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Mahatma Gandhi University Senior Software Developer Recruitment 2026 - Walk-in Interview, Eligibility, Salary
Recruitment Overview
Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) invites experienced professionals for a Walk-in Interview for the engagement of a Senior Software Developer on a temporary contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a strong background in PHP-based application development and web technologies to join a prestigious university in Kottayam, Kerala.
Recruitment Type: Direct Recruitment (Walk-in Interview). Candidates are selected based on performance in the interview and technical competence.
Key Highlights Table
| Organization Name | Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) |
| Post Name | Senior Software Developer |
| Total Vacancies | 2 |
| Interview Date | 20th February 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 09:00 AM (for verification) |
| Interview Time | 12:00 Noon |
| Official Website | https://www.mgu.ac.in/ |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Remuneration | Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Software Developer (Temporary Contract) | 2 | ₹ 30,000/- per month (Consolidated) | 23 years - 45 years |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
- Required Degree: Bachelors/Masters degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Applications OR BE/B.Tech in Computer Science/IT OR Diploma in Computer Science/Computer Application.
- Technical Skills:
- Knowledge of PHP web frameworks (Yii/Laravel/CodeIgniter).
- Front-end technologies: CSS3, JavaScript, HTML5.
- Understanding of object-oriented PHP programming.
- Database familiarity: MySQL/Maria DB/MSSQL.
- Added Advantage:
- Technology certification (any).
- Experience with Docker, virtualization, and containerization.
2. Experience
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in PHP-based application development.
- Note: Experience criteria may be relaxed for exceptionally skilled candidates demonstrating strong technical competence during the selection process.
3. Age Limit & Relaxation
- Age: Not below 23 years and not more than 45 years.
- Cut-off Date: Age calculated as of 01.01.2026.
- Age Relaxation: Applicable to SC/ST/OBC candidates as per government rules.
- Experience Relaxation: A relaxation of 1 year in age for every 1 year of service (maximum 5 years) is granted to candidates with experience in Universities.
4. Job Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain web-based applications.
- Contribute to innovative application builds.
- Participate in the full web application development life cycle.
- Refactor and optimize existing codebase.
- Use test-driven development and acceptance tests.
- Mentor junior team members.
- Interface with internal teams for requirements gathering.
- Document projects and stay updated with web development trends.
- Provide weekly and daily reports.
Selection Process
Since this is a contract-based technical role, the selection is based on a Walk-in Interview.
- Stage 1: Document Verification (Reporting at 09:00 AM at Ad. A IV section).
- Stage 2: Walk-in Interview (Starting at 12:00 Noon in the Vice Chancellor's Chamber).
Application Fee
Candidates are advised to check the official PDF link or inquire at the venue.
How to Apply (Walk-in Procedure)
- Prepare Documents: Collect originals of mark lists, certificates proving age, caste, qualifications, and experience.
- Prepare Copies: Take one set of self-attested copies of all documents.
- Prepare Bio-data: Carry a copy of your detailed resume/Bio-data.
- Reporting: Report to the Ad. A IV section at 09:00 AM on 20.02.2026 for certificate verification.
- Interview: Appear for the interview at 12:00 Noon in the Vice Chancellor's Chamber, Administration Block.
Important Dates
- Notification Release: 16.02.2026
- Walk-in Interview Date: 20.02.2026
- Reporting Time for Verification: 09:00 AM
- Interview Time: 12:00 Noon