SGOU Assistant Professor Contract Recruitment 2026 for Teacher Education Department

Sreenarayanaguru Open University (SGOU) in Kollam is looking for qualified candidates to join as Assistant Professors on a contract basis in its Department of Teacher Education. These are full-time roles, initially offered for one year but likely to be extended depending on performance. The monthly consolidated salary is ₹50,000. Applications must be submitted online by 11 November 2026, with the option to send a hard copy by post or courier by 18 November 2026. This recruitment focuses on the B.Ed. programme designed for in-service teachers.

Candidates aiming for these Assistant Professor roles should hold a relevant postgraduate degree with a minimum of 55% marks along with an M.Ed. degree also at 55% or above. Alternatively, qualifications like M.A. (Education) plus B.Ed., both with at least 55%, are acceptable. Additionally, qualifying in the National Eligibility Test (NET) or State Eligibility Test (SET), or holding a Ph.D. is mandatory. While prior teaching experience is not required, having worked at an institution recognised by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) will be an advantage. The specialisations include subjects like Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences, Mathematics, Physical and Natural Sciences, Social Science Education, Languages, Health and Physical Education, and Fine or Performing Arts.