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Assistant Professor

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Assistant Professor administered by MGCUB Authority (Tamil Nadu).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: MGCUB Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2022-12-20 Posting Jurisdiction: Tamil Nadu

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Assistant Professor?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2022-12-20. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from MGCUB Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain mgcub.ac.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Candidates must visit the official MGCUB Samarth recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing a valid email, mobile number, and generating unique login credentials.

Log in to fill out the detailed digital application form, carefully entering academic qualifications, teaching experience, research publications, and API score details as per UGC regulations.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificate, post-graduation degrees, NET/PhD certificates, category certificates, and passport-size photographs in the prescribed JPEG/PDF formats.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online via net banking, credit/debit card, or UPI, ensuring to download and save the transaction receipt for future reference.

Submit the finalized application form online, download the generated PDF, and monitor the portal for the release of the shortlisted candidates list and subsequent interview call letters.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Assistant Professor is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Academic Screening (API Score Evaluation)	100 Points Scale / No Duration	Academic Record (Graduation, Post-Graduation, M.Phil, Ph.D.), NET with JRF, Research Publications in UGC-CARE listed journals, Teaching or Post-Doctoral Experience, and Awards.
Stage 2: Written Screening Test (Subject to Candidate Volume)	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	Core Subject Domain (as per UGC-NET/CSIR-NET syllabus), Research Methodology, Teaching Aptitude, Higher Education System, and General Awareness.
Stage 3: Presentation and Personal Interview	100 Marks / 30-45 Minutes	Domain Knowledge, Teaching Skills, Communication, Research Proposal defense, Pedagogical approach, and familiarity with ICT tools in education.
Stage 4: Document Verification and Final Merit List	Qualifying / No Duration	Verification of original academic degrees, experience certificates, category certificates, NOC from current employer, and final compilation of merit based on interview performance.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Assistant Professor at Mahatma Gandhi Central University (MGCUB) is recruited at Academic Pay Level 10 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with an initial Entry Basic Pay of Rs. 57,700. With Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% (Rs. 30,581), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Z cities like Motihari at 9% (Rs. 5,193), and Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 1,800 plus DA (Rs. 2,754), the Gross Monthly Salary amounts to approximately Rs. 96,228. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% on Basic plus DA (Rs. 8,828) and minor professional taxes, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is around Rs. 87,000. This highly competitive compensation structure is subject to revision under future 8th CPC guidelines, ensuring long-term financial growth, academic allowances, and cumulative annual increments of 3%.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

MGCUB strictly adheres to the reservation policies mandated by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Vertical reservation is provided with a 10% quota for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), 15% for Scheduled Castes (SC), 7.5% for Scheduled Tribes (ST), and 27% for Non-Creamy Layer Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL). Age relaxations are granted as per central norms: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Women candidates and PwBD are exempted from paying the application fee, promoting gender diversity and equal opportunity in higher education recruitment.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Assistant Professor

What is the minimum eligibility criteria for the Assistant Professor post at MGCUB?

Candidates must possess a Master's degree with at least 55% marks in the concerned subject and must have cleared the UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, or hold a Ph.D. degree in accordance with UGC Regulations 2018.

Is there a service bond or probation period for newly recruited faculty?

Yes, selected candidates are placed on a probation period of one year, which may be extended by another year based on performance evaluation. There is no service bond, but proper resignation notice is required.

How is the shortlisting for the interview conducted?

Shortlisting is done based on the Academic Performance Indicator (API) score calculated out of 100 points as per UGC 2018 guidelines. Only top-ranked candidates are called for the interview stage.

Where will the selected Assistant Professors be posted?

Selected candidates will be posted at the permanent or temporary campuses of Mahatma Gandhi Central University (MGCUB) in Motihari, East Champaran, Bihar, India.

Is there any normalization of marks if a screening test is conducted?

If a written screening test is conducted in multiple shifts for high-volume subjects, a standard percentile-based normalization method is applied to ensure equity across different difficulty levels.

What is the syllabus for the domain-specific screening test?

The syllabus for the domain-specific screening test, if conducted, aligns directly with the latest UGC-NET or CSIR-NET syllabus for the respective academic discipline.