Sreenarayanaguru Open University, Kollam, a state open university in Kerala that delivers programmes through the Open and Distance Learning mode, has announced recruitment for Assistant Professor posts on a contract basis. A total of 32 vacancies are spread across sixteen disciplines, including English, Social Work, Mathematics, Library Science and Computer Science. The appointees will teach in the university's Schools of Studies and support learner-focused, technology-enabled distance education.
SGOU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
Posted 12 Oct 2026Updated 12 Oct 2026RECN/108/2026
Total Vacancies
32
Last Date
11 Nov
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Last date 11 Nov 2026 · 24 days left
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About SGOU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Sreenarayanaguru Open University , Kollam
- Advertisement No.
- RECN/108/2026
- Post Name
- Assistant Professor (Arabic), Assistant Professor (Hindi) and 14 more
- Job Location
- Kollam, Kerala
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply; only natives of Kerala are eligible for reservation benefits)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 50 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Valid NET/SLET/SET certificate, or Ph.D. notification/certificate with the UGC-Regulations compliance certificate from the awarding University
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 50,000 per month (consolidated pay)
Vacancy Breakdown
Assistant Professor (Arabic)
3
Assistant Professor (Hindi)
1
Assistant Professor (English)
2
Assistant Professor (Political Science)
1
Assistant Professor (Psychology)
1
Assistant Professor (Sociology)
1
Assistant Professor (Economics)
1
Assistant Professor (Social work (BSW & MSW))
5
Assistant Professor (Public Administration (BA& MA))
3
Assistant Professor (Commerce)
1
Assistant Professor (Business Studies)
1
Assistant Professor (Computer Science (BCA, MCA, BSc Data Science))
2
Assistant Professor (Philosophy)
1
Assistant Professor (Library Science)
3
Assistant Professor (Mathematics (MSc))
3
Assistant Professor (Multimedia (BSc))
3
Total32
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Arabic) | 3 |
| Assistant Professor (Hindi) | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (English) | 2 |
| Assistant Professor (Political Science) | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Psychology) | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Sociology) | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Economics) | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Social work (BSW & MSW)) | 5 |
| Assistant Professor (Public Administration (BA& MA)) | 3 |
| Assistant Professor (Commerce) | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Business Studies) | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Computer Science (BCA, MCA, BSc Data Science)) | 2 |
| Assistant Professor (Philosophy) | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Library Science) | 3 |
| Assistant Professor (Mathematics (MSc)) | 3 |
| Assistant Professor (Multimedia (BSc)) | 3 |
| Grand Total | 32 |
Eligibility Details
Assistant Professor (on contract) - Qualification and Experience
A Master's degree with a minimum of 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) in a concerned / relevant / allied subject from an Indian University, National Institutes or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign University. In the case of appointment of Assistant Professors in the Departments of Computer Science and Data Science & Analytics (Sl.No. 12), candidates with Masters of Technology in the relevant discipline shall be considered (as per AICTE norms), in addition to Master of Science in the relevant disciplines. The candidate must satisfy BOTH conditions (A) and (B) as prescribed under the UGC Regulations, 2018 and its amendments. Eligibility: the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) in the relevant discipline conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC, e.g. SLET / SET; OR must be, or have been, awarded a Ph.D. degree in accordance with the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments. NET/SLET/SET shall not be required for candidates holding a Ph.D. awarded in compliance with the above regulations, or for subjects for which NET/SLET/SET is not conducted.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (on contract) - Qualification and Experience | A Master's degree with a minimum of 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) in a concerned / relevant / allied subject from an Indian University, National Institutes or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign University. In the case of appointment of Assistant Professors in the Departments of Computer Science and Data Science & Analytics (Sl.No. 12), candidates with Masters of Technology in the relevant discipline shall be considered (as per AICTE norms), in addition to Master of Science in the relevant disciplines. The candidate must satisfy BOTH conditions (A) and (B) as prescribed under the UGC Regulations, 2018 and its amendments. Eligibility: the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) in the relevant discipline conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC, e.g. SLET / SET; OR must be, or have been, awarded a Ph.D. degree in accordance with the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments. NET/SLET/SET shall not be required for candidates holding a Ph.D. awarded in compliance with the above regulations, or for subjects for which NET/SLET/SET is not conducted. |
Age Limit
Upper age limit 50 years as on 01/01/2026, with usual relaxation to SC/ST and OBC as per Government of Kerala Rules and UGC Norms.
