MGU Course Co-ordinator Recruitment 2026: Walk-in Interview on 13 November for M.Sc. Applied Geology — PhD + 15 Years’ Experience, Rs. 30,000/Month

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Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kerala, will hold a walk-in interview on 13 November 2026 for the post of Course Co-ordinator (on Contract) of M.Sc. Applied Geology in the Geology Department of its School of Environmental Sciences. The post carries a consolidated pay of Rs. 30,000 per month on a one-year contract, and the interview will be held in the Vice Chancellor’s Chamber at 11:30 AM — candidates must report at 10:00 AM with a filled proforma and their documents.

Do not mistake this for a regular faculty vacancy. The notification asks for an M.Sc. and a Ph.D. in Geology plus at least 15 years of teaching experience in colleges or university departments, and sets the maximum age at 70 years. In other words, this is a senior-academic role aimed squarely at veteran geology teachers — including retired professors — who can run a postgraduate programme, not at fresh postgraduates. If you are a working or retired geology academic with a long teaching record, this is a rare opening; if you are early in your career, the experience gate will stop you before the interview begins.

At a Glance

Who Can Apply: A Post for Veteran Geology Academics

The eligibility conditions in the official notification are short, and every one of them is a hard filter:

• Qualification: M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Geology.
• Experience: minimum 15 years of teaching experience in colleges or university departments.
• Age: maximum 70 years as on 01 January 2026.
• Category: OC.

There is no relaxation mentioned in the notification, and no separate desirable-qualification list — the Ph.D., the 15 years in the classroom, and the age ceiling are the whole test. The notification also states that the selected candidate will have to execute an agreement with the university as per the existing norms, which is standard for contract engagements at MGU.

One practical point for senior applicants: the interview proforma asks for details of guideships, peer-reviewed research publications, national and international patents, and national and international awards and recognitions, along with teaching and administrative experience. Carry proof of all of these — the proforma makes it clear that this interview is as much a review of your academic record as a conversation.

The 70-Year Age Limit — Read It Carefully

A maximum age of 70 years is unusual in university recruitment, and it is the single most important detail in this notification. It means retired professors and senior faculty who have crossed the usual 60- or 65-year retirement age can still attend. The cut-off is 01 January 2026 — you must not have crossed 70 years on that date. The notification prints no age relaxation, so do not assume any concession beyond the stated limit. If you are close to the line, check your date of birth against 01.01.2026 before travelling to Kottayam.

Pay and Tenure: One Year, Rs. 30,000 a Month

The post pays a consolidated Rs. 30,000 per month, with no allowances mentioned in the notification. The appointment is purely on contract for one year. Be clear-eyed about what that means: this is not a permanent faculty position, there is no mention of renewal or extension in the notification, and the selected candidate must sign an agreement under the university’s existing norms. The value here is the role itself — coordinating the M.Sc. Applied Geology programme at a Category 1 autonomous university — rather than the pay or the tenure. Go in with that expectation set correctly.

Walk-in Day: Report at 10 AM With This File

The walk-in interview is on Friday, 13 November 2026, at 11:30 AM in the Vice Chancellor’s Chamber, Mahatma Gandhi University. Every candidate must report at 10:00 AM with the duly filled proforma attached to the notification and one set of signed hard copies of the original documents proving:

• Age
• Community reservation (where applicable)
• Qualifications — mark lists and degree certificates — and specialisation
• Published articles
• Details of guideships, if any
• Experience certificates
• Awards and proof of all other additional qualifications

The proforma itself — titled “Course Co-Ordinator (M.Sc. Applied Geology) – On Contract, Recruitment, 2026–2027” — asks for your name, address, mobile number, email ID and reservation category; your subject of specialisation in post-graduation and the percentage of marks; details of your Ph.D. degree; teaching and administrative experience; guideships; peer-reviewed research publications; patents and awards; and any additional qualifications, followed by a signed declaration with place and date. Fill it completely before the day — an incomplete proforma at a 10 AM reporting time is the easiest way to waste the trip.

Two Paperwork Traps to Clear Before 13 November

1. A degree from outside Kerala needs an equivalency certificate. The notification states that a degree obtained from a university or institution outside the State of Kerala must be accompanied by an equivalency certificate obtained from Mahatma Gandhi University. If your M.Sc. or Ph.D. is from outside Kerala, this certificate has to be arranged from MGU itself before the interview — do not leave it for the morning of 13 November.

2. Reservation certificates follow the state rules. Candidates under the community reservation quota must submit the Community Certificate and Non-Creamy Layer Certificate issued by the authorities concerned, and candidates applying under PH or EWS reservation must enclose the certificate concerned as per the State Government criteria. Non-Creamy Layer Certificates need not be furnished by applicants for posts reserved for SC and ST communities. Note that the post itself is in the OC category, so read the notification’s certificate conditions against your own category before deciding what to carry.

Selection: One Interview, No Written Test

There is no written test and no online application in this recruitment. Selection is through the walk-in interview alone, on 13 November 2026. Because the proforma records your publications, guideships, patents and awards in detail, the interview panel will already have your academic record in front of them — so the documents you carry are effectively your application. Originals plus one set of signed hard copies, as the notification requires, is the format to follow.

Important Dates

FAQs

Q. When is the MGU Course Co-ordinator walk-in interview?
A. The walk-in interview is on 13 November 2026 at 11:30 AM in the Vice Chancellor’s Chamber, Mahatma Gandhi University. Candidates must report at 10:00 AM.

Q. What is the qualification for the MGU Course Co-ordinator post?
A. M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Geology, with a minimum of 15 years of teaching experience in colleges or university departments.

Q. What is the age limit for MGU Course Co-ordinator recruitment 2026?
A. The maximum age is 70 years as on 01 January 2026. The notification mentions no age relaxation.

Q. What is the salary of the MGU Course Co-ordinator (on Contract)?
A. A consolidated pay of Rs. 30,000 per month. No allowances are mentioned in the notification.

Q. How many vacancies are there for MGU Course Co-ordinator 2026?
A. The official notification does not specify the number of vacancies.

Q. Is there an application fee?
A. The official notification does not specify any application fee.

Q. Which documents should I bring to the walk-in interview?
A. The duly filled proforma attached to the notification, plus one set of signed hard copies of original documents proving age, community reservation, qualifications (mark lists and degree certificates) and specialisation, published articles, guideships (if any), experience certificates, awards and other additional qualifications.

Q. My degree is from a university outside Kerala. Is anything extra needed?
A. Yes. The notification requires an equivalency certificate obtained from Mahatma Gandhi University for degrees from universities or institutions outside Kerala.

Q. Is the MGU Course Co-ordinator job permanent?
A. No. The appointment is purely on contract for one year, and the selected candidate must execute an agreement with the university as per the existing norms.

Important Links

Facts in this article are taken from the official Mahatma Gandhi University notification (No. 62239/AD A5-3/2022/AD A 5, dated 07-11-2026) published on mgu.ac.in. The notification does not specify the number of vacancies or an application fee. Always verify the eligibility conditions and the interview date and venue on the official notification before attending.

Raju

Founder & Editor

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