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) for Physically Disabled (PH) candidates in various Non-Government Grant-in-aid Arts, Commerce, Science, Home Science, Education (B.Ed.), and Law colleges across Gujarat.
Job Overview
This specific drive is dedicated to Physically Disabled (PH) candidates who wish to pursue a career in higher education. There are 136 vacancies remaining from the first attempt. Selected candidates will receive a fixed salary of Rs. 52,000/- per month for the first five years of probation. This is a significant opportunity for differently-abled academic professionals to join the higher education department of the Gujarat State Government.
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 |
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 11/03/2026 (12:00 PM)
- Online Application Last Date: 25/03/2026 (05:00 PM)
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 latest government norms is mandatory. This drive is exclusively for PH candidates.
- Educational Qualification: Master’s Degree with at least 50% marks (after a 5% relaxation for the PH category) in the relevant subject.
- Eligibility Tests: Must have cleared NET (UGC or 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. Specific conditions apply for Ph.D. holders registered before July 11, 2009.
- Education Faculty: Specific qualifications apply for Adhyapak Sahayak positions in B.Ed. colleges 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, Research Publications, Teaching Experience, and Awards.
- Shortlisting: Candidates are called for Document Verification and Interviews based on their merit rank ratio.
- Interview: Final selection is based on the performance in the oral interview.
- Document Verification: 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, 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.
- 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 to ensure inclusivity in the academic sector. Eligible Physically Disabled candidates should utilize this window to apply for these prestigious positions and ensure educational documents and UDID are ready to avoid last-minute hurdles.
