About This Recruitment
Sreenarayanaguru Open University (SGOU) in Kollam, Kerala is looking to fill seven Head of School positions in different academic schools including Languages, Science, Vocational Education, and more. These roles are open for candidates meeting specified qualifications and age limits. Applications must be submitted online by 11 November 2026. This recruitment offers an opportunity to lead academic departments within a growing university setting and follows the norms set by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
| Exam Name | Head of School (School of Languages), Head of School (School of Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Studies), Head of School (School of Vocational Education and Training) and 4 more |
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Eligibility Explained
To apply for these Head of School roles at SGOU, candidates must hold a Master's degree with at least 55% marks along with a Ph.D. in the relevant subject area. Applicants should currently be employed at an academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor. The maximum age allowed is 52 years as of 1 January 2026. Each position corresponds to a specific school, such as Languages, Science, Vocational Education, Humanities and Social Science, Law and Business Studies, Communication and Information Science, and Interdisciplinary Studies. Meeting these academic and age criteria is essential to be considered for the posts.
| Pay | Post | Posts | Max Age |
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| As per UGC Norms | Head of School (School of Languages) | 1 | 52 |
| As per UGC Norms | Head of School (School of Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Studies) | 1 | 52 |
| As per UGC Norms | Head of School (School of Vocational Education and Training) | 1 | 52 |
| As per UGC Norms | Head of School (School of Science) | 1 | 52 |
| As per UGC Norms | Head of School (School of Humanities and Social Science) | 1 | 52 |
| As per UGC Norms | Head of School (School of Law and Business Studies) | 1 | 52 |
| As per UGC Norms | Head of School (School of Communication and Information Science) | 1 | 52 |
| Total | 7 | |