Sreenarayanaguru Open University, Kollam (SGOU) has announced 32 vacancies for Assistant Professor posts under advertisement number RECN/108/2026. The positions include Arabic, Hindi, English, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Economics, Social work (BSW & MSW), Public Administration (BA& MA), Commerce, Business Studies, Computer Science (BCA, MCA, BSc Data Science), and 4 more. Engagement is on a contract basis with a consolidated pay of Rs. 50,000 per month. Eligible candidates can apply online, upload required documents, and remit the fee online, followed by sending the hard copy. The last date for online submission and hard copy receipt is 11 November 2026. The selection process involves short-listing, interview or academic presentation, and document verification.
SGOU Assistant Professor Overview
Particulars
Details
Organisation
Sreenarayanaguru Open University, Kollam
Department(s)
Arabic, Hindi, English, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Economics, Social work, Public Administration, Commerce, Business Studies, Computer Science, Philosophy, Library Science, Mathematics, Multimedia
Posts
Assistant Professor (on contract)
Total Vacancies
32
Pay
Rs. 50,000/- per month (Consolidated pay)
Contract Term
On Contract Basis
Application Mode
Online and by post
Last Date
Online: 11/11/2026 | Hard Copy: 18/11/2026
Department-wise Vacancies
Sl. No.
Discipline
Number of vacancies
1.
Arabic
3
2.
Hindi
1
3.
English
2
4.
Political Science
1
5.
Psychology
1
6.
Sociology
1
7.
Economics
1
8.
Social work (BSW & MSW)
5
9.
Public Administration (BA& MA)
3
10.
Commerce
1
11.
Business Studies
1
12.
Computer Science (BCA, MCA, BSc Data Science)
2
13.
Philosophy
1
14.
Library Science
3
15.
Mathematics (MSc)
3
16.
Multimedia (BSc)
3
Qualification and Experience
Post
Qualification Required
Assistant Professor (on contract)
Master’s degree with a minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in a concerned / relevant / allied subject from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign University. For Computer Science and Data Science & Analytics (Sl.No. 12), candidates with Masters of Technology shall be considered (as per AICTE norms) in addition to Master of Science. Eligibility also requires clearing the National Eligibility Test (NET) in the relevant discipline conducted by UGC or CSIR or SLET/SET, OR having a Ph.D. degree in accordance with UGC Regulations.
Pay and Terms
Selected candidates will receive a consolidated pay of Rs. 50,000/- per month. The nature of the appointment is strictly on a contract basis. Reservation, relaxations, and concessions apply as per the rules of the Government of Kerala and UGC regulations. Upper age limit is 50 years as on 01/01/2026, with usual relaxation for SC/ST and OBC as per Government of Kerala Rules and UGC Norms.
How to Apply for SGOU Assistant Professor
Apply online through the University recruitment portal at https://sgou.ac.in/.
Fill in all particulars and upload legible copies of required documents.
Remit the registration fee online (Account No. 3614010035599, IFSC: UBIN0536148, Branch – Union Bank, Kollam -1).
Take a printout of the completed application, affix photograph, sign it, attach self-attested copies of all credentials.
Send 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 Required
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 awarding University
Caste / PwBD certificate in the prescribed format issued by competent authority, 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)
