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MGU Kottayam Recruitment 2026 – Walk-in for Groundsman cum Marker Post

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Aug. 21, 2026
Groundsman cum Marker (SPESS)

Required Qualification

Experienced10
8th Pass3
Below 10th2
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Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
₹19.35K - ₹20K / mo
Age Limit
20–56 years
Job Location
Kerala21Kottayam2

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 18, 2026

2

Starts

Aug 18, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 8, 2026

4

Exam Date

Sep 8, 2026

Application Window18 Aug – 8 Sep 2026
Exam / Test Date8 Sep 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

• Educational Qualification: Pass in 8th standard from a recognized school.
• Mandatory Experience: Minimum 5 years of verifiable experience in sports turf/ground maintenance AND minimum 2 years hands-on experience in operating a ride-on lawn mower.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidate must be between 20 and 56 years of age as on the date of walk-in interview.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Document Verification of 8th Class Certificate, Ground Maintenance (5 yrs) & Ride-on Mower Experience (2 yrs) (08-09-2026 @ 10:00 AM)

OfflineQualifying Only

Walk-in Interview before Selection Committee in the Vice Chancellor's Chamber (08-09-2026 @ 11:00 AM)

OfflineMerit Scored

Eligible candidates must report with filled pro-forma and original credentials at AD A5 Section, University Administration Block, MGU Priyadarsini Hills, Kottayam on September 08, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Walk-in interview will take place at 11:00 AM in the Vice Chancellor's Chamber.

Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix

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Multi-parameter scoring system used by the evaluation board for candidate screening.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria
Verification of 8th Pass Record & 5+ Years Sports Ground Maintenance Experience
Demonstrated Competence in Operating & Maintaining Ride-on Motorized Lawn Mowers (2+ Years)
Knowledge of Athletic Field Layouts, Pitch Marking Dimensions & Interview Interaction

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

School of Physical Education and Sports Sciences (SPESS), Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, manages university-level inter-collegiate sports complexes, standard running tracks, and playing fields at Priyadarsini Hills campus. The Groundsman cum Marker works closely with physical education directors and coaches to prepare playing arenas for athletics, football, and cricket tournaments. Primary responsibilities include daily operation of ride-on mowers, mowing large grass fields, leveling pitches, drawing regulatory line markings, and storing field equipment. Physically demanding outdoor groundskeeping work in Kottayam's lush, hilly terrain.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual appointment for a period of one (1) year. Stationed at SPESS, MGU Campus, Priyadarsini Hills, Athirampuzha, Kottayam. Purely temporary engagement conferring no claim or right for regular absorption or permanent appointment in Mahatma Gandhi University.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Daily wage of ₹645/- per day (up to ₹20,000/- monthly). While there are no contractual promotion ladders, holding an official experience certificate as a university groundsman provides strong practical credentials for Last Grade Servant (LGS) and permanent Groundsman / Marker recruitments conducted by Kerala PSC or sports councils.
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  • Walk-in Interview Date & Reporting Time: Certificate verification starts at 10:00 AM and interview at 11:00 AM on September 08, 2026.
  • Venue: AD A5 Section (for verification) and Vice Chancellor's Chamber (for interview), Mahatma Gandhi University, Priyadarsini Hills, Kottayam.
  • Mandatory Experience: Candidates must possess at least 5 years of sports ground maintenance experience and at least 2 years of experience operating a ride-on lawn mower.
  • Documents to Bring: Duly filled application pro-forma, original and self-attested copies of 8th/10th certificates, caste/non-creamy layer certificate, and experience certificates.
  • Category Priority: Post is earmarked for E.B.T. (Ezhava/Billava/Thiyya). Other reservation/general category candidates will be considered only if no eligible E.B.T. candidates are available.
  • No TA/DA: Candidates must attend the walk-in interview at their own expense.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • OBC1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Daily wage of ₹645/- per day (monthly maximum ₹20,000/-).

Daily wage of ₹645/- per day subject to a maximum monthly ceiling of ₹20,000/- per month. Contractual appointment for 1 year.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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Application Procedure

Interested candidates must fill out the proforma attached with the notification. They should appear for a walk-in interview with original certificates and copies of documents proving age, educational qualification, work experience, caste certificate / non-creamy layer certificate, and additional qualifications.

Interview Date & Time: 08.09.2026, 10:00 AM

Venue: AD.A 5 Section, University Administration Block, Vice Chancellor's Chamber, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is payable (Nil for all candidates).

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The walk-in interview will take place on September 08, 2026, with document verification at 10:00 AM in the AD A5 Section (Admin Block) and interview at 11:00 AM in the Vice Chancellor's Chamber, MGU Priyadarsini Hills, Kottayam.

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