Mahatma Gandhi University
Contractual / Regular

MGU Project Associate Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 13, 2026
Project Associate 1

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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
Rs. 25,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Below 28 Years
Job Location
Kerala22Kottayam1

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 12, 2026

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Starts

Oct 12, 2026

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Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window12 – 31 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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

Educational Qualification

Essential: M.Sc. in Chemistry with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognized University or Institute.
Desirable / Preference: Candidates qualified in CSIR-UGC NET or GATE. Prior research experience in steady-state or laser spectroscopy, photophysical analysis, and small-scale organic synthesis will be given preference.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates must be below 28 years of age as of the closing date of application (31 October 2026). Standard age relaxation applies as per Government of India / ANRF guidelines for eligible categories.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application & CV Screening

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Personal Interview

Online / OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is based on initial screening of submitted applications, CV, and research credentials. If the number of shortlisted candidates is large, the Selection Committee may shortlist candidates based on academic merit, NET/GATE scores, and relevant research background. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview (date and details communicated via email).

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Component
M.Sc. Academic Merit & Chemistry Fundamentals
National Eligibility Certification
Spectroscopic Research Competence
Interview & Research Aptitude

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.

Project Associates work within the School of Chemical Sciences at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, under the Ramanujan Fellowship project funded by Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF). The daily research regime involves handling advanced optical and laser spectroscopy instrumentation, preparing sensitive organic samples, recording and analyzing photophysical decay curves, performing small-scale chemical synthesis, and preparing manuscript drafts for peer-reviewed international journals. The academic atmosphere is rigorous, collaborative, and research-focused.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Based at the main university campus, Priyadarsini Hills P.O., Kottayam, Kerala (PIN: 686560). The engagement is initially for 1 year, extendable on an annual basis subject to satisfactory research progress and fund availability from ANRF. The position is coterminous with the PI's Ramanujan Fellowship.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

The role does not lead to permanent university faculty or non-teaching cadre employment. However, selected candidates meeting university norms can often register for a Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences at MGU, positioning them for high-impact doctoral publications, national research awards, and subsequent post-doctoral or industrial R&D positions.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Strict Email Submission Deadline: Applications must be emailed to [email protected] on or before 31 October 2026. Hard copies or portal applications are not accepted.
  • Mandatory Referee Details: The CV must explicitly include the names, institutional affiliations, and active email addresses of two academic/research referees.
  • Minimum Percentage Barrier: Candidates must hold at least 60% marks in M.Sc. Chemistry; applications below this threshold will not be considered.
  • Temporary Project Nature: The fellowship is temporary and coterminous with the Ramanujan Fellowship project, conferring no entitlement to permanent university absorption.

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

  • UR1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

A fixed consolidated fellowship of Rs. 25,000 per month will be provided under the ANRF project.

Consolidated fellowship amount of Rs. 25,000/- per month funded under the Ramanujan Fellowship by ANRF, Government of India.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Prepare a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) including personal details, academic qualifications, research experience, publication record, and contact details (name, affiliation, and email address) of two academic referees.
  2. Scan all relevant supporting documents (educational certificates, M.Sc. mark sheets, NET/GATE scorecards, and experience proof) into a single PDF document alongside the CV.
  3. Submit the application via email to Dr. Chinju Govind M. V., Ramanujan Fellow (ANRF), at [email protected].
  4. Ensure the application is emailed on or before the due date: 31 October 2026.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required to apply for this project position.

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Candidates must have completed an M.Sc. in Chemistry with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognized University. Candidates with CSIR-UGC NET or GATE qualification will be given preference.

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