George Varghese. The post is at its National Institute of Plant Science Technology (NIPST), in the discipline of Botany. The notice is copied to NIPST, the Public Relations Officer and the University website.
Department-wise Vacancies
| Sl. No. | Discipline | Centre / School | Vacancy | Reservation if any |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Botany | NIPST | 1 | E/B/T* |
*E/B/T means Ezhava/Billava/Thiyya. The notice says reservation rotation is specified against the vacancy in this table.
Qualification and Experience
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor on Contract (Botany) | As per UGC norms |
Age: as per the UGC Regulations regarding the appointment of Assistant Professors. Teachers who have retired from Colleges/Universities will also be considered, subject to a maximum age limit of 70 years as on 01.01.2026. The notice does not state a separate experience requirement. Candidates should check the official notification and the UGC norms for the discipline-specific eligibility.
Candidates who obtained a Degree/Ph.D. from Universities/Institutions outside the State of Keralam must submit an Equivalency / Eligibility certificate obtained from this University.
Pay and Terms
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor on Contract (Botany) | Consolidated pay of ₹40,000 /- per month |
- The engagement is purely on contract basis for the academic year 2026-2027 (till April 15, 2027).
- The selected candidate shall execute an agreement with the University as per the existing norms.
- The notice mentions no allowances in addition to the consolidated pay.
How to Apply for MGU Assistant Professor on Contract
- Fill in the proforma "Application for the Temporary Engagement to the Post of Assistant Professor on Contract at Graduate School / IIRBS / NIPST for the Academic Year 2026-27", attached with the notification.
- Give the details the proforma asks for: personal details, qualifications, NET and Ph.D. details, teaching experience, ICT and innovative teaching practices, and research publications with impact factor, patents, books and chapters.
- Scan the original documents named below and attach them.
- Email the filled proforma and the scanned copies to [email protected] within 10 days from the date of the notification (07.11.2026).
The proforma ends with a declaration, signed by the candidate, that all the information is true and that the candidate possesses the original documents to prove the claims. Late applications, applications not in the prescribed format, and applications without the scanned certificates will summarily be rejected.
Documents Required
- Duly filled proforma
- Proof of age
- Proof of community reservation, with Community Certificate and Non-Creamy Layer Certificate for candidates under the community quota
- Qualification proof: mark lists and degree certificates
- Proof that the journals are approved by UGC / peer reviewed, and the impact factor of the published articles
- Experience certificate and awards
- Proof for CGPA to percentage conversion and proof of all other additional qualifications
- Equivalency / Eligibility certificate from the University, for degrees or Ph.D. obtained outside the State of Keralam
- Certificate from the Competent Authority (as per State Govt. criteria) for Differently Abled / EWS candidates
Important Instructions
- Natives of States other than Keralam need not apply for the post notified exclusively under the Community reservation quota.
- In the proforma, teaching experience in guest/contract/temporary positions is counted only after acquiring the minimum qualifications stipulated by the UGC for the post of Assistant Professor.
- Applications missing scanned certificates for age, community, creamy layer status, educational qualification, experience, CGPA conversion, impact factor or equivalency / eligibility will be rejected.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| MGU Assistant Professor application proforma | Proforma attached with the notification, to be emailed to [email protected] |
| MGU Assistant Professor on Contract notification PDF | Official notification dated 07.11.2026 |
| Mahatma Gandhi University official website | University website |
