📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
- Recruiting Body: Sreenarayanaguru Open University, Kollam (School of Communication and Information Science)
- Notification No: Ad.A3/1/244/2025/SOU dated 22/10/2026 (Reference: RECN/104/2026 dated 12/10/2026)
- Total Posts: 01 (One)
- Post Name: Head of School
- Employment Nature: Deputation
- Application Mode: Online Application with Hard Copy Submission to Registrar
- Online Last Date: 11/11/2026, 05:00 PM
- Hard Copy Last Date: 18/11/2026, 05:00 PM
- Venue for Hard Copy Submission: Office of the Registrar, Sreenarayanaguru Open University, Kureepuzha, Kollam – 691601
- Application Fee: General: Rs. 1,500/- ; SC/ST/DA: Rs. 750/-
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
| Post Designation | Vacancies | Age Limit | Monthly Remuneration (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of School (School of Communication and Information Science) | 01 | Not exceeding 52 years as on 01/01/2026 (Relaxation up to 56 years for those in University Service) | As per UGC Norms (Pay & Allowances regulated as per Parent Department, subject to applicable deputation rules) |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
- Master's Degree: M.Sc in Computer and Information Science including Library Science Programmes with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade, OR First Class in M.E./M.Tech and B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc(CS)/M.Sc(IT) in relevant branch from an Indian University or accredited institution.
- Doctoral Qualification: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Science & Engineering, IT, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Library Science, ICT, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Data Science, or allied disciplines, with strong publication record in SCI/Scopus/UGC-CARE journals or top-tier conferences.
- Deputation Eligibility: Teachers not below the rank of Associate Professor in Govt. Colleges, Aided Colleges, Universities, or Government Institutions as per UGC Regulations. Associate Professors will be considered only in absence of Professors.
- Essential Experience: Demonstrated academic leadership (heading a School/Department/CoE); research publications in SCI/Scopus/UGC-CARE; guiding doctoral scholars; managing funded research projects; 12 years of teaching experience in aided/govt colleges or universities.
- Service Eligibility: Candidates with a minimum of four years of service remaining in parent department are eligible.
Selection Process & Screening Clause
The selection committee shall be constituted as per the applicable UGC Regulations and University Statutes. Mere fulfilment of minimum qualifications does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview or to be selected. The process typically involves shortlisting based on academic and research credentials followed by an interview before the constituted selection committee. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing before the selection committee.
Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates
- Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
- All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets (Relevant Qualifications)
- Ph.D. Thesis Award Letter and Publication List (Proof of Research)
- Experience Certificates on Official Letterhead (if applicable)
- Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (if applicable)
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer
- Two recent passport-size photographs & Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)
- Self-attested copies of all supporting documents
Ensure the hard copy reaches the office of the Registrar, Sreenarayanaguru Open University, Kureepuzha, Kollam – 691601, on or before 5 PM on 18/11/2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The last date for online submission is 11/11/2026 at 5:00 PM. The hard copy of the application must reach the Registrar's office by 18/11/2026 at 5:00 PM.
The hard copy application and documents must be sent to the Office of the Registrar, Sreenarayanaguru Open University, Kureepuzha, Kollam – 691601.
General Category candidates must pay Rs. 1,500/- and SC/ST/DA candidates must pay Rs. 750/-.
This is an appointment on a Deputation basis from parents department institutions, subject to deputation rules.
Pay and Allowance shall be regulated as per the Pay and Allowances drawn in their Parent Department, subject to the applicable rules governing deputation (As per UGC Norms).
Teachers not below the rank of Associate Professor with a Ph.D., 12 years teaching experience, and a strong research profile in Computer Science, IT, AI, or Data Science. Associate Professors are considered only if Professors are unavailable.