The Commissionerate of Higher Education, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, has announced an official notification for the Adhyapak Sahayak Recruitment 2026 (Second Attempt). This special recruitment drive aims to fill 136 vacant posts 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 drive is dedicated exclusively to Physically Disabled (PH) candidates.
Job Overview
Eligible Physically Disabled (PH) candidates are invited to apply online for the position of Adhyapak Sahayak. The selected candidates will join prestigious higher education institutions in Gujarat. The appointment offers a fixed salary for the initial 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 | 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, supported by a valid UDID card or a certificate from a Civil Surgeon/Medical Board of a Government Hospital.
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree with at least 50% marks (after 5% relaxation for PH category) in the relevant subject from a recognized university.
- Eligibility Tests: Must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC/CSIR, or SLET/SET of Gujarat State. Ph.D. holders are exempted as per UGC Regulations.
- Specific qualifications apply for Adhyapak Sahayak positions in the Education faculty as per NCTE 2014 norms.
- Knowledge of the Gujarati language (reading, writing, and speaking) is necessary.
Age Limit
The age limit will be applicable as per the prevailing rules of the Government of Gujarat for recruitment in Grant-in-aid colleges. Candidates should 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 provided payment gateway.
Selection Process
The selection process is based on 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 based on merit rank will be called for document verification and oral interview. Final selection is based on interview performance.
Salary
A fixed salary of Rs. 52,000/- per month is offered for the first five years of probation.
How to Apply
- Visit the official recruitment portal.
- 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 of Rs. 500/- online.
- Submit the application form and take a printout 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 the interview for verification.
- Candidates from SC/ST/SEBC/EWS within the PH category will be recognized based on their Gujarat state certificates.
Conclusion
Eligible Physically Disabled candidates are encouraged to utilize this opportunity to join the higher education department of the Gujarat State Government. Applicants should ensure they have their UDID and educational documents ready and apply online before the deadline.
