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. This specific drive is dedicated to Physically Disabled (PH) candidates.
Job Overview
This recruitment drive aims to fill 136 vacancies for Assistant Professor positions specifically for PH candidates. Selected candidates will receive a fixed salary of Rs. 52,000/- per month for the first five years of probation. The job location is within Gujarat state.
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: This drive is exclusively for Physically Disabled candidates with 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.
- Special Category: 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 from an accredited university.
- Candidates must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or CSIR, or SLET/SET of Gujarat State.
- Candidates who have been 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 apply for Adhyapak Sahayak positions in the 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 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 portal.
Selection Process
- Merit-based shortlisting scored out of 100 based on academic records, research publications, teaching experience, and awards.
- Document Verification for shortlisted candidates.
- Final selection based on the performance in the oral interview.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of the Commissionerate of Higher Education.
- Register on the portal by providing required details and selecting the appropriate disability category.
- Log in with 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.
Official Notification & Links
- Official Website: www.rasheguj.in
Conclusion
The Adhyapak Sahayak Recruitment 2026 is a significant opportunity for differently-abled academic professionals to join the prestigious higher education department of the Gujarat State Government. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply online between March 11th and March 25th, 2026, ensuring all necessary documents, including the UDID card, are ready.
