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 136 ‘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.
Job Overview
This is a significant opportunity for differently-abled academic professionals to join the higher education department of the Gujarat State Government. The recruitment is the second attempt specifically for Physically Disabled (PH) candidates to fill remaining vacancies. Selected candidates will receive 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
| 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 |
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this special recruitment drive, candidates must be citizens 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 the latest government norms is mandatory. While vacancies are for PH, candidates from SC/ST/SEBC/EWS within the PH category will be recognized based on their Gujarat state certificates.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess the 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 Indian University or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
- 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. Specific conditions apply for Ph.D. holders registered before July 11, 2009.
- B.Ed. Colleges: Specific qualifications (M.Ed. with 50% etc.) apply for Adhyapak Sahayak positions in Education faculty as per NCTE 2014 norms.
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 mode is 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. The ratio of candidates called per post is defined in the norms.
- Interview: Final selection is based on the performance in the oral interview. Original documents must be produced at this time.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of Commissionerate of Higher Education.
- 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 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.
- Knowledge of the Gujarati language (reading, writing, and speaking) is necessary.
- Ensure all certificates are acquired before the last date of application.
Conclusion
Eligible candidates should utilize this window to apply for these 136 prestigious positions. Ensure you have your UDID and educational documents ready to avoid last-minute hurdles.
