Key Details
Organisation: Mahatma Gandhi University (Kottayam, Kerala)
Post: Assistant Professor
Number of Posts: 4
Salary / Pay Scale:
For UGC-qualified: Entry Pay Rs 57,700/- (Academic Level 10) in the recent notification. 1
Another source mentions consolidated pay “Rs 33,000 to 40,000/-” (likely for non-UGC qualified or specifically designated posts)
Eligibility / Qualifications:
A Master’s degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in the relevant/allied subject from a recognised university.
In addition, cleared the NET/SLET/SET as per UGC regulations, or have been awarded a Ph.D. in accordance with the UGC (Minimum Standards & Procedure) Regulations.
Age Limit: Maximum age of 50 years as on 01.01.2025. (Relaxations apply as per rules.)
Reservation / Categories / Posts:
Example: For 4 posts: 3 in School of Pedagogical Sciences, 1 in School of Physical Education & Sports Sciences.
Application Mode & Important Dates:
Applications invited online via the faculty recruitment portal of MGU.
Last Date to Apply: 29 November 2025 (for this specific 4-post notification) according to one source.
After applying online, hard-copies of the application with supporting documents must be sent to the University address by a specified cut-off.
Additional Notes / Tips
Ensure you fully meet both the educational qualification and NET/PhD requirement under UGC rules.
Check whether your subject/discipline matches the specific post (School/Department) being advertised.
Note that different posts may have different salary pay depending on whether you satisfy UGC‐qualification vs non‐UGC‐qualified criteria.
Since the age limit is as on 01.01.2025, check your date of birth carefully and claim any age‐relaxation you may be eligible for.
Fill out the online application earlier rather than waiting for the last day; collect/request hard-copies of your documents so you can mail them in time.
Retain proof of submission, application number, and keep track of further communications on the MGU “Faculty Recruitment” portal.