The Commissionerate of Higher Education, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, has announced the official notification for the Adhyapak Sahayak Recruitment 2025 (Second Attempt). This recruitment process is a special drive conducted for the appointment of ‘Adhyapak Sahayak’ (Assistant Professors) specifically for Physically Disabled (PH) candidates in various Non-Government Grant-in-aid colleges across Gujarat.
Job Overview
This special recruitment drive aims to fill 136 vacancies dedicated to Physically Disabled (PH) candidates who wish to pursue a career in higher education. These vacancies remain from the first attempt. The positions are available in Arts, Commerce, Science, Home Science, Education (B.Ed.), and Law colleges. Selected candidates will be offered a fixed salary of Rs. 52,000/- per month for the first five years of probation.
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 11/03/2026 (12:00 PM)
- Online Application Last Date: 25/03/2026 (05:00 PM)
Vacancy Details
The 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 |
Eligibility Criteria
- 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 Medical Board as per government norms is mandatory.
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree with at least 50% marks (after a 5% relaxation for the PH category) in the relevant subject.
- Eligibility Tests: Candidates must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC/CSIR, or SLET/SET of Gujarat State.
- Ph.D. Exemption: Candidates awarded a Ph.D. degree in accordance with UGC Regulations are exempted from NET/SLET/SET.
- Education Faculty: Specific qualifications apply as per NCTE 2014 norms for Adhyapak Sahayak positions in Education faculty.
- Language Requirement: 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
- Candidates are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 500/-.
- The payment must be made online through the payment gateway provided on the recruitment website.
Selection Process
- The selection process is based on a merit-based shortlisting followed by an interview.
- Candidates are scored out of 100 based on academic records, research publications, teaching experience, and awards.
- Shortlisted candidates are called for Document Verification and Interviews based on their merit rank.
- Final selection is based on performance in the oral interview.
How to Apply
- Eligible candidates are invited to apply online through the official website: www.rasheguj.in.
- Register on the portal by providing required details and selecting the appropriate disability category.
- Log in 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 online and submit the application form.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form 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.
- Original documents must be produced at the time of document verification and interview.
Conclusion
This Adhyapak Sahayak Recruitment 2026 is a significant opportunity for differently-abled academic professionals to join the higher education department of the Gujarat State Government. Eligible candidates should utilize this window to apply for these positions.
