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) posts in various Non-Government Grant-in-aid Arts, Commerce, Science, Home Science, Education (B.Ed.), and Law colleges across Gujarat exclusively for Physically Disabled (PH) candidates.
Job Overview
This specific drive is dedicated to Physically Disabled (PH) candidates wishing to pursue a career in higher education. Eligible candidates are invited to apply online through the official portal for these prestigious positions in the Gujarat State Government’s higher education department. The selected candidates will receive a fixed salary of Rs. 52,000/- per month for the first five years of probation. This is the second attempt of recruitment specifically for PH candidates, and those who applied earlier 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 | 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
Candidates must be citizens of India to be eligible for this special recruitment drive. This drive is exclusively for Physically Disabled candidates who 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.
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 from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign 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 (M.Ed. with 50% etc.) 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
Candidates are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 500/- through online mode via the payment gateway provided on the recruitment website.
Selection Process
The selection process is transparent and based on a merit-based shortlisting 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. Based on merit rank, candidates will be shortlisted for document verification and interviews in a defined ratio per post. Final selection is based on performance in the oral interview. Original documents must be produced at the time of the interview.
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 application form for future reference and document verification.
Important Instructions
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. For the latest updates, candidates are advised to keep visiting the official website.
