The Commissionerate of Higher Education, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, has announced the official notification for the Adhyapak Sahayak Recruitment 2025 (Second Attempt). This is a special recruitment 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, with 136 vacancies remaining from the first attempt.
Job Overview
The Commissionerate of Higher Education is inviting applications from eligible differently-abled academic professionals to join the higher education department of the Gujarat State Government. The selected candidates will be offered a fixed salary for the first five years of probation.
| Organization | 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 |
| Salary | Fixed Rs. 52,000/- per month (for first five years) |
| 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 | 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
To be eligible for this special recruitment drive, candidates must fulfill the following criteria:
- The candidate must be a citizen of India.
- 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 as per government norms is mandatory.
- Candidates must possess 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.
- 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.
- Candidates awarded a Ph.D. degree in accordance with UGC Regulations (2009 or 2016) are exempted from NET/SLET/SET. Specific conditions apply for Ph.D. holders registered before July 11, 2009.
- Specific qualifications (e.g., M.Ed. with 50%) apply for Adhyapak Sahayak 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/- (Five hundred rupees only).
- The fee is non-refundable.
- Payment Mode: Online through the payment gateway provided on the recruitment website.
Selection Process
The selection process is merit-based followed by an interview:
- Candidates are scored out of 100 based on academic records (Graduation, PG, M.Phil, Ph.D.), Research Publications, Teaching Experience, and Awards.
- Candidates are shortlisted for Document Verification and Interviews based on their merit rank ratio per post.
- Final selection is based on the performance in the oral interview.
- Original documents must be produced at the time of the interview.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should follow these steps to apply online:
- 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.
- While vacancies are for PH, candidates from SC/ST/SEBC/EWS within the PH category will be recognized based on their Gujarat state certificates.
Conclusion
The Adhyapak Sahayak Recruitment 2026 is a significant opportunity for differently-abled academic professionals. Eligible candidates should utilize this window from March 11th to March 25th, 2026, to apply for these 136 positions. Ensure you have your UDID and educational documents ready to avoid last-minute hurdles.
