The Commissionerate of Higher Education, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, has announced the official notification for the Adhyapak Sahayak Recruitment 2026. This is a special recruitment drive conducted as a second attempt for the appointment of 136 Adhyapak Sahayak (Assistant Professors) specifically for Physically Disabled (PH) candidates. These positions are available in various Non-Government Grant-in-aid Arts, Commerce, Science, Home Science, Education (B.Ed.), and Law colleges across Gujarat.
Job Overview
This recruitment initiative is dedicated to differently-abled academic professionals wishing to pursue a career in higher education. Eligible Physically Disabled (PH) candidates are invited to apply online for these prestigious positions within the Gujarat State Government. Successful 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
The total 136 vacancies for PH Categories (A, B, C, D & E) are distributed among the following subjects:
| Subject | 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: This drive is exclusively for Physically Disabled candidates. Candidates must have a disability of 40% or more, with a valid UDID card or a certificate issued by a Civil Surgeon/Medical Board of a Government Hospital as per government norms.
- 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 accredited foreign university.
- Eligibility Tests: Candidates must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC/CSIR, or SLET/SET of Gujarat State.
- Ph.D. Exemption: Candidates awarded a Ph.D. degree in accordance with UGC Regulations (2009 or 2016) are exempted from NET/SLET/SET.
- B.Ed. Colleges: Specific qualifications 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
- Application Fee: Rs. 500/- (Non-refundable).
- Payment Mode: Online through 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:
- 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 & Document Verification: Candidates are called for Document Verification and Interviews based on their merit rank ratio defined per post. Original documents must be produced at the time of the interview.
- Interview: Final selection is based on the 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 and document verification.
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
The Adhyapak Sahayak Recruitment 2026 is a noble initiative by the Gujarat Government to ensure inclusivity in the academic sector. Eligible Physically Disabled candidates should utilize this window from March 11th to March 25th, 2026, to apply for these 136 prestigious positions. Ensure your UDID and educational documents are ready to avoid last-minute hurdles.
