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 136 Adhyapak Sahayak (Assistant Professors) vacancies specifically for Physically Disabled (PH) candidates across various colleges in Gujarat.
Job Overview
This special recruitment drive is dedicated to Physically Disabled (PH) candidates for the position 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 is the second attempt for this specific recruitment.
Vacancy Details
| Subject | Total Vacancies (PH Categories A, B, C, D & E) |
|---|---|
| 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)
Salary Details
A fixed salary of Rs. 52,000/- per month is offered for the first five years of probation.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this special recruitment drive, candidates must fulfill the following 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 (yellow or blue) or a certificate issued by a Civil Surgeon/Medical Board of a Government Hospital is mandatory.
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess qualifications as per UGC regulations 2018 and subsequent amendments by the Gujarat State Government. This includes 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 the UGC or CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET/SET of Gujarat State.
- Ph.D. Exemption: Candidates who have been awarded a Ph.D. degree in accordance with UGC Regulations (2009 or 2016) are exempted from NET/SLET/SET.
- For Adhyapak Sahayak positions in Education faculty, specific qualifications apply 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 is based on a merit-based shortlisting followed by an interview:
- Merit Scoring: Candidates are scored out of 100 based on academic records (Graduation, PG, M.Phil, Ph.D.), 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 the performance in the oral interview.
How to Apply
- 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 of the submitted application form for future reference and document verification.
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
Eligible candidates should utilize this opportunity to apply for these positions in the higher education department of the Gujarat State Government. Ensure you have your UDID and educational documents ready before applying online within the stipulated dates.
