The Commissionerate of Higher Education, Gujarat, announces a special recruitment drive for 216 Adhyapak Sahayak (Assistant Professor) posts for Physically Disabled candidates. Online applications are open from June 24, 2025, to July 8, 2025. Explore vacancies in Arts, Commerce, Science, and more. Apply now!
📊 Quick Overview: Important Information
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruiting Body | Commissionerate of Higher Education, Gujarat |
| Post Name | Adhyapak Sahayak (Assistant Professor) |
| Recruitment Type | Special Drive for Physically Disabled (PwD) |
| Total Vacancies | 216 |
| Application Start Date | 24/06/2025 (12:00 PM) |
| Application End Date | 08/07/2025 (12:00 AM) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | ₹500/- |
| Official Website | www.rascheguj.in |
🏢 About the Recruiting Institution
The Commissionerate of Higher Education, Gandhinagar (Gujarat), is the key government body responsible for the administration, regulation, and development of higher education within the state of Gujarat. It oversees the functioning of various government and non-government grant-in-aid colleges across disciplines like Arts, Commerce, Science, Law, and Education. This recruitment is a centralized process initiated by the Commissionerate to ensure a transparent, qualitative, and efficient appointment of ‘Adhyapak Sahayak’ (Assistant Professors) in these grant-in-aid colleges. The drive aims to fill vacancies reserved for Physically Disabled persons, upholding the state’s commitment to inclusive employment opportunities as per government resolutions and UGC guidelines.
💼 Type of Recruitment
This is a probation-based appointment leading to a permanent position. Selected candidates will be appointed as ‘Adhyapak Sahayak’ on a probation basis for an initial period of five years. Upon satisfactory completion of the probation period, verification of workload, and a proposal from the concerned college, the candidate will be absorbed into the prevalent regular pay scale of the Government of Gujarat.
🎓 Faculty Position Details
The recruitment is for the position of ‘Adhyapak Sahayak,’ which is equivalent to an Assistant Professor. The appointment will be in various Non-Government Grant-in-aid colleges across Gujarat in subjects including Arts, Commerce, Science, Home Science, Rural Studies (B.R.S), Education (B.Ed.), Law, and Journalism.
💰 Pay Level / Salary Details
Selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly salary during the five-year probation period.
- Fixed Salary: ₹ 52,000/- per month (Rupees Fifty-Two Thousand Only) for the first five years.
- Post-Probation: After successful completion of the five-year term, the ‘Adhyapak Sahayak’ will be absorbed into the prevalent regular pay scale of the Government of Gujarat.
📚 Subject-wise Vacancy Details
A total of 216 vacancies are available across various subjects. The distribution is as per different benchmark disability categories:
| Sr | Subject | A | B | C | D & E | Total |
| 1 | Gujarati | 7 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 32 |
| 2 | Sociology | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 11 |
| 3 | History | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Economics | 8 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 30 |
| 5 | Hindi | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 |
| 6 | Statistics | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| 7 | Commerce and Accountancy | 7 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 42 |
| 8 | Microbiology | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 9 | Maths | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 10 | Sanskrit | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 11 | English | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 13 |
| 12 | Chemistry | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 13 | Psychology | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| 14-31 | Other Subjects (Various) | 12 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 48 |
| Total | 216 |
Disability Category Key:
- (A) B – Blind, LV – Low Vision
- (B) D – Deaf, HH – Hard of Hearing
- (C) OA – One Arm, BA – Both Arms, OL – One Leg, BL – Both Legs, OAL – One Arm and Leg, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, SD, SI
- (D) ASD(M) – Autism Spectrum Disorder (Mild), SLD, MI – Mental Illness
- (E) MD – Multiple Disabilities involving (A) to (D)
✅ Qualification & Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following qualifications as per UGC Regulations 2018 and relevant Government of Gujarat resolutions. All qualifications must be acquired before the last date of application.
1. General Qualification (For Arts, Commerce, Science, Law, etc.)
- A Master’s degree with 50% marks (after 5% relaxation for PwD candidates) in a concerned/relevant/allied subject.
- Must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC/CSIR, or a similar test like SLET/SET.
- OR
- A Ph.D. degree awarded in accordance with UGC Regulations (2009 or 2016). Candidates with a Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked in the top 500 (QS, THE, ARWU) are also eligible.
2. Qualification for Education (B.Ed.) Colleges
- A Master’s Degree in a concerned subject with a minimum of 50% marks.
- An M.Ed. Degree with at least 50% marks.
- Cleared the NET/SLET/SET in Education. Ph.D. holders are exempt as per norms.
3. Qualification for Rural Extension (B.R.S. Colleges)
- Graduate Degree: BRS/B.Sc. (Agriculture) Extension/BSW.
- Post Graduate Degree: MRS/M.Sc. (Agriculture) Extension/MSW.
- NET/SLET passed in Agriculture/Rural Studies or a Ph.D. in Rural Studies/Social Work/Agriculture Extension.
Important Notes:
- A 5% relaxation in marks (from 55% to 50%) is applicable for PwD candidates at both Bachelor’s and Master’s levels.
- Candidates must have a disability of 40% or more with a valid UDID card or certificate.
- Written, spoken, and reading knowledge of the Gujarati language is necessary.
📍 Job Location
The posting will be at various Non-Government Grant-in-aid Colleges located across the state of Gujarat.
📋 How to Apply: Step-by-Step Procedure
Eligible candidates must apply online through the official portal. Follow these steps carefully:
- Registration: Visit the official website www.rascheguj.in and register yourself first. You will need to select the subject and disability category. For multiple subjects/disability categories, separate applications are required.
- Fill the Application Form: Log in and fill out the online application form with accurate personal, academic, and contact details.
- Upload Documents: Upload the following documents in the specified format:
- Passport-size Photograph (JPG/JPEG/PNG, size < 150KB)
- Signature (JPG/JPEG/PNG, size < 150KB)
- All other required documents (e.g., educational certificates, disability certificate, caste certificate) as a single merged PDF file.
- Pay Application Fee: The application fee is ₹500/- (non-refundable). Pay the fee online via the payment gateway.
- Final Submission: After fee payment, the form cannot be edited. Review all details before the final submission.
- Print Application: Take a printout of the completed application form. This will be required during document verification.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Start Date | 24th June 2025 |
| Online Application End Date | 8th July 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 8th July 2025 |
| Document Verification & Interview | To be announced later on the official website |
🔗 Official Links
| Link Type | URL |
| Official Website | www.rascheguj.in |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here to View Notification |