The Commissionerate of Higher Education, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, has announced the official notification for the Adhyapak Sahayak Recruitment 2026 (Second Attempt). This recruitment process is a special drive conducted for the appointment of ‘Adhyapak Sahayak’ (Assistant Professors) in various Non-Government Grant-in-aid Arts, Commerce, Science, Home Science, Education (B.Ed.), and Law colleges across Gujarat. This specific drive is dedicated to Physically Disabled (PH) candidates to fill 136 remaining vacancies.
Job Overview
The Gujarat Adhyapak Sahayak PH Recruitment 2026 invites online applications from eligible differently-abled academic professionals. Selected candidates will receive a fixed salary of Rs. 52,000/- per month for the first five years of probation.
| Organization Name | Commissionerate of Higher Education, Gandhinagar, Gujarat |
| Post Name | Adhyapak Sahayak (Assistant Professor) |
| Recruitment Type | Special Recruitment Drive for Physically Disabled (PH) |
| Total Vacancies | 136 Posts |
| Job Location | Gujarat |
| Application Mode | Online |
Vacancy Details
The subject-wise vacancy details for PH Categories A, B, C, D & E are as follows:
| Subject | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Commerce and Accountancy | 27 |
| Gujarati | 19 |
| Economics | 18 |
| English | 8 |
| Law | 8 |
| Statistics | 8 |
| Psychology | 7 |
| Microbiology | 6 |
| Hindi | 6 |
| Maths | 4 |
| Sociology | 3 |
| Chemistry | 2 |
| Sanskrit | 2 |
| Social Science Method | 2 |
| Other Subjects (Home Science, Rural Extension, etc.) | 26 |
| Total | 136 |
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 11/03/2026 (12:00 PM)
- Online Application Last Date: 25/03/2026 (05:00 PM)
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill the following criteria to be eligible for this special recruitment drive:
- Nationality: The candidate must be a citizen of India.
- Disability Status: Candidates must have a disability of 40% or more. A valid UDID card or a certificate issued by a Civil Surgeon/Medical Board of a Government Hospital is mandatory. This drive is exclusively for Physically Disabled candidates.
Educational Qualification:
- Candidates must possess qualifications as per UGC regulations 2018 and subsequent amendments by the Gujarat State Government.
- Master’s Degree: A Master’s degree with at least 50% marks (after a 5% relaxation for the PH category) in the relevant subject from an accredited university.
- Eligibility Tests: Cleared National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC or CSIR, or SLET/SET of Gujarat State.
- Ph.D. Exemption: Ph.D. degree holders in accordance with UGC Regulations (2009 or 2016) are exempted from NET/SLET/SET.
- B.Ed. Colleges: Specific qualifications apply for positions in Education faculty as per NCTE 2014 norms.
- Knowledge of the Gujarati language (reading, writing, and speaking) is necessary.
Age Limit
The age limit for candidates will be applicable as per the prevailing rules and regulations of the Government of Gujarat for recruitment in Grant-in-aid colleges. Candidates are advised to refer to the detailed notification for specific age relaxations provided to PH categories.
Application Fee
- Application Fee: Rs. 500/- (Non-refundable).
- Payment Mode: Online through the payment gateway provided on the recruitment website.
Selection Process
The selection process based on a merit-based shortlisting followed by an interview:
- Merit Scoring: Candidates are scored out of 100 based on academic records, Research Publications, Teaching Experience, and Awards.
- Shortlisting: Candidates are called for Document Verification and Interviews based on their merit rank.
- Interview: Final selection is based on performance in the oral interview. Original documents must be produced at the time of the interview.
How to Apply for Adhyapak Sahayak Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website of Commissionerate of Higher Education: www.rasheguj.in.
- Register on the portal by providing required details and selecting the appropriate disability category.
- Log in with your credentials and fill out the detailed application form carefully.
- Upload necessary documents, including a passport-size photograph (less than 150KB), signature, and educational/disability certificates in PDF format.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 500/- online.
- Review all details and submit the application form. Take a printout for future reference.
Important Instructions
- This is the second attempt of recruitment specifically for PH candidates. Candidates who applied in the first attempt must apply fresh.
- Ensure all certificates are acquired before the last date of application.
Conclusion
This Adhyapak Sahayak Recruitment 2026 is a significant opportunity for eligible Physically Disabled candidates to join the prestigious higher education department of the Gujarat State Government. Interested applicants should utilize the application window from March 11th to March 25th, 2026, and ensure all necessary documents, including the UDID card, are ready.
