Sreenarayanaguru Open University (SGOU), Kollam, a State Open University of Kerala, has invited applications for the post of Assistant Professor in its Department of Teacher Education on a full-time contract basis. The number of posts is anticipated as per the official notification. The appointees will teach in the two-year B.Ed. programme offered through Open and Distance Learning for in-service teachers, helping build a new teacher education department from its foundation.
SGOU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
Posted 12 Oct 2026Updated 12 Oct 2026No.Ad.A3/1/237/2025/SOU
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Last date 11 Nov 2026 · 24 days left
- Notification09 Oct
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About SGOU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Sreenarayanaguru Open University , Kollam
- Advertisement No.
- No.Ad.A3/1/237/2025/SOU
- Post Name
- Assistant Professor (Perspectives in Education), Assistant Professor (Mathematics Education) and 6 more
- Job Location
- Kollam, Kerala
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 50 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- UGC/CSIR NET or State Eligibility Test (SET/SLET) in Education or the relevant subject, or Ph.D. in Education or the relevant subject as per UGC Regulations
- Pay Scale
- Consolidated pay of Rs. 50,000 per month
- Tenure
- Full time, contract basis, for one year likely to continue and renewable based on performance
Vacancy Breakdown
Assistant Professor (Perspectives in Education)
Assistant Professor (Mathematics Education)
Assistant Professor (Physical Science Education)
Assistant Professor (Natural Science Education)
Assistant Professor (Social Science Education)
Assistant Professor (Languages Education - English / Malayalam / other)
Assistant Professor (Health and Physical Education)
Assistant Professor (Fine Arts / Performing Arts Education)
Total0
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor (Perspectives in Education) | |
| Assistant Professor (Mathematics Education) | |
| Assistant Professor (Physical Science Education) | |
| Assistant Professor (Natural Science Education) | |
| Assistant Professor (Social Science Education) | |
| Assistant Professor (Languages Education - English / Malayalam / other) | |
| Assistant Professor (Health and Physical Education) | |
| Assistant Professor (Fine Arts / Performing Arts Education) | |
| Grand Total | 0 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Assistant Professor (Perspectives in Education)
- Qualification
- Master's degree in Sciences / Humanities / Social Sciences / Commerce with at least 55% marks and M.Ed. with at least 55% marks; or M.A. (Education) with at least 55% marks and B.Ed. with at least 55% marks. Must have qualified NET/SET or hold a Ph.D. as per UGC rules.
- Experience
- No prior teaching experience is mandatory; experience in an NCTE-recognised teacher education institution carries weightage.
Assistant Professor (Mathematics Education)
- Qualification
- M.Sc. Mathematics with at least 55% marks and M.Ed. with at least 55% marks. Must have qualified NET/SET or hold a Ph.D. as per UGC rules.
- Experience
- No prior teaching experience is mandatory; experience in an NCTE-recognised teacher education institution carries weightage.
Assistant Professor (Physical Science Education)
- Qualification
- M.Sc. Physics / Chemistry with at least 55% marks and M.Ed. with at least 55% marks. Must have qualified NET/SET or hold a Ph.D. as per UGC rules.
- Experience
- No prior teaching experience is mandatory; experience in an NCTE-recognised teacher education institution carries weightage.
Assistant Professor (Natural Science Education)
- Qualification
- M.Sc. Botany / Zoology with at least 55% marks and M.Ed. with at least 55% marks. Must have qualified NET/SET or hold a Ph.D. as per UGC rules.
- Experience
- No prior teaching experience is mandatory; experience in an NCTE-recognised teacher education institution carries weightage.
Assistant Professor (Languages Education - English / Malayalam / other)
- Qualification
- M.A. in the language concerned with at least 55% marks and M.Ed. with at least 55% marks. Must have qualified NET/SET or hold a Ph.D. as per UGC rules.
- Experience
- No prior teaching experience is mandatory; experience in an NCTE-recognised teacher education institution carries weightage.
Assistant Professor (Health and Physical Education)
- Qualification
- M.P.Ed. with at least 55% marks. Must have qualified NET/SET or hold a Ph.D. as per UGC rules.
- Experience
- No prior teaching experience is mandatory; experience in an NCTE-recognised teacher education institution carries weightage.
Assistant Professor (Fine Arts / Performing Arts Education)
- Qualification
- M.F.A. or M.P.A. (Music / Dance / Theatre) with at least 55% marks. Must have qualified NET/SET or hold a Ph.D. as per UGC rules.
- Experience
- No prior teaching experience is mandatory; experience in an NCTE-recognised teacher education institution carries weightage.
Age Limit
Upper age limit 50 years as on 01/01/2026
Age Relaxation
Usual relaxation to SC/ST and OBC as per Government of Kerala Rules and UGC Norms.
