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 ‘Adhyapak Sahayak’ (Assistant Professors) in various Non-Government Grant-in-aid Arts, Commerce, Science, Home Science, Education (B.Ed.), and Law colleges across Gujarat.
Job Overview
This specific recruitment drive is dedicated exclusively to Physically Disabled (PH) candidates who wish to pursue a career in higher education. With 136 vacancies remaining from the first attempt, eligible differently-abled academic professionals are invited to apply online to join the higher education department of the Gujarat State Government. The 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
- Nationality: The candidate must be a citizen of India.
- Disability Status: Candidates must have a disability of 40% or more. A valid UDID card or a certificate issued by a Medical Board as per norms is mandatory.
- Special Category: This drive is exclusively for Physically Disabled candidates. Candidates from SC/ST/SEBC/EWS within the PH category will be recognized based on their Gujarat state certificates.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess 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 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. Exemption: Candidates with a Ph.D. degree in accordance with UGC Regulations (2009 or 2016) are exempted from NET/SLET/SET. Specific conditions apply for Ph.D. registered before July 11, 2009.
- B.Ed. Colleges: Specific qualifications (e.g., M.Ed. with 50%) apply for 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
- Application Fee: Rs. 500/- (Non-refundable).
- Payment Mode: Online through the provided payment gateway.
Selection Process
The selection process is merit-based followed by an interview:
- Merit Scoring: Candidates are scored out of 100 based on academic records, Research Publications, Teaching Experience, and Awards.
- Shortlisting: Candidates are called for document verification and interviews based on their merit rank and defined ratio per post.
- Interview: 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 of Rs. 500/- online.
- Review all details and submit the application form.
- Take a printout of the submitted application 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.
- Have your UDID and educational documents ready to avoid last-minute hurdles.
Conclusion
The Adhyapak Sahayak Recruitment for Physically Disabled candidates is a significant opportunity in the academic sector. Eligible candidates should utilize this window from March 11th to March 25th, 2026, to apply online for these 136 positions.
