SGOU Recruitment 2026: Assistant Professor (Department of Teacher Education) – Apply Online @ sgou.ac.in

Sreenarayanaguru Open University, Kollam (SGOU) invites applications for the post of Assistant Professor under the Department of Teacher Education for its B.Ed. Programme (delivered through Open and Distance Learning). The appointment is on a contractual, full-time basis for one year, likely to continue and renewable based on performance, with a consolidated pay of Rs. 50,000 per month. Candidates must apply online through the University recruitment portal, remit the prescribed application fee, and send a printout of the submitted application along with self-attested documents to the Registrar by post or courier.

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

The exact number of posts per curricular area is specified in the official notification for the Department of Teacher Education (B.Ed. Programme through Open and Distance Learning).

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Assistant Professor – Perspectives in Education: Master's degree in Sciences / Humanities / Social Sciences / Commerce with at least 55% marks and M.Ed. with at least 55% marks; or M.A. (Education) with at least 55% marks and B.Ed. with at least 55% marks, plus NET/SET or Ph.D.
• Assistant Professor – Mathematics Education: M.Sc. Mathematics with at least 55% marks and M.Ed. with at least 55% marks, plus NET/SET or Ph.D.
• Assistant Professor – Physical Science Education: M.Sc. Physics / Chemistry with at least 55% marks and M.Ed. with at least 55% marks, plus NET/SET or Ph.D.
• Assistant Professor – Natural Science Education: M.Sc. Botany / Zoology with at least 55% marks and M.Ed. with at least 55% marks, plus NET/SET or Ph.D.
• Assistant Professor – Social Science Education: M.A. History / Geography / Economics / Political Science / Sociology with at least 55% marks and M.Ed. with at least 55% marks, plus NET/SET or Ph.D.
• Assistant Professor – Languages Education: M.A. in the language concerned with at least 55% marks and M.Ed. with at least 55% marks, plus NET/SET or Ph.D.
• Assistant Professor – Health and Physical Education: M.P.Ed. with at least 55% marks, plus NET/SET or Ph.D.
• Assistant Professor – Fine Arts / Performing Arts Education: M.F.A. or M.P.A. (Music / Dance / Theatre) with at least 55% marks, plus NET/SET or Ph.D.

Experience: No prior teaching experience is mandatory. However, experience in an NCTE-recognised teacher education institution carries weightage during the shortlisting process.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

1. Scrutiny & Shortlisting: Applications will be scrutinised and candidates shortlisted based on academic record, research score, and teaching experience.
2. Teaching Demonstration / Seminar: Shortlisted candidates will be required to deliver a teaching demonstration or seminar on a designated topic related to their curricular area.
3. Interview: Candidates who qualify the teaching demonstration stage will be called for a final interview before the selection committee.
4. Document Verification: Original documents of selected candidates will be verified before the offer of appointment.

No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for appearing in the teaching demonstration or interview.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

1. Certificates and mark lists of all qualifications starting from SSLC onwards
2. NET / SET / SLET Certificate, or Ph.D. certificate with proof of compliance with UGC Regulations
3. Experience certificates from the head of the institution (if applicable)
4. Proof of date of birth (Matriculation Certificate / SSLC)
5. Community / Non-Creamy Layer / disability certificate, wherever applicable
6. Copies of the first page of research publications with journal and ISSN details (if applicable)
7. No Objection Certificate from the current employer (if in service)
8. Two recent passport-size photographs & Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)
9. Printed copy of the application fee payment receipt

Submission Instructions: Send the printout of the submitted online application with self-attested copies of all documents to: The Registrar, Sreenarayanaguru Open University, Kureepuzha, Kollam, Kerala. The envelope must be superscribed: "Application for the post of Assistant Professor in Teacher Education — [Curricular Area]". Candidates applying for more than one curricular area must submit separate applications with required fees.

How to Apply for SGOU Recruitment 2026

1. Apply online through the University recruitment portal at the official Sreenarayanaguru Open University website.
2. Fill in all particulars and upload legible copies of required documents.
3. Remit the non-refundable application fee of Rs. 1000 (General/OBC) or Rs. 500 (SC/ST/PwBD) online to Account No. 361401010035599, IFSC: UBIN0536148, Branch: Union Bank, Kollam-1.
4. Obtain a copy of the fee receipt to submit along with the hard copy of the application.
5. Send the printout of the submitted application with self-attested copies of documents to the Registrar by post/courier on or before 18 November 2026, 5:00 PM.

Important Links

• Download SGOU Assistant Professor Teacher Education Official Notification PDF
• Visit Sreenarayanaguru Open University Official Website

Frequently Asked Questions