Age Relaxation
Usual relaxation to SC/ST and OBC as per Government of Kerala Rules and UGC Norms.
Application Fee
General / OBC
Rs. 1,000
SC / ST / PwBD
Rs. 500
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Registration fee remitted online to Account No. 361401010035599, IFSC UBIN0536148, Branch Union Bank, Kollam-1. Fee is remitted only through online as instructed in the submission portal and a copy of the fee receipt is submitted with the hard copy of the application. Fee once paid will not be refunded or adjusted.
Salary Structure
Rs. 50,000 per month (consolidated pay)
How to Apply
- 1Apply online through the University recruitment portal at the official website and fill in all particulars
- 2Upload legible copies of the required documents
- 3Remit the registration fee online to Account No. 361401010035599, IFSC UBIN0536148, Union Bank, Kollam-1
- 4Take a printout of the completed application, affix a photograph, sign it and attach self-attested copies of all credentials
- 5Send the printout by post to The Registrar, Sreenarayanaguru Open University, Kureepuzha, Kollam, Kerala, superscribing the envelope 'Application for the post of Assistant Professor - [Discipline], Notification No. [*]'
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Recent passport-size photograph and specimen signature
•Matriculation / Higher Secondary certificate (proof of date of birth)
•Marksheets and degree certificates of Bachelor's
•Master's and where applicable Ph.D
•Valid NET certificate or Ph.D. notification/certificate with UGC-Regulations compliance certificate from the awarding University
•Caste / PwBD certificate in the prescribed format where claimed
•Experience certificates
•List of publications with proofs (ISSN/ISBN/DOI) and duly filled Academic/Research Score (API/PBAS) proforma
•Proof of application-fee payment and No Objection Certificate (for in-service candidates)
Important Details
- Candidates already in service must apply through proper channel or submit a No Objection Certificate from the present employer, a copy of which must be enclosed with the hard copy of the application.
- Only natives of Kerala are eligible for reservation benefits.
- Candidates who applied in response to the earlier notification must submit a fresh application against this notification.
- Degrees obtained from institutions other than State/Central Universities or National Institutes require an equivalency certificate from any of the State Universities in Kerala.
- The number of posts is provisional and may increase or decrease, and the University may prepare a supplementary list.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
- Teaching or academic experience in a recognised Open University or ODL/Online institution
- Demonstrated ability in the design, development, content writing, editing, unitisation and assessment of print and e-SLM as per UGC-DEB norms and the four-quadrant approach
- Proficiency with Learning Management Systems such as Moodle, MOOCs/SWAYAM platforms, LMS-based assessment, virtual classrooms and development of audio-video and multimedia course content
- Familiarity with learner support networks, study/regional centres, academic counselling, tele-/web-conferencing and grievance redressal in an ODL setting
- Quality research papers in UGC-CARE listed, peer-reviewed, Scopus or Web of Science indexed journals, books/chapters with ISBN and a good Academic/Research Score
- Post-Doctoral experience, qualifying JRF/SRF, awards, fellowships and sponsored projects, and proficiency in ICT tools
Relaxation in Minimum Marks
5% relaxation (from 55% to 50%) in the marks at the Master's level is allowed for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Relaxation of grade for candidates awarded a Master's degree only under the Grade Point system is as per the equivalence prescribed by the UGC. A 5% relaxation (55% to 50%) is also provided to Ph.D. degree holders who obtained their Master's degree prior to 19 September 1991.
General Conditions
- Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply
- Candidates must fulfil all eligibility conditions as on the last date of receipt of application; issue of an admit/interview memo does not confer eligibility
- All degrees and qualifications must be from a University/Institution recognised by the UGC/AICTE/relevant statutory body; degrees obtained through accredited open/distance learning mode are recognised as equivalent
- Reservation for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS/PwBD applies as per the roster and rules of the Government of Kerala
- The prescribed qualifications are minimum and possession thereof does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview; the University may apply higher benchmarks or short-listing criteria
Frequently Asked Questions
Do candidates with a Ph.D. need to clear NET?
No. NET/SLET/SET is not required for candidates holding a Ph.D. awarded in compliance with the UGC M.Phil./Ph.D. Regulations, or for subjects in which NET/SLET/SET is not conducted.
Can candidates from states other than Kerala apply?
Yes, Indian citizens from any state may apply, but reservation benefits are available only to natives of Kerala.
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