Application Fee
General / OBC
Rs. 1000
SC / ST / PwBD
Rs. 500
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Account No. 361401010035599, IFSC: UBIN0536148, Branch: Union Bank, Kollam-1. Fee to be remitted online only as instructed in the submission portal.
Selection Process
- 1Scrutiny and Shortlisting
Applications are scored on academic record, research score and teaching experience as per UGC Regulations, 2018 (Appendix II, Table 3B); the academic score is used for shortlisting only.
- 2Teaching Demonstration
Shortlisted candidates take a teaching demonstration or seminar on a topic from the B.Ed. curriculum, with reference to its ODL delivery.
- 3Interview
Selection rests on interview performance, which assesses subject knowledge, teaching ability, research aptitude, understanding of ODL and NEP 2020, and communication skills.
Salary Structure
Consolidated pay of Rs. 50,000 per month
How to Apply
- 1Apply online through the University recruitment portal and fill in all particulars.
- 2Upload legible copies of the required documents.
- 3Remit the non-refundable application fee online to Account No. 361401010035599, IFSC UBIN0536148, Union Bank, Kollam-1.
- 4Keep a copy of the fee receipt to enclose with the hard copy of the application.
- 5Send a printout of the submitted application with self-attested copies of the documents to The Registrar, Sreenarayanaguru Open University, Kureepuzha, Kollam, Kerala.
- 6Superscribe the envelope 'Application for the post of Assistant Professor in Teacher Education - [Curricular Area]'.
- 7Submit a separate application with the required fee for each curricular area applied for.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Certificates and mark lists of all qualifications starting from SSLC onwards
•NET/SET/SLET certificate or Ph.D. certificate with proof of compliance with UGC Regulations
•Experience certificates from the head of the institution
•Proof of date of birth
•Community / non-creamy layer / disability certificate wherever applicable
•Copies of the first page of research publications with journal and ISSN details
•Fee receipt
•No Objection Certificate from the employer for candidates in service
Important Details
- Appointment is subject to NCTE recognition of the B.Ed.
- (ODL) programme and to the SGOU Act and Statutes.
- The University may raise the minimum standards for shortlisting when applications are large in number, and candidates are not entitled to an interview merely on meeting the minimum qualifications.
Desirable Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Education or in the subject of pedagogy, for candidates who qualify through NET/SET
- Research papers in UGC-CARE listed Scopus or peer-reviewed journals, books, or chapters in edited volumes
- Proficiency in e-content development, Learning Management Systems such as Moodle, MOOCs (SWAYAM) and ICT-enabled pedagogy
- Experience in supervising school internship and practice teaching
- Training or experience in inclusive education and teaching learners with special needs
- Ability to teach and develop course material in both Malayalam and English
- Participation in Faculty Development Programmes such as Refresher or Orientation Programmes, and in national or international seminars
Conditions on Qualifications
- All degrees must be from Universities recognised by the UGC, and the M.Ed. / B.Ed. / M.P.Ed. from institutions recognised by NCTE at the time of award of the degree
- B.Ed. / M.Ed. must have been obtained through the regular mode of study, except where NCTE norms exceptionally permit otherwise
- The Master's degree must be in the subject of the curricular area applied for; the University's decision on the relevance of a subject will be final
Roles and Responsibilities
- Prepare, review and update Self-Learning Material (print and digital), audio-visual lessons and e-content for the assigned courses in tune with NCTE norms and NEP 2020
- Conduct face-to-face contact sessions, workshops and online counselling at the headquarters and Regional / Learner Support Centres, including on weekends and holidays
- Plan, supervise and assess school internship, practice teaching, practicum and Enhancement of Professional Capacities courses, coordinating with partner schools and mentor teachers
- Set question papers, evaluate assignments and term-end examinations, conduct viva-voce and maintain records of continuous comprehensive assessment
- Undertake research in teacher education, publish in quality journals, seek research grants and organise seminars, workshops and in-service programmes for school teachers
- Contribute to the Internal Quality Assurance Cell, NAAC and NCTE compliance, inspection documentation, programme review and outcome-based assessment
- Serve as programme coordinator, course coordinator or committee member and perform other academic or administrative duties assigned by the Vice Chancellor, Director of the School or Head of the Department
General Conditions
- Qualifications and experience will be reckoned as on the last date for receipt of applications
- Qualifications obtained from foreign universities must be supported by an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities
- Candidates already in service must apply through proper channel or produce an NOC at the time of interview
- Incomplete applications, or those received after the last date, will be rejected without notice; the University is not responsible for postal delay
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the teaching demonstration or interview
- Original certificates will be verified at the time of interview
Frequently Asked Questions
Is prior teaching experience required for the Assistant Professor post?
No, prior teaching experience is not mandatory. Experience in an NCTE-recognised teacher education institution carries weightage at the shortlisting and interview stages.
Where will the selected candidate be posted?
The place of posting is the University headquarters at Kollam, but the candidate is liable to be served at any Regional Centre of the University.
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