MGU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline
The Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) Recruitment 2026 for posts of 01 Assistant Professor. Candidates Can Apply Offline. The Offline application opens on 06-01-2026, and closes on 20-01-2026. The candidate shall apply Offline through MGU website, mgu.ac.in.
Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Assistant Professor Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official MGU website. The last date to submit the application form is 20-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the MGU Assistant Professor Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Offline application form.
MG University Assistant Professor Contract Computer Science Recruitment 2025-26 Overview
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Company Name
Mahatma Gandhi University – Institute for Integrated Programmes and Research in Basic Sciences (IIRBS)
Post Name
Assistant Professor on Contract (Computer Science)
No of Posts
01 (one) – reserved for LC/AI
Salary
₹40,000/- per month (UGC qualified); ₹33,000/- per month (non-UGC, if no UGC qualified candidates available)
Qualification
As per UGC norms for Assistant Professor in Computer Science
Start Date for Apply
06/01/2026 (renotification date)
Last Date for Apply
Within 15 days from 06/01/2026 (by email submission)
Official Website
mgu.ac.in
MG University Assistant Professor Contract Computer Science Recruitment 2025-26 Vacancy Details
Post
Total Posts
Discipline
Assistant Professor on Contract
01
Computer Science
Eligibility Criteria
Age: As per UGC Regulations regarding the appointment of Assistant Professors. Teachers who retired from Colleges/Universities will also be considered, subject to the condition that the maximum age limit shall be 70 years as on 01/01/2026.
Educational Qualification: As per UGC norms for Assistant Professor in Computer Science discipline (details to be interpreted strictly as per current UGC regulations; not elaborated in the notification).
Reservation: The notified vacancy is reserved for LC/AI (Latin Catholic / Anglo Indian) community. Candidates under community reservation quota must produce community and Non-Creamy Layer certificates as per State Government criteria, except SC/ST candidates who are exempt from NCL requirement.
Other Eligibility Conditions:
Natives of states other than Kerala need not apply for the post notified exclusively under the community reservation quota.
Degrees obtained from Universities/Institutions outside Kerala must be accompanied by equivalency/eligibility certificate from Mahatma Gandhi University.
Salary/Stipend
Consolidated pay of ₹40,000/- per month for UGC qualified candidates appointed as Assistant Professor on Contract.
In the absence of UGC qualified candidates, non-UGC candidates will be considered with a consolidated pay of ₹33,000/- per month.
The engagement is purely on contract basis for the academic year 2025–2026 (till 15 April 2026).
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)
Age shall be governed by UGC Regulations for appointment of Assistant Professors.
Teachers retired from Colleges/Universities can be considered, provided the maximum age limit does not exceed 70 years as on 01/01/2026.
Application Fee
The notification does not mention any application fee for this recruitment.
Important Dates
Event
Date / Period
Renotification Date
06/01/2026
Last date for receipt of application by email
Within 15 days from 06/01/2026 (exact date to be calculated from notification date)
Duration of engagement (academic year 2025–26)
Till 15 April 2026
Selection Process
Applications will be scrutinized based on eligibility as per UGC norms, reservation rules and completeness of supporting documents.
Candidates must provide proof that journals are UGC approved/peer reviewed, impact factor details for published articles, experience certificates and other academic achievements as per the proforma to support their academic/research profile.
The notification does not detail the exact mode of interview/selection; shortlisted candidates will be considered as per University’s existing norms for contract Assistant Professors.
Selected candidates shall execute an agreement with the University as per the existing norms before joining duty.
General Information/Instructions
The engagement is purely on contract basis for the current academic year 2025–2026, up to 15 April 2026.
Reservation rotation is specified against the vacancy; this post is reserved for LC/AI community, and candidates must furnish Community and Non-Creamy Layer certificates (for PH/EWS also, as per State Government criteria).
Natives of states other than Kerala are not eligible for the post notified exclusively under the community reservation quota.
Degrees from outside Kerala must be supported by equivalency/eligibility certificates from Mahatma Gandhi University.
Applications lacking scanned copies of certificates proving age, community, creamy layer status, educational qualifications, experience, CGPA-to-percentage conversion, impact factor, equivalency/eligibility etc. will be summarily rejected.
How to Apply
Download and fill the prescribed proforma “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ASSISTANT PROFESSOR ON CONTRACT AT IIRBS & IMPSS” attached with the notification.
Prepare scanned copies of original documents to prove:
Age and Date of Birth.
Community reservation and Non-Creamy Layer status (for LC/AI, PH, EWS, etc., as applicable).
Educational qualifications (Mark lists and Degree Certificates) and specialization.
Proof that journals are UGC approved / peer reviewed and impact factor of published articles.
Experience certificates, awards and other additional qualifications.
Proof for CGPA to percentage conversion.
Equivalency / eligibility certificate for degrees obtained from outside Kerala, if applicable.
Send the duly filled proforma along with all required scanned documents by email to: [email protected]
The email subject must be labelled exactly as: “Application for the post of Assistant Professor on Contract(Computer Science) at IIRBS”
Ensure that the email reaches within 15 days from the date of this notification; late or incomplete applications will be rejected.
MG University Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - FAQs
Q1. For which department and subject is MG University recruiting Assistant Professor on contract in this renotification?
The renotification invites applications for one Assistant Professor on Contract in Computer Science at the Institute for Integrated Programmes and Research in Basic Sciences (IIRBS), Mahatma Gandhi University.
Q2. What is the duration and nature of the MG University Assistant Professor contract appointment?
The engagement is purely on contract basis for the current academic year 2025–2026 and will be valid up to 15 April 2026 as stated in the notification.
Q3. What is the reservation category for the MG University Assistant Professor Computer Science post?
The single Assistant Professor post in Computer Science at IIRBS is reserved for LC/AI (Latin Catholic/Anglo Indian) community as indicated in the vacancy table.