Contractual IT and Academic Support Positions at Sreenarayana Guru Open University

Sreenarayana Guru Open University

Total Vacancies

Job Location

Kollam, Kerala

Apply Start

07 Oct 2026

Apply Deadline

11 Nov 2026

🚀 Apply Online Direct Link 📄 View PDF Notification

📋 Recruitment Overview

Organization	Sreenarayana Guru Open University (SOU)
Job Category	Technical
Eligibility Qualification	B.Tech (btech), B.E. (be), M.Sc. (msc), MCA (mca)
Number of Vacancies	10 Posts
Salary / Pay Scale	- Software Developer / Software Tester / Operational Support Engineer: ₹40,000/month (consolidated contract pay). - Network Engineer: ₹30,000/month (consolidated contract pay). - Operational Support Team Leader: ₹50,000/month (consolidated contract pay).
Age Limits	21 to 40 Years
Gender Eligibility	both
Experience Required	- Software Developer: 1 year in software development. - Software Tester: 1 year in software testing. - Network Engineer: 1 year in network administration/troubleshooting. - Operational Support Team Leader: 5 years in Academic ERP workflow management. - Operational Support Engineer: 3 years in Academic ERP workflow management.
Application Fee	No application fee mentioned in the notification.

📄 Details & Description

- Sreenarayana Guru Open University, Kollam, invites applications for contractual positions in IT and academic support roles.
- Positions are purely contractual and do not guarantee regular employment or absorption.
- The University reserves the right to modify vacancy numbers, remuneration, or cancel the notification without notice.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

- Qualifications: Regular Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent (B.Tech/B.E., MCA, M.Sc.).
- Experience: Minimum 1 year of professional experience required for most roles; 5 years for Operational Support Team Leader.
- Age Limit: 21–40 years (relaxations for SC/ST/OBC as per government norms).
- Gender Eligibility: Both male and female candidates are eligible.

⚙️ Selection Process

- Selection based on qualifications, experience, and internal assessment by the University.
- No written test/interview mentioned; selection criteria not specified beyond qualifications and experience.

🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations

All (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS)

📂 Required Documents

- Self-attested copies of age proof (birth certificate, passport, etc.).
- Educational certificates (degree/diploma certificates and mark sheets).
- Experience certificates (if applicable).
- Caste certificate (if claiming reservation).

💳 Application Fee Details

No application fee mentioned in the notification.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How many vacancies are available for the Software Developer role at Sreenarayana Guru Open University?

There are 2 vacancies for the Software Developer position under this recruitment.

Q. What is the last date to apply for the contract roles at Sreenarayana Guru Open University?

The last date to submit the online application is 11/11/2026, and hard copies must reach by 18/11/2026.

Q. Is there an application fee for these contract positions?

No, the notification does not mention any application fee for these roles.

Q. What is the minimum experience required for the Operational Support Team Leader role?

Candidates must have 5 years of experience in Academic ERP workflow management for this position.

Q. Are there age relaxations for SC/ST/OBC candidates in this recruitment?

Yes, age relaxations are applicable as per government norms for SC, ST, and OBC candidates.