Mahatma Gandhi University Senior Software Developer Recruitment 2026 - Walk-in Interview, Eligibility, Salary

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

Vacancy Details

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)

1. Prepare Documents: Collect originals of mark lists, certificates proving age, caste, qualifications, and experience.
2. Prepare Copies: Take one set of self-attested copies of all documents.
3. Prepare Bio-data: Carry a copy of your detailed resume/Bio-data.
4. Reporting: Report to the Ad. A IV section at 09:00 AM on 20.02.2026 for certificate verification.
5. 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

Important Links

• Download Official Notification PDF
• Mahatma Gandhi University Official Website