The Commissionerate of Higher Education, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, has announced the official notification for the Adhyapak Sahayak Recruitment 2025 (Second Attempt). This is a special recruitment 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 with 136 vacancies available.
Job Overview
This recruitment is a significant opportunity for differently-abled academic professionals to join the higher education department of the Gujarat State Government. The selection is for a fixed salary post initially for five years.
- Organization: Commissionerate of Higher Education, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
- Post Name: Adhyapak Sahayak (Assistant Professor)
- Recruitment Type: Special Recruitment Drive for Physically Disabled (PH)
- Total Vacancies: 136
- Job Location: Gujarat
- Salary: Fixed Salary Rs. 52,000/- per month (for first five years of probation)
- Application Mode: Online
Vacancy Details for Adhyapak Sahayak
The 136 vacancies are distributed among various subjects for PH Categories A, B, C, D & E.
| 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 |
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: Candidate must be a citizen of India.
- Disability Status: Candidates must 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 is mandatory.
Educational Qualification:
- 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 an accredited university.
- Eligibility Tests: Cleared National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or CSIR, or SLET/SET of Gujarat State.
- Ph.D. Exemption: Candidates awarded a Ph.D. degree in accordance with UGC Regulations are exempted from NET/SLET/SET (specific conditions apply).
- B.Ed. Colleges: Specific qualifications apply for positions in Education faculty as per NCTE norms.
Age Limit
The age limit applies 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 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 merit rank in a defined ratio.
- Interview: Final selection is based on performance in the oral interview.
- Document Verification: Original documents must be produced at the time of the interview.
How to Apply for Gujarat Adhyapak Sahayak Recruitment 2026
- 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 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 online.
- Review all details, submit the application form, and take a printout for future reference.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- 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
Eligible Physically Disabled candidates should utilize this window to apply for these 136 prestigious Assistant Professor positions. Ensure you have your UDID and educational documents ready. Interested applicants are advised to apply online through the official portal before the deadline.
