Overview
Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) has announced a recruitment for one Assistant Professor on Contract in Computer Science for the academic year 2025-26. The post is reserved for LC/AI community, with a salary of ₹40,000 per month for UGC‑qualified candidates and ₹33,000 for non‑UGC candidates. Applications are to be submitted offline via email between 06‑01‑2026 and 20‑01‑2026, with no application fee. Candidates must meet UGC eligibility, age limit of 70 years (as of 01‑01‑2026), and provide various supporting documents. The selection will be based on eligibility, academic credentials, and existing university norms.
Key Details
- Organization
- Mahatma Gandhi University – Institute for Integrated Programmes and Research in Basic Sciences (IIRBS)
- Qualification
- As per UGC norms for Assistant Professor in Computer Science
- Vacancies
- 1
- Posted
- 06-01-2026
- Last date to apply
- 20-01-2026
Important Dates
| renotification_date | 06-01-2026 |
| last_date_for_application | 20-01-2026 |
| duration_of_engagement | Till 15 April 2026 |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
Computer Science: 1
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.
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; Educational qualifications; 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for MGU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline?
renotification date: 06-01-2026; last date for application: 20-01-2026; duration of engagement: Till 15 April 2026
What is the age limit?
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.
What is the 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.