Assistant Professor on Contract Recruitment 2026-27

- Recruitment for the post of Assistant Professor on Contract for the academic year 2026-27 (till April 15, 2027).
- Engagement is purely on a contract basis at Institute for Integrated Programmes and Research in Basic Sciences (IIRBS), National Institute of Plant Science Technology (NIPST), and Graduate School of Mahatma Gandhi University.
- Consolidated pay of ₹40,000 per month for the selected candidates.

- Age limit: As per UGC Regulations for Assistant Professors. Retired teachers are eligible if their age does not exceed 70 years as on January 1, 2026.
- Qualification: As per UGC norms for the post of Assistant Professor.
- Candidates must possess the required educational qualifications in the specified disciplines (Hindi, History, Mathematics, Microbiology/Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Physics).
- Candidates with degrees from universities outside Kerala must submit an equivalency/eligibility certificate from Mahatma Gandhi University.

- Selection will be based on the scrutiny of applications and documents submitted.
- Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interview or presentation as per university norms (details not specified in the notification).

General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, LC/AI, PH Deaf, V

- Duly filled application proforma attached with the notification.
- Scanned copies of age proof, community reservation certificate, educational qualification certificates (mark lists and degree certificates).
- Proof of journals being UGC-approved/peer-reviewed and impact factor of published articles.
- Experience certificate, awards, and proof for CGPA to percentage conversion.
- Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (for community reservation quota) and Differently Abled/EWS certificates (as per State Government criteria).
- Equivalency/eligibility certificate for degrees obtained outside Kerala.

- No application fee is mentioned in the notification.