Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, a university in Kerala, has opened recruitment for the post of Co-Ordinator on a contract basis, with a single vacancy to be filled in the School of Food Science and Technology. The engagement is for one year, and the role involves coordinating academic and research activities in food science and nutrition at the university.
MGU Co-Ordinator Recruitment 2026
Posted 15 Oct 2026Updated 15 Oct 202657026/AD A5-3/2020/AD A 5
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
27 Oct
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Last date 27 Oct 2026 · 9 days left
- Notification12 Oct
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About MGU Co-Ordinator Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
- Advertisement No.
- 57026/AD A5-3/2020/AD A 5
- Post Name
- Co-Ordinator
- Job Location
- Kottayam, Kerala
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 70 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Minimum 15 years of teaching experience in a University or college and/or experience in research at University or National level institutions or industries, including experience in guiding students for research at doctoral level
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 30,000 per month
- Tenure
- One year
Vacancy Breakdown
Co-Ordinator
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Co-Ordinator | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Co-Ordinator - Qualification and Experience
The candidate should be an eminent scholar with Ph.D in Food Science and Nutrition/ relevant discipline, actively engaged in research with a minimum of 10 publications in national/international journals with high impact factor. A minimum of 15 years of teaching experience in University/college and/or experience in research at the University/National level institutions/industries, including experience in guiding students for research at doctoral level. Contribution to educational innovations, designing new curriculum and courses, and experience in technology mediated teaching-learning processes.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Co-Ordinator - Qualification and Experience | The candidate should be an eminent scholar with Ph.D in Food Science and Nutrition/ relevant discipline, actively engaged in research with a minimum of 10 publications in national/international journals with high impact factor. A minimum of 15 years of teaching experience in University/college and/or experience in research at the University/National level institutions/industries, including experience in guiding students for research at doctoral level. Contribution to educational innovations, designing new curriculum and courses, and experience in technology mediated teaching-learning processes. |
Age Limit
Below 70 years as on 01.01.2026
Selection Process
- 1Interview
Selection is made through an interview; no written test is held.
Salary Structure
Rs. 30,000 per month
How to Apply
- 1Prepare the application on white paper with self-attested copies of documents proving qualifications, age and experience.
- 2Attach a valid Caste Certificate and Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate.
- 3Include two mobile numbers and an e-mail address in the application.
- 4Superscribe the envelope 'Application for the post of Co-Ordinator on Contract in the School of Food Science and Technology.'
- 5Send the application by post to The Registrar, Mahatma Gandhi University, Priyadarsini Hills P.O., Kottayam - 686560 so that it reaches within 15 days of the notification.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Self-attested copies of documents proving qualifications
•Age and experience
•Valid Caste Certificate
•Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate
Important Details
- The single vacancy is reserved for candidates belonging to the E/B/T category.
- The selected candidate shall enter into a contract for one year with the University.
- Incomplete, defective or late applications will be summarily rejected.
Re-Notification History
This is Re-Notification 2 for the post of Co-Ordinator in the School of Food Science and Technology. The same post was earlier notified under Notification No. 57026/AD A5-3/2020/AD A5 dated 11.03.2026 and again dated 21.08.2026.
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