SGOU Assistant Professor Arabic and More 2026 — 32 Vacancies

SGOU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Overview

Sreenarayanaguru Open University (SGOU) in Kollam is recruiting Assistant Professors on contract for its Schools of Studies. The teaching programmes use Open and Distance Learning (ODL), with an emphasis on learner support, self-learning materials and technology-enabled education. If you are considering this work, the notice makes clear that the role extends beyond classroom teaching to supporting learners through the university's distance-learning system.

Posts and Disciplines

• Arabic, Hindi and English: language disciplines within the Schools of Studies.
• Political Science, Psychology and Sociology: separate subject appointments under the same contract recruitment.
• Economics and Philosophy: distinct academic disciplines included in this notice.
• Social Work: teaching connected with the Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work programmes.
• Public Administration: appointments linked to the Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts programmes.
• Commerce and Business Studies: separate teaching disciplines in the university's academic offering.
• Computer Science: the notice connects this discipline with Bachelor of Computer Applications, Master of Computer Applications and Bachelor of Science Data Science programmes.
• Library Science: an academic teaching discipline within this recruitment.
• Mathematics: teaching connected with the Master of Science programme.
• Multimedia: teaching connected with the Bachelor of Science programme.

Service Conditions and Caveats

• Contract engagement: the advertised appointments are on a contract basis. Keep this distinction in mind when considering the position.
• Reservation: the university follows the Kerala government roster and rules for SC, ST, OBC non-creamy-layer, EWS and persons with benchmark disabilities. Reservation benefits are available only to Kerala natives.
• Earlier applicants: if you applied under the previous notification, you must apply again for this notification. Your earlier application does not replace the fresh application.
• Recruitment changes: the university can change the advertised strength, leave posts unfilled, prepare a supplementary list or withdraw the advertisement.
• Conduct: seeking outside influence can disqualify you. Hiding facts or providing false information can lead to cancellation, including after appointment.
• Disputes: recruitment-related disputes fall under the courts in Kollam, Kerala.

Application Submission Notes

A posted printout is required after you apply online. Send the completed application to The Registrar, Sreenarayanaguru Open University, Kureepuzha, Kollam, Kerala. Mark the envelope with the Assistant Professor post, your discipline and the notification number, following the notice's envelope wording.

If you are already employed, apply through the proper channel or provide your employer's no-objection certificate with the hard copy. The university rejects late or defective applications, so your online submission alone does not complete the required process.

• Teach the assigned subject through the open and distance learning system.
• Support learners with their academic needs.
• Develop self-learning materials for university programmes.
• Use technology-enabled methods to deliver education.
• Help deliver programmes in the assigned School of Studies.