The Commissionerate of Higher Education, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, has announced the official notification for the Adhyapak Sahayak Recruitment 2025 (Second Attempt). This 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 exclusively to Physically Disabled (PH) candidates.
Job Overview
The Gujarat Government is inviting online applications from eligible differently-abled academic professionals for 136 vacancies remaining from the first attempt. Selected candidates will receive a fixed salary of Rs. 52,000/- per month for the first five years of probation. Candidates who applied in the first attempt must apply fresh.
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 (PH Categories A, B, C, D & E) | 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 (yellow or blue) or a certificate issued by a Civil Surgeon/Medical Board of a Government Hospital 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 a Master’s Degree with at least 50% marks (after a 5% relaxation for the PH category) in the relevant subject. Candidates must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) or SLET/SET of Gujarat State. Ph.D. degree holders exempted in accordance with UGC Regulations. Specific qualifications apply for Education faculty positions as per NCTE 2014 norms.
- Language: 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. Candidates are scored out of 100 based on academic records, research publications, teaching experience, and awards. 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
- 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 online.
- Review all details, submit the application form, and take a printout for future reference.
Important Instructions
- Ensure all certificates are acquired before the last date of application.
- Original documents must be produced at the time of the interview.
Conclusion
This recruitment drive 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 136 positions. Ensure you have your UDID and educational documents ready to avoid last-minute hurdles.
