MG University Software Developer Recruitment 2026 has been officially announced for IT professionals looking for temporary contract opportunities in Kottayam. Mahatma Gandhi University is inviting eligible candidates for a direct Walk-in Interview to fill vacancies for Senior and Junior Software Developer positions. The selection will be based on an interview scheduled for January 21, 2026, and selected candidates can earn a monthly consolidated salary of up to ₹30,000. Candidates with a background in Computer Science or IT and relevant PHP framework experience should check the eligibility criteria and report to the venue on time.
MG University Software Developer Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
Event Criteria
Details
Notification Release Date
14 January 2026
Application Mode
Direct Walk-in Interview
Last Date to Apply
N/A (Direct Reporting at Venue)
Interview Date
21 January 2026
Interview Time
11:00 AM
Reporting Time for Verification
09:00 AM
Admit Card Release Date
Not Applicable (Bring Original Docs)
Application Fee
Category
Fee Amount
General / OBC / EWS
Nil / Not Specified in Notification
SC / ST / PH
Nil / Not Specified in Notification
Payment Mode
Not Applicable
Age Limit Details (As on 01.01.2026)
Criteria
Age Requirement
Senior Software Developer
Minimum 23 Years – Maximum 45 Years
Junior Software Developer
Minimum 21 Years – Maximum 45 Years
Age Relaxation
Available for SC/ST/OBC as per rules. 1-year relaxation for every 1 year of University service (Max 5 years).
MG University Software Developer Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Post Name
Total Vacancy
Senior Software Developer
01 Post
Junior Software Developer
01 Post
Total Vacancies
02 Posts
MG University Software Developer Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Details
Post Name
Educational Qualification & Experience
Senior Software Developer
• Degree: B.Tech/BE/M.Tech/ME in CS/IT OR Bachelors/Masters in IT/CS/CA. • Exp: 4 Years in software development. • Skills: PHP (Yii/Laravel/CodeIgniter), MySQL/MariaDB, Git, JS/HTML/CSS.
Junior Software Developer
• Degree: B.Tech/BE/M.Tech/ME in CS/IT OR Bachelors/Masters in IT/CS/CA. • Exp: 2+ Years in software development. • Skills: PHP (Laravel/CodeIgniter), OOPs, MySQL, HTML5/CSS3/JS.
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
Category
Details
Distribution
The official notification does not specify category-wise splits (e.g., General, OBC, SC) for these 2 posts. It is an open recruitment.
State-Wise Vacancy Details
Location
Details
Job Location
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala.
Eligibility
Candidates from any state can attend, provided they meet the qualification criteria.
Important Documents Required
Document Type
Description
Educational Certificates
Originals of Mark lists and Degree Certificates.
Proof of Age
SSLC/Birth Certificate (Original).
Experience Proof
Experience Certificates showing required years (Original).
Caste Certificate
If claiming age relaxation (Original).
Bio-Data
One set of updated Bio-data/Resume.
Copies
Self-attested copies of all the above documents.
MG University Software Developer Recruitment 2026 Syllabus Overview
Topic
Expectations
Technical Interview
Questions will likely focus on: • PHP Frameworks (Laravel, CodeIgniter, Yii). • Database Management (MySQL, MariaDB, MSSQL). • Front-end (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). • Version Control (Git) and CI/CD tools. • Full-stack development concepts.
Exam Pattern
Stage
Type
Stage 1
Certificate Verification (Starts at 9:00 AM).
Stage 2
Personal Interview / Technical Interview (Starts at 11:00 AM).
Note
There is no written exam mentioned; selection is purely based on the Walk-in Interview.
Selection Process
Step
Details
1. Verification
Verification of original documents regarding age, qualification, and experience.
2. Interview
Assessment of technical skills and suitability for the role.
MG University Software Developer Recruitment 2026 Salary Details
Post Name
Consolidated Pay (Per Month)
Senior Software Developer
₹30,000/- (Rupees Thirty Thousand Only)
Junior Software Developer
₹23,000/- (Rupees Twenty-Three Thousand Only)
Contract Period
1 Year (Extendable up to 2 years based on performance).
How to Apply for MG University Software Developer Recruitment 2026
Step Number
Action To Be Taken
Step 1
Ensure you meet the age and educational qualification criteria mentioned above.
Step 2
Prepare a detailed Bio-data (Resume) highlighting your experience in PHP and requested frameworks.
Step 3
Gather all original documents: Educational certificates, Mark sheets, Experience letters, and Age proof.
Step 4
Make a set of photocopies of all these documents and self-attest (sign) them